TDK Smartcode and TDK Announce GSM Interface for 3Com Palm Series of Connected Organisers
CANNES, France (GSM World Congress – TDK Systems Europe and Smartcode Software today announced the upcoming release of GlobalPulse 1.0, a cellular phone interface for the IBM WorkPad PC Companion, Palm III, Palm IIIx, and Palm V connected organisers. This package offers a simple solution for connecting these Palm Computing platform handhelds to various Nokia and Ericsson GSM telephones. Users will benefit from a complete package that facilitates wireless data communications, phonebook management, and integrated short-messaging services.
Based on TDK Systems GlobalPulse technology, GlobalPulse 1.0 for Palm OS enables Palm connected organisers and WorkPad devices to use supported GSM telephones as wireless modems for direct Internet access and remote HotSync to synchronise with the user's desktop software. GlobalPulse comes complete with a connector cable and Smartcode Software's popular HandPHONE software, which lets users edit, synchronise, and dial phone numbers on GSM cellular phones right from Palm organisers. The application also integrates a complete short- messaging client for sending and receiving Short Messages (SMS) via supported cellular phones.
"GlobalPulse bridges the gap between cell phones and handheld computers," says Stephane Bussat, Smartcode Software's Vice President of sales & marketing. "Today people have a real need to be able to connect their phones to their mobile computing devices in order to do business while out of the office. With their e-mail and Web access capability, 3Com's Palm connected organisers are particularly well adapted for this use. On top of that, our HandPHONE software makes it easy to get the most from important features in cell phones without having to navigate through the cryptic, layered menu trees using 12-key numeric keypads."
"Our partnership with Smartcode Software has enabled us to fulfil our ambition of bringing GlobalPulse technology to all major mobile computing platforms, including the Palm Computing platform", said Keith Marsden, Managing Director of TDK Systems, Europe.
GlobalPulse 1.0 is expected to ship before the end of March, 1999 with support for Nokia 6110 and Ericsson 688/788 GSM telephones.
TDK is a global player in the field of mobile data communications with a full range of PC Cards and software solutions. TDK occupies the leading position in GSM data products and is one of the few companies licensed by Nokia, Ericsson, and Motorola to offer compatible GSM data solutions. TDK's Global Pulse product implements GSM data functionality as a virtual device driver, eliminating the need for separate hardware. Founded in 1935, TDK's financial year 97 turnover was $5 billion. It is the world's largest supplier of blank recording media, though a majority of it's sales are derived from electronic components, including PC Cards, electronic materials and recording devices for hard disk drives. For example, TDK is the world's largest supplier of passive components for the mobile phone industry.
Headquartered in San Diego, CA, with overseas operations in France and Singapore, Smartcode Software is a leading international supplier of end-user, Internet, and telephony applications for 3Com's Palm Computing platform. Smartcode's HandWARE product line includes e-mail, phone manager, fax, and Web browser applications for IBM WorkPad, PalmPilot and Palm III, and now Palm IIIx and Palm V connected organisers. Smartcode Software was recently acquired by 3Com Corporation. Information on Smartcode's products may be obtained by sending e-mail to [email protected], by calling (619) 597-7544, or via the Internet at http://www.smartcodesoft.com.
HandPHONE, and HandWARE are trademarks of Smartcode Software Incorporated. GlobalPulse is a trademark of TDK Systems, Europe. 3Com, the 3Com logo, Palm Computing, Graffiti, HotSync and Palm V Modem are registered trademarks, and Palm IIIx, Palm V, Palm OS, Palm, the Palm Computing platform logo, Palm IIIx logo, Palm V logo and HotSync logos are trademarks of Palm Computing, Inc., 3Com Corporation or its subsidiaries.
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