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Tribal Voice and AtMobile.com Offer First-Ever PC-to-Mobile Phone
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Tribal Voice and AtMobile.com Offer First-Ever PC-to-Mobile Phone Wireless
Instant Messaging Service
Companies Bring Together Instant Messaging and Cellular Online Presence
Detection Technology to Offer Wireless Carriers First True
Desktop-to-Device Messaging Solution
BELLEVUE, Wash. and DENVER, Feb. 23 /PRNewswire/ -- Tribal Voice(TM), a
leading provider of co-branded instant messaging and interactive
communications, and a majority-owned operating company of CMGI, Inc.
(Nasdaq: CMGI), and @mobile.com, a leading application service provider for
wireless carriers and Internet content providers, today announced an agreement
to provide the first-ever desktop-to-mobile phone wireless instant messaging
service complete with online presence detection. The new instant messaging and
online presence detection service, which couples @mobile Messenger and Tribal
Voice`s PowWow Mobile(TM), can be licensed by wireless carriers and co-branded
with the carrier`s specific logos and other branding information.
The wireless instant messaging service from Tribal Voice and @mobile.com
is the first that detects the online presence of mobile phone users on a
cellular network and lets users know whether their friends, family and
colleagues are online through their cell phone or PC. Online presence is the
critical availability information that distinguishes instant messaging from
e-mail. In addition, this combined technology offers the only service
containing a desktop component that can be co-branded for wireless carriers,
thus extending their brand to subscribers` personal computers.
"This service is a win-win for consumers and wireless carriers," said
Ross Bagully, CEO of Tribal Voice, Inc. "Consumers save time and money by
having a complete instant messaging solution at their fingertips while
wireless carriers can add significant value to their service and extend their
brand to millions of desktop PCs worldwide."
"By teaming with Tribal Voice to offer wireless carriers a co-branded
desktop instant messaging solution that is fully integrated with @mobile.com`s
wireless presence recognition technology, the two companies now offer the
most-complete instant messaging service available," said Michael Buhrmann,
president and CEO of @mobile.com.
Buhrmann and Bagully agree that one of the greatest benefits of wireless
instant messaging centers is the ability to reach a number of users quickly.
For example, a mobile enterprise user could have a time-sensitive question and
not be sure who among his colleagues can answer it. Using @mobile Messenger
and PowWow Mobile, the user could quickly consult his buddy list whether on
his PC or handset, query all the coworkers he knew to be online, and instantly
receive the answer. In such a communication scenario, and in many others like
it, the key advantage for users will be knowing exactly who they can reach
before initiating outreach.
How The Service Works
The service includes a desktop software component developed by Tribal
Voice, called PowWow Mobile(TM), along with a wireless phone component for
online presence detection and messaging called @mobile Messenger, developed by
@mobile.com.
Once a wireless subscriber installs the PowWow Mobile software on their
Windows (95, 98, or 2000) PC, buddies can be added to the PowWow Mobile buddy
list. When the user`s PC or mobile phone-based buddies come online, the user
will receive a visual and audio alert that the buddy is online or has changed
online status. With that information, the user can decide the most efficient
way to contact their buddy -- sending an instant text message or making an
actual phone call.
The service works similarly on any WAP-enabled or current-generation
digital phone. Mobile phone users will receive a visual and audio alert when
their PC or phone buddies come online or change online status. Phone users can
then send instant messages to their desktop PC or phone buddies who are
online.
About @mobile Messenger Service
Based on @mobile.com`s patented technology that recognizes the network
presence of mobile phone users, @mobile Messenger service extends the reach of
desktop PC-based instant messaging service providers to wireless phone users,
enabling them to exchange instant messages with desktop-based users as well as
with other wireless phone users. As with instant messaging services based
exclusively on the desktop, @mobile Messenger always allows users to know
their buddies` online status -- whether they are using their cellular phone,
their PC, or both -- and automatically updates their online status whenever
there is a change. @mobile Messenger is compatible with all existing wireless
networks, can be seamlessly integrated to work with PC-based instant messaging
services such as PowWow Mobile, and is designed to be accessible to wireless
subscribers through any WAP-enabled or digital cellular phone.
