FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
March 31st, 2008
CellWand Named One of 10 Wireless Companies to Watch
Toronto, Canada — CellWand Communications Inc., North America’s leading provider of mobile search applications through abbreviated dialing codes, has been recognized by IDC as one of the 10 Canadian Wireless Companies to Watch in 2008.
The IDC study profiles 10 early stage Canadian-based companies offering wireless solutions that IDC believes are worthy of highlighting to the broader industry and have the potential to make an impact in the information and communication technology (ICT) market.
“We are honoured that IDC has recognized CellWand’s innovative approach to mobile search,” said Nick Quain, CEO of CellWand. “We believe 2008 is going to be an incredible year for CellWand, and our recent success in penetrating the U.S. market with #TAXI is just another step in demonstrating the inevitability of our business model’s success across North America.”
The #TAXI application allows all Canadian mobile phone users and now over 60% of those in the United States to simply dial #TAXI #8-2-9-4 on their mobile phone and get the first available taxi company serving their area in any city or town and at anytime across either Canada or U.S.
CellWand was one of the select companies that set itself apart from the pack following IDC’s exhaustive search and review of the numerous new and emerging wireless companies across Canada.
“The companies profiled in this study have differentiated themselves; they "zig" when their competitors "zag." Furthermore, they take a customer-centric approach that speaks to customers' needs," says Krista Collins, analyst, Canadian ICT Innovation and Export at IDC Canada. "One of the wireless solutions profiled - #TAXI from CellWand - provides convenience for mobile users and a new revenue stream for carriers."
For more information on the "10 Canadian Wireless Companies to Watch" report, visit: http://www.idc.com/getdoc.jsp?containerId=CA1TIW8.
About CellWand Communications Inc.
CellWand develops and manages local mobile search and enhanced directory assistance applications for wireless carriers. Utilizing location based technology, voice recognition and intelligent databases, these lifestyle applications give mobile phone users an easier way of connecting to businesses and information, while providing wireless carriers with increased Average Revenue Per User (ARPU).
CellWand’s first application, #TAXI® (Pound Taxi) is available on virtually every mobile phone in Canada with Bell Mobility, Fido, Rogers, TELUS, Virgin Mobile, Aliant, MTS and SaskTel, and now in the U.S. with AT&T Mobility, Verizon Wireless, Alltel and Boost Mobile. CellWand is a privately held company founded in January 2000 with its headquarters in Toronto, Canada. #TAXI is a proud corporate sponsor of MADD and MADD Canada as part of promoting an easy way to plan ahead and get home safely after drinking. For more information visit CellWand’s website at www.cellwand.com.
Contacts:
Nick Quain
CellWand Communications Inc.
(Direct) 613-791-6448
nquain@cellwand.com
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