Primate Systems Delivers MonkeyMail: Internet Email Access for Palm VII Users
CHICAGO — October 4, 1999 — Primate Systems, the leader in web-based advanced messaging systems, today introduced MonkeyMail for the Palm VII(TM) connected organizer, Palm Computing's new wireless handheld product shipping nationwide today. Available for access today at www.Palm.net, MonkeyMail allows users to access Internet e-mail from their current email accounts via the Palm VII organizer. MonkeyMail also allows users to manage their e-mail usage and delivery via web-based mail routing, filtering the user's most valuable messages while blocking non-critical messages. "With MonkeyMail, Primate Systems is providing convenient Internet mail access for Palm VII users," said Scott Lincke, director of wireless products for Palm Computing(R), Inc.
"MonkeyMail gives our Palm VII users access to their own email accounts while providing the flexibility to screen non-critical messages and avoid unnecessary service charges. Connectivity anytime, anywhere to time-sensitive mail adds value for both professionals and consumers using the new Palm VII organizer." "MonkeyMail brings carrier-grade messaging service to Palm VII users," said Ruben Rascon, chief technical officer for Primate Systems. "We allow Palm VII users to manage their messaging access, content, and volume to deliver time-critical messages and sideline spam. The simplicity of managing multiple mail accounts from the web gives users the flexibility to be on top of their mail wherever they go." MonkeyMail.Com service is available to Palm VII users as a 30-day free trial through a web-signup form. Unlimited service is available for $ 4.95 per month from Primate Systems and through digital wireless carriers. MonkeyMail.
Com is compatible with Palm.Net and other digital wireless carriers. MonkeyMail provides a network-based management tool for users to place critical messages on their mobile devices, such as the Palm VII organizer or Qualcomm pdQ phone. All MonkeyMail functions are carried out at Primate System's network operations center, and require no installation or upgrade to your wireless device. Primate Systems delivers a focussed set of wireless network services and applications to carriers and customers worldwide. Primate Systems develops Web Clipping Applications for the Palm VII organizer and Palm.Net service as well as Wireless Application Protocol (WAP) and HDML applications for mobile phones and communicators. Primate Systems software is network independent, adding advanced functionality to GSM, CDMA, TDMA, iDEN and Palm.Net systems. Primate Systems is headquartered in Evanston, IL.
MonkeyMail is available at http://www.monkeymail.com
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