Redmond, WA, January 26, 1999: The Software Labs, Inc., a worldwide leader in advanced wireless messaging solutions, announced today that it has joined forces with GTE Wireless Service Corporation to provide the PageAbility suite of wireless connectivity software applications branded under the GTE Wireless name.
GTE Wireless chose the PageAbility product line for its wireless connectivity needs after evaluating over 40 different software programs. GTE Wireless will distribute a branded version of PageAbility through its national retail channels, and will market it to their alphanumeric pager and PCS subscribers. "Our software will bring GTE wireless subscribers power and ease of use in their wireless communications," said Young Lee, Director of New Business Development for The Software Labs. "We are very excited about the fact that GTE Wireless selected our company and products to assist them in their marking plans for advanced wireless messaging services."
More and more, national wireless carriers are realizing that unified wireless e-mail connectivity will drive usage and growth in the wireless industry. "That's why there is such great synergy in our relationship with GTE and other major wireless carriers," said Mr. Lee. GTE Wireless will begin marketing the new text messaging products in March, 1999.
The Software Labs, Inc. is an industry leader in wireless messaging and connectivity applications and has provided software solutions to over five million customers worldwide since 1986. The company has developed and published award-winning products that leverage state-of-the-art technology to enhance corporate and end-user productivity. With over a dozen years of experience in software development, publishing, private labeling, package design, duplication, order fulfillment and retail, corporate and direct mail sales, The Software Labs is well positioned to offer its corporate clients complete turnkey solutions. Information on the company and its products can be obtained by calling (425) 869-6802 or at http://www.softwarelabs.com.
GTE Wireless Service Corporation, based in Atlanta, GA, is one of America's largest wireless carriers, providing advanced paging, voice and data services to more than 4.5 million customers in 73 metropolitan and 53 rural markets nationwide.
