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GeoComm Acquires Wireless Developer Network(TM)
NICEVILLE, FLA. - February 23, 2000 -- GeoComm International Corporation
(GeoComm) has recently acquired the Wireless Developer Network(TM)
(www.wirelessdevnet.com), a portal site for wireless software developers. Terms of the
acquisition were not disclosed. GeoComm is also owner and operator of the
GeoCommunity(TM) (www.geocomm.com), the portal site for the Geographic Information
Systems (GIS) industry.
“The Wireless Developer Network(TM) leverages our knowledge of building successful
online communities into the exploding Wireless Web industry,” said Thomas Knighten,
President and Co-founder of GeoComm. “The synergy between the two online
communities of GIS professionals and Wireless Web developers enables faster
development of location-based applications and solutions for wireless handheld devices.”
Bryan Morgan, Managing Director of Wireless Data Solutions states: “The
Wireless Developer Network(TM) is the premier technology resource for software
developers and information technology professionals interested in mobile
computing and communications. We believe that every segment of the
computing industry will be affected by the coming wireless data boom. This
partnership solidifies the Wireless Developer Network(TM) as THE information
portal for professionals interested in technologies such as WAP, the Palm
Computing Platform (R), Microsoft Windows CE (R), Java, Bluetooth, and wireless
data.”
“This acquisition combined with other targeted moves in the near future positions us for
an IPO once we select the right underwriter to move forward. Stay tuned for another
major announcement at the upcoming CTIA Wireless 2000 convention in New Orleans.
We intend to move aggressively in this arena to augment our portfolio of Wireless Web
online communities in the business-to-business e-commerce sector,” Knighten said.
About GeoComm
GeoComm International Corporation (GeoComm) is the leading owner and operator of
business-to-business e-commerce websites supporting technical professionals. These
websites give application developers and other technical professionals a comprehensive,
online source for all resources in their respective vertical market. GeoComm is
developing a synergistic portfolio of online communities to provide rich content, news,
software and other tools to facilitate e-commerce between businesses in these industries.
3Com, Palm Computing are registered trademarks, and PalmPilot and Palm OS are
trademarks of Palm Computing Inc., 3Com Corp. or its subsidiaries. Java and all other
Java-based trademarks are registered trademarks of Sun Microsystems, Inc. All other
trademarks are registered trademarks of their respective holders. GeoCommunity(TM),
including all logos and other service marks, is a trademark of GeoComm International
Corporation.
www.geocomm.com
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