The integration of Shipcom Wireless software with Psion Teklogix mobile computing devices provides customers with a range of additional data collection options for all types of environments. Currently, Psion Teklogix offers integrated RFID capabilities in its 7535 and netpad hand-held devices as well as a tethered RFID reader that can be utilized with a variety of Psion Teklogix vehicle- mount or hand-held devices. 

“Many of our customers are beginning to demand comprehensive end-to end RFID solutions,” said Kyle Day, regional vice president, Psion Teklogix Americas.  “Shipcom Wireless is a market leader and we are pleased to work with them to leverage our joint mobile computing and RFID expertise to provide customers with innovative solutions that will drive business value.”

“We decided to become a Psion Teklogix Ascent Partner because we were so impressed by the wealth of experience and proven reputation of Psion Teklogix in providing mobile computing devices for all types of rugged environments,” said Abeezar Tyebji, chief executive officer and president of Shipcom Wireless Inc.  “This partnership gives us the ability to provide customers in a range of vertical markets with tailor-made RFID and mobile computing solutions. This is a tremendous competitive advantage for us.”

Shipcom's CATAMARAN software supports most wireless devices including iPAQ's, barcode scanners, industrial hand held terminals, WAP phones, RFID Tags, Pocket PC and Palm devices, Tablet PCs, touch-memory and pen-based computers. It also works over a variety of Radio Frequency (RF), WLAN and commercial mobile networks.  In addition, Shipcom's CATAMARAN software includes a Rapid Development Toolkit that integrates RFID reader set-up, coordination and RFID data aggregation, smoothing, forwarding, storage and monitoring.  It also allows users to design screens, set-up back-end connectivity to enterprise applications, such as SAP, Oracle and Siebel.  CATAMARAN can also notify users via configurable alerts and trigger transactions to enterprise applications as opposed to most RFID middleware products that are limited to monitoring only.

About Shipcom Wireless
Shipcom Wireless Inc. a leading global provider of enterprise mobility, RFID, supply chain automation, and business process modeling solutions. Its CATAMARAN framework easily allows you to capture enterprise RFID, bar code, or keyed data enabling back-end systems such as Siebel, SAP, Oracle, MFGPro, and MS Exchange with RFID, WAP, Windows CE and Palm OS based devices. Founded in 1997, the Houston based company is being used in Fortune 1000 companies such as Philips, Siemens, Shell, Johnson and Johnson , British America Tobacco and Medtronic's.  For more information please visit our website at http://www.shipcomwireless.com

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 to pilot and 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, Europe and Asia.  For more information, visit www.psionteklogix.com

For more information, please contact:

Shipcom Wireless Inc.
Joe Hornberger
(281)-558-5252
jhberger@shipcomwireless.com

Psion Teklogix Inc.
Charmaine D'Silva     
(905) 812-6382
charmaine.dsilva@teklogix.com

High Road Communications for Psion Teklogix Inc.
Cameron Kenalty
(416) 368-8348
ckenalty@highroad.com