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29th September 2004 - IXI Mobile and its IXI-Connect
OS software have been selected by AT&T Wireless
for Ogo, AT&T Wireless’ hip, new mobile messaging
device. Ogo is the first and only device of its kind
to provide simultaneous, unlimited instant messaging
and email from the three leading portals – AOL,
MSN, and Yahoo! – plus text messaging, all in a
sleek, clamshell device. Ogo features IXI-Connect OS
as its core software, and includes PMG® (Personal
Mobile Gateway) technology for expandability, establishing
a platform for future device deployment.
Leveraging the flexibility of the IXI-Connect OS platform,
IXI was able to deliver the device, based on AT&T
Wireless’ specifications, in a fraction of the
time typically needed to develop a product of this kind.
Andre Dahan, president of AT&T Wireless Mobile Multimedia
Services commented: “We have been working very
closely with IXI Mobile to bring Ogo to market, and
it is a testament to their technology and professionalism
that this has been achieved so quickly.” He went
on to say that “going forward, PMG technology gives
us the flexibility to expand our product offering with
additional devices and services that appeal to our customers.”
Ogo is based on IXI-Connect OS, a complete operating
system solution optimized for feature phones and data-centric
mobile devices. The IXI-Connect OS platform and tool
suite enabled rapid development of the complete software
solution, including advanced services such as instant
messaging and multiple email clients – balancing
the portals’ unique requirements. In addition,
the OS allowed AT&T Wireless to control the product’s
branding and tailor the user experience. The device’s
PMG technology facilitates the seamless addition of
future mobile companion devices.
Amit Haller, CEO and co-founder of IXI Mobile commented:
“AT&T Wireless has created a new and innovative
category with mass consumer appeal and IXI was pleased
to bring that vision to market. As well as being a mass-market
introduction for IXI-Connect OS, this is another example
of the continued excitement around PMG technology and
PMG-enabled devices.”
About IXI Mobile
IXI Mobile, Inc. develops software for new mobile
devices. IXI’s customers include mobile operators
and device manufacturers. IXI’s Personal Mobile Gateway
(PMG®) software allows a mobile phone to wirelessly
Internet-enable a variety of application-specific PMG
Companion devices such as cameras, messaging terminals
and even pens and watches. IXI’s software suite includes
IXI-Connect OS, an operating system for feature phones.
IXI was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in Redwood
City, California. The company is privately held and backed
by China Development Industrial Bank, Draper Fisher Jurvetson
ePlanet Ventures, Intel, Gemini Funds, Texas Instruments
and TLCom Capital Partners.
About PMG
Personal Mobile Gateway (PMG®) combines cellular
(e.g. GSM/GPRS, CDMA, etc.) and short distance wireless
(e.g. Bluetooth, WiFi) technology, with micro-router
and micro-server functionalities. The PMG is the point
of connection between the wireless network and the new
category of affordable and best-of-breed mobile devices
(PMG® Companions). The PMG can be a stand-alone
device the size of a small mint box, or integrated into
a cellular phone. PMG Companion devices (e.g. watches,
pens, phones, messaging terminals, gaming devices, cameras)
deliver a superior user experience, while still focused
on fashion and budget. PMG-enabled devices cost less
to manufacture, can be brought to market faster than
ordinary mobile phones or smartphones, and generate
greater data usage.
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