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Psion Teklogix Partners with Ekahau to Equip Handheld Terminals with Leading Real Time Location Technology
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Orlando, Florida (RFID Journal Live! 2007) - May 1st , 2007 - Psion Teklogix (LSE: PON), a global provider of solutions for mobile computing, wireless data collection, imaging and RFID, announced today an agreement with Ekahau Inc., a leader in providing Wi-Fi based Real Time Location Systems (RTLS), to equip Psion Teklogix handheld terminals with Ekahau's advanced location technology.
The joint solution combines the strengths of Psion Teklogix' line of rugged handheld devices and the industry-leading RTLS platform from Ekahau. The Ekahau RTLS platform is a comprehensive solution that includes the Ekahau Positioning Engine server software, application software and RFID tags. Ekahau RTLS can locate Wi-Fi-enabled devices - laptops, personal digital assistants, and other items to which an Ekahau tag has been attached.
Typical supply chain and manufacturing applications for RTLS include the ability to track items that are mobile such as parts, containers, vehicles, trailers, fixed assets, among others. The Ekahau system has the ability to track assets both indoors and outdoors.
The agreement allows Psion Teklogix to embed Ekahau's RTLS technology into Psion Teklogix' WORKABOUT PRO and 7535 handheld devices for use in the automotive sector as well as other industries.
As a result, both Psion Teklogix' and Ekahau's customers will be able to more efficiently track the location of inventory and assets, improve the overall workflow, and enhance the levels of corporate security and customer service.
Designed for performance in a range of data collection needs, the rugged and durable WORKABOUT PRO is a flexible, programmable and expandable portable data collection terminal. The 7535 is a rugged PC handheld computer designed to perform in the harshest conditions in warehouse, manufacturing facility, yard, distribution centre, or port.
"With their experience in the Wi-Fi based location services, Ekahau represents a significant new partner in real time location technology, truly complementing our line of wireless handheld products," said Ron Caines, president, Americas for Psion Teklogix. "Partnering with Ekahau is a natural fit and our mutual synergies will help expand our global presence with best-of-breed tracking solutions."
"We look forward to working with Psion Teklogix to deliver the benefits of real time location tracking solutions to a wide variety of industries. We've already identified several immediate opportunities in the automotive, manufacturing and logistics areas, where Psion Teklogix has significant marketshare," said Tuomo Rutanen, vice president, Business Development, at Ekahau.
He added, both companies are also working on industry specific solutions for automotive and manufacturing to help improve material flows and improve productivity.
About Psion Teklogix, Inc.
Psion Teklogix is a global provider of mobile computing solutions designed 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 is a leader 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 39 sales and support offices in 23 countries. Psion Teklogix is headquartered in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada with additional corporate offices located in the United States, Europe and Asia. Psion Teklogix parent company, Psion PLC, is listed on the London Stock Exchange (PON.L). For more information, visit www.psionteklogix.com.
About Ekahau Inc.
Ekahau Inc. is the industry leader in providing Wi-Fi based RTLS solutions. Ekahau's customers, including several Fortune 500 companies worldwide, are realizing the benefits of Wi-Fi based location services and innovative Wi-Fi network planning and optimization tools. Ekahau partners include wireless software developers, leading system integrators, and international OEM partners, who develop and market wireless enterprise applications. Ekahau is a U.S. based corporation, with offices in Saratoga, CA; Reston, VA; Helsinki, Finland; and Hong Kong, China. For more information about Ekahau, please visit at www.ekahau.com.
For more information, please contact:
Monica Salvo
Psion Teklogix Inc.
905-812-6382
Monica.Salvo@psionteklogix.com
