Mobile Internet WAP company joins forces with Chinese Red Flag Linux distribution, Sun Wah Linux Limited to target Hong Kong enterprises for m-commerce deployment
Oct 18th, 21:36 UTC
EdgeMatrix embarks on bundling agreement with Sun Wah Linux Group to provide mobile commerce based on WAP and Red Flag Linux
Hong Kong (October 18, 2000) - EdgeMatrix, a leading Asian
technology company specializing in multichannel enablement, has today
announced their partnership with the Sun Wah Linux (SW Linux) to
bundle their software packages for the Hong Kong market.
EdgeMatrix will provide their WAPgate software for bundling with Red
Flag Linux in Hong Kong. SW Linux is the exclusive distributor of Red
Flag Linux in Hong Kong, and has strong ties with the China market.
"Mobile Internet access will become the de-facto daily access method
for the majority of the population in the coming years," said Jon Lee,
General Manager for EdgeMatrix Hong Kong. "We foresee a significant
boom in this segment of the technology landscape, and are today
partnering with one of the strongest players in the OS market in this
region. We believe our WAPgate world-class multichannel delivery
technology will be well positioned alongside Red Flag Linux, and we
are honoured to be partners with Sun Wah for this initiative."
WAPgate is EdgeMatrix's multichannel enabling software. Comprising
various communications functionality such as a WAP gateway and digital
Fax engine, WAPgate allows multiple channels of communication to be
consolidated. This simplifies any enterprise that wishes to embark on
a mobile Internet deployment project. In addition to WAP, WAPgate
allows communication via SMS, STK, Email, and even the proprietary ICQ
channel from America Online.
"Sun Wah Linux is very excited
to be joining forces with EdgeMatrix to tackle the mobile Internet
segment," said Alex Banh, COO of SW Linux. "Being the exclusive
distributor of Red Flag Linux, we are extremely bullish on the
penetration of this operating system in the Hong Kong and Chinese
markets. By providing the WAPgate software from EdgeMatrix in our
package, we can accelerate our usage in key emerging segments due to
the growing demand for companies to enter into the wireless internet
arena."
Red Flag Linux is an open-source operating system based on Linus
Torvalds' Linux software. Red Flag is a version of Linux that has been
developed entirely in the People's Republic of China, and is the only
operating system to be endorsed by the Chinese government.
Both EdgeMatrix and SW Linux expect the bundled package will provide
enterprises with a cost-effective and robust wireless internet
solution that is highly competitive to alternative configurations in
terms of price, feature-set, and suitability for the Asian market.
"Both our products have been designed for Asia," concludes Jon. "You
don't see that for any other competing software. WAPgate fully
supports Unicode and the Chinese language, and Red Flag Linux was
developed specifically for the Chinese market. This is a powerful
alliance."
About Sun Wah Linux
Sun Wah Linux Limited of Sun Wah Hi-Tech Group is an independent
open-source software developer and solution provider for Linux-based
system. By establishing a solid foundation for Linux development in
Asia, it rpovides customized solutions, training and education
seamless integration and development tools.
http://www.sw-linux.com
About EdgeMatrix
Founded in 1996, EdgeMatrix is a pioneer and innovator in
infostructure (information infrastructure) technology products that
facilitate multi-channel communication.
The company's leading edge technology expertise forms the vital
foundation platform upon which are built online communications and
e-commerce solutions. Its revolutionary products include browsers,
gateway servers, and portal enablers, in addition to various hardware
industry innovations.
EdgeMatrix solutions create an open information exchange environment
that empowers enterprises such as financial institutions, Internet new
economy businesses, telecommunication companies and large industry
conglomerates to build and seamlessly extend their current business
reach and strategies.
By incorporating the best practices from years of research and
development experience, EdgeMatrix offers consolidated multi-channel
expertise and best-of-breed partner solutions. The company's
consolidated approach to multi-channel convergence enables businesses
to reach a multi-faceted array of new media arenas including the
Internet, wireless and emerging media spaces.
For more information, please visit www.edgematrix.com
Email: info@edgematrix.com
Tel:
+852 2506 2800
(Submitted by Albert Chung of Sun Wah Linux Limitd)
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