San Diego - November 15, 2002 -- After two years of research and analysis, four prominent veterans of the wireless and telecommunications industries have launched Digital Orchid Inc., to develop, manage and distribute branded wireless software applications for the mobile industry. The company is uniquely positioned to provide the leadership necessary to enable the wireless industry to successfully make the transition from offering traditional circuit switched voice services to advanced packet switched data services.
Digital Orchid develops sophisticated suites of rich network applications, leverages carrier agreements and relationships, combines the integration of various technological components with its patented "always on mode™" IP which works on all platforms including J2ME, Microsoft PPC and others. Additionally, the company uses the already established marketing channels of large brands, as well as its agreements with retailers and carriers' sales offices nationwide, to market a compelling "mobile experience" for the mobile user.Powered by Digital Orchid, these applications are unique and only available through the network of partners under Digital Orchid's alliance agreements umbrella. Premium services include applications such as:
- Breaking news alerts and headlines
- Brand-independent tools and utilities such as dynamic polling, allowing fans and devoted users to get real-time information
- Live chat instant messaging services
- Real-time polling and reports
- Friend and family locators
Randy Granovetter, founder and president of Digital Orchid, is the former vice president of enterprise development for QUALCOMM Internet Services (QIS). Prior to QUALCOMM, Ms. Granovetter served as director of business development for the Mobile Group at Microsoft. She also served as founder and former president /CEO of JABRA Corporation and former president of Blyth Software.
Scott Fox, founder and executive vice president of Digital Orchid, is a 23-year veteran executive of the wireless industry and ex-group president for Wireless Facilities, Inc. and CTO of Bell South. Prior to BellSouth, Mr. Fox served in a broad variety of executive management positions within the wireless industry, including MCI Corporation, MobilMedia, McCaw Cellular, Metromedia, Southwestern Bell and Radio Telephone Company."Once consumers experience the functionality of Digital Orchid's applications, the market will forever be changed," said Georges J. Daou, founder & chairman of Digital Orchid. "Today's consumers are truly mobile and demand wireless products that meet their lifestyle needs," said Daniel Daou, founder & CEO of Digital Orchid. "By working with well-known brands to develop mobile products and services for niche markets, Digital Orchid is addressing a huge market opportunity that is ripe for the taking in today's marketplace."
"Having been around the wireless industry for over 22 years, I am very excited to bring to the wireless operator business the fuel that will permeate its reach to a much larger base of consumer and business users," said Scott Fox, executive vice president of Digital Orchid. "Digital Orchid opens up the door for the development of a full-range of specialized wireless products for the world's largest brands. These products offer both voice and data services on today's networks and extend the Brand's reach to all its mobile consumers, employees and partners" About Digital OrchidSan Diego-based Digital Orchid is in the business of building, managing and distributing unique branded wireless applications for the mobile industry. The company provides the leadership necessary to enable the wireless industry to successfully make the transition from offering traditional circuit switched voice services to advanced packet switched data services. The company's systems integration approach to the production and distribution of wireless online services eliminates the barriers that have limited the adoption of wireless applications in the past. Specifically, the company develops sophisticated suites of applications, leverages carrier relationships, integrates various technological components and uses the already established marketing channels of large brands to create a unique experience for the mobile user. In addition, the company enables new marketing and distribution opportunities for both the carriers and the brands, thereby increasing the number of subscribers who can access Digital Orchid solutions.
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