PalmSource, the now independent recently spun off division of PalmOne, and the provider of the Palm OS has announced its latest liscencee, PerComm. PerComm is a manufacturer of ReFLEX messaging devices and FLEX and POCSAG 1way devices.

Through the agreement with PalmSource, PerComm plans to integrate Palm OS 5 to create new smart mobile devices that operate on wireless networks including ReFLEX, GSM and CDMA for the enterprise market.

David Nagel, president and chief executive officer of PalmSource, said "we believe PerComm's expertise in the communicator space will strengthen the Palm OS platform's presence in the wireless market and increase penetration of Palm Powered devices in the enterprise."

The goal of the new device is to offer enterprise users reliable, secure wireless access to email and corporate data. Edmond K. Fung, president and CEO of PerComm, said "we expect that partnering with PalmSource will open up new market opportunities and expand our current product offerings to include feature phones on the GSM network, while encouraging the development of new software applications."

In addition to the wireless messaging devices, PerComm also develops the OmniData telemetry module; the GPS network assist location and asset tracking device; and licenses the ReFLEX Reference Design & Chipset.