SlipStream Data Signs First Wireless Distribution Deal With Ositech Communications
SlipStream's technology makes accessing the web and emailing from laptops and mobile devices a breeze
WATERLOO, Ontario, March 2, 2004 - SlipStream Data Inc. today announced that its web acceleration software would be incorporated into mobile computing solutions offered by Ositech Communications Inc., a leading developer of customized wireless connectivity products. This is SlipStream's first wireless distribution agreement, which will see the company's software applied to deliver superior web browsing and email capabilities for mobile users on Microsoft Windows-based devices.
"Mobile web access has always been challenging, primarily because of bandwidth issues," said Zakir Akram, VP sales and marketing of Ositech. "Using SlipStream's technology, our customers can surf the Internet like they were at their desktop. This distribution agreement gives us the ability to provide additional value-added services based on the fastest and most robust Internet compression technology available on the market."
SlipStream's web accelerator technologies compress, optimize and streamline web content after it leaves the server, providing a dramatic improvement in web-surfing speed. This technology offers mobile users enhanced wireless capabilities for surfing the Internet, including the ability to send and receive emails at an accelerated rate. The solution will also alleviate the frustration mobile users experience when waiting to download information on their laptops and mobile devices.
SlipStream's compression technology comes with the following features:
Supports accelerated web browsing up to five times faster
Supports accelerated email, including attachments
Small footprint
Application is available for Microsoft Windows and
Macintosh OS-X
"Our partnership with Ositech gives us an opportunity to help develop innovative wireless web software solutions, a currently untapped market for us," said Ron Neumann, president of SlipStream. "Our software supports the needs of mobile users by giving them the bandwidth they need to surf the Internet effectively. This translates into a substantial savings of both time and money."
About SlipStream Data
Founded in 2000 in Waterloo, Ontario, SlipStream Data Inc. is a privately-owned software development company that delivers on the need to increase the speed of Internet access-regardless of network connection-by providing unparalleled compression. SlipStream's Web Accelerator product is the fastest on the market, as confirmed by two recent independent tests, increasing traditional dial-up connection speeds by as much as five times. The company's primary customers are ISPs, ASPs, carriers and corporations, including United Online for their NetZero and Juno solutions, Wanadoo and AOL Canada. For more information visit: http://www.slipstreamdata.com
About Ositech
Founded in 1989, Ositech Communications focuses on providing easy-to-use remote data communication solutions to the mobile computing industry. Ositech's award-winning products-based on the company's proprietary CellFlex technology-are used by cellular data users, enabling them to make cellular data connections from anywhere using any cellular network. The company's products and services are available worldwide through a network of distributors and resellers. For further information please visit the company website at www.ositech.com.
SlipStream is a trademark of SlipStream Data Inc.
For more information:
Andre Fuochi
Maverick Public Relations for SlipStream Data
416-640-5525 x 233
andref@maverickpr.com
SlipStream Data Inc. is a subsidiary