SBSH Mobile Software, LTD. and Web Information Solutions Inc. announce additional branding of Papyrus as Pocket Informant for SmartPhone devices and the release of Papyrus/PISP update to version 1.3
July 10, 2006 - Today SBSH Mobile Software, LTD. and Web Information Solutions inc. announced a new branding for SBSH Papyrus as Pocket Informant for SmartPhone (PISP) devices. The new PISP version will be offered on WebIS online store and distribution channels where as SBSH Mobile Software will continue to product distribution using the Papyrus brand name.
"With the new additional PISP branding we believe we will be able to form together a complete solution for mobile device users that will help users to manage their agenda using a Pocket PC or a SmartPhone. With upcoming Papyrus/PISP updates we will focus on porting many of the powerful features Pocket Informant offers today for Pocket PC users, allowing users to use the same advanced features on their SmartPhone and vice-versa, making the transition of information much easier" stated Amit Regev, SBSH Mobile Software CEO.
"We're happy to be able to work with SBSH to provide a solution to our customers moving to the Microsoft SmartPhone platform. Pocket Informant for SmartPhone is a world class application that is built upon the strengths of the SmartPhone and incorporates the same easy to use usability of our Pocket PC product." stated Alex Kac, Web Information Solutions president and founder.
Additionally, both companies announced a new major update for Papyrus/PISP to version 1.3, featuring major work on user-experience aspects for SmartPhone devices with landscape screens and QWERTY keyboard (e.g. Motorola Q, Samsung i320), complete re-design of the monthly view display and much more.
Papyrus/PISP 1.3 highlights
Landscape and QWERTY keyboard devices complete support - Complete re-designed for all dialogs and views architecture that will now automatically layout for use on landscape and portrait screens. Additional improvement made for all input fields that will automatically operate both on regular SmartPhone devices and SmartPhone devices equipped with a QWERTY keyboard, taking best advantage of all devices hardware specifications.
Monthly view enhancements - Monthly display re-designed to take maximum advantage of screen real estate on each device unique specifications, allowing users with QVGA or landscape screens to view up to 8 different category icons within each day on the display, optionally view both category icons and timelines on each day, new task flag added marking days including tasks and more.
Improved user experience - A great focus was put into user experience, resulting a more friendly solution and helping the user being more productive using Papyrus/PISP. Many navigation changes were implemented improving navigation between the different views and dates, following new consistent rules across all views, allowing users to locate and input information in much easier and faster ways than ever before!
Upgrade details
Papyrus registered users are entitled to upgrade to the new Papyrus version for free.
Registered users will find more information how to update in the following post:
http://www.sbsh.net/forums/index.php?showtopic=1677
Pricing and availability for new users
Papyrus costs $17.95
Papyrus can be purchased using SBSH online store powered by Handango in the following URL:
http://minibrand.handango.com/minibrand/basket.jsp?addItem=151223
PISP costs $17.95
PISP can be purchased using WebIS online store in the following URL:
http://ssl.webis.net/index.php?action=buy_now&products_id=97
Additionaly, WebIS offers a Windows Mobile bundle including both PI for Pocket PC and for SmartPhone for $36.99 that can be purchased using the following URL:
http://ssl.webis.net/index.php?action=buy_now&products_id=98
Downloads and Support
Papyrus trial version can be downloaded from Handango in the following URL:
http://www.handango.com/PlatformProductDetail.jsp?siteId=1&productId=151223
For any additional questions/suggestion we invite you to post on our forums:
Click here to enter SBSH forums
Or contact our support team at:
support@sbsh.net
About Web Information Solutions, Inc.
Web Information Solutions, Inc. (WebIS) is a privately held company founded in 1997 to provide small businesses in the Austin area with professional web applications consulting.
During that period of time, WebIS worked in the areas of LAN/WAN networking, software development, web application design, business development, ECommerce and more. In 2000, WebIS began to explore and work with Windows Mobile/PocketPC devices and currently have several commercial applications available.
WebIS is now fully committed to creating the most innovative productivity applications for the Mobile market.
http://www.webis.net
About SBSH Mobile Software
SBSH Mobile Software is a fast growing software development company specializing in the mobile market, developing software solutions for Pocket PC, SmartPhone and Symbian OS devices. SBSH was founded in 2002 and is home base located in Israel.
http://www.sbsh.net