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i-mate establishes regional office in Singapore

  • United Arab Emirates: Thursday, November 15 - 2007 at 14:46
  • PRESS RELEASE

Dubai-based i-mate, the global specialist in Microsoft devices and software applications, marked their launch into South East Asia with the opening of a new regional base office in Singapore.

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After securing market-leading positions in several regions including the Middle East, Africa and Australia, i-mate™ has set their sights on key territories across Asia with Singapore starting as the gateway.

"We chose Singapore as our base as we believe it is the nerve centre of the South East Asian mobile industry, driving take up of the latest mobile technology throughout the region. We see enterprise customers increasingly looking to securely mobilise their workforce and enhance productivity on the go. Likewise, Singapore's tech-savvy consumers demand the very best in mobile technology and distinctive design. We believe i-mate has the right offerings to meet their demands especially in data security," said Jim Morrison, Founder and CEO, i-mate.

Morrison added: "We are very excited about the new challenge of bringing our innovative and forward-thinking mobile solutions to the APAC region. We believe we have something powerful and unique to offer."

Sandra Goh, Business Group Director, Southeast Asia for Mobile Communications Business, Microsoft, stated:

"We are extremely excited to welcome i-mate to the Southeast Asia region as it represents an ideal opportunity for both i-mate and Microsoft to push the technology boundaries and make a difference to people's every day lives. Windows Mobile enables people to connect with information and others in powerful, yet easy-to-use ways, while i-mate™ is able to offer customised solutions to individuals. We believe this partnership will enhance our overall offering of mobile experience in the region."


Discussing what makes i-mate the smarter choice, Jim Morrison said "We are not just another mobile device provider. Apart from offering a full range of Windows Mobile devices of exceptional quality, we are able to offer our suite of i-Q solutions exclusive to i-mate customers, and free with every i-mate Ultimate device."

i-mate also offers an extensive range of support to customers via Clubi-mate, the world's largest Windows Mobile user community. From live support online and software updates through to subsidised content and a 24 month global warranty, i-mate plan on becoming the choice of the discerning Windows Mobile device customer throughout Asia.
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About i-mate

i-mate was founded in 2001 and has its Head Office in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Other trading offices are spread worldwide including Australia, Italy, UK, South Africa and the USA. In September 2005 following a group restructure, its parent company i-mate plc (incorporated in Scotland), floated on the AIM market of the London Stock Exchange.

i-mate specialises in Windows Mobile hardware and software solutions and services. Its cutting edge, customer-centric solutions offer the latest technology and device features. As a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner, i-mate provides customers with the best Windows Mobile experience.

As part of its integrated solutions support, i-mate develops in-house leading-edge software solutions for Microsoft Windows Mobile platforms. Exclusive software products which allow customers to individually build and manage their devices in accordance with their own preferences and to secure the device and its contents as and when they like. include interactive games from www.clubimate.com, COMS which allows for devices to be customized and personalized by consumers and enterprises at the time of purchase, Control which remotely manages devices in the field, and i-mate Suite (www.imatesuite.com) an advanced management solution for mobile devices that gives you IT support in the field, safeguards data, and allows secure access and information transfers on the go.

Club i-mate - i-mate's device-owner dedicated portal - provides 24/7 multi-lingual technical support and value-added offerings such as subsidised software and systems updates to help customers take full advantage of their i-mate devices. Club i-mate is the world's largest online Windows Mobile user group.

© 2007 i-mate plc. All rights reserved. i-mate, the i-mate logo are either registered trademarks or trademarks of i-mate plc or its affiliated companies. Windows, Windows Mobile and the Windows Logo flag are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft corporation in the United States and/or other countries.The names of actual companies and products mentioned herein may be the trademarks of their respective owners.

Contact Details:

i-mate:
Nadine Salem
Head of Marketing MEA & India
Tel: +971 (0)4 390 1989
Fax: +971 (0)4 390 4428

For media information:
Iman Issa, Hill & Knowlton
Tel 971 4 3344930
Fax 971 4 3344923

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