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ACTIVESKY LAUNCHES WIRELESS MEDIA PLATFORM SUPPORTING WINDOWS POWERED POCKET PC 2002
URL(s): www.activesky.com
SAN MATEO, Calif. - Oct, 4, 2001 - ActiveSky*, a Microsoft Pocket PC 2002
launch partner, is releasing a new wireless media player that allows users
to interact with media-centric content on their new Windows powered Pocket
PC 2002 devices.
ActiveSky's platform provides "click-able" multimedia objects that can be
made of combinations of text, graphics, animation, audio and video. The
cross-platform technology maximizes bandwidth by compensating for slow and
inconsistent connections on wireless networks.
"In addition to providing onboard support for multimedia and eBooks as well
as personal and business data, Pocket PC 2002 meets the individual
requirements of a range of customers through add-on hardware and software,"
said Andy Haon, director of product planning, Microsoft. "With ActiveSky's
technology, the user can enjoy rich visual images and a greater level of
interactivity with wireless content."
The company's client/server platform delivers interactive content seamlessly
and is being used to develop data-driven, personalized third-party wireless
applications such as infotainment channels.
"The robust architecture of the Pocket PC 2002 allows us to show off what
ActiveSky's technology can really do," Scott Marquardt, president and CEO,
ActiveSky, said. "Users will discover that being able to interact with
their wireless content for business presentations, instant sports data or
for other corporate and leisure applications will make wireless devices more
fun and useful."
ActiveSky's support for the Pocket PC dates back to the original April 2000
launch where Microsoft showcased ActiveSky's technology with an animated
short of Steve Ballmer explaining the uses for the Pocket PC.
About ActiveSky
ActiveSky's wireless media platform consists of authoring, server and player
components to deliver interactive content and applications to mobile
devices. The company's technology powers entertainment, multimedia
messaging, game and advertising applications with real-time data, text,
graphics, audio and video.
ActiveSky has headquarters in San Mateo, Calif., with offices in Japan and
Australia. For more information, visit www.activesky.com.
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