Forum Archive Index - February 2004

["Cristine Kerr" <criskerr@optusnet.com.au>]

SKG - ASX Announcement 2.33pm today:

 

SAP CFO Joins SkyNetGobal Board

 

SAP executive; Tim Ebbeck; appointed as Non-Executive Director of SkyNetGlobal

 

Mr Ebbeck is the Chief Financial Officer for SAP Australia and New Zealand, a leading global software company that is the market leader in ERP systems.

 

Prior to joining SAP, Tim was CFO. Asia Pacific Region FOR TMP Worldwide and CFO, Sth Pacific Division for Compaq Computer and its investment vehicle where he was actively involved in venture capital activities for Compaq group.

 

... Tim Ebbeck said "I am looking forward to working with an innovative and energetic young company such as SkyNetGlobal. SkyNetGlobal has done the hard yards since listing in 2000 and is now poised for a significant growth phase both in its remote access business and in the W Home communication and home automation business. I am confident I can make a significant contribution and welcome the challenges ahead."

 

----- Original Message -----

From: Cristine Kerr

To: sharechat@sharechat.co.nz

Sent: Monday, February 23, 2004 7:43 AM

Subject: [sharechat] SKG - Skynet Global

TELSTRA'S wireless hotspot alliance with McDonalds has come to fruition, with the first access points going live in the hamburger chain.

The alliance will eventually see around 500 installed at McDonalds locations, with the rollout due to be completed within 12 to 18 months. Hotspot access can be paid for via a Telstra post-paid mobile phone account or by credit card.

Telstra's next priorities in hotspot acquisition would be conference locations and the addition of more hotels, Telstra spokeswoman Virginia Murphy said.

Rival Optus has also targeted food outlets with its wireless service, forging alliances with Gloria Jean's and Hudson's coffee shops and the Deli France chain of sandwich shops.

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This is significant news.

 

A seriously big Telco committing investment $ to this technology means they are convinced of WiFi's future potential and should be planning additional strategies for network expansion.

 

Regards,
Cris