Bangkok--28 Jun--Hill and Knowlton HP Reinforces Its Position as Leader in Enterprise Mobility Solutions, Unveils First Smartphone that Responds Strategically to Business Needs HP, the leader in Enterprise Mobility Solutions, today launched its first HP iPAQ smartphone. A highly mobile business device, the HP iPAQ 512 Voice Messenger delivers a powerful and flexible wireless email experience through convenient voice control to put business in the hands of mobile professionals. It aimed to ease management of mobile devices in the enterprise. The HP Enterprise Mobility Suite allows customers to cost effectively launch advanced mobile services that are more secure and reliable. The solution is exceptionally well suited to satisfy enterprise requirements which demand a comprehensive suite of functionality including over-the-air mobile phone initial setup, configuration, diagnostics and security with their new HP iPAQ in hand. Highly mobile and business-centric, the HP iPAQ 512 Voice Messenger is a compact and power-packed smartphone that allows business customers to stay in touch and on top of their day. In addition to convenient voice control, it features voice over Internet protocol (VoIP) capabilities, “push” email and the latest Windows? Mobile 6 operating system. With up to six and a half hours(1) of continuous talk time on a fully charged battery, the HP iPAQ 512 Voice Messenger also leads the competition in handheld battery life. More than 20 voice commands(2) available on the HP iPAQ 512 Voice Messenger makes business communication personal and liberating with a hands-free “voice reply” feature, to reply to email by dictating and sending a voice response, without the need for any typing. Users also can listen to email and text messages, navigate through phone and calendar tasks and speak to start applications. Additionally, the HP iPAQ 512 Voice Messenger has built-in Wi-Fi(3) to provide business customers a VoIP alternative to traditional office phone setups.(4) Advanced VoIP- IP-PBX(4) capabilities integrate the HP iPAQ 512 Voice Messenger with office phone systems, businesses can eliminate the need for desk phones and benefit from streamlined communications and reduced IT management. The smartphone also includes GSM/EDGE and Bluetooth? wireless technology connectivity options.(3) “Mobility is one of HP’s strategic growth areas and enterprise customers are a key target for HP within the mobility strategy” said Sompong Suttichurchart, General Manager, Personal Systems Group, HP Thailand. “HP understands the needs of business customers that seek for total solutions rather than just the device. By offering iPAQ 512 Voice Messenger smartphone, HP is set to help business customers connect to information that are significant to their demands easily, safely and efficiently. “Busy professionals are constantly flooded with email and business calls and are looking for ways to quickly and easily manage them and move on with their day,” added Sompong Suttichurchart. “Our HP iPAQ 512 Voice Messenger gives mobile users an easy way to manage all types of communications and stay focused on their business.” Based on the new Windows Mobile 6 platform, the HP iPAQ 512 Voice Messenger provides business professionals with an enhanced Outlook Mobile experience, allowing customers to view emails in their original HTML format and enjoy quick access to contacts with the ability to search a call history and contacts database. Plus, the built-in Microsoft Office Mobile suite provides customers with a familiar, easy-to-use experience. The HP iPAQ 512 Voice Messenger is the first iPAQ device to be supported by HP Enterprise Mobility Suite, aimed to ease deployment and management of mobile devices in the enterprise, exemplifying HP’s vision to deliver mobility solutions beyond just the device. Some of these solutions include over-the-air device management capabilities that HP acquired with its purchase of Bitfone Corp. With these capabilities, businesses can remotely manage and support the HP iPAQ devices’ performance, security and access to applications, data and networks. For example, IT managers can remotely erase data on lost or misplaced devices, configure and repair units, and provide updates and security applications. Additionally, on-the-go professionals can enjoy rich digital entertainment features such as listening to music, watching videos, playing games, and capturing and sharing photos wirelessly. Availability The HP iPAQ 512 Voice Messenger is available at 10,900 baht (including 7% VAT). About HP HP focuses on simplifying technology experiences for all of its customers — from individual consumers to the largest businesses. With a portfolio that spans printing, personal computing, software, services and IT infrastructure, HP is among the world’s largest IT companies, with revenue totaling $97.1 billion for the four fiscal quarters ended April 30, 2007. More information about HP (NYSE: HPQ) is available at www.hp.com . PR contact: Hill and Knowlton Thailand Narumon Juthaprateep or Napat Kanlayakrit Tel: 0-2627-3501# 221, 218 Fax: 0-2627-3545 E-mail: [email protected] , [email protected] Click for photo release at www.thaipr.net