Press Release
February 27, 2001
MILPITAS, CA -- Clarinet Systems, Inc. (Milpitas, CA) a global provider of wireless connectivity for handheld appliances,
and MagiWeb Corporation (Taipei, Taiwan) a worldwide systems integrator for Internet connectivity for the hospitality
market and Crown Plaza Hotels in Taipei Taiwan, have entered into a strategic alliance to provide guest and business
travelers wireless network connectivity for handheld PC devices.
The Crow Plaza will incorporate multi-service wireless access programs for the hotels customers and establish it
self as one of the world first hotels to provide high-speed Internet connectivity for virtually all-popular handheld
devices.
One of several services that will be offered is ``FreeConnect'' where a Clarinet Systems EthIR Beam(c) (Access
Port) will be installed in specific rooms to provide free Internet access to guests. ``FreeConnect'' will be installed
in 40 rooms. A second wireless connectivity option offered is designed for the business traveler. Titled ``Hi-meeting'',
this service provides high speed Internet access for meetings and conferences room. Other services will include
using a PDA to wirelessly make hotel reservations as well as take orders at a restaurant. The projected goal is
to install wireless connectivity for handheld devices in over 6000 rooms this year throughout business oriented
hotels in Taiwan, said Samuel Lln, President of MAGIWEB.
About MagiWeb
MagiWeb Corporation, a worldwide systems integrator for Internet connectivity as well as the eHotel total solution
for the hospitality market. Including FreeConnect, free wireless Internet access for portable computing device
in the hotel guest room. Hi-Meeting, provides high speed Internet access for meetings and conferences room. IntraHotel,
hotel Intranet management system using PDA to take orders in the restaurant and report room status, minibar consumption
for housekeeping...etc. HotelGo, a B2B eMarketplace for hotel and its supplier to deal the business more efficient.
eTravelGo, a B2C website for on line hotel reservation.
About Clarinet Systems
Clarinet Systems, Inc., is a global provider of wireless connectivity solutions for handheld devices. The company
is focused on providing a universal network access solution for mobile devices, such as Notebooks, Handheld and
Palm-Size PCs, Internet appliances such as MP3 music players and electronic books. Clarinet Systems, Inc's products
are used in healthcare, hospitality, and education and by Fortune 1000 companies.
Clarinet System's EthIR LAN, wireless access systems, are designed to connect handheld devices and PCs to the corporate
network and Internet, via their built-in, infrared (IR) port, without additional cards, cables or third-party software.
These devices are becoming increasingly popular with an organization's mobile workforce as users need instant,
on-demand and untethered access to email and the Internet while traveling or away from their office. Mobile users
do not want to be inconvenienced by cables, cradles, cards or costly RF modems.
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Contact:
Clarinet Systems, Inc.
Edward Toro, 408/468-0400, Ext. 302
etoro@clarinetsys.com
www.clarinetsys.com
or
MagiWeb Corporation
Samuel Lln, (886) 2 2771-6920
SamL@magiweb.com.tw
www.magiweb.com.tw