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Frustrated that every form of communication you use is unique to itself? Phone, fax, text messaging, email, instant messaging, VoIP name, etc…typically are all individual names or numbers that are hard to keep track of. Codine International Holdings Inc. has developed a platform, creatively named the Codine(x) communications platform.

“We saw a need in the marketplace that suggested busy professionals and end users demanded a technology that allows them to be reachable instantly by means of a single unique code that connects all of their communications devices,” said Pablo Kleinman, president and CEO of Codine(x). “By linking all forms of communication, Codine(x) makes messaging easy and efficient. Our service will be particularly useful for professionals and people that require accessibility at any given time.”

The Codine(x) ID, can be compared to a phone number, instant messenger screen name or email address, is a unique name which identifies each Codine(x) user. Codine(x) enables users to link fax, SMS, email, IM, voicemail and other message forms to this one number. The message receiver, by means of a private control panel, can determine how to be reached depending on different factors such as day and time and other special circumstances.  Messages sent to their Codine(x) ID are then relayed to one or more predetermined devices, essentially following the ID holders wherever they may be. A user may opt to have all incoming Codine(x) communication converted to a printed fax or translated to a text message. Users may change mobile, fax, or pager numbers, but their unique Codine(x) ID always remains the same. For certain times of the day or during vacation when users know they are unavailable, users can adjust the parameters of their Codine(x) to redirect incoming phone calls, emails, or faxes.

Privacy is another major benefit offered by the Codine(x) service. Users do not have to release their phone, fax, and pager number or email address. Codine(x) allows users to consolidate all of their various contact numbers and addresses with one Codine(x) unique ID. This enables users to maintain privacy by reserving direct incoming communication for VIPs.

This is not only a great solution for business professionals, but also for forgetfuls who don’t want to deal with remembering 100 different names and numbers. Now only if we all had one online username and secure password to control all of your web usernames (like eBay, Amazon, Shutterfly, etc.) and another for secure information (email, credit cards sites, and your bank)—that would save me 20 minutes a day trying to remember my username and password.

Codine(x) service is currently accepting ID reservations online at www.codinex.com for $9.95 per year. The billing year will not commence until the service is launched in fall 2006.

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