Roving Announces Support for Microsoft Windows CE Platform; Developer of Software Agents Targets Mobile Professionals Using Handheld PCs
BROOKLINE, Mass. — September 16, 1996 — Roving Software Inc. announced today its support for the Microsoft(R) Windows(R) CE operating system platform for handheld PCs. The company is planning development of a desktop companion application which retrieves information from Intranets and the Internet.
"Microsoft has defined a platform whose synergy with the Windows-based desktop excites both users and developers," stated Randy Parker, president and CEO of Roving Software. "For the first time since I became involved with mobile computing development over seven years ago, I see a platform the market truly wants. We are confident of our product's success on the Windows CE platform."
"The seamless synchronization of the Windows CE platform with the Windows- based desktop ensures that users can now literally take part of their desktop with them," said Jon Magill, Director of Marketing, Consumer Appliances Group, Microsoft Corporation. "This will enable ISVs such as Roving to produce truly innovative applications."
About Roving Software Inc.
Privately-held, the company was founded in 1995 to commercialize information-retrieval software agent technology, making it accessible to end- users of the Internet and Intranets. Its principals include several veterans of the mobile computing industry.
NOTE: Roving Software is a trademark of Roving Software Inc. Microsoft and Windows are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corp. in the United States and/or other countries.
SOURCE: Roving Software Inc.
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CONTACT:
Randy Parker of Roving Software, 617-566-2451 or [email protected]