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Unwired Selects BlueTie for Messaging Platform
ROCHESTER, N.Y., and SYDNEY, NSW, AUSTRALIA, June 07, 2004 — Wireless broadband carrier Unwired has chosen BlueTie, Inc., a leading developer of business and carrier-class messaging solutions, to provide a private-labeled email solution to its customers.
The advanced functionality of the BlueTie product will enable Unwired to deliver full-featured email solutions to its small business and residential customers through BlueTie's award-winning web interface.
"After researching the messaging marketplace, we're thrilled with the look and feel of the BlueTie product," said David Spence, Chief Executive of Unwired.
"BlueTie has the best technology and interface on the market today with an offering that is well aligned to Unwired's next generation wireless broadband service."
Designed with user needs in mind, the BlueTie solution features built-in anti-spam filters and other innovative applications such as a customized interface for GPRS devices, to deliver improved useability.
"What is important is that the BlueTie email solution is well suited to the emerging needs of broadband customers, especially when compared to the standard email products being offered by ISPs," said Mr Spence.
According to David Koretz, CEO of BlueTie, "We are pleased to be able to provide a best-in-class hosted email solution to an innovative leader in the wireless broadband space like Unwired."
"The simplicity and scalability of our messaging solution, along with the ability for service providers to offer additional value-added services to customers clearly differentiates the BlueTie product," said Mr. Koretz.
"We are pleased to be providing Unwired with the solutions they need now and developing new solutions for them in the future," he said.
BlueTie's messaging application will provide Unwired with the reliability of a carrier- class email solution for their customers today, and the foundation necessary to deliver additional services such as calendaring, contact management and other collaboration tools as they expand.
"We are looking forward to a long-term relationship with BlueTie as we further the deployment of additional collaboration tools to our customers," concluded Mr Spence.
About BlueTie, Inc.
BlueTie is a leading provider of email and collaboration solutions for small to mid-sized businesses (SMBs) and Service Providers worldwide. BlueTie's software enables SMBs to instantly deploy a business-class messaging solution without investments in hardware, software, or IT support. BlueTie also offers its carrier-class application to ISPs, web hosting providers, and domain registrars seeking an enhanced messaging solution for consumers and SMBs. BlueTie's software provides end-users with desktop, web, and mobile access securely, and includes spam and virus protection, along with collaborative features like shared contacts, calendars, files and instant messaging. BlueTie also offers email auditing and secure file transfer tools for additional security and compliance solutions. BlueTie has been named a Forbes Magazine "Best of the Web" company for 2002, 2003 and 2004. Founded in 1999, BlueTie is a global company headquartered in Rochester, New York. For more information, visit www.BlueTie.com or call 1.800.BLUE.TIE
For Further Information Contact:
Jennifer Balon, BlueTie, 585.586.2000 x1076, jbalon@BlueTie.com