Press Release
May 7, 2003
Mark Winter & Associates Inc. Forms Alliance with RIM to Deliver Corporate Data Access Applications for the BlackBerry® Wireless Platform
Toronto, ON - Mark Winter & Associates, a premier software developer, today announced that it has entered into a BlackBerry® ISV Alliance agreement with Research In Motion (RIM) (Nasdaq: RIMM; TSX: RIM). Under the agreement, Mark Winter & Associates will develop business applications for BlackBerry Wireless Handhelds™ that leverage the Mobile Data Service feature of BlackBerry Enterprise Server™.
As a BlackBerry ISV Alliance Partner member, Mark Winter & Associates gains access to RIM programs and resources essential to the development of BlackBerry compliant enterprise applications.
"Our experience and knowledge of application development utilizing wireless, Java and Internet technologies will assist companies in benefiting from the productivity and efficiency gains made possible by BlackBerry," said Mark Winter.
To find out how Mark Winter & Associates may be able to help your organization achieve its business goals, please give us a call at 905-265-1499 ext. 5907, email into@markWinter.com, or go to www.markwinter.com.
About Research In Motion
Research In Motion is a leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of innovative wireless solutions for the worldwide mobile communications market. Through the development of integrated hardware, software and services that support multiple wireless network standards, RIM provides platforms and solutions for seamless access to time-sensitive information including email, phone, SMS messaging, Internet and intranet-based applications. RIM technology also enables a broad array of third party developers and manufacturers to enhance their products and services with wireless connectivity to data. RIM's portfolio of award-winning products, services and embedded technologies are used by thousands of organizations around the world and include the BlackBerry® wireless platform, the RIM Wireless Handheld™ product line, software development tools, radio-modems and software/hardware licensing agreements. Founded in 1984 and based in Waterloo, Ontario, RIM operates offices in North America, Europe and Asia Pacific. RIM is listed on the NASDAQ Stock Market (NASDAQ: RIMM) and the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX: RIM). For more information, visit www.rim.com or www.blackberry.com.
About Mark Winter & Associates Inc.
Mark Winter & Associates Inc. is a software development company specializing in assisting organizations find and implement new and innovative ways to use information and Internet technologies to achieve their business goals. Founded in 1990 and located just north of Toronto, Ontario, Mark Winter & Associates has help business throughout North and South America and Europe to become more efficient and productive. General Electric, Nortel, TD Canada Trust, Scotiabank, Manulife Financial, Canadian Tire, and Sobeys Inc. have all benefited from Mark Winter & Associates knowledge, experience and creative thinking.
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