Good Technology Ships GoodLink for Microsoft Windows Mobile 2003 Software for Pocket PC Phone Edition
Posted on: Monday, 17 May 2004, 06:00 CDT
SUNNYVALE, Calif., May 17 /PRNewswire/ -- Good Technology, Inc., the leader in industry standards-based wireless messaging and corporate data access, today announced that GoodLink is available for wireless devices powered by Microsoft's Windows Mobile 2003 Software for Pocket PC Phone Edition, including the T-Mobile Pocket PC Phone Edition. Forthcoming GoodLink- ready Windows Mobile-powered devices include the exciting new Motorola MPx.
When combined with GoodLink, Windows Mobile delivers laptop power to smartphones: true multi-tasking, a familiar Outlook-like user interface, and the ability to download and edit rich attachments generated with Microsoft Office and other Windows applications.
In response to customer requirements, GoodLink for Windows Mobile raises the bar on security, advanced fleet management and administrative capabilities. In addition to providing cradle-free, two-way wireless synchronization with the full suite of Microsoft Outlook applications, GoodLink for Windows Mobile enables rich attachment downloads that can be edited with Microsoft Pocket Excel or Word or any of the thousands of third- party applications that are available for Microsoft's industry-standard mobile platform. Consistent with Good's commitment to standards-based interoperability, administrators can support multiple GoodLink devices -- powered by Windows Mobile or other platforms -- on a variety of networks, all from a single GoodLink server. This flexibility allows IT to meet the diverse needs of mobile workforces, where heterogeneous device and carrier preferences are a fact of life.
"With GoodLink, customers using a compatible Windows Mobile 2003-based Pocket PC have quick, more-secure access to the suite of Outlook-based applications," said Karen Carter, group product manager for the Mobile and Embedded Devices Division at Microsoft Corp. "Businesses running Microsoft Exchange Server can extend the functionality to include wireless synchronization with the full Outlook experience, thereby providing an entire work force with the flexibility to remain connected to critical business data and the tools to increase productivity, away from the office."
Several of Good's 2,000+ enterprise customers have been testing GoodLink for Windows Mobile 2003 Software for Pocket PC Phone Edition since it was first demonstrated publicly in February, 2004, among them SanDisk Corporation, the world's largest supplier of flash data storage card products, and Bovis Lend Lease, one of the world's leaders in project management and construction services.
"To maintain our leadership in a very crowded market, it's imperative that our sales executives minimize the time they spend on non-customer-facing activities while they're on the road, and maximize their time serving our customers," said Jeff Kost, vice president of OEM Sales for SanDisk. "With GoodLink on a Pocket PC wireless device, not only can we be more responsive with up-to-the moment access to our email, calendar and contacts, but we can view and edit documents, access our business systems, and even give presentations -- without carrying a laptop."
"Our customer relationships are built on trust, integrity and respect. Today's clients want solutions to their business problems, so we evaluate where we can add value and tailor a real estate solution that meets their needs. To do so, we draw from resources anywhere in the world using our virtual network," said Steve Thomas, CIO of the Americas for Bovis Lend Lease. "With GoodLink as a component of our messaging platform, we can manage the flow of critical information and maintain open lines of communication with ease. Because GoodLink is compatible with the latest standards-based devices based on Windows Mobile for Pocket PCs, we will continue to expand the boundaries of what our mobile employees can do, whether it be email or telephone interactions, reviewing and collaborating on business documents, or monitoring critical aspects of our projects."
"The release of GoodLink for Windows Mobile marks another important milestone in our commitment to industry standards. These standards allow our customers to benefit from the best mobile devices available, regardless of platform or carrier," said Sue Forbes, Good's vice president of marketing. "GoodLink for Windows Mobile adds powerful messaging and data access capabilities to Microsoft's already impressive, feature-rich operating system, delivering laptop power to smartphones."
About GoodLink
GoodLink, which is part of the Good System, is a standards-based wireless messaging and corporate data access system that provides mobile field forces with a two-way wirelessly synchronized connection to Microsoft Exchange Server (enterprise email, contacts, calendar, notes and tasks) and other critical applications like CRM, ERP and SCM. GoodLink's robust architecture is FIPS certified and incorporates AES (Advanced Encryption Standard) end-to-end encryption of all email, data and attachments in Microsoft Office, WordPerfect, HTML, PDF and RTF file formats. GoodLink includes synchronizing server software, security and application software for managing multiple networks and a variety of devices including the Good(TM) G100, the Treo 600 (Palm OS) and Windows Mobile(TM)-based Pocket PC devices.
About Good Technology
Good Technology is the leader in industry standards-based wireless messaging and corporate data access. The company's GoodLink product enables cradle-free, real-time, synchronized access to Microsoft Exchange and other enterprise data systems. The Good System includes software and service that runs on a variety of devices and networks, freeing customers from vendor lock- in, and allowing maximum flexibility. Good Technology is located in Sunnyvale, California. The Good web site can be found at http://www.good.com/.
For more information call 1-866-7-BEGOOD and select the option for sales, e-mail sales@good.com or visit http://www.good.com/.
Good, Good Technology, the Good logo, GoodLink and GoodInfo are trademarks of Good Technology, Inc. All other trademarks are property of their respective holders.
Press Contacts:
Brian Jaquet, Good Technology Inc., bjaquet@good.com or (408) 400-4956
Erin Freeley for Good Technology Inc., erin@outcastpr.com or
(415) 392-8282
Good Technology, Inc.
CONTACT: Brian Jaquet of Good Technology Inc., +1-408-400-4956, orbjaquet@good.com; or Erin Freeley for Good Technology Inc., +1-415-392-8282,or erin@outcastpr.com
Web site: http://www.good.com/
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