Cole Brings Wireless E-Commerce Strategy and Expertise to Geoworks Board
ALAMEDA, Calif., May 2 /PRNewswire/ --
Geoworks Corporation (Nasdaq: GWRX), a pioneer in mobile data communications
services and technologies, today announced the appointment of Andrew J. Cole,
Vice-President at Renaissance Worldwide Strategy, Inc., to the company's Board
of Directors.
"Andrew Cole and Renaissance Strategy have established a strong reputation
for providing high-impact strategic advice and direction to leaders in the
global wireless and telecommunications industries," said Dave Grannan,
President and CEO of Geoworks. "We are excited that Andrew has agreed to share
his wireless expertise and industry insight with Geoworks as a valued member
of our Board of Directors."
Currently, Cole is a Vice President and Head of the Global Wireless
Practice at Renaissance Strategy, a strategy and e-business consulting firm
focused on the global information industries. In this role, he works with
industry leaders, helping craft the strategic destination of clients within
the wireless space. Cole and Renaissance Strategy have particular expertise in
the wireless data and e-commerce arena. Cole and Renaissance strategy are
regularly called upon by business and trade publications such as Forbes and
The Wall Street Journal for their expert commentary on the issues driving the
wireless industry. Cole is also a noted speaker at leading industry trade
shows, such as the forthcoming PCIA GlobalXChange show in Chicago.
"Geoworks has a strong ability to respond to the dynamic needs of the
exploding wireless technology market with constantly evolving mobile
communications services and solutions," said Andrew J. Cole. "I am impressed
by the vision and innovative spirit of Geoworks' leaders, and I look forward
to helping advance the company's leadership position in the mobile data
technology and services market."
Prior to his position at Renaissance Strategy, Cole worked in
international business consulting at both EMI Strategic, Inc. and The
LEK/Alcar Consulting Group. Cole holds a Masters degree from Oxford University
in Management Studies and a Bachelor of Science in Economics, Geography and
Statistics from the University of Bristol in the United Kingdom.
About Geoworks
Geoworks Corporation is a pioneer in wireless data communications services
and technologies for the business and consumer markets. The company's vision
is to enable mobile Internet access in the business to business and business
to consumer markets. Geoworks' Mobile ASP(TM) solution utilizes a flexible
combination of its proprietary Premion Server+ technology and its mobile media
expertise to enable businesses to reach their mobile customers with relevant
and timely information. By licensing its essential Intellectual Property
Rights for the Wireless Application Protocol (WAP), Geoworks plays a central
role in advancing the worldwide market for mobile devices that enable people
to easily and instantly access and interact with information and services.
Based in Alameda, California, the company has international offices in Sweden,
Japan and the United Kingdom, and can be found on the World Wide Web at
http://www.geoworks.com.
About Renaissance Worldwide
Renaissance Worldwide, Inc. is a global business and technology consulting
firm that provides focused solutions for breakthrough performance. Through its
core service offerings Renaissance delivers best-in-class services to Fortune
1000 and public sector clients by following its proven
Concept-to-Completion(TM) delivery model, designed to optimize time to return
on investment and minimize risk throughout the project life cycle. Founded in
1986, the company currently has approximately 5,000 professionals in
approximately 70 offices, located in principal cities throughout
North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific. Visit Renaissance on the Web:
http://www.rens.com.
In keeping with U.S. law, Geoworks notes that this press release includes
forward-looking statements, including the emergence of, and Geoworks'
participation in, the mobile data and technology services market. Actual
results may vary significantly due to various risks and uncertainties. Those
include, but are not limited to, the following: i) the mobile data and
technology services market may not emerge to the degree or timing anticipated;
and ii) new technologies and new services are inherently subject to
development, timing and consumer acceptance risks. Additional information is
available in the Risk Factors and Business discussions in the Company's Forms
10- K, 10-Q and other filings available from the Company or from the
Securities and Exchange Commission.
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CONTACT:
Kristy Jarosh of Red Whistle Communications,
503-790-9042, or kjarosh@redwhistle.com, for Geoworks
Corporation; or Bob Bogard, of Geoworks Corporation,
510-814-5811, or bbogard@geoworks.com
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