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Press Release
11 March 2003
Business travelers take to the skies with first-ever passenger information
service developed exclusively for Palm OS handhelds
Toronto, ON - 11 March 2003 -
Qvadis today joined Palm, Inc. and Air Canada in a world first for the travel industry, unveiling the first
Beam & Fly station at Pearson International Airport.
Beam & Fly allows travelers to receive up-to-the-minute
flight schedules, world news, sports briefs, airport maps and city guides, by beaming them
into their Palm handhelds.
Expected to become a travel standard in all Air Canada business lounges, Beam & Fly
uses Bluefish Wireless beaming technology to provide users with applications designed
specifically for the self-serve traveler.
A marquee application on Beam & Fly are Qvadis' Envoyage city guides.
These handheld guides include city essentials for culture, restaurants, hotels, nightlife,
shopping, sightseeing, special events, maps, and more.
"We're excited to be a part of this innovative service," said Sam Peralta, CEO of Qvadis. "Together with
our Lexica translating dictionaries and Express Reader ebook applications,
Envoyage and its inclusion in Beam & Fly enables Qvadis to push forward with its goal of
leadership in 'Carry-on Software'."
Currently available for Toronto, Vancouver, Montreal, Ottawa and Calgary,
other Envoyage city guides are expected to be added as the Beam & Fly service expands.
"As a pioneer of handheld technology, Palm is thrilled to add another 'first' to its roster of business
alliances," said Michael Moskowitz, President of Palm Canada. "As one of the world's most prominent cities,
Toronto is an excellent starting point for what we hope will become a global standard in travel technology."
"Air Canada's award-winning Maple Leaf Lounges offer a private and welcoming environment to our premium customers,"
said Pierre Bourbonniere, Manager, Airport Products, Air Canada. "Palm handhelds complement existing lounge technology
and are a perfect fit for our business travelers who need up-to-the-minute access to flight and destination
information."
Other applications on Beam & Fly include news from The Globe & Mail and CyberPresse, airport maps,
up-to-the-minute flight information and scheduling - including arrivals, departures, terminals,
gates and delays - and a customer survey.
About Qvadis
Qvadis provides industry-leading software for mobile professionals and enterprises.
Its award-winning solutions for Palm powered handhelds include Express Reader and Express Publisher,
the Ex Libris ebook archive and Editio-Books digital publishing services,
Lexica dictionaries, and Envoyage city guides.
About Palm, Inc.
With shipment of more than 20 million Palm handheld computers, many carried in pockets, purses and briefcases around the world, Palm delivers devices that make it easy for people to use and keep track of what matters to them.
Information about Palm, Inc. is available at http://www.palm.com/aboutpalm.
About Air Canada
Air Canada's 25 Maple Leaf Lounges are located at all major airports across Canada and at key international
airports. In the year 2000, there were 2.6 million visits to Maple Leaf Lounges worldwide. In cooperation
with its Star Alliance Partners, Air Canada offers access to 500 airport lounges worldwide.
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