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Vectrix Corporation Forms Mobile and Wireless Solutions Group

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Vectrix Corporation, a full-service provider of e-business solutions based in Dallas, Texas, has announced the formation of the Mobile and Wireless Solutions Group, a new unit aimed at extending e-business solutions and transactions to mobile and wireless devices. In a rapidly growing market, with forecasts indicating over 200 million Internet-enabled non-PC devices by the end of 2003, Vectrix is positioning itself to capitalize on emerging technologies and applications in this sector.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Mobile and Wireless Solutions Group will focus on developing solutions for Personal Digital Assistants (PDAs), Wireless Application Protocol (WAP) phones, Internet appliances, and other emerging technologies.
  • Vectrix is preparing for the "explosion in wireless communications around the world," and is working to help define the direction of the industry.
  • The group will guide Vectrix's patented high-speed transaction processing platform, JetPaytm, into the wireless arena.
  • Jason McMinn, Senior Vice President, will lead the group.
  • Vectrix is a member of the WAP Standards Forum, the global steering committee that sets the standard for delivering content from the Internet to mobile phones.

Statistics:

  • Forecasts indicate over 200 million Internet-enabled non-PC devices by the end of 2003.
  • There are currently 18.6 million non-PC devices in use.
  • The first Bluetooth-enabled devices are expected to ship in the last half of 2000.
  • Vectrix has offices in eight locations, including Dallas, Atlanta, Houston, New York City, Oklahoma City, Palo Alto, Portland, and Washington D.C.

Sources:

  • IDG, "Internet-enabled non-PC devices to reach 200 million by 2003"
  • Vectrix Corporation press release, "Vectrix Announces Formation of Mobile and Wireless Solutions Group"
  • WAP Forum, "Welcome to WAP Forum"

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