Ex Machina's Software Technology to Power Apple's Wireless Messaging Solution

Strategic Insights -

Apple's new wireless messaging solution, the Apple Mobile Message System, will integrate Ex Machina's Notify! and Update! software technologies to enable users to send and receive wireless messages across multiple platforms, including Apple PowerBook and Newton MessagePad, as well as Microsoft Windows-compatible notebook computers. This innovative solution will provide users with a single-vendor, multi-platform messaging experience, featuring a range of platform-specific enhanced features and automated processing capabilities. The integration of Ex Machina's software technologies will enable users to access a wide range of applications, including Aldus DateBook and TouchBase Pro, and will provide seamless integration with Newton Intelligence and PowerTalk.

Key Takeaways:

  • Ex Machina's Notify! and Update! software technologies will be integrated into Apple's Mobile Message System to enable wireless messaging across multiple platforms.
  • The solution will provide users with a single-vendor, multi-platform messaging experience, featuring a range of platform-specific enhanced features.
  • Users will be able to send and receive wireless messages using Notify! and Update!, and will have access to automated processing capabilities through PowerTalk and Newton Intelligence.
  • Ex Machina's software technologies will be integrated with AppleScript, PowerTalk, and Newton Intelligence to automate message processing and provide seamless integration with a range of applications.
  • The solution will enable users to send notes, appointments, and data from other applications to any pager, computer, or Newton personal assistant using Notify! for Newton.
  • Update! for Newton will put incoming messages from the PageCard into the Newton Inbox or pass them on to other applications.

Statistics:

  • Six applications from Ex Machina will be bundled in the Apple Mobile Message System.
  • Apple is integrating special enhanced versions of Ex Machina's Notify! software for all three platforms (Apple PowerBook, Newton MessagePad, and Microsoft Windows-compatible notebook computers).
  • Ex Machina's new software technology will provide seamless integration with dozens of Newton applications.
  • Over 100,000 users will benefit from Ex Machina's wireless messaging solution.

Sources:

  • Ex Machina, Inc. news release, January 3, 1995.
  • Business Wire, "Ex Machina, Inc.," January 3, 1995.
  • Ex Machina, Inc. press release.
  • Apple Computer, Inc. press release.
  • David Rothschild, Apple's Product Line Manager for Wireless Products, PowerBooks.