WorldMate Live

Tuesday, July 24th 2007 - 16:30 CEST - Comments: 0

M obiMate, a leading provider of travel services for mobile devices, announced the launch of WorldMate Live, an automated service providing frequent fliers with up-to-date flight status and other useful information in real-time on their mobile phones. Available August 2nd, 2007 for open beta on Blackberry devices, the software and Web-based solution performs as a personal travel assistant, providing customized flight-update alerts, schedules and itinerary, meeting notifications, directions and more.

 

 

WorldMate Live travel assistant

Programmed to automatically compile and synchronize information from Microsoft Outlook, WorldMate Live integrates with calendars and email, as well as dozens of Internet sources, pushing data to travelers' Blackberry devices. The application empowers on-the-go professionals and leisure commuters with the most accurate, up-to-the-minute trip details. From flight details, airlines and departure/arrival times, to rental car details, hotel and meeting information, local time and weather, WorldMate Live serves as the premier resource for travelers, providing information to easily manage their schedules.

 

Personal travel assistant for mobile phone

"WorldMate Live will revolutionize the way people use mobile devices for global travel, significantly affecting the travel eco-system," said MobiMate CEO Nadav Gur. "We've identified a need for this product among millions of jetsetters, and specifically designed a solution to alleviate the pain points and stress associated with road-warriors' busy agendas as they battle the unpredictability associated with transportation and meetings. WorldMate Live is unique in that it automatically pushes trip logistics directly to users' fingertips, ensuring the easiest possible travel experience."

 

Free WorldMate Live services

WorldMate Live will be offered as a 'Freemium' services, with most components and services provided to end users for free and premium services requiring a paid subscription. However during the beta period all services will be free to participating users, who will be invited to experience and benefit from the system. To access the service via the web, Microsoft Outlook and Blackberry.

• Free travel services
• Flight information
• WorldMate travel assistant