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Franklin County, Ohio Selects Aether PocketBlue Handheld Application for Mobile Law Enforcement
URL(s): www.aethersystems.com
OWINGS MILLS, Md.-Jan. 16, 2002--
Detective Bureau to Use Aether PocketBlue for Secure Messaging in Undercover Law Enforcement Assignments
Aether Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq:AETH) a leading provider of wireless data products and services, today announced that
Franklin County, Ohio has implemented Aether PocketBlue(TM), the wireless handheld application that puts critical law
enforcement information into the hands of out-of-vehicle officers, whether they are on foot, bike, undercover, mounted,
investigative or other special units.
Franklin County's initial deployment will allow detectives on undercover assignments to exchange messages and query
criminal databases in a completely secure environment. Unlike PCs, laptops and radios, the handhelds drop into the officer's
pocket or under the seat for quick and inconspicuous access to federal, state and local information.
Sheriff Jim Karnes stated, "Franklin County has long recognized the importance of using mobile data to help maintain safety
within our communities. The increased focus on public safety and security since September 11th makes it imperative that we
use tools that will give us the flexibility to maintain high levels of safety no matter where our officers, detectives, and law
enforcement personnel are located or what their assignments. Aether's PocketBlue gives us the ability to meet this challenge
with the added benefit of being integrated fully with our current mobile data system."
"Franklin County is a good example of the value of fully-integrated mobile data systems in municipal law enforcement.
Aether PocketBlue provides extra mobility and flexibility to serve the needs of all types of mobile law enforcement personnel,
no matter where they are located," stated Mike Mancuso, Aether Group President.
Running on a wide array of handheld devices, Aether PocketBlue extends mobile data and communication to the
Palm(TM) Vx, Research in Motion's RIM 950 and 957 Wireless Handhelds(TM), and Symbol's ruggedized SPT 1733
handheld computer. The devices operate over CDPD (cellular digital packet data), Cingular and Motient wireless networks.
In addition, BlackBerry(TM) by Aether(TM) on the RIM 950 or 957(TM) provides PocketBlue users with the ability to
send and receive secure email messages, along with other value-added applications that can be accessed anywhere, such as a
calendar and contacts database.
About Aether Systems, Inc.
Aether Systems helps enterprise customers improve efficiency and profitability by providing the services, software and
support necessary to extend existing and future business applications from the desktop to any wireless device.
Through Aether Fusion(TM), Aether's wireless enabling technology foundation, Aether develops, deploys and manages
wireless solutions built on industry standard technology and backed by Aether's expertise in wireless hosting, software and
services. Aether provides the worlds of business and government with a single source for reliable, scalable and cost effective
wireless solutions.
For more information, please visit www.aethersystems.com.
All product names and logos are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Aether Systems, Inc., unless stated
otherwise.
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