Mi8 Corporation Implements ThinAirApps Solution for Wireless Access to Advanced Messaging and Collaboration Tools
Mi8 Corporation, the leading application service provider (ASP) for small and mid-size organizations, has announced the availability of its newest wireless solution for Palm users. This solution enables wireless access to the collaborative work environments of Microsoft Outlook & Exchange, including email, tasks, contacts, public folders, and calendars, from Palm Vx and Palm VII handhelds. The solution utilizes ThinAir Server from ThinAirApps LLC to enable Mi8's 'Netsourcing' customers to access their Outlook & Exchange environment from their Palm device.
Key Takeaways:
- Mi8 Corporation, a leading ASP for small and mid-size organizations, has launched a wireless solution for Palm users, enabling access to Microsoft Outlook & Exchange collaborative work environments.
- The solution uses ThinAir Server from ThinAirApps LLC to provide users with a familiar look and feel of Microsoft Outlook and enable manipulation of business information remotely.
- The Palm-based solution expands Mi8's current portfolio of wireless solutions, including the Blackberry mobile email solution from Research in Motion (RIM) and Infowave's wireless laptop solution.
- Additional wireless offerings are planned for release by Mi8.
- Mi8 provides application services for various industries, supporting thousands of subscribers worldwide, including Cornell University, Arch Venture Partners, Miss Universe, and BabyGear.com.
- Mi8 is a partner company of Safeguard Scientifics (NYSE:SFE).
Statistics:
- Palm has over 70% market share in handheld devices.
- Mi8 supports thousands of subscribers worldwide.
- Mi8 has major offices in Manhattan and London.
Sources:
- Business Wire, Oct. 17, 2000
- Mi8 Corporation
- ThinAirApps LLC
- Research in Motion (RIM)
- Infowave
- Safeguard Scientifics (NYSE:SFE)
- Cornell University
- Arch Venture Partners
- Miss Universe
- BabyGear.com