Abaco Joins SAP In Alliance To Extend Pervasive Computing Benefits To Industrial Mobile Workforce; Contributes Key Enabling Technology To Joint Development Effort.PHILADELPHIA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 30, 1999-- Today at SAP(tm) TechEd teched adj. Variant of tetched. '99, Abaco PR Inc. (Abaco), a leading global developer of industrial mobile computing Using a computing device while in transit. Mobile computing implies wireless transmission, but wireless transmission does not necessarily imply mobile computing. Fixed wireless applications use satellites, radio systems and lasers to transmit between permanent objects such as buildings solutions, announced that it had contributed its enabling technology to a joint effort with SAP AG (company) SAP AG - (Systeme, Anwendungen, Produkte in der Datenverarbeitung - German for "Systems, Applications and Products in Data Processing") A company from Germany that sells the leading suite of client-server business software. The US branch is called SAP America. that will permit the integration of Windows CE-based Automatic Data Collection (ADC (1) See A/D converter. (2) (Apple Display Connector) A peripheral connector from Apple that combines digital video display, USB and power in one cable. ) equipment with mySAP.com(tm). Abaco is one of the many companies SAP is working with to develop a new set of technologies that will enable handheld or wearable Internet appliances to intelligently interoperate and interact with mySAP.com solutions. "Industrial mobile workers are a critical population because they are at the front line of collecting and using critical supply chain information," said Fernando Alvarez
Fernando Alvarez is a macroeconomist. He is a professor of economics at the University of Chicago. He received his Ph.D. from the University of Minnesota in 1994. , chairman and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of Abaco. "For them, mySAP.com must be available where they work, whether in the factory or on the forklift. This is the essence of pervasive computing Refers to the use of computers in everyday life, including PDAs, smartphones and other mobile devices. It also refers to computers contained in commonplace objects such as cars and appliances and implies that people are unaware of their presence. , anytime, anywhere. We are pleased to be working with SAP developers and other SAP partners like Microsoft Corporation (company) Microsoft Corporation - The biggest supplier of operating systems and other software for IBM PC compatibles. Software products include MS-DOS, Microsoft Windows, Windows NT, Microsoft Access, LAN Manager, MS Client, SQL Server, Open Data Base Connectivity (ODBC), MS Mail, to develop applications that will extend mySAP.com benefits." "We selected Abaco to join our efforts for pervasive computing because of their expertise in mobile industrial computing and for their experience and intimate knowledge of linking industrial ADC devices with the full range of R/3(R) solutions," said Dr. Martin Hofmann, development director for BFA BFA abbr. Bachelor of Fine Arts BFA abbr BFA, B.F.A Bachelor of Fine Arts; first degree in Fine Arts. Pervasive Computing at SAP AG. Abaco contributed its industry-leading technology platform for Mobile Enterprise Management(tm), The Bridge for R/3(tm) inter-enterprise business solutions, which is certified for several standard SAP interface technology connections to R/3. Another key component, Varadero, is a development platform that brings pervasive computing to Windows CE-based ADC devices using a thin-client architecture running over a wireless RF connection. Major ADC hardware manufacturers like Intermec Technologies have chosen the Windows CE operating system to power a new generation of handheld mobile computers. About mySAP.com and Pervasive Computing mySAP.com provides an open collaborative business environment of personalized solutions on demand. This enables companies of all sizes and industries to fully engage their employees, customers and partners to capitalize upon the new Internet economy. It takes integrated business processes to the next level, allowing companies and organizations to collaboratively leverage new ways of doing business on the Internet and using pervasive computing devices. About Abaco Abaco, founded in 1989, is a global leader in the development of enterprise-wide industrial mobile computing solutions. Abaco Complete Solutions for Automated Data Collection and Mobile Computing (ADC/MC) include hardware from leading manufacturers like Intermec Technologies LXE LXE Lightguide Express Entry (AT&T) , Symbol Technologies and Telxon Corporation, custom programming and integration services guided by a proven Nine Step Methodology, and the Bridge for R/3, a Windows NT-based technology platform for Mobile Enterprise Management. Additional information can be found at the Abaco World Wide Web site at www.abacoinc.com. NOTE TO EDITORS: Varadero, The Bridge for R/3 and Mobile Enterprise Management are trademarks of Abaco PR Inc. Varadero Patent Pending. SAP, R/3, mySAP.com and all SAP product and service names referenced herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of SAP AG. Other product and company names mentioned here are presumed to be trademarks of their respective owners. |
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