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4 December 2007 - Mint Wireless Limited (ASX: MNW) today announced that Microsoft has chosen to showcase globally the Mint portable payment system as a 'best of breed' example of Microsoft's 'Software plus Services' vision where an application takes advantage of mobile phones, PCs, the enterprise environment and the online environment using Microsoft's latest technologies.
Microsoft Software plus Services is Microsoft's approach for the next generation of computing. By bringing together the best of software and services, this approach will maximise choice and flexibility for businesses and Microsoft sees this vision realised with the Mint portable payment system.
In the detailed article, Mint's solution is highlighted for offering "users a cost-effective way to get started, and its intuitive user interface design makes it easy to use."
Additionally, the case study singles out the Mint solution's benefits for users: "Workers take advantage of the solution's portability, flexibility, security, and customizability to reduce administrative time, improve cash flow, and better manage their business."
Nils van Boxsel, DPE Architect Advisor, Microsoft Australia commented, "We are excited about this local Australian example that embraces Microsoft's Software plus Services vision. This is a great example, as it has many great platform elements and really showcases software plus services in a real world scenario. The Mint solution provides a set of hosted .NET Web Services that are consumed by a variety of client experiences depending on the task at hand or role of the user. The service can be consumed via a Windows Mobile device, Win32 (MYOB and Quicken) or Web Browser, and provides a secure payments service to a payments gateway, plus more! It's a rich solution because of the role that software plays in consuming and enhancing the hosted services that are delivered. It's a very relevant application for business, with great global appeal."
About Mint Wireless Limited (ASX code: MNW)
Mint Wireless Limited focuses on the provision of mobile payment solutions and portable data storage devices.
The Mint portable payment and invoicing system is a software application for Microsoft Windows or BlackBerry smartphones and includes a pocket-sized printer and card reader. Anyone who needs to receive payment out of the office can accept credit cards (and other payment types), process credit card transactions, print an invoice on the spot and download (from their mint online administration tool) all transactions into their accounting software (i.e. MYOB or QuickBooks).
Mint Wireless Limited also owns the Australian and New Zealand exclusive distribution rights to an innovative range of flash memory products sold under the Tomato Flash brand name.
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