Good Technology Expands Handheld Choice with Support for Motorola MPx220 and Audiovox SMT 5600

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Good Technology, a leading provider of industry standards-based wireless handheld computing software and service, has announced the support for Microsoft Windows Mobile-based Smartphones. This expansion aims to provide businesses with a greater range of choices in handheld platforms, enhancing productivity and mobility. The company's GoodLink 4.5 for Windows Mobile-based Smartphones will initially be available on the Motorola MPx220 and Audiovox SMT 5600, and will be supported through global carriers including Cingular Wireless in the U.S.

GoodLink 4.5 offers a highly portable, cost-effective handheld platform that is tightly integrated with Windows Mobile software. This allows business users to stay connected to their email and PIM applications, and view and edit Word, PowerPoint, and Excel attachments while on the move. According to IDC, the number of Windows Mobile Smartphone users is forecasted to reach 8.6 million by the end of 2006.

Key Takeaways:

  • Good Technology has expanded its handheld platform to support Microsoft Windows Mobile-based Smartphones, enhancing the choice of handheld devices for business users.
  • The GoodLink 4.5 software will be available on the Motorola MPx220 and Audiovox SMT 5600, with support from global carriers including Cingular Wireless.
  • The software provides a highly portable, cost-effective handheld platform that is tightly integrated with Windows Mobile software.
  • According to IDC, the number of Windows Mobile Smartphone users is forecasted to reach 8.6 million by the end of 2006.
  • GoodLink 4.5 allows business users to stay connected to their email and PIM applications, and view and edit Word, PowerPoint, and Excel attachments while on the move.
  • The company's GoodLink 4.5 introduces new productivity-enhancing features across the Smartphone, PocketPC, and Treo platforms.
  • Priority Healthcare, a healthcare provider, has already signed up for GoodLink, and plans to increase the number of GoodLink-equipped employees on the Windows Mobile-based Smartphone platform.

Statistics:

  • 8.6 million Windows Mobile Smartphone users are forecasted to reach by the end of 2006 (IDC).
  • GoodLink 4.5 will be available in August, and will initially support the Motorola MPx220 and Audiovox SMT 5600.
  • The number of companies that have signed up for GoodLink and GoodAccess is not specified in the original text.

Sources:

  • Good Technology's press release, dated July 11, 2006 (no source link).
  • Quote by Lawrence Bowen, Director of IT Operations at Priority Healthcare (no source link).
  • Quote by Chris Hill, Group Product Manager at Microsoft Corp (no source link).
  • Quote by Geoff Baird, Director of Seamless Mobility Business Development at Motorola (no source link).
  • Quote by Rick Osterloh, Vice President of Products at Good Technology (no source link).
  • Quote by Reena Mukamal of Good Technology (no source link).
  • Quote by Meghan Butler of Horn Group (no source link).