LOS GATOS, Ca., Aug. 23, 2004 (PRIMEZONE) -- Semotus Solutions (AMEX:DLK), an innovative leader of software solutions for mobile enterprise applications, today announced an alliance with QNX Software Systems, a leading global provider of realtime operating system (RTOS) technology. HipLinkXS will provide the wireless messaging middleware for the QNX(r) Neutrino(r) RTOS (real-time operating system). The combination of HipLinkXS' real-time wireless alert notification and messaging with QNX Neutrino will offer customers advanced wireless features and capabilities for their embedded environments.
With HipLinkXS providing alert notification and messaging for QNX Neutrino, anomalies that could cause network or system failures are detected and the proper technicians are notified immediately. The robust two-way capabilities of HipLinkXS further empower technicians to remotely diagnose and fix problems using any two-way device, at any time, from anywhere, enhancing enterprise four "9s" or five "9s" strategies.
Semotus has successfully ported HipLinkXS to operate on the QNX Neutrino operating system. The initial phase of the Semotus / QNX alliance encompasses joint sales support for customers requesting wireless messaging and notification solutions on Neutrino platforms.
"QNX is a recognized leader in the real-time space and we are excited to enter into this alliance to offer advanced wireless technology for its mission-critical software solutions," stated Pamela La Pine, Executive Vice President of Semotus Solutions. "By offering one of the most advanced wireless technologies in mission-critical environments, Semotus allows organizations to leverage the powerful messaging and two-way functions of HipLinkXS to ensure one of the highest levels of reliability available today."
"We are pleased to enhance our partner program with the HipLinkXS wireless notification solution," stated Shelley Bryen, program manager, strategic alliances, QNX Software Systems. "Using this complementary software, our customers can be more responsive to potential situations, even remotely, saving valuable time and resources."
The QNX Neutrino version of HipLinkXS is available directly from Semotus.
HipLinkXS is a wireless software solution that provides the transmission of mission critical alerts or disaster recovery notifications to any mobile device, on any network worldwide. HipLinkXS is designed to integrate with virtually any software or it can be used as a stand-alone notification system for enterprise wide communications. With the additional two-way capabilities of HipLinkXS, employees are able to access critical network and business systems to remotely respond to, diagnose, and fix problems. HipLinkXS provides a powerful interface for workforce productivity.
The QNX Neutrino RTOS provides an ultra-reliable microkernel architecture, offering unsurpassed real-time performance, robust memory protection, massive scalability, and a high performance embedded windowing system, perfected from over 20 years of use in mission-critical environments. Combining the reliability of QNX Neutrino with the instant wireless alert notification and data access capabilities of HipLinkXS provides enhanced disaster prevention tools for mission critical environments and applications.
About Semotus Solutions
Founded in 1993, Semotus Solutions (AMEX:DLK) is the premier provider of software for the mobile enterprise, connecting employees to critical business systems, information and processes. Semotus has a Fortune 1000 installed customer base and more than 600 corporate clients including Lockheed Martin, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Coca-Cola, Hewlett Packard, Nextel Communications, JP Morgan-Chase, and The United Nations. Semotus Solutions' software provides mobility, convenience, efficiency and profitability in the areas of workforce automation, finance, healthcare, and m-commerce.
About QNX Software Systems
Founded in 1980, QNX Software Systems is the industry leader in realtime, microkernel OS technology. The inherent reliability, scalable architecture, and proven performance of the QNX Neutrino RTOS make it the most trusted foundation for future-ready applications in the networking, automotive, medical, military, and industrial automation markets. Companies worldwide like Cisco, DaimlerChrysler, Harris, Siemens, and General Electric depend on QNX technology for their mission- and life-critical applications. Headquartered in Ottawa, Canada, QNX Software Systems maintains offices in North America, Europe, and Asia, and distributes its products in more than 100 countries worldwide. Visit http://www.qnx.com.
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