Psion Teklogix Announces Partnership With Fidelity Comtech to Bring Wireless Access to Outdoor Environments
Solution Provides Reliable Secure Extended Wireless Networking for Yard Management
10 June 2008
Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S.A. – Psion Teklogix, Inc. (LSE: PON.L), a global provider of wireless computing solutions, today announced an agreement with Fidelity Comtech, in which it will resell Fidelity Comtech's Phocus Array™ System, an outdoor extended reach 802.11b/g phased array wireless access point, as part of Psion Teklogix' industrial solution suite. Outdoor environments, particularly over large areas, can be challenging for wireless coverage due to long distances and multipath interference from reflective metal surfaces and other large obstructions. As a result of this distribution agreement, Psion Teklogix will offer its customers reliable, secure wireless access for a range of large area outdoor yard management applications such as ports, railroads and automotive manufacturing. FAPS, Inc. of Newark, NJ, one the largest automotive port processing companies in the U.S., is one of the first installations of the companies' joint wireless solution, which was deployed by Millennium Technologies, a Psion Teklogix partner.
"Partnering with Fidelity Comtech allows us to further serve our strong mobile customer base in ports, railroads, airports and automotive yard management with a rugged and reliable wireless access solution for outdoor environments," said Ron Caines, president, Americas at Psion Teklogix.
Fidelity Comtech's Phocus Array System incorporates the company's patented dynamic beam steering technology which allows the shape and size of the antenna to be varied on a packet-by-packet basis. This flexibility allows the beam to be pointed instantly for increased signal range and improved network reliability, and directed to reach a specific geographic area. The Phocus Array System can support links of up to nearly 15 miles with a significant reduction in infrastructure for large area wireless coverage. In an extended outdoor network, The Phocus Array System extends the wireless reach of typical WiFi devices by four times and can replace as many as thirteen commercial wireless access points, significantly reducing the number of supporting poles and network infrastructure requirements. Fidelity Comtech's system also incorporates WPA and WPA2 wireless security with 3DES and AES encryption respectively, and features a new faster core computing platform based on Intel's XScale processor.
"Our companies are known for high-performance and reliable mobile wireless solutions in environmentally-challenging applications, and we look forward to working with Psion Teklogix to bring our solutions to a number of new yard management customers," said Joe Carey, president and CEO of Fidelity Comtech.
"The Phocus Array System provides extended wireless coverage at the Port of Newark at a fraction of the cost of competing systems due to a reduction in the number of access points as well as ease of installation and maintenance," said Chris Heizmann, head of FAPS' information technology department. "Millennium Technologies deployed Psion Teklogix' 7535 wireless handheld computers in conjunction with the Phocus Array System to create a truly mobile real-time inventory management system for our entire site. We have since implemented the solution at multiple sites."
About Fidelity Comtech, Inc.
Fidelity Comtech, Inc. is headquartered in Longmont, Colorado. Since 2001, Fidelity Comtech has provided premier RF components, antennas and interfaces to commercial and government customers. Its Phocus Array products, utilizing Vector Modulated Technology(TM), FlexVMT(TM), are changing and improving the way the world uses wireless communications. Fidelity Comtech is the leader in outdoor extended wireless and Geo-Location products. Its products deliver the flexibility of traditional WiFi IEEE 802.11 wireless products with the capability on a packet-by-packet basis to dynamically "beam steer, shape, and size" extended signals for miles while deriving directional and distance information about the client. Phocus Array, FlexVMT, G.R.I.P.S., Geo-I, and Vector Modulated Technology are trademarks of Fidelity Comtech, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. VMT is an acronym for the technology covered by U.S. patent #6,894,657. For more information, visit www.fidelity-comtech.com or call 1-303-678-8876.
About Millennium Technologies
Millennium Technologies is a full service reseller specializing in RF infrastructures, scanning, impact printers, thermal printers, power protection systems, thin clients and RFID systems. Representing "best of breed" manufacturers, Millennium Technologies develops long and mutually beneficial relationships with vendors to ensure customers will always receive the best products and services available in the marketplace. Visit www.millennium-tech.com for more information.
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 over 39 sales and support offices in 23 countries. The Psion Teklogix parent company, Psion PLC, is listed on the London Stock Exchange (PON.L). For more information, visit www.psionteklogix.com.
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