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01 Communique and Hitachi Business Solution Announce Remote Access Service DoMobileā¢ now Shipping in Japan
Wireless Remote Access Software I’m InTouch™ now Shipping as DoMobile™
TORONTO, ON – October 29, 2002 – Remote access and integrated communications solutions provider 01 Communique Laboratory Inc (TSX: ONE), and Hitachi Business Solution Co., Ltd, today announced that DoMobile, the Japanese version of the wireless remote access and remote control service I’m InTouch is now shipping and available for use in Japan.
After the successful completion of quality assurance and customization , DoMobile is now being actively marketed in the Japanese market place to wireless business users. DoMobile, the brand name of Hitachi Business Solution’s recently established Mobile Solution Business Promotion Dept., was officially launched at the WPC EXPO held in Tokyo, Oct. 16 - 19, 2002. In addition to showcasing DoMobile at trade events, Hitachi is committed to marketing the service through a variety of channels including magazine advertising. Pictures of the launch event at the WPC EXPO and samples of Hitachi’s DoMobile advertising are available on the 01 Communique website at http://www.01com.com/pr_news.htm. For more details on the availability of DoMobile in Japan please visit http://www.b-sol.jp/domobile/
“With over fifty million mobile Internet users Japan has one of the largest and most lucrative wireless data markets in the world.” Said Shinji Sugawara, Manager of Mobile Solution Business Promotion Dept. “DoMobile will be the single most advanced wireless remote access service available in the market. We expect to attract approximately 500,000 subscribers to DoMobile in the next three years. 01 Communique provided Hitachi with the platform, the customization and expert knowledge to deploy DoMobile as a wireless remote access solution.”
“We are pleased to be making the announcement that I’m InTouch is now shipping in Japan.” Said Andrew Cheung, President and CEO, 01 Communique. “We have been working diligently in partnership over the past months to customize I’m InTouch and deliver on the deal we made with Hitachi earlier this year. We intend to take this experience and replicate the same success in other global markets.”
Hitachi Business Solution is the master licensee of I’m InTouch in Japan and under the agreement will be responsible for marketing support, software distribution, managing the service, user authentication and billing. This is the first time that I’m InTouch has been actively distributed outside North America and the product is already enjoying considerable success through the agreement with Hitachi.
Launched twelve months ago I’m InTouch is a cost effective and reliable remote access service . The service provides secure remote access over the Internet and was designed to service the needs of the rapidly growing wireless market, telecommuters, business owners and mobile professionals.
Resellers interested in finding out more about partnering with 01 Communique to distribute I’m InTouch should visit the company web site at http://www.01com.com/part_main.htm or contact the Inside Sales Group at (905) 795-2888.
About Hitachi Business Solution Co., Ltd
Hitachi Business Solution Co., Ltd, a subsidiary company of Hitachi Software Engineering Co., Ltd, which is a group company of Hitachi Ltd. (NYSE:HIT), was established in 1994 through the combination of three subsidiary companies of Hitachi Software Engineering Co., Ltd. Hitachi Business Solution is a software solution provider specializing in operating systems, application software and related services. The company's area of expertise includes customer relationship management (CRM), sales management, and communication technologies. Hitachi Business Solution head office is in Tokyo, with branch offices in Totsuka, and Osaka. For more information, please call +81-3-5780-3380 or visit http://hitachi-business.com
About 01 Communique
Since 1992, 01 Communique has been at the forefront of PC messaging and communications. The company's award-winning software integrates a full range of messaging capabilities including PC faxing, voice messaging, and Internet-based email, data communications and video that can be retrieved from a single point of access. Its I'm InTouch service extends the technology beyond the desktop, enabling users to remotely access information on their PC, using any Internet connected computer or wireless device. A free 30-day trial subscription is available at: http://www.imintouch.net.
01 Communique's common shares are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) under the symbol 'ONE'. For more information about 01 Communique call (905) 795-2888 or (800) 668-2185 (North America only) or visit the web site at www.01com.com
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