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Psion Teklogix Returns to the Rugged PDA Market
The UK based Psion Teklogix is returning to its roots, and has shown off a new rugged PDA, the Ikôn. The new handset will support Microsoft Windows CE 5.0, Microsoft Windows Mobile 6 Classic and Professional operating systems and comes with Wi-Fi, GSM and 3G connectivity - along with built-in GPS.
"We're extremely proud to be launching iKôn today, a day when we're also celebrating our 40th year of existence in a very exciting marketplace," said Psion Teklogix CEO Jacky Lecuivre. "iKôn is the most advanced handheld computer our company has ever brought to market. It is a very synergistic addition to our portfolio as it enables us to truly address the needs of mobile workers, helping them do their jobs with the best possible mobile computing support."
He added, "With the launch of this new rugged PDA, the company continues to evolve in the best Psion tradition. We are universally acknowledged with having created the PDA, with the introduction of the original Psion Organiser in 1984, and today we're proving how our past is indeed the way to our future."
Customers and partners worldwide were solicited for input and feedback on the types of capabilities they expect in a rugged PDA. "We listened to our customers, to the point where they became an integral part of the design and features definition process. Consequently, initial market reaction to our prototypes has been immensely positive and we are extremely optimistic about the prospects for iKôn," said Lecuivre.
International consulting firm Capgemini is already seeing the benefits of iKôn as the company is planning to work with its client, Hydro One Networks, in Ontario, Canada, to pilot the new device on a large Smart Meter project. Hydro One Networks owns and operates one of the ten largest electricity transmission and distribution systems in North America.
iKôn will be used by Hydro One installers, alongside other Psion Teklogix rugged PDAs already being used, to support the smart meter installations - part of the provincial government initiative to have electricity distribution companies install smart meters in all homes and small business by 2010.
iKôn will be available to customers through Psion Teklogix' global sales offices and value-added resellers in December 2007.
Posted to the site on 29th October 2007