New Solution Will Enable Anytime, Anywhere Access to Most Current MLS Property
Listings From Virtually Any Java-Compatible Cell Phone or PDA
SARASOTA, Fla., Oct. 20 /PRNewswire/ -- Retrieval Dynamics Corporation
(RDC), a leader in wireless data solutions and programs for the enterprise and
real estate markets, today introduced the new Java 2 Micro Edition (J2ME)
version of its award-winning Mobile Listing Advantage(TM) solution that will
enable real estate professionals to wirelessly access up-to-date Multiple
Listing Service (MLS)(R) properties from virtually any Java-enabled PDA or
cell phone.
RDC will unveil and demonstrate the new Mobile Listing Advantage (v. 4.0)
on the Motorola i95cl and other handsets at the Gartner ITxpo 2003 at the Walt
Disney World Dolphin Resort. Demonstrations are scheduled from 11 am to 7:30
pm on October 21st and from 11 am to 3 pm on October 22nd in the Motorola
Booth (Booths 1122 and 1127).
RDC expects that Mobile Listing Advantage (v. 4.0) will become
commercially available by the first quarter of 2004. It will be a "dynamic
product" capable of leveraging each device's native capabilities, allowing
customization, over-the-air downloading, automatic updates and customer
communications.
RDC developed Mobile Listing Advantage (v. 4.0) in response to customer
requests for a Mobile Listing Advantage version that works on cell phones.
Previously, Mobile Listing Advantage was optimized solely on the
BlackBerry(TM) platform of Research In Motion (Nasdaq: RIMM)(TSE: RIM).
According to John Harkola, chief executive officer of Retrieval Dynamics, the
new J2ME offering greatly expands the potential customer base for Mobile
Listing Advantage.
"While Mobile Listing Advantage has become a market-leading solution on
the BlackBerry, our customers seek a diversity of choice when it comes to
wireless access to MLS listings," said Mr. Harkola. "The J2ME platform
enables us to provide Mobile Listing Advantage (v. 4.0) on a wide range of
devices that our customers already own and that many plan to purchase soon.
This greatly enhances our ability to capture a higher share of the real estate
market and solidify Mobile Listing Advantage's position as the wireless
solution of choice."
With Mobile Listing Advantage (v. 4.0), real estate professionals can
access the most current MLS listings through a simple forms-based interface
that utilizes standard MLS search fields (street address, area/development,
price, number of bedrooms/bathrooms, garage, pool, school district, square
footage, etc.). Using the device keypad, agents enter their search criteria,
send the form, then receive all available property listings that match within
seconds. The agent then has several options for either viewing or forwarding
the listings. In addition, all searches are saved under the agents' MLA
account and can be accessed later via their account at the Mobile Listing
Advantage website.
For more information, visit http://www.mladvantage.com or call toll-free at
1-866-797-7468.
About Retrieval Dynamics
Retrieval Dynamics Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary of RDC
International, is a program developer offering wireless and wireless Internet-
enabled applications and business productivity solutions to maximize the
communications potential of wireless data and information connectivity. These
programs incorporate easy-to-use, cost-effective mobile access to, creation of
and interaction with various forms of data and database infrastructures
through wireless devices that enhance business processes to increase sales and
profits. For more information about Retrieval's wireless solutions, go to
http://www.retrievaldynamics.com. Investors may contact invest@teamrdc.com.
About Gartner:
Gartner, Inc. is a research and advisory firm that helps more than 10,000
clients leverage technology to achieve business success. Gartner's businesses
are Research, Consulting, Measurement, Events and Executive Programs. Founded
in 1979, Gartner is headquartered in Stamford, Conn., and has more than 3,800
associates, including approximately 1,000 research analysts and consultants,
in more than 75 locations worldwide. Revenue for calendar year 2002 totaled
$888 million. For more information, visit http://www.gartner.com.
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Related links:
http://www.retrievaldynamics.com
http://symposium.gartner.com http://www.mladvantace.com
CONTACT:
George Stolpe, Retrieval Dynamics,
+1-941-365-9955, ext. 311, or gstolpe@teamrdc.com
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