"We are pleased to launch this convenient, user-friendly and affordable wireless e-mail and mobile office tool. Many of our customers are seeking low- cost wireless applications and connectivity - we believe SMS Office offers that solution for people on the go", said DiGi's Head of Business Sales, Mr. Jeff Chong.
DiGi SMS Office (Standard Edition) allows users to receive, reply to and forward e-mail from their mobile phone and it integrates with Microsoft(R) Outlook(R) reminders and calendar items. Users can compose and send instant SMS messages from the desktop to mobile phones and receive the replies as e-mail. The product also features a broadcast tool that enables questions to be sent by SMS and e-mail, with responses compiled in an easy-to-read Excel spreadsheet.
"ZIM is pleased to launch this powerful wireless e-mail application with DiGi and through our regional partner, Radius-ED and its content aggregator, WAU Limited," said Dr. Michael Cowpland, President and CEO of ZIM. "ZIM's products offer comprehensive mobile office functionality to mobile phone users through the global SMS channel."
The implementation of DiGi SMS Office is possible through the collaboration of ZIM, DiGi and Radius-ED. WAU Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Radius-ED and global mobile content aggregator, supported the customization and localization of DiGi SMS Office. Radius-ED provides the technical infrastructure and support services to ensure reliable carrier-grade operations of the DiGi SMS Office service. This includes billing and real-time reporting, 24/7 technical and customer support, as well as the technical infrastructure to enable mobile data delivery. DiGi is responsible for marketing the product to its approximately 3.5 million mobile phone subscribers.
This product is being sold through DiGi's existing sales network and is fully compatible with SMS-enabled mobile phones. The product is currently being offered in both English and Chinese with native Malay to be included in a future release. There are plans to expand this offering with additional ZIM products such as the Enterprise Edition of SMS Office, with additional features designed for networked environments.
About DiGi
DiGi is a leading mobile communications company providing a comprehensive range of affordable, convenient and easy to use wireless services to simplify and enrich the lives of its customers. We create value for our customers by selecting the most appropriate cutting edge technology so that they benefit from products and services that give them choice, convenience and control.
We have an established presence as a leader in voice and data prepaid services with a number of firsts that have set industry benchmarks for creativity and innovation. These services are offered under the Beyond Prepaid brand name. Our postpaid service under the Horizon Postpaid and Discover Business Solutions brand names deliver high quality voice as well as value- added mobile content and data services to both individual and corporate customers.
About ZIM
ZIM is a public company in the United States quoted on the NASDAQ owned and operated OTCBB under the ticker symbol "ZIMCF". ZIM is a leading mobile consumer and enterprise application developer for the global two-way SMS channel. ZIM's products include mobile e-mail and office tools, such as ZIM SMS Office and ZIM SMS Mail, and its message delivery services include Bulk SMS, Premium SMS and Location Based Services (LBS). ZIM is also a provider of enterprise-class software and tools for designing, developing and manipulating database systems and applications. Through its two-way SMS expertise and mobile-enabling technologies, ZIM bridges the gap between data and mobility. For more information on ZIM and its customers, partners and products, visit: http://www.zim.biz/ .
About Radius-ED
Radius-ED was established in 2000 with the focus on mobile data delivery. Radius-ED today operates a global infrastructure based on "in-house" developed messaging platforms, offering to mobile operators and content providers a unique transparency of services regardless of protocols or standards (GSM/CDMA/TDMA/GPRS). In addition to its Kuala Lumpur headquarters, Radius-ED has offices in New Jersey (USA), and Hong Kong. For more information visit: http://www.radius-ed.com/ .
About WAU Limited
WAU Limited is a global mobile content aggregator, providing end-to-end corporate, entertainment, lifestyle, sports, news and games solutions to mobile operators; encompassing hosting, delivery, and billing of mobile content and solutions in multiple mobile delivery protocols. For more information on WAU products and services, log onto http://www.waumobility.com/ .
This news release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. ZIM Corporation intends for the forward- looking statements to be covered by the safe harbor provisions for forward-looking statements. All statements related to the introduction of mobile products through DiGi and the business arrangements as outlined and the outcome of any contingencies are forward-looking statements. All forward-looking statements made in this press release are made as of the date hereof, and ZIM Corporation assumes no obligation to update the forward-looking statements included in this news release, other than as required by law. The forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those set forth or implied by any forward-looking statements. Potential risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, ZIM's historical losses, its limited operating history with SMS applications, the Corporation's reliance on wireless carriers to market and use our applications and services and any failure to successfully integrate acquired businesses. Please refer to ZIM Corporation's filings with the SEC for additional information regarding risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to, the risk factors listed from time to time in such SEC reports. Copies of these filings are available through the SEC's electronic data gathering analysis and retrieval system (EDGAR) at http://www.sec.gov/ .
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