Aether Systems Inc. - AETH- Profile

Aether Systems Incorporated. The Group's principal activities are to design, develop, sell and support wireless data services and systems for mobile data communications and real-time transactions. It operates through three segments: Enterprise Mobility Solutions, Transportation and Mobile Government. The Enterprise Mobility Solutions segment provides integrated wireless data solutions to enterprises with product development emphasis on field service, sales force automation and mail and messaging access. The Transportation segment offers MobileMax, a vehicle location and messaging solution for long-haul trucks and other products, including GeoLogic, TrailerMax and 20/20v. The Mobile Government segment is a service provider in the area of wireless data solutions for public safety. The Group's products are marketed in the United States, London, Hamburg and Munich. Enterprise Mobilility Solutions accounted for 47% of 2002 revenues, Transportation, 35% and Mobile Government, 18%.