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Enterprise Critical Messaging Solution

Ralph Heredia & Frank Greer, Zipit Wireless

For doctors and urgent care technicians, the timely and accurate delivery of information can mean the difference between life and death. Zipit Wireless and Verizon Wireless understand the importance of such communication, and they have teamed up to provide this critical link in critical messaging. Pagers previously ruled the critical messaging arena, adorning the side of every doctor, law enforcement officer and government official. The problem? Pagers offer only one-way communication and no assurances of actual message delivery — not an ideal situation when reliability is paramount. Inevitably, today the traditional pager networks are shrinking in the face of more effective wireless networks. A two-year collaboration between Zipit and Verizon Wireless has culminated in a breakthrough critical messaging solution as a reliable, cost-effective alternative to early pager technology. The Enterprise Critical Messaging Solution from Zipit expertly combines the messaging features of a pager with the two-way communication of wireless. According to Ralph Heredia, VP of Business Development for Zipit, "It's more than a device. It's a solution that combines a purpose-built device for professionals who demand rapid response in critical situations and comprehensive infrastructure that delivers an unparalleled level of reliability, ease of administration and cost-effectiveness." The Enterprise Critical Messaging Solution leverages three state-ofthe- art technologies: the Zipit Now handheld 3G/ Wi-Fi device; Zipit RAP, a cloud-based portal; and the Verizon Wireless reliable 3G wireless network. The benefits to the critical messaging sector are undeniable. The Zipit now connects to both the Verizon 3G wireless network and your corporate Wi-Fi to assure the utmost reliability in message delivery. The cloud-based Zipit Remote Administration Portal (RAP) requires no installation or cap codes so users receive simplified administration and deployment of devices. Through Verizon, users gain access to cost-effective data plans that deliver nationwide coverage and two-way messaging with up to 5,000 messages per month. "With more than seven years in connected devices, Zipit has the expertise and strong background needed to support this total solution on both the front and back end," says Heredia. "This technology will improve typical workflow and increase response time as we are connecting both people to people and people to personalized content."

For more information, go online to corp.zipitwireless.com.