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May 11, 2001 |
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 TransTech,
Inc. Announces Alliance For Mobile Commerce
Downers Grove, IL
TransTech, Inc., and TetherFree announced today that they
have joined forces to exploit opportunities in mobile products
and services. TransTech is a leading IT and electronic business
solutions provider, offering a full range of IT consulting,
systems development and systems deployment services. TransTech
has been in business in the Chicago area since 1990 and was
recently acquired by Kurt Salmon Associates (KSA), an international
management consulting firm.
TetherFree is providing wireless applications and services
to deliver business information. More and more business is
being conducted away from offices and factories. There is
great need for workers to have access to their enterprise
data to support their businesses.
TetherFree provides wireless applications tailored to business
needs. TetherFree has designed an easy to use platform for
building wireless applications. TetherFree clients can determine
the availability of materials, complete transactions, place
orders, verify needed components, and provide current and
accurate information through smart phones, PDA's, two-way
pagers and other wireless appliances. Devices, services and
applications are personalized to the client and staff. With
the application platform completed, business users can assemble
their own applications. Wireless capabilities can be deployed
to specific roles.
Michael S. Glynn, President and CEO of TransTech, says "This
alliance is one in which an advanced and visionary set of
solutions can be provided to the most forward looking clients.
More and more companies recognize the promise of immediate
access through mobile devices, and there is increasing awareness
of the need to integrate physical, electronic and mobile business
models to increase efficiencies and effectively serve customers."
Combining TransTech's expertise in electronic business, enterprise
systems and advanced support for packaged solutions such as
those from Oracle and PeopleSoft with the mobile capabilities
of TetherFree will bring solutions that are unique in today's
market and will respond to the needs of today's most advanced
and forward thinking companies. Mr. Glynn adds that "This
as a "win" for clients, for the two firms, and for all employees."
M. Daniel Butler, CEO of TetherFree, notes that "Wireless
technology is changing rapidly and is widely expected to have
major impact on individuals as well as businesses. The alliance
with TransTech will bring a full range of talent to this technology
and provide client companies with the resources for more complete
and effective design and deployment."
TransTech, Inc. is
a division of Kurt Salmon
Associates (KSA), an international management consulting
firm. KSA is the premier management consulting firm to the
retail, consumer products and health care industries. TransTech
provides its services to KSA's core industries as well as
eBusiness, telecommunications, manufacturing, higher education,
and financial services clients.
TetherFree, Inc., supplies wireless solutions for mobile workers.
It is a privately held company located in Downers Grove, IL.
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