Media Contact:
Mr. Brian Howden
Vice President Marketing
brian.howden@01com.com
(905) 795-2888 ext. 207
01 Communique Teams with AvantGo to promote I'm InTouch remote access service
TORONTO, ON - April 14, 2004 -01 Communique Laboratory Inc. (TSX: ONE), a leading remote access solutions provider, today announced an agreement whereby 01 Communique's I'm InTouch remote access service will be made available to subscribers of AvantGo®, a popular free service that delivers rich, personalized mobile websites to PDAs and smartphones. The more than 10 million registered subscribers of AvantGo can learn about the I'm InTouch service through a variety of promotions and can easily sign-up to try the company's remote computer access technology by simply clicking on a banner advertisement.
I'm InTouch allows mobile professionals to access the information they need to run their business from anywhere, anytime. Using a PDA with a wireless or Wi-Fi hot spot service, I'm InTouch users get instant PDA-based access to their office PC to manage e-mail, view and edit contacts and calendars as well as access, view and manage files on their PC or network. In addition to providing remote access to their office or home PC using a wireless PDA, I'm InTouch also allows users to view and control their distant computer using any PC with a connection to the Internet.
"We are delighted to have the opportunity to make I'm InTouch available to AvantGo subscribers," said Brian Howden, Vice President Marketing for 01 Communique. "AvantGo subscribers value current information and by providing them real-time access to business data stored on their office PCs, I'm InTouch provides the assurance that although away from the office, they still have easy and secure access to the information they need, any time, from virtually any place."
"When 01 Communique was looking to target a large mobile audience for their I'm InTouch service, they turned to AvantGo because of our strong subscriber base and ability to target specific audiences," said Neil Versen, senior director of AvantGo, a service of iAnywhere. "Teaming up with 01 Communique we are able to offer our subscribers a remote access tool that can significantly boost their productivity when on the road. We were impressed with the ease of use and performance of I'm InTouch as well as its flexibility, allowing access to a desktop PC from a mobile device without downloading any additional software."
Market research findings - IDC, a U.S. based research firm, predicts that by the end of 2006 the U.S. mobile workforce will reach 105 million, comprising roughly two-thirds (66%) of the total number of U.S. workers. Comprised of more than the classic "road warriors" today's mobile workers may just be visiting a nearby site or even a conference room on another floor. Regardless of where they work, today's mobile worker has extraordinary access to resources made possible by the latest technology.
About 01 Communique
Established in 1992, 01 Communique is an innovative
force in the development and delivery of remote access
services and integrated communications software. As the
digital and wireless economy evolves, 01 continues to
provide cost effective and reliable solutions that give
businesses anytime, anywhere access to information
stored on a desktop PC. 01 Communique has built an
extensive market for its remote access, messaging and
communications solutions with its I'm InTouch remote
access service and COMMUNICATE! product line, through
the cultivation of solid distribution channels and
marketing partnerships. Visit www.01com.com for more
information.