Amrel Systems and Novatel Wireless Team to Provide Wireless Ruggedized Notebooks; Rocky Line of Ruggedized Notebooks Integrate Novatel Wireless' Expedite Wireless IP Modem.LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 28, 1999-- Amrel Systems Inc., developers of ruggedized 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 technology, and Novatel Wireless Novatel Wireless, Inc. (NASDAQ: NVTL) is a San Diego, California-based designer and manufacturer of wireless broadband access solutions. With European offices in United Kingdom, Germany, and France, Novatel Wireless owns 30 technology patents relating to wireless voice and Inc. a leading provider of wireless Internet solutions, announced today at the International Wireless Communications wireless communications System using radio-frequency, infrared, microwave, or other types of electromagnetic or acoustic waves in place of wires, cables, or fibre optics to transmit signals or data. Expo that the Rocky(R) Ruggedized Notebooks are now available integrated with the Novatel Wireless Expedite(TM) Wireless IP modem. This combination provides mobile workers with cost-effective and dependable wireless access to data in a durable notebook computer. The Rocky II and Rocky 1000+ represent the next generation in Mobile Data Computing (MDC (1) (Mobile Daughter Card) See riser card. (2) See Meta Data Coalition. ) technology, designed for use in mobility deployments for mission-critical data. Built to withstand rough usage, the Rocky line is MIL-STD-810C/E C/E Chief Engineer C/E Concurrent Engineering C/E Components/Equipment C/E Calculation Experiment C/E Calculated-to-Experimental (value or ratio) rated for shock, vibration, temperature, humidity, rain, marine, fog, and altitude changes. Unlike older MDC's, the Rocky line can be removed from the vehicle for customer field service or desktop use, increasing the flexibility of the solution. "Integrating Novatel Wireless' Expedite modem into our Rocky line of ruggedized notebooks offers simple, reliable wireless data access for mobile workers who require 'desktop performance' in demanding environments," said Maguns Pyk, chief technology officer for Amrel Systems Inc. "This product collaboration provides a rugged productivity tool for field force automation," said Bruce Gray, vice president of sales & marketing for Novatel Wireless Inc. "Novatel Wireless is pleased to partner with Amrel to bring our wireless expertise into this vertical market." Using the Wireless IP network and the standard Internet Protocol, the Expedite Wireless IP Modem from Novatel Wireless, transmits wireless data at speeds up to 19.2 kbps. Wireless IP, also known as Cellular Digital Packet Data (communications, protocol) Cellular Digital Packet Data - (CDPD) A wireless standard providing two-way, 19.2 kbps packet data transmission over exisiting cellular telephone channels. (CDPD (Cellular Digital Packet Data) A low-speed, digital, wireless data network that is an enhancement to an existing analog cellular network. Based on IBM's CelluPlan II, CDPD provides a packet overlay onto the AMPS network and moves data at 19. ), is a method of transmitting data in small packets of information over the existing cellular phone network (AMPS). Built-in error correction ensures reliable, accurate data transmission everywhere the Wireless IP network is deployed. The Expedite modem builds upon the success of its predecessor, the NRM-6812. With its exclusive design, Expedite is a 0.6 watt full-duplex wireless modem that is almost four times smaller than the earlier version. This modem can be integrated easily into numerous applications allowing fast and secure wireless access to information in both fixed and mobile environments. Expedite weighs less than 1 ounce and measures 5x54x73mm in size allowing it to fit inside the smallest of cases. Novatel Wireless Inc. is a leading-edge wireless communications company headquartered in San Diego. The company designs and markets low-cost, turnkey wireless Internet solutions for both mobile and fixed environments. Novatel Wireless' product portfolio includes the Minstrel(TM) line of modem cradles, CONTACT(TM) Wireless H/PC H/PC - Hand-held Personal Computer , Sage(TM) Wireless IP Modem, and the NRM-6812 and Expedite(TM) OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) The rebranding of equipment and selling it. The term initially referred to the company that made the products (the "original" manufacturer), but eventually became widely used to refer to the organization that buys the products and modules. Novatel Wireless is a privately held company privately held company A firm whose shares are held within a relatively small circle of owners and are not traded publicly. . For more information on our products please visit the Novatel Wireless Web site: www.novatelwireless.com or call 888/888-9231. Arcadia, Calif. based Amrel Systems Inc. is becoming the leader in ruggedized mobile computing technology by providing high-quality products, solutions, and service to targeted markets. For more information visit: www.amrel.com or call 800/882-6735. Rocky is a registered trademark of Amrel Systems Inc. Expedite is a trademark of Novatel Wireless Inc. |
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