Mobile Tornado Regulatory News (MBT)

21 Feb 2008 10:53

Mobile Tornado Group PLC21 February 2008 Intermec & Mobile Tornado Form Exclusive Partnership To Offer Instant Communications For The Mobile Enterprise Low-cost Cellular Push To Talk Solution On The Intermec CN3Handheld Computer Boosts Mobile Workers Productivity & Efficiency Mobile Tornado plc (AIM:MBT) and Intermec (NYSE: IN) today announce anexclusive pan-EMEA partnership to provide Push To Talk (PTT) over cellularservices on Intermec rugged CN3 handheld computers. For companies, this availability of low cost cellular based instantcommunications dramatically enhances the productivity of every mobile worker. Itallows them urgent communication with a supervisor to answer a customer query inthe field and further empowers the employee to resolve customer disputes at thedoorstep through immediate dialogue with their head office. Choosing an Intermec CN3 with PTT also offers organizations a major reduction incustomer service costs. By combining voice communication and data management inone small, durable handheld device, users of the Intermec CN3 avoid the expenseand hassle of carrying a separate PDA for data as well as a mobile phone.Additionally, by using the global GSM mobile phone network instead of a local RFtransmitter, a CN3 with PTT will have coverage virtually everywhere. Yet costlymobile phone tariffs are avoided as the service is web hosted and there is justone small monthly per device charge. Other features of the Mobile Tornado PTT solution are that it integratesseamlessly with new or existing mobile & back-office applications. PC-basedcentral dispatch software also allows an enterprise the flexibility to viewfield workers availability and broadcast company communications to the entiremobile workforce or selected members of it. Commenting on the partnership, Stuart Scott, Senior Director, InternationalMarketing for Intermec said: "The addition of PTT capability adds to the richset of connectivity solutions including GPS, 3G WAN, Cisco Compatible WiFi andBluetooth that are integrated into the CN3. This new feature will cement theCN3's position as the single terminal device that mobile workers will want tocarry." David Parry, VP Worldwide Sales, at Mobile Tornado said: "Today's enterprises -and particularly those engaged in transportation, logistics and field service -increasingly need instant communication with their mobile workforce. Theavailability of push to talk services on the Intermec CN3 takes communication toa new level without the added capital, operational expense and complexity ofadding a second device for voice." For further details please contact: Mobile Tornado Group plc Jeremy Fenn, Managing Director Tel: +44 (0) 7734 475888 Blue Oar Securities Plc Romil Patel / Rhod Cruwys Tel: +44 (0)20 7448 4400 Buchanan Communications Charles Ryland / James Strong Tel: +44 (0)20 7466 5000 About IntermecIntermec Inc. (NYSE:IN) develops, manufactures and integrates technologies thatidentify, track and manage supply chain assets. Core technologies include RFID,mobile computing and data collection systems, bar code printers and label media.The company's products and services are used by customers in many industriesworldwide to improve the productivity, quality and responsiveness of businessoperations. The market capitalisation of Intermec Inc is $1,343m, and therevenue of the company in the financial year ending 31 December 2006 was $850m.For more information about Intermec, visit www.intermec.co.uk About Mobile Tornado plc Mobile Tornado plc (AIM:MBT) is a leading provider of instant communicationsolutions to mobile operators and enterprises throughout the world. Theproprietary IPRS (' Internet Protocol Radio Service') technology platform thathas been developed powers communication sessions which can instantaneouslytransmit voice, text or other data, and video clips with an easy-to-use,one-click, "push-to" button on the mobile device. For more information aboutMobile Tornado, visit www.mobiletornado.com This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange