Source: GeoworksALAMEDA, Calif. -(BUSINESS WIRE)- June 4, 1997--Furthering its commitment to providing new opportunities for developers, Geoworks (NASDAQ: GWRX), a leading provider of smart phone software solutions, today announced that Breadbox Computer Company, the leading developer of third-party applications for the GEOS(R) operating environment, will now offer classes in GEOS to European developers.
This is the first time that GEOS classes will be regularly offered in Europe.
Under the arrangement, Breadbox will offer GEOS training classes throughout Europe. These classes will teach GEOS programming and use of the GEOS SDK and are designed for programmers and technical managers who wish to gain more practical knowledge and experience about GEOS. The initial classes will be taught in Germany starting in mid-summer and will be taught later in other locations throughout Europe.
"With its high cellular usage and growing demand for data services, Europe is a very important market for Geoworks," said Cheryl Burnell, Geoworks' manager of developer services. "With Breadbox's strong European presence, we are pleased that together we will be able to expand the areas in which we can offer GEOS developer classes."
The GEOS operating environment delivers comprehensive capabilities needed to enable mobile communications devices, such as smart phones, to integrate voice, paging, email, fax, Internet access and applications suited for mobile devices. Geoworks created GEOS to provide an efficient system software to run these devices at price points accessible to consumers.
"Over the years, we have developed an in-depth knowledge base about GEOS," said Frank Fischer, Founder of Breadbox Computer Company. "Since Geoworks is the leading operating system for smart phones, we now look forward to utilizing our experiences by participating directly in this rapidly evolving market and providing opportunities for developers interested in creating applications for GEOS-based devices."
About Geoworks
Based in Alameda, California, Geoworks is a leading software provider for the cellular industry and manufacturers of mobile communicating devices, including smart phones. The company has licensed its GEOS(R) operating system to leading manufacturers such as Nokia, Ericsson, NEC, Toshiba Corporation, Hewlett-Packard Company, Brother International Corp. and Canon Business Machines. In addition, the company intends to work with content and services providers, and international cellular operators. For additional information on Geoworks and the GEOS operating system, contact Geoworks at 510/814-1660 or on the World Wide Web at www.geoworks.com/ .About Breadbox
Breadbox Computer Company of Port Richey, Florida is the leading developer of third-party applications for the GEOS operating environment including desktop software, GEOS-based PDAs, Smart Phones and other devices. Breadbox specializes in commercial contract development for GEOS technology based products and also provides GEOS SDK training in Europe and the US.To find out more information about GEOS developer training programs in the U.S. and Europe, contact Clemens Kochinke at Breadbox Computer Company at 813/847-6996 or on the World Wide Web at www.breadbox.com .
Note to Editor: In keeping with U.S. law, Geoworks notes that this press release includes forward-looking statements, including third party estimates on potential market size and the Company's intention to offer training classes. Actual results may vary significantly due to various risks and uncertainties. Those include, but are not limited to, the following: i) the smart phone market may not emerge to the degree or in the timing anticipated; ii) the developer training program may not be offered as planned; and iii) 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.