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Press ReleaseClairMail Finalist for Andrew Seybold Choice Awards 20072-way Mobile Customer Interaction Solution Nominated for Most Innovative Consumer Application NOVATO, CALIF., March 26, 2007 — Andrew Seybold, Inc., a wireless industry consulting firm that advises both Fortune 1000 organizations and emerging companies, announces ClairMail as a finalist for the Andrew Seybold Choice Awards in the category of "Most Innovative Consumer Application." The ClairMail System optimizes any mobile phone for 2-way customer interaction - with no new mobile phone software required. Using any phone's existing messaging and software capabilities, ClairMail empowers financial institution customers to easily access secure information, conduct transactions and get no-hold customer service by sending a single text message or email. The key themes in this year's awards are "imagine," "innovate" and "impact." The awards recognize innovative products and concepts that are making or have the potential to make a positive impact on wireless mobility. All nominations submitted must have been commercially deployed between January 2006 and February 15, 2007. The final award winners in each category will be named at the 17th Annual Andrew Seybold Wireless Dinner in Orlando, FL on March 27, 2007 during CTIA Wireless 2007. "This year we received an overwhelming number of entries for our awards," said Andy Seybold, President and CEO of Andrew Seybold, Inc. "We judged the products and services for their impact on the wireless market, how they embrace new, innovative technologies, how easy they are to use and how they simplify the user experience." "Being chosen as a finalist for the Choice Awards signifies the demand for ClairMail's innovative approach and technology," said Joe Salesky, CEO of ClairMail. "This acknowledgement from Andy Seybold, Inc. serves as recognition for our continued efforts to enable financial institutions to provide their customers with the most comprehensive suite of convenient, secure and on-demand mobile banking and payment services." About ClairMailClairMail's breakthrough platform and applications optimize any mobile phone for two-way customer interaction - with no new mobile phone software required. It is ideal for any industry vertical where there is a desire to increase the level of interaction between companies and their customers. Unlike other proprietary and inflexible point solutions, the ClairMail system is a turnkey, standards-based offering that seamlessly and securely integrates with back-end systems and delivers the fastest time to value. Founded in 2004, ClairMail is headquartered in Novato, Calif. The company is privately held and funded by Norwest Venture Partners, Outlook Ventures and JAFCO Ventures. For more information call (415) 884-7270 or visit www.clairmail.com. About Andrew Seybold, Inc.Andrew Seybold, Inc., founded by wireless and mobile communications expert Andrew M. Seybold, operates internationally, offering unparalleled analyses of technologies and trends impacting the convergence of wireless, mobility and the Internet. Andrew Seybold, Inc. is known widely for its strategic consulting services, industry publications and industry-specific educational seminar programs. Notable among its offerings are the Andrew Seybold Commentary and Wireless Data University. Sign up for a free subscription of Andrew Seybold Commentary and learn more about Andrew Seybold, Inc. at www.andrewseybold.com. For media inquiries, please contact:LaunchSquad |
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