About Tribal Voice`s PowWow Mobile Technology
PowWow Mobile(TM) is a specialized version of Tribal Voice`s PC Magazine
Editors` Choice award-winning PowWow(R) instant messaging and interactive
communications solution. PowWow Mobile includes the ability to detect online
presence of @mobile Messenger users, AOL`s AIM Instant Messaging users and
Microsoft`s MSN Messenger users, in addition to the 8 million PowWow-based
users. PowWow Mobile includes a full-range of Internet communications,
including instant text messaging, instant voice messaging, Internet telephony,
group chat capabilities, multi-user gaming, multi-user white boarding,
multi-user Web touring, and much more.
Unveiled at Wireless 2000 in New Orleans, Feb. 28 - March 1
This first-ever technology will be demonstrated in the @mobile.com booth
(2167) at the Wireless 2000 trade show to be held in New Orleans from
Feb. 28 - March 1, 2000.
About Tribal Voice
Tribal Voice is a leading provider of co-branded instant messaging and
interactive communications solutions based on its PowWow technology and a
majority-owned operating company of CMGI, Inc. Founded in December 1994 and
acquired by CMGI in December 1999, the company is headquartered in Denver,
Colo. and maintains a development organization in Colorado Springs, Colo. More
than eight million worldwide users participate in over 18,000 communities via
the company`s PowWow software. For more information on Tribal Voice and to
download its PowWow client software, please visit http://www.tribal.com or
call 303-244-1790. Companies interested in working with Tribal Voice to
develop their own instant messaging and interactive communications solutions
should e-mail [e-mail] or call 877-4POWWOW. If you are outside North
America, please call 303-244-1790.
About @mobile.com, Inc.
@mobile.com ( http://www.atmobile.com ) is a leading application service
provider (ASP) that develops, deploys, hosts, and manages wireless
applications and services for Internet content providers (ICPs) and wireless
carriers, and is the only ASP that enables wireless subscribers to access the
Web through both WAP-enabled and current-generation digital phones. @mobile
wireless Internet services include on-demand access to Web-based information,
wireless instant messaging, location-based services, wireless e-commerce and
customer profile management. As wireless networks are upgraded to WAP,
@mobile.com works with ICPs to integrate and optimize their content for WAP`s
menu-driven user-interface and helps carriers reduce churn among
current-generation subscribers by seamlessly migrating their wireless Internet
profiles to new WAP handsets. @mobile applications and services are fully
supported by a professional services team of wireless network integration
experts who are fully versed in the program management, implementation and
integration of Intelligent Network elements, enhanced service applications and
support systems across all technology and service platforms.
About CMGI and CMGI @Ventures
With more than 60 companies, CMGI, Inc. represents the largest, most
diverse network of Internet companies in the world. This network includes both
CMGI operating companies and a growing number of synergistic investments
through its venture capital affiliate, CMGI @Ventures. CMGI leverages the
technologies, content and market reach of its extended family of companies to
foster rapid growth and industry leadership across its network, and the larger
Internet Economy. Compaq, Intel, Microsoft, Pacific Century CyberWorks and
Sumitomo hold minority positions in CMGI.
CMGI and CMGI @Ventures corporate headquarters are located at
100 Brickstone Square, Andover, MA 01810. Telephone: [phone].
Fax: [phone]. CMGI @Ventures also has offices at 3000 Alpine Road,
Menlo Park, CA 94028; 650-233-0333. Additional information, including a
complete listing of companies in the CMGI network, is available on the
company`s Web sites: http://www.cmgi.com and http://www.ventures.com.

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Tribal Voice Appoints New CEO to Head Market Expansion for
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Tribal Voice Appoints New CEO to Head
Market Expansion for Instant Messaging Solution

ANDOVER, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 28, 2000--Subsequent to
its acquisition by CMGI, Inc. (Nasdaq: CMGI), Tribal Voice has
appointed Ross Bagully as CEO. Tribal Voice is a leading provider of
co-branded instant messaging and interactive communications.
Bagully is an entrepreneur with experience in start-up team
creation, strategic business planning, product development, P&L
management and business & product development. In his last position as
President and CEO of the business-to-business Internet Web Content
Management start-up Versifi, Inc., Bagully re-focused sales efforts,
marketing direction, product development and delivery organization for
the company.
