Press Release
May 20, 2002
SuperWings Announces Support for BlackBerry in its Wireless Field Service Management Software
TOPSFIELD, MA - SuperWings, Inc., an emerging provider of wired and wireless solutions for field service management, today announced it has signed a BlackBerry ISV Alliance Agreement with Research In Motion Limited (RIM) (NASDAQ: RIMM; TSE: RIM). This agreement enables SuperWings to offer the Equipt ™ suite of software on BlackBerry Wireless Handhelds™.
The SuperWings Equipt suite of software runs on a range of BlackBerry Wireless Handhelds including the BlackBerry 5810™ and provides improved information flow that enables field service organizations to enhance their customer relations. Field Engineers using SuperWings Remote Console (RC) software can now plug a BlackBerry handheld into network hardware via a cradle to run diagnostics and service theequipment.
"A handheld device equipped with RC costs a fraction of the price of a laptop, especially one that has been ruggedized," stated Armen Skenderian, CEO. "With our communicator software module, we make it easier for Field Engineers to collaborate with dispatch and other engineers by adding instant messaging (IM), alerts and access to other wireless services. We are pleased to be a member of RIM's BlackBerry ISV Alliance Program to provide our customers with robust and cost-effective wireless solutions."
About SuperWings, Inc.
SuperWings, Inc., based in Topsfield, MA is an emerging leader in developing software that combines wired and wireless technology to enable the seamless integration of information and applications from desktop to any mobile device. SuperWings has partnered with some of the largest and most widely recognized companies in the world including Sun Microsystems (NASDAQ: SUNW), Oracle (NASDAQ: ORCL) and Cingular Interactive which is a joint venture between the wireless divisions of SBC (NYSE: SBC) and BellSouth (NYSE: BLS). For more information, visit the Company's Web site at www.superwings.com.
About Research In Motion.
Research In Motion Limited is a leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of innovative wireless solutions for the mobile communications market. Through development and integration of hardware, software and services, RIM provides solutions for seamless access to time-sensitive information including email, messaging, Internet and intranet-based applications. RIM technology also enables a broad array of third party developers and manufacturers around the world to enhance their products and services with wireless connectivity. RIM's portfolio of award-winning products includes the RIM Wireless Handheld™ product line, the BlackBerry™ wireless solution, embedded radio-modems and software development tools. Founded in 1984 and based in Waterloo, Ontario RIM operates offices in Canada, the United States and Europe. RIM is listed on the Nasdaq Stock Market (Nasdaq: RIMM) and the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSE: RIM). For more information, visit www.rim.net. Investors may contact investor_relations@rim.net. Customers may contact info@rim.net.
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