SAN DIEGO, Nov. 22, 2002 (PRIMEZONE) -- SMS.ac, Inc., the wireless communications company that in June of this year set a world record for most successful product launch of any company in history (www.sms.ac/history), today announced that it will launch its first business-related product on December 10. 'SmsBusiness' will make its debut on the one-year anniversary of the Company's record-setting consumer launch.
SMS.ac created smsBusiness, a suite of web-based applications, in response to organizations seeking customizable SMS (Short Message Service) applications. Leveraging the Company's interoperable MMSbox(tm) platform (www.sms.ac/mmsbox) and utilizing an intuitive user interface, businesses of any size can communicate instantly with their employees, clients and others around the world via SMS. No technical knowledge or programming experience is required.
Functionalities of smsBusiness include the ability to quick-load the names and mobile numbers of entire companies or individual departments and it enables the sending of text messages to entire groups simultaneously. Companies are able to customize the look, feel and content of the interface to better reflect the needs of their organization.
"SmsBusiness is a low-cost, wireless communications tool that can be easily integrated into any business web site or corporate intranet," said Michael Pousti, chairman and chief executive officer of SMS.ac (www.sms.ac). "This wireless solution provides an array of cost management and reporting tools that are designed to simplify the administration process. We built smsBusiness by listening to the end user -- businesses. Because this product is born directly as a result of our collaboration with various professional entities, we are confident that the introduction of smsBusiness will be met enthusiastically in the business arena."
Other smsBusiness utilities include the ability to notify customers when orders are shipped, to inform a group about a meeting change, or to simultaneously broadcast a message company-wide. SMS messages can be based on data triggers existing on the corporate web site or enterprise solution, thereby making smsBusiness an enabling technology that can assist businesses to operate more efficiently and cost-effectively.
"SmsBusiness enables the delivery of messages to specific audiences utilizing SMS and MMS (multimedia messaging) technologies," Pousti said. "These wireless messaging solutions have broad appeal and we believe that their introduction will add significantly to revenues generated at SMS.ac. I invite businesses, marketers and advertisers to contact us for a free test-drive of smsBusiness. Send an email to bizdev@sms.ac and we'll contact you straight-away."
SMS.ac (www.sms.ac) is host to the largest mobile community in the world, with more than 6 million registered users in 220 countries as of June 2002.
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About SMS.ac, Inc.
SMS.ac, Inc. hosts the largest wireless community in the world. With more than 6 million members registered since June 2002, SMS.ac is a truly global mobile community with connectivity to more than 400 networks in over 170 countries. Through its core MMSbox(tm) technologies, SMS.ac, Inc. enables worldwide wireless interaction between network operators, businesses, technology standards, the Internet, consumers and application/content developers. The result is interaction not previously possible amongst a critical mass of developers, consumers and businesses -- igniting the global adoption and use of wireless data.
SMS.ac drives revenues through technology licensing, subscriptions, sponsorships and shared revenue opportunities. SMS.ac's consumer site (www.sms.ac) is an example of the brandable web interfaces to MMSbox(tm) technologies available for licensing. The community of wireless enthusiasts at SMS.ac represents one of the fastest growing consumer properties on the Internet. SMS.ac and MMSbox are trademarks of SMS.ac, Incorporated. Other trademarks or service marks referenced herein are the property of their respective owners. To view the SMS.ac corporate web site, visit www.sms.ac/corporate.