Top Mobile Computing Reseller and Wireless Industry Leaders Team Up to Provide Data Accessibility

Strategic Insights -

MobilePlanet, the nation's leading multi-channel direct reseller of mobile computing and wireless products, has teamed up with IBM, Intel, Motorola, and Psion to offer a complete wireless solution. This solution will enable new and existing IBM ThinkPad A and T series users to access the Internet wirelessly and hassle-free. The solution includes wireless service activation, a Motorola Timeport L7089 (International) handset, IBM's International V90 Modem, and Psion's Motorola GSM Upgrade cable. Intel will also provide a free leather handset case for the Timeport L7089 with this wireless solution purchase.

The new line of notebooks from IBM feature Intel mobile Pentium(R) III processors with Intel SpeedStep(TM) technology, which enables users to access the Internet wirelessly and seamlessly. According to International Data Corp. (IDC), the demand for wireless products is increasing rapidly, with the prediction that 61.5 million mobile devices will be used wirelessly for information services in the United States alone by 2003.

Key Takeaways:

  • MobilePlanet has teamed up with IBM, Intel, Motorola, and Psion to offer a complete wireless solution for IBM ThinkPad A and T series users.
  • The solution includes wireless service activation, a Motorola Timeport L7089 (International) handset, IBM's International V90 Modem, and Psion's Motorola GSM Upgrade cable.
  • Intel mobile Pentium(R) III processors with Intel SpeedStep(TM) technology enable users to access the Internet wirelessly and seamlessly.
  • The solution provides customers with a hassle-free experience, enabling them to connect to corporate intranets, conduct e-business, and surf the Web any time, anywhere.
  • Psion has been the No. 1 supplier of wireless connectivity products in Europe and is excited to participate in this innovative program in North America.
  • Each wireless solution box shipped from MobilePlanet will include a "Think Wireless" Quick Start Guide created by Intel, outlining the various components of the wireless solution and detailed instructions on how to get them up and running quickly.

Statistics:

  • 61.5 million mobile devices will be used wirelessly for information services in the United States alone by 2003, according to International Data Corp. (IDC).
  • MobilePlanet is a registered trademark of MobilePlanet Inc., and all other trademarks are properties of their respective owners.
  • Pinault-Printemps-Redoute (PPR) has sales of $20 billion in 1999.
  • Intel will provide a free leather handset case for the Timeport L7089 with each wireless solution purchase.

Sources:

  • BUSINESS WIRE, September 28, 2000
  • International Data Corp. (IDC)
  • MobilePlanet Inc.
  • IBM Personal Systems Group
  • Motorola
  • Psion
  • Intel Mobile Platform Group
  • Pinault-Printemps-Redoute (PPR)