WorldPages Announces Support for Microsoft Windows CE Platform
SAN FRANCISCO — September 16, 1996 — WorldPages, Inc., a publisher of state-of-the-art electronic directories for individuals and businesses, today announced support for the Microsoft(R) Windows(R) CE operating system for handheld PCs.
"WorldPages is excited to bring its next-generation international phone/url/address directory and mapping services to the Windows CE platform," said Tim Dick, co-founder and president. "With the new Windows CE operating system and WorldPages, being on the road will no longer mean being out of touch."
"We are pleased to have WorldPages supporting our Windows CE platform and planning product support and service for this new product category of handheld PCs," said Jon Magill, director of marketing, Consumer Appliance Group, Microsoft Corporation.
Available now through the Internet, WorldPages provides consumers with the most comprehensive electronic directory service available today. The directory features more than 112 million white and yellow pages listings from the U.S. and Canada, a powerful interactive mapping system and links to directories in 55 additional countries. WorldPages' powerful search engine provides fast and easy access to multiple sources, and is designed to be available through a variety of additional communications media, including telephones, fax machines, voice and global positioning systems, and wireless portable computer systems.
The WorldPages service also provides businesses with a powerful new interactive medium to reach consumers. WorldPages offers a number of advertising products — including keywords, target banners, URL links, listing enhancements, and business profile/home pages — that are available both for local and national advertising, making targeted marketing highly effective.
About WorldPages, Inc. WorldPages, Inc., headquartered in San Francisco, was founded in September 1995 to deliver an enhanced international directory service for people and businesses. WorldPages is backed by a seasoned staff of professionals with extensive experience in telecommunications, software development, print/broadcast media, and database marketing. By combining its solid technology base with an experienced management team, WorldPages is well positioned to expand the availability of its international directory to kiosks, phones, facsimiles, and other communications environments. Information about WorldPages can be obtained by calling 415/536-0680, sending e-mail to [email protected] or visiting WorldPages' Web site at http://www.worldpages.com.
Note to Editors: WorldPages is a registered trademark of WorldPages, Inc. Microsoft and Windows are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
CONTACT:
WorldPages, Inc.
Jan Calvert, 415/536-0680, ext. 17
[email protected]
or
Corman/Croel Marketing & Communications
Patrick Corman, 415/326-9648
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