Intermec releases Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.1 on CN3

Johannesburg, 22 Oct 2008

ProScan Enterprise Mobility, a member of the ProScan Group, recently announced that the Intermec CN3 mobile computer is the first rugged handheld to operate on Windows Mobile 6.1.

The Intermec CN3, designed for mobile workers performing mission critical tasks for in-field and in-premise applications, combined with Windows Mobile 6.1, offers users advanced features including enhanced virtual memory, increased application speed and faster boot-up times to maximise business operations. The operating system also boasts an improved user interface with increased performance and stability.

"This solution will enable companies to keep employees connected to enterprise data systems and communicate in real-time with their mobile workforce to drive improved efficiencies and increased asset visibility across their operations," said Andrew Fosbrook, Group MD of ProScan, sole distributors for Intermec in southern Africa.

Users of the CN3 featuring Windows Mobile 6.1 can also take advantage of Microsoft System Centre Mobile Device Manager to gain new provisioning, configuration, management by policy, security features and improved control for mobile system and application management.

Mobile Device Manager helps IT professionals to manage devices similar to the way they manage PCs. Using administrator-driven management policies, Mobile Device Manager enhances on-device security making it easy to provision, configure, and deploy devices while giving mobile employees access to confidential information on corporate networks with firewalls. Intermec is currently the only rugged device manufacturer to offer support for Mobile Device Manager.

"Over the past year we have expanded our end-to-end enterprise solutions by introducing Windows Mobile 6.1 and Mobile Device Manager," said Grace Ho, Director at Microsoft Corp. "We are pleased to work with Intermec and believe the CN3 will empower mobile workers with the highest degree of performance and manageability available in a ruggedised device."

The Intermec CN3 with Windows Mobile 6.1 will begin shipping later this month.

Intermec

Intermec Inc (NYSE:IN) develops, manufactures and integrates technologies that identify, 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 industries worldwide to improve the productivity, quality and responsiveness of business operations. For more information visit www.intermec.com

ProScan Enterprise Mobility

ProScan Enterprise Mobility is a leading provider of total mobile solutions that increase efficiencies in enterprises across southern Africa. Solutions include an extensive range of automated data collection and mobile computing technologies, combined with world leading application development tools for enabling mobile solutions throughout enterprises.

Applications range from real-time warehouse data collection, voice-directed warehouse tasks, in-transit visibility solutions, in-field asset tracking to on-site maintenance and field services - all integrating into back-end enterprise systems.

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