KTS Unveils MarketTerminal Mobile Messenger with Microsoft, HP, and T-Mobile

Strategic Insights -

MarketTerminal Mobile Messenger, a real-time financial information service, has been launched by Knowledge Technology Solutions PLC (KTS) in conjunction with Microsoft, HP, and T-Mobile. This innovative service provides users with live market data, news, analytics, and e-mail access on their mobile-connected PDAs. The service covers 15 exchanges, including the London Stock Exchange, NASDAQ, and NYSE, making it an essential tool for equity market professionals who require on-the-go information.

Key Takeaways:

  • MarketTerminal Mobile Messenger is a real-time financial information service that provides live market data, news, analytics, and e-mail access on mobile-connected PDAs.
  • The service is accessible on the HP iPAQ hw6915 Mobile Messenger device through a 24-month contract for £90 per month.
  • The service includes the web'n'walk professional data tariff from T-Mobile, which provides unlimited data access to MarketTerminal, e-mail, and other business applications, as well as a monthly 250-voice allowance.
  • The PDA software requires minimal bandwidth and offers an all-in-one information and communication tool when combined with Direct Push e-mail functionality available with Windows Mobile 5.0.
  • A free trial of MarketTerminal Mobile Messenger is available for financial professionals on request.

Statistics:

  • The service covers 15 exchanges, including the London Stock Exchange, NASDAQ, and NYSE.
  • The HP iPAQ hw6915 Mobile Messenger device is used to access the service.
  • The 24-month contract costs £90 per month.
  • The web'n'walk professional data tariff from T-Mobile provides unlimited data access to MarketTerminal, e-mail, and other business applications.
  • The monthly 250-voice allowance is included in the T-Mobile tariff.
  • The service requires minimal bandwidth and uses Direct Push e-mail functionality available with Windows Mobile 5.0.

Sources:

  • TELECOMWORLDWIRE-24 July 2006-KTS unveils MarketTerminal Mobile Messenger service in conjunction with Microsoft, HP and T-Mobile(C)1994-2006 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD http://www.m2.com
  • KTS MarketTerminal Mobile Messenger product information.