LINDON, Utah, July 24 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The SCO Group, Inc., (Pink Sheets: SCOXQ) a leading provider of UNIX software technology and mobility solutions, today announced that it has reached a significant milestone within its mobile technology business. Ranking as high as #13 on Apple's App store for paid productivity applications, FC Tasks(TM), sold under the FranklinCovey Products brand, and FC Mobilelife(TM) have surpassed 10,000 customers.
Designed specifically for Apple's popular iPhone and iPod Touch , FC Tasks, which is marketed exclusively by FranklinCovey Products is an easy-to-use, feature-rich task management tool that incorporates proven FranklinCovey planning methodology. FC Tasks quickly manages daily personal and professional tasks from an iPhone and iPod Touch with this application available from the world leaders in time management. FC Tasks, based on popular demand, will also be available for select, popular BlackBerry models in the coming weeks.
"This is a significant milestone for our application business," said Jeff Hunsaker, president and chief operating officer, SCO Operations. "Effective task management from mobile devices gives users greater productivity anywhere, anytime and enhances the communication experience of iPhone and iPod Touch users," said Hunsaker.
FC Tasks sells for $5.99 from Apple's App Store. For more information about FC Tasks, visit http://www.fcmobilelife.com/products/fctasks.php
FC Mobilelife(TM), available for download at http://www.fcmobilelife.com/, enables smart phone and PC users to communicate with powerful multimedia blogs, set goals and appointments real-time, as well as create and delegate task lists whenever and wherever. Unlike any other current solutions, FC Mobilelife allows users to setup appointments and meetings with confidence and check team members' calendars through its unique busy search function right from the convenience of their BlackBerry and Windows smartphones. FC Mobilelife has a free trial version as well as several paid, professional license editions.
SCO also announces an upcoming release of a new mobile application, FranklinCovey Mobilelife Goals. FC Goals incorporates the FranklinCovey methodology of setting and tracking goals into a powerful, new iPhone and iTouch application. FC Goals allows users to set and achieve goals whenever and wherever you are. Its unique multimedia capabilities allow you to add audio and multi-media to goal tracking and visually view percentages completed within the application.
"FC Goals provides iPhone and iTouch users with the capability of being connected to their goals in a mobile environment using a powerful, visually-pleasing interface," said Shaun Cutler, director of product management, SCO. "Also, with its new Spoken Goals feature, users can instantly add audio goals while on the go," said Cutler.
FC Goals will be available for sale through the Apple App store and is estimated to sell for $4.99.
About SCO
The SCO Group (SCOXQ.PK) is a leading provider of UNIX software technology and a provider of mobility solutions. The Me Inc. product line at SCO focuses on creating mobile platforms, services and solutions for businesses and enhances the productivity of mobile workers. Headquartered in Lindon, Utah, SCO has a worldwide network of resellers and developers. SCO Global Services provides reliable localized support and services to partners and customers. For more information on SCO products and services, visit http://www.sco.com/. SCO and the associated logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of The SCO Group, Inc. in the U.S. and other countries.
About FranklinCovey Products
FranklinCovey Products is a global retailer and the exclusive worldwide licensee of the FranklinCovey(TM) brand owned by FranklinCovey Co. FranklinCovey Products helps individuals and organizations achieve greater productivity, effectiveness and success. The Company's products are sold throughout Europe, Asia, Australia and the Middle East and in more than 15,000 retail outlets across North America, including 70 FranklinCovey Products stores. Some of the Company's best-known consumer products include the popular FranklinCovey Planning System(TM), PlanPlus Planning Software(TM), PlanPlus Online(TM), as well as a line of binders, business cases, totes, and other productivity and organizational tools and accessories. For more information, please visit http://www.franklinplanner.com/.
The FranklinCovey and SCO names and associated trademarks are the exclusive property of the respective companies.
The SCO Group, Inc.
CONTACT: Chantell Ferrin of The SCO Group, Inc., +1-801-932-5760,
cferrin@sco.com
Web Site: http://www.sco.com/
http://www.franklinplanner.com/
