HighJump WMS Supports Open Voice Platform
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PITTSBURGH, JAN. 8, 2007 - Vocollect, Inc., the world leader in Voice-Directed Work, today announced that Marc Glassman, Inc., which operates over 50 discount stores in Northeastern Ohio, has signed an agreement with HighJump Software to deploy Vocollect Voice running on the Psion Teklogix WORKABOUT PRO Speech handheld terminal and Vocollect Talkman wearable computers to improve accuracy and productivity in its distribution center operations.
"Every day we face many unique challenges, and the ability to utilize the same native, real-time direct interface to our HighJump WMS on the Psion Teklogix WORKABOUT PRO Speech provides us with a distinct advantage," says Bob Guddy, vice president of distribution at Marc Glassman, Inc. "Taking this dual approach offers our operations team maximum flexibility with high performance, enabling us to use the WORKABOUT PRO devices for both screen-based RF scanning applications, as well as voice-based applications."
The WORKABOUT PRO Speech product is the result of a development collaboration between Vocollect and Psion Teklogix (LSE: PON), a global provider of solutions for mobile computing, wireless data collection, imaging and Radio Frequency Identification (RFID). Because Vocollect Voice delivers equivalent performance on both the WORKABOUT PRO Speech and Vocollect Talkman hardware platforms, there is no compromise on productivity or worker satisfaction.
"HighJump Software is excited that two of our key industry partners have teamed up to develop this high-performing application to meet our clients' needs. The ability to utilize the WORKABOUT PRO Speech for the native, real-time Vocollect Voice applications we've developed with Vocollect for our Warehouse Management System (WMS) provides our customers with additional choices and flexibility in equipment," says Chad Collins, HighJump Software director of product strategy.
"Today our customers expect flexibility and a choice of hardware platforms - without compromising performance or user satisfaction," says Tim Eusterman, Vocollect vice president - marketing and business development. "Our ability to deliver Vocollect Voice with native interface to the HighJump WMS and deploy on both WORKABOUT PRO and Talkman mobile computers demonstrates our commitment to the open voice platform value proposition."
Demos of the WORKABOUT PRO Speech with Vocollect Voice will be at the Material Handling Institute of America (MHIA) ProMat International Conference and Exposition Jan. 8-11 at McCormick Place South in Chicago in Vocollect booth #3452 and Psion Teklogix booth #3441 throughout the duration of the show.
About Vocollect
Since 1987, Vocollect, Inc. has delivered dramatic improvements in productivity, accuracy, cost reduction and worker satisfaction for mobile employees. Vocollect's voice-directed work applications literally talk people through their daily tasks, replacing traditional work lists and cumbersome data capture methods with personal voice dialogs. The company's global network of resellers and supply chain performance experts enables more than 100,000 people on six continents to use voice to improve work every day. Vocollect is headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pa., U.S., and supports its clients and resellers through regional offices in Europe, Latin America and Asia. For more information, visit www.vocollect.com. Vocollect® and Voice-Directed Work(TM) are registered trademarks of Vocollect, Inc. All rights reserved.
About Psion Teklogix Inc.
Psion Teklogix is a global provider of mobile computing solutions which deliver real-time access to enterprise data at the point of activity to improve business efficiency and productivity for leading enterprises throughout the world. Solutions are built around a range of high-quality, innovative mobile computers designed for tough and demanding environments. Psion Teklogix has leading expertise in rugged hardware, integration, service and support and in new and emerging technologies including image capture and RFID. With over three decades of industry experience, Psion Teklogix has customers in more than 80 countries, and has over 36 sales and support offices in 17 countries. The Psion Teklogix parent company, Psion PLC, is listed on the London Stock Exchange (PON.L). For more information, visit www.psionteklogix.com.
Contact: Monica Salvo, Psion Teklogix, Monica.Salvo@psionteklogix.com, 905/812-6382
About HighJump Software, a 3M Company
More than 1,300 customers worldwide are transforming their supply chains with solutions from HighJump Software, a 3M Company. HighJump Software is a leading provider of supply chain execution solutions that streamline the flow of inventory and information from source through consumption. HighJump Software's functionally rich, highly adaptable solutions create a global execution platform spanning the supply network, manufacturing, warehousing, transportation and delivery. As an independent subsidiary in the 3M family of companies, HighJump Software delivers on a century-old commitment to innovation and quality. www.highjump.com
