Wireless middleware company develops commercial implementation of software that takes advantage of new wireless data protocol for two-way messaging.

 (Cleveland, OH) InfoRad, Inc. a provider of wireless messaging / data applications and middleware announces support of the WCTP wireless messaging protocol in the new version release (9.6) of the InfoRad Wireless Messaging Software suite.

WCTP allows devices, individuals, and organizations to easily communicate with wireless carriers via the Internet.  It is a real-time method that provides the higher class of service required for critical wireless data.

“We are excited to be a part of this watershed development in the wireless data space,” said Paul Fitzgerald CEO of InfoRad at the recent PCIA technical meeting in Jackson Mississippi. Mark Witsaman, Chairman of the PCIA PTC committee and Senior V.P. of Engineering and CTO at Arch Wireless, Inc., stated, "The WCTP subcommittee was diligent in bringing forward this robust new standard." Mr. Witsamin also praised developers like InfoRad for embracing the new protocol and other wireless carriers for implementing the standard within their messaging centers.

InfoRad wireless customers include 911 centers, hospitals, and many major newspapers that have implemented InfoRad Watch-IT™ or Serve-IT™ software for wireless enabling existing environments or Wireless Enterprise for workgroup communications.  “Under InfoRad’s AlphaCare™ support program, all existing customers will be upgraded with the WCTP protocol option.  These customers depend on seamless integration into today’s advanced wireless PCS networks via the Internet, and WCTP is a very positive enhancement,” said Paul Fitzgerald.

About InfoRad®, Inc.

InfoRad designs, develops, and markets “Instant Information” wireless, telephony and Internet based software solutions for industry, government, healthcare, public safety, customer service, application development and enterprise communication markets. The software is designed to work with all text messaging and PCS SMS systems.  Hundreds of thousands of users rely on InfoRad for “Instant Information” software solutions worldwide.   InfoRad has been an active participant in the WCTP standards process.

InfoRad and AlphaPage are registered trademarks.  AlphaCare, WATCH-IT and Serve-IT are trademarks of InfoRad, Inc.  For More information please see www.inforad.com

About Arch Wireless, Inc.

Arch Wireless, Inc., headquartered in Westborough, Mass., is a leading two-way wireless Internet messaging and mobile information company with operations throughout the United States. The company offers a full range of wireless services to both business and retail customers, including wireless e- mail, two-way wireless messaging and mobile data, and paging through five regional divisions. Arch provides wireless services to customers in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Canada, Mexico and in the Caribbean. Additional information on Arch is available on the Internet at www.arch.com

About the WCTP messaging standard 

The WCTP protocol was developed in conjunction with the PCIA (Personal Communications and Industry Association), an industry group representing wireless business worldwide.  For more information please see www.pcia.org 

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