MobiMate, a leading provider of travel services for mobile
devices, today announced the launch of WorldMate Live, an automated
service providing frequent fliers with up-to-date flight status and
other useful information in real-time on their mobile phones.
Available August 2nd, 2007 for open beta on Blackberry devices, the
software and Web-based solution performs as a personal travel
assistant, providing customized flight-update alerts, schedules and
itinerary, meeting notifications, maps, directions and more.
Programmed to automatically compile and synchronize information
from Microsoft Outlook(TM), WorldMate Live integrates with calendars
and email, as well as dozens of Internet sources, pushing data to
travelers' Blackberry devices. The application empowers on-the-go
professionals and leisure commuters with the most accurate,
up-to-the-minute trip details. From flight details, airlines and
departure/arrival times, to rental car details, hotel and meeting
information, local time and weather, WorldMate Live serves as the
premier resource for travelers, providing information enabling them to
easily manage their hectic schedules.
"WorldMate Live will revolutionize the way people use mobile
devices for global travel, significantly affecting the travel
eco-system," said MobiMate CEO Nadav Gur. "We've identified a need for
this product among millions of jetsetters, and specifically designed a
solution to alleviate the pain points and stress associated with
road-warriors' busy agendas as they battle the unpredictability
associated with transportation and meetings. WorldMate Live is unique
in that it automatically pushes trip logistics directly to users'
fingertips, ensuring the easiest possible travel experience."
WorldMate Live will be offered as a 'Freemium' services, with most
components and services provided to end users for free and premium
services requiring a paid subscription. However during the beta period
all services will be free to participating users, who will be invited
to experience and benefit from the system. To access the service via
the web, Microsoft Outlook and Blackberry, or for more information,
please visit www.worldmatelive.com.
About WorldMate
WorldMate(R) is the world's leading mobile travel and itinerary
management service, providing subscribers with a host of services for
travel planning, travel execution and travel reporting. Mobile
services range from weather and currency information to flight
schedules and real-time flight status. The WorldMate product line is
available on most mobile platforms including Java, BlackBerry(R), Palm
OS(R) and all variants of Microsoft Windows Mobile and Symbian. It is
the only mobile application worldwide to have been a top-10 best
seller on more than 5 platforms to date. WorldMate Live is a
ground-breaking travel application based on contextual push services.
About MobiMate Ltd.
MobiMate is the clear leader in the mobile travel-related services
category with WorldMate -- the leading mobile travel service.
MobiMate's unique approach to the Mobile Internet sees the product as
a combination of clever, attractive and user-friendly software,
valuable content and services from recognized sources, and an on-line
service delivering this content to the end-user's device. MobiMate's
leadership in this space has been recognized by leading handset
manufacturers who bundle MobiMate products with their devices,
including Nokia, Sony-Ericsson, Hewlett Packard and others. MobiMate
is a member of Forum Nokia PRO and Nokia PRO Enterprise Zone.
MobiMate and WorldMate are registered trademarks of MobiMate, Ltd.