Telxon Adds Wide Area Network Communications to Pen-Based Computers with Motorola Data Radio Modems
SAN FRANCISCO — October 27, 1994 — Telxon Corporation (Nasdaq: TLXN) announced here today it will integrate three Motorola (NYSE: MOT) data radio modems into its powerful PTC-1140 pen-based computer systems to facilitate communications over the ARDIS(R), RAM Mobile Data and other wide area packet data networks.
Telxon, a world leader in handheld microcomputer technology and wireless data communications, said PTC-1140s will be available with Motorola's 405i, 415i and 435i data radios.
By incorporating wide area network capability for real-time communications with Telxon pen-based systems, subscribers can utilize wide-ranging applications such as electronic mail, messaging, sales order entry, inventory management, service dispatching, public safety programs, insurance adjusting and transportation management.
The PTC-1140 will be mated with the model 405i for communicating over the ARDIS network in the United States, as well as in Canada, Australia and Asia. The model 415i will be incorporated into Telxon units that will utilize the Modacom network in Germany and the MOBITEX(R) networks in the United Kingdom, France and the Netherlands.
Communication over RAM's service in the U.S. will be with PTC-1140s utilizing the Motorola model 435i.
RAM's wireless data service is based on MOBITEX, a proven and highly reliable communications technology designed exclusively for wireless data communications. MOBITEX is based on open, non-proprietary interface protocols, facilitating compatibility among devices produced by different manufacturers.
RAM Mobile Data is a business venture between RAM Broadcasting Corporation and BellSouth (NYSE: BLS), the largest regional telecommunications company, which has investments in MOBITEX systems around the world.
RAM currently provides domestic coverage in more than 7,500 towns and cities in the nation's 216 metropolitan statistical areas, as well as in airports and transportation corridors.
The ARDIS network service is based on Motorola's DATATAC system, a proven and highly reliable communications technology designed exclusively for wireless data communications. DATATAC is based on open, non-proprietary interface protocols, facilitating compatibility among devices produced by different manufacturers.
ARDIS operates the first and largest data radio network providing wireless two-way communications throughout the United States, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands.
ARDIS provides radio communications in over 10,700 cities and towns covering 400 metropolitan areas, including more than 80 percent of the total U.S. population and more than 90 percent of business activity.
Telxon Corporation is one of the leading manufacturers of wireless and portable tele-transaction systems. The company integrates advanced Portable Tele-Transaction Computers (PTCs) with wireless and network communication technology, a wide array of peripherals and application- specific software for more than 8,000 customers in 50 countries around the world.
Telxon's executive, engineering, marketing and sales offices are headquartered in Akron, Ohio; its world manufacturing and domestic customer service facilities are located in Houston, Texas. Telxon International is headquartered in Brussels, Belgium.
CONTACT:
Tom Humphries, Vice President, Product Marketing, of Telxon Corporation, 216-867-3700 or 800-800-8001;
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Linda Everk, Marketing Manager, of RAM Mobile Data, 908-602-5689;
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Michael Fabbri, Marketing Manager, of ARDIS, 708-913-4200;
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Jeff Miller, Director of Sales, Wireless Data Group, of Motorola, 708-576-5000