"Bagully`s knowledge of Internet start-ups and his drive to build
a successful business model makes him the ideal candidate for CEO,"
said David Wetherell, Chairman and CEO of CMGI, Inc. "He is a
results-oriented, hands-on general manager with strong leadership
skills. His vast international and investment banking experience will
enable Tribal Voice to pursue its goals quickly."
Bagully was the founder, president and CEO of two Denver,
Colorado-based start-up organizations, Nuances, a full-service special
events management company, and Learning.net, an Internet learning
company, co-founded with a California partner, Idealab. For
Learning.net Bagully recruited the initial team, successfully led
business plan development, initial product development and initial
financing efforts with private investors.
From 1990 to 1996, Bagully was employed by Computer Sciences
Corporation (CSC ) and worked under its Communications Industry
Services operating division. While serving as the Managing Director,
Asia and Vice President, Latin America, he initiated the company`s
entry into the global marketplace.
For most of the 1980s, Bagully held three positions for US West ;
the Director of Strategic Planning at the headquarters level, VP and
Division General Manager of a ($100 million) subsidiary, and President
and CEO of another $100 million subsidiary. After graduating with a
Master of Business Administration degree from the Harvard Business
School in 1973, Bagully worked for various investment banking
companies, until his employment with US West in 1983.
Actively involved in community service, Bagully served on the
Board of Directors of the Rocky Mountain Division for American
Management Hospital and for AIM 21, a Silicon Valley information
start-up.
About Tribal Voice
Tribal Voice is a leading provider of co-branded instant
messaging and interactive communications solutions based on its PowWow
technology and a majority-owned operating company of CMGI, Inc.
(Nasdaq: CMGI). Founded in December 1994 and acquired by CMGI in
December 1999, the company is headquartered in Denver, Colo. and
maintains development organizations in Colorado Springs, Colo. [this
refers to Activerse, which has not yet closed] More than eight million
worldwide users participate in over 18,000 communities via the
company`s PowWow software. For more information on Tribal Voice and to
download its PowWow client software, please visit
http://www.tribal.com or call [phone]. Companies interested in
working with Tribal Voice to develop their own instant messaging and
interactive communications solutions should e-mail salestribal.com or
call 1-877-4POWWOW. If you are outside North America, please call
303-244-1790.
About CMGI and CMGI Ventures
With more than 65 companies, CMGI, Inc. (Nasdaq: CMGI) represents
the largest, most diverse network of Internet businesses in the world,
including both CMGI operating companies and synergistic investments
made through its venture capital affiliate, CMGI Ventures. CMGI
leverages the technologies, content and market reach of its extended
family of companies to foster rapid growth and industry leadership
across its network and the larger Internet Economy. Compaq, Intel,
Microsoft, Pacific Century CyberWorks and Sumitomo hold minority
positions in CMGI.
CMGI`s majority owned operating companies include Engage
Technologies (Nasdaq: ENGA), NaviSite (Nasdaq: NAVI), 1ClickBrands,
1stUp.com, Activate.net, AdForce, Adsmart, AltaVista, CMGI Solutions,
Equilibrium, Flycast, iCAST, MyWay.com, NaviNet, SalesLink, Tribal
Voice and yesmail.com. CMGI Ventures has ownership interests in 48
[49? MobileLogic?] Internet companies including Lycos (Nasdaq: LCOS),
Critical Path (Nasdaq: CPTH), Silknet (Nasdaq: SILK), MotherNature.com
(Nasdaq:MTHR), Ventro (Nasdaq: VNTR) and Vicinity (Nasdaq:VCNT).
CMGI`s corporate headquarters is at 100 Brickstone Square,
Andover, MA 01810, Tel: [phone]. CMGI Ventures has offices there
as well as at 3000 Alpine Road, Menlo Park, CA 94028. For additional
information and a full listing of the CMGI and CMGI Ventures
companies, see http://www.cmgi.com and http://www.ventures.com.
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CONTACT: Tribal Voice
Beth Nagengast, [phone]
bethtribal.com
or
Nadel Phelan, Inc.
Lesa Wheeler, [phone]
lesanadelphelan.com


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