Data Critical Announces Support for Microsoft Windows CE Platform
REDMOND, Wash. — September 16, 1996 — Data Critical Corp., a developer of wireless applications for mobile professionals, has announced its support for the Microsoft(r) Windows(r) CE platform.
Data Critical plans to develop wireless solutions for Microsoft's new category of Windows-based desktop companion handheld PCs, based upon the new platform.
"We are thrilled to support Microsoft's latest endeavor," said Jeff Brown, president and CEO of Data Critical. "Like Data Critical, Microsoft is clearly committed to serving the needs of mobile professionals who have an urgent need to receive information wherever they are. We believe the Windows CE platform will be key in revolutionizing the way people access and communicate this information."
Windows CE has been designed to provide the millions of mobile professionals using Windows-based personal computers an affordable handheld PC companion for the time they are away from the office.
Windows CE provides a familiar, easy-to-learn user interface modeled after Windows 95, works with the Windows-based personal information management and productivity applications customers know and use every day, and provides seamless synchronization with Windows-based desktops. Moreover, Windows CE provides a standard development environment that ensures a strong aftermarket will develop for the handheld companion applications these customers will demand.
Headquartered in Redmond, Data Critical designs, manufactures and markets cost-effective wireless applications for mobile professionals. The company offers a variety of wireless communication applications, with a focus on saving lives, time and costs.
Data Critical's patented Data-Through-Paging(tm) (DTP) technology ensures that various forms of data, including spreadsheets, images, text or binary files, are transmitted securely and accurately. DTP technology features Data Encryption Standard (DES) for security, as well as exceptional data compression for fast message and file transfers.
For more information about Data Critical and its products, visit http://www.datacrit.com.
Data-Through-Paging(tm) is a trademark of Data Critical Corp.
Microsoft and Windows are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corp. in the United States and/or other countries.
CONTACT:
Kaufer Miller Communications
Betsy Rogers, 206/450-9965
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Data Critical Corp.
Craig Kairis, 206/882-6051
Fax: 206/885-3377
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http://www.datacrit.com