Proginet Corporation Unveils B2B-Unplugged Communications Technology

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Proginet Corporation has announced a new "B2B-Unplugged" communications technology aimed at addressing the growing demand for wireless data transmission. The technology is designed to enable the interconnection of data communication devices without physical network connections. This innovative solution is poised to revolutionize the booming wireless computing device market, which is projected to experience a compound annual growth rate of 35 percent from 1996 through 2003.

Key Takeaways:

  • Proginet Corporation has developed a new "B2B-Unplugged" communications technology to address the opportunities presented by the fast-growing wireless marketplace.
  • The technology enables the interconnection of data communication devices without physical network connections, catering to the increasing demand for wireless data transmission.
  • Proginet has partnered with AT&T Wireless to leverage its nationwide wireless network, and the technology will be deployed in new software products specifically designed for the wireless computing device market.
  • The market is expected to grow significantly, with 25.3 million of the 112.1 million-strong U.S. workforce having a mobile job requirement, according to the Gartner Group.
  • Proginet's CyberFusion product now supports communications between mainframe computers and arrayed "unplugged" Windows devices, marking the first deployment of wireless technology in the company's existing products.
  • Proginet's relationship with AT&T is expanding to include marketing and sales collaboration, expanding Proginet's reach to more potential customers.
  • Proginet software integrates products from prominent technology companies, including Microsoft, IBM, and Hewlett-Packard, and is used by many of the world's largest corporations and government agencies.

Statistics:

  • 25.3 million of the 112.1 million-strong U.S. workforce have a mobile job requirement (Gartner Group).
  • The compound annual growth rate for wireless data transmission from 1996 through 2003 is projected to be 35 percent (Frost and Sullivan).
  • Proginet's software integrates products from prominent technology companies, including Microsoft, IBM, and Hewlett-Packard.

Sources:

  • "Proginet Corporation Unveils B2B-Unplugged Communications Technology" (Business Wire, March 27, 2000).
  • Proginet Corporation (http://www.proginet.com).
  • Gartner Group (no specific date mentioned in the source).
  • Frost and Sullivan (no specific date mentioned in the source).