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myWebOS.com Press Release
( Tuesday November 30 1999 )
World's First Web-Based Operating System, myWebOS, Goes LiveWith Profound Implications for the Software Industry
MyWebOS Secures $10 Million in Venture Funding.
Dialpad.com, Employease, On The Go Software, Orbit Commerce and Voice Mobility Provide Marketing-Leading Business Applications
BALTIMORE, MD, November 30, 1999 - myWebOS.com today launched the world's first Web-based operating system, myWebOS (www.mywebos.com). For the first time, Internet users can access data and files in a traditional windows-like environment using myWebOS, without the hassle and expense of installing individual applications on a user's computer. As a true Web operating system, myWebOS goes beyond client-server configurations by utilizing the Internet as the network to offer users reduced IT maintenance costs, universal access to data, and improved speed and performance in remote computing through a single mobile environment. In addition to cost efficiencies, myWebOS provides users with unmatched speed and performance because the Web-based operating system's speed does not rely on the Internet connection or CPU performance.
"myWebOS's bright idea of a Web-based operating system that enables a new class of high performance applications, shared between the browser and the Web server, could set free a whole new set of desktop productivity applications," said Amy D. Wohl, president of Wohl Associates, experts of technology and office environments. "Since we've been watching software begin to reinvent itself, myWebOS could be an excellent basis for a new desktop paradigm."
Currently, myWebOS offers Hyperoffice 2000, an office productivity suite that includes Hyperword, the first free Web-based word processor, email, calendar, and contact management, as well as other business-oriented applications. myWebOS will also include business-to-business applications from a variety of e-commerce and business application industry leaders. As new strategic relationships are forged and developers create new software, additional software offerings will be available. myWebOS can be accessed by businesses for internal use, or resold to end users through ISPs (Internet Service Providers) and ASPs (Application Service Providers).
"myWebOS embodies our vision of democratizing the software market for end users," said Shervin Pishevar, president and CEO, myWebOS.com. "Until now, software has only been available through expensive purchases, regardless of how often it's used. With myWebOS, current applications are free, and future applications will be purchased on a 'per use' basis, much like a public utility. This means even the smallest company can access affordable software. The software marketplace will never be the same."
Venture Funding
Conceived in early 1998 by Shervin Pishevar, Drew Morris, and Fredrik Malmer, the myWebOS operating system has the potential to profoundly affect the way software is accessed and purchased. The company has been privately funded since its inception, and recently secured more than $10 million from The Grotech Capital Group, Adam Dell's Impact Venture Partners, and Orion Capital. myWebOS represents the first investment by Impact Venture Partners.
"Software is migrating from the desktop environment onto the Web, and myWebOS is uniquely positioned to drive that migration," said Frank Adams, president and CEO of the Grotech Capital Group. "We recognize the potential for myWebOS to impact how software is accessed and purchased."
Strategic Relationships
In addition to Hyperoffice 2000, myWebOS will offer a broad array of B2B applications from specialized providers. These companies and offerings include:
- Dialpad.com offers free long distance service from any computer to any telephone in the U.S. via the Web;
- Employease, Inc. provides the leading Internet business service for managing human resources, benefits, and payroll information;
- On The Go Software's ExpensAble.com for business travel and expense management;
- Orbit Commerce, Inc.'s turnkey e-commerce solution that allows businesses to build and manage their own Web site or online storefront, requiring only a Web browser and a few clicks of a mouse;
- Voice Mobility, Inc.'s (OTC Bulletin Board: VMIIE) e-go™ unified messaging software enables consumers to review, store, and manage their voicemails, faxes, and email using a personal computer, a wireless device, or the telephone
Developers' Network
myWebOS provides a complete set of Application Programmers Interfaces (APIs) that enables developers to create new, custom applications and to easily port Web-based applications to myWebOS. To support myWebOS's application development, myWebOS.com has formed a dedicated developer community of more than 10,000 participants. Developers' white papers, best practices, and bulletin boards will be available to facilitate the creation of robust applications for the enterprise. The Developers' Network will expand as more users adopt myWebOS as their operating system of choice.
About myWebOS.com, Inc.
Based in Baltimore, Maryland, myWebOS.com was founded in February 1998 by Shervin Pishevar, CEO and president, and Drew Morris, Chief Technology Officer. myWebOS.com has developed a Web-based next-generation operating system that has taken the concept of "network computing" to the next level. myWebOS.com's primary product is myWebOS, the first operating platform that makes the World Wide Web the application and data network for personal users, small to mid-size businesses, and the enterprise. A Web operating system, myWebOS is the platform upon which applications can be built by developers to suit the needs of millions of users. For more information about myWebOS.com, please visit www.mywebos.com.
About Dialpad.com
Dialpad.com, Inc. is a privately held, Silicon Valley Internet start-up company that has developed the Internet's first free, Java-based Web-to-phone telephone service. With the development of its advanced Voice over IP (VoIP) technology, integrated with its unique application of online advertising, Dialpad.com is able to offer its patent-pending, high quality Web phone services at no cost to the end user. Dialpad.com offers members an easier, more convenient and economic form of making free Web phone calls.
About Employease
Atlanta-based Employease is the leader in providing human resources, benefits management and employee self-service applications as a service over the Internet. For hundreds of customers, Employease provides solutions that avoid the complexity and cost that come with traditional software that is installed 'in-house.' Employease applications offer the best combination of low cost of ownership, rapid implementations, frequent upgrades, and reliable performance available today. All Employease solutions are supported by a comprehensive customer service program that delivers rapid implementations, custom solutions, live and Web-based training, and 24x7 customer support. Red Herring magazine named Employease as one of the Top 100 Technology Companies in the Digital Universe in 1998 and 1999.
About On The Go Software, Inc.
On The Go Software delivers applications and e-business subscription services that enable organizations to better manage and control their travel and entertainment expenses. The company develops and markets Quicken ExpensAble; the world's most popular expense management software. In cooperation with Intuit, Inc., On The Go Software has been a privately held company since 1997. With over a million copies shipped, ExpensAble is the first name in expense management. On The Go Software's ExpensAble solution is an integrated family of products and services that can be configured to serve the travel and entertainment expense management needs of single users, small- and medium-sized organizations, and global enterprises. For more information on ExpensAble.com and the Quicken ExpensAble product family, visit us at www.ExpensAble.com and www.onthegosoftware.com
About Orbit Commerce
Orbit Commerce, Inc. is an e-commerce application service provider (ASP) specializing in building and managing branded online marketplaces for ISPs, telecommunications firms, portals, digital communities, industry associations, financial institutions or any other organizations that want to offer their business customers a comprehensive solution to take their business online for low cost and with low risk. Founded in 1998, the privately held company is headquartered in Chicago, with operations in Santa Clara, Calif. For more information about Orbit Commerce, call 312-527-2828 or visit www.orbitcommerce.com.
About Voice Mobility, Inc.
Voice Mobility, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: VMIIE) is a unified messaging software company focused on convergent technology. With unified messaging, voicemail, faxes, and email can be reviewed, stored and managed using a personal computer, a wireless device or the telephone. Voice Mobility markets its e-goÔ software to telephone companies, Internet Service Providers, Competitive Local Exchange Carriers (CLECs), Application Service Providers (ASPs) and wireless communications providers for resale to the consumer. For more information, visit www.voicemobility.com or call 1.888.435.0001.
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