Nettech's Wireless Middleware to Support NORCOM Direct Satellite Service - Product Announcement

Cambridge Telcom Report, Sept 20, 1999

Nettech Systems, Inc. Wednesday announced it has teamed with NORCOM Networks Corporation to support NORCOM Direct which will provide users with real-time wireless data communications anywhere in the United States over NORCOM's satellite communications services. Slated for release by the end of 1999, Nettech's support for NORCOM Direct will allow mobile application developers to easily interface directly to the NORCOM satellite network.

Nettech is the only middleware provider to support NORCOM Direct access. "Nettech is continuing commitment to support the broadest range of networks and maintain the cutting edge in wireless data technology is further demonstrated in our support for the NORCOM Direct service throughout our product line," said Boris Fridman, CEO of Nettech. "Mobile application developers will be able to easily port their applications to offer NORCOM Direct access, providing a one-stop solution for ubiquitous coverage, while taking full advantage of the suite of benefits offered within the Nettech product line."

"NORCOM's satellite communications services are quickly emerging as ideal solutions for our customers in the utility, telecommunication, field services and transportation industries where coverage beyond metropolitan areas is critical," said John Herring, CEO of NORCOM Networks Corporation. "NORCOM Direct builds upon the strengths of both Nettech's middleware and NORCOM's satellite network to deliver a fast, economical and complete solution for managing real-time data to mobile workforces through the United States."

NORCOM's satellite network addresses a number of key issues for mobile workers, including real-time data delivery and 100% geographic coverage in the United States anytime. Nettech's middleware, InstantRF, ExpressQ, Smart IP, and Mobility Manager, allows developers to easily add wireless communication capability to their applications, providing reliable, optimized wireless data communication and overcoming mobility challenges.

NORCOM and Nettech will work together to jointly market NORCOM Direct to their customers. Both companies offer software developer kits for software developers and integrators interested in extending the wireless data communications capabilities of their applications.

NORCOM Networks Corporation provides the first-ever real time, interactive wireless data service delivered via satellite that is functionally equivalent to terrestrial wireless data network performance. NORCOM offers 100% geographic coverage throughout North America, message latency measured in seconds rather than minutes and interoperability with existing wireless networks and solution components. Norcom is majority owned by Telenor AS, a global operator of mobile satellite and terrestrial services with $3.7 billion in annual sales.

Nettech Systems, Inc. provides mobile connectivity tools to companies who develop and deploy mobile data applications. Nettech has established a worldwide customer base of more than 70,000 users in over 500 companies, representing the leading share of mobile applications. Nettech also offers the wireless data industry's premier Developer Program and Professional Services Division, designed to accelerate the development and deployment of mobile applications. Based in Princeton, New Jersey, Nettech Systems can be contacted at 609-734-0300 or by fax at 609-734-0346.