Washington-based wireless Web enabler InfoMove Tuesday formed a strategic
licensing partnership with neighboring InfoSpace Inc. to deliver localized
information services designed for the mobile Internet enthusiasts.
InfoSpace’swireless Internet platform will provide
InfoMove with a comprehensive suite of wireless Internet services, enabling
it to enhance location-based information offerings tailored for the driving
environment.
InfoMove chose InfoSpace’s wireless for its ability to provide local
information about restaurants and hotels, weather, stock quotes, e-mail,
directories and maps.
Peter Holland, InfoMove president and chief executive officer, said
InfoSpace’s wireless Internet platform gives it the ability to deliver
location-specific information to drivers.
“We have teamed with InfoSpace because they are a leader in providing the
most comprehensive personalized and localized wireless services to mobile
users,” Holland said.
Naveen Jain, InfoSpace chairman said together with InfoMove it would change
the way mobile users receive specific information based on their
preferences and location.
“We are setting a new standard for the industry by providing the most
comprehensive suite of services that’s fit for any environment,” Jain said.
InfoMove enables location-based wireless Internet information to be
delivered into the car on palm-sized and handheld PC devices and WAP cell
phones. Subscribers receive location based, vehicle-related applications
like geo-located traffic data, turn-by-turn driving instructions, real-time
vehicle diagnostics and monitoring, maintenance alerts, emergency
assistance and concierge services.
Headquartered in Seattle InfoMove was founded in 1998. It has strategic
relationships with content providers, technology developers and device
manufactures, including BSQUARE, Inc.
, Etak, Inc. for
street data and maps, and the University of Washington. The company
is working with leading automotive and device manufacturers to deliver its mobile services to customers in the third quarter of 2000.
InfoSpace is a leading global Internet information services company. It
provides commerce, information and communication infrastructure services to
wireless devices, merchants and Web sites. The company’s affiliates include
a network of wireless and other non-PC devices including PCs, cellular
phones, pagers, television set-top boxes, online kiosks, and personal
digital assistants.
Additional terms of the agreement were not disclosed.