Four Rugged Psion Teklogix Handheld Devices Achieve SAP-Certified Integration with SAP NetWeaver®

Psion Teklogix Rugged Handheld Devices Now Certified for Integration With SAP NetWeaver Mobile 7.1 and Featured on SAP® EcoHub

LONDON & CINCINNATI--()--Psion Teklogix, Inc., (LSE: PON.L), a global provider of mobile computing solutions, today announced that the iKôn (7505),Workabout Pro 3 (7527), NEO for Windows CE and the Vehicle Mount 8525 G2 for Windows CE devices have been certified by SAP for mobile device integration with SAP NetWeaver® Mobile 7.1. Psion Teklogix’s partners and customers using these solutions integrated with SAP NetWeaver Mobile in their environments can now experience shorter implementation times, technical enablement and faster return on investment.

The SAP® Integration and Certification Center (SAP ICC) has certified that iKôn (7505), Workabout Pro 3 (7527), NEO for Windows CE and the Vehicle Mount 8525 G2 for Windows CE devices integrate with SAP NetWeaver Mobile 7.1 via the SAP NetWeaver mobile device certification (NW-MOB-DEV) 7.0 and 7.1 integration scenario. Psion Teklogix is also a member of the SAP PartnerEdge™ program. Through the program, partners work closely with SAP to develop and certify the technical integration of their solutions with SAP software. Integrated partner applications extend, complement and add value to SAP solutions, helping mutual customers successfully meet business needs and drive strong results.

As an SAP software solution partner, Psion Teklogix’s mobile computing products and solutions are now featured on the SAP EcoHub solution marketplace. The community-enabled SAP EcoHub site makes it easier for customers to discover, evaluate and purchase partner solutions – such as Psion Teklogix’s solutions – that complement SAP applications. It integrates community input, user feedback, ratings and partner demos, enabling a more educated and intelligent selection of solutions. In addition, through Psion Teklogix’s online community, IngenuityWorking.com, customers and partners can share information on building solutions integrated with SAP NetWeaver. SAP has certified the iKôn (7505), Workabout Pro 3 (7527), NEO for Windows CE and the Vehicle Mount 8525 G2 for Windows CE devices in the following functions:

  • Receiving and modifying the data on the SAP NetWeaver Mobile client
  • Creating and deleting new data on the SAP NetWeaver Mobile client
  • Checking the middleware logs
  • Check rendering of user interface elements
  • Query execution and memory utilization
  • HTTPS connectivity

Psion Teklogix Workabout product line was first launched nearly two decades ago, and has always had a foundation in modularity, expandability and easy customization. The company’s new open innovation model and online community, IngenuityWorking.com further expands the opportunities for Psion Teklogix customers to collaborate and develop customized mobile computers to meet the specific needs of their business. The Workabout Pro 3 expands upon the usability and modularity of the Workabout Pro series, offering improved flexibility, efficiency and performance for everything from RFID and scanning to biometrics. The iKôn packs functionality and flexibility with class-leading ergonomics, aesthetics and ease-of-use. It is a category-leading data capture device with fully integrated voice and data communications. The NEO for Windows CE is a rugged, flexible, user-friendly handheld designed to meet the demands of light industrial, retail, or supply chain logistics operations. Though all of Psion Teklogix’s handhelds are rugged, the Vehicle Mount 8525 G2 for Windows CE is designed for some of the most extreme working environments around, withstanding temperatures between -22°F to 140°F (-30ºC to +60ºC).

“Our goal is to provide customers with the most comprehensive, total solutions on the market today while delivering a tangible return on investment,” said Dave Perrine, vice president, Enterprise Solutions at PEAK Technologies, a systems integrator of supply chain automation and inventory management solutions and services. “Psion Teklogix’s partnership with SAP and the certification of its four innovative, rugged devices will allow us to provide the latest technology to help meet the demands of our customers using SAP solutions.”

“This certification from SAP allows our partners and customers to easily integrate Psion Teklogix handhelds with SAP NetWeaver Mobile for building integrated mobile solutions,” said Ron Caines, president of Worldwide Sales at Psion Teklogix. “Our open innovation approach combined with our support of solutions from partners such as SAP enables us to produce solutions that best meet customer needs.”

About Psion Teklogix

Psion Teklogix is the pioneer of quality mobile handheld computers and their application in industrial markets around the world. We have been innovators in mobile computing since 1980, starting with the invention of the PDA, through to helping our global customers solve their business problems today. Our clients include Volkswagen, SNCF, RWE nPower, E.ON, BMW, Goodyear, Copenhagen Airports, BNSF and many others.

Through our open innovation business model, we have the ability to work directly with our customers and partners to co-create new variants of our mobile hardware, software and service that meet the specific needs of the marketplace. This collaboration is made possible by our open innovation community site, www.ingenuityworking.com.

Psion Teklogix plc is a public company listed on the London Stock Exchange. It is headquartered in London with corporate offices located in Europe, North America, Asia Pacific, Latin America and Africa.

For more information, visit www.psion.com

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Contacts

U.S.:
Psion Teklogix
Breeanna Rosen, 859-372-4105
bree.rosen@psionteklogix.com
or
Schwartz Communications
Scott Love, 781-684-0770
psion@schwartzcomm.com
or
UK/Europe:
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Andy Sephton, +44 (0) 20 8846 0743
andy.sephton@text100.co.uk

Release Summary

iKôn (7505),Workabout Pro 3 (7527), NEO for Windows CE and the Vehicle Mount 8525 G2 for Windows CE devices have been certified by SAP for mobile device integration with SAP NetWeaver® Mobile 7.1

Contacts

U.S.:
Psion Teklogix
Breeanna Rosen, 859-372-4105
bree.rosen@psionteklogix.com
or
Schwartz Communications
Scott Love, 781-684-0770
psion@schwartzcomm.com
or
UK/Europe:
Text 100
Andy Sephton, +44 (0) 20 8846 0743
andy.sephton@text100.co.uk