Psion Teklogix July 29, 2004 09:01 AM US Eastern Timezone
Psion Teklogix Expands Channel Program Through Emergent Technology Partnership
MISSISSAUGA, Ontario--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 29, 2004--
Psion Teklogix and Emergent Technology deliver mobile computing solutions to small and medium businesses in manufacturing and supply chain markets
Psion Teklogix (LSE: PON), a global provider of solutions for mobile computing and wireless data collection, including RFID technology, and Emergent Technology, a custom software application developer, today announced Emergent Technology will resell Psion Teklogix' complete line of rugged mobile computing products to its manufacturing and supply chain customers.
The new partnership enables Emergent Technology to offer its customers a complete mobile solution, from its standard software applications to Psion Teklogix rugged mobile devices - including RFID-enabled hand-helds. Emergent Technology offers several key applications: YardTrack, an RFID application designed to track vehicles in quarries as well as tractors and trailers on remote yards; StockTrack, for applications within the warehouse environment; TimeTrack, a time and attendance application; and RouteTrack, a route accounting application. Emergent can tailor these applications to a customer's specific needs or create a complete customized application. Small and medium businesses in the manufacturing and supply chain industries will now be able to improve their data collection processes, maintain high on shelf levels, minimize out of stock conditions, and provide visibility across the supply chain.
"Psion Teklogix is continuing to invest in its channel program by partnering with companies like Emergent Technology," said Kyle Day, Regional Vice President, Psion Teklogix Americas. "Emergent Technology's customer base and expertise in customized software applications make them a strong partner for Psion Teklogix."
"Psion Teklogix' reputation as a leading provider of mobile computing devices for all-weather, rugged environments was the key factor in our decision to enter this partnership," said Jim Mohan, CEO, Emergent Technology. "By partnering with Psion Teklogix we are providing our customers with a reliable wireless solution that meets their exact needs."
Psion Teklogix will provide its complete line of rugged mobile computing devices, such as the 7535 hand-held, as well as their full line of wireless LAN products.
About Emergent Technology
Emergent Technology, located in Springfield, MO, develops custom software applications for manufacturing, supply chain, and service-oriented companies. Emergent is focused on increasing ROI by leveraging technologies to increase throughput. With the recent surge of RFID technology in the market, the company has been planning for and developing software applications which will take advantage of the benefits this revolutionary technology has to offer its customers. Visit the company's website at www.etsolutions.net for more information about Emergent's innovative products and services.
About Psion Teklogix Inc.
Psion Teklogix is a global provider of solutions for mobile computing and wireless data collection. The company's fully integrated mobile computing solutions include rugged hardware, secure wireless networks, robust software, professional services and exceptional support programs. Psion Teklogix is committed to helping its customers garner the benefits of new and emerging technologies, such as RFID. The company continues introduce new RFID technologies that show tremendous potential across a wide range of markets. Psion Teklogix, a subsidiary of Psion PLC, plays a key role in its parent company's vision to create new ways to access mobile data. With over three decades of industry experience, the company has customers in more than 70 countries around the world, and over 35 sales and support offices in 16 countries. Psion Teklogix is headquartered in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada with additional corporate offices located in the United States, Latin America, Europe and Asia. For more information, visit www.psionteklogix.com.