AppForge Mobile Technology Adds Support for HHP Dolphin 9500 Mobile Computers.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers ATLANTA & SKANEATELES FALLS, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 9, 2004 AppForge, Inc., leader in multi-platform mobile and wireless application development solutions and HHP HHP Hand Held Products (Barcode Reader Manufacturer, Charlotte, NC) HHP Holistic Health Practitioner HHP High Hydrostatic Pressure HHP Honolulu Heart Program HHP Hydraulic Horsepower HHP Hand-Held Phone , leading provider of image-based data collection solutions for mobile, wireless, and transaction processing Updating the appropriate database records as soon as a transaction (order, payment, etc.) is entered into the computer. It may also imply that confirmations are sent at the same time. Transaction processing systems are the backbone of an organization because they update constantly. applications, today announced the integration of their products to enable .NET developers to create smart applications for HHP's new Dolphin(R) 9500 mobile computers. Now developers can simplify application development with Microsoft .NET See .NET. and AppForge Crossfire A multi-GPU interface from ATI for connecting two ATI display adapters together for faster graphics rendering on one monitor. CrossFire machines require PCI Express slots, a CrossFire-enabled motherboard and, depending on which models are used, either a pair of ATI Radeon adapters or one and target HHP industrial devices, including the Dolphin 9500 Series. Crossfire includes built-in support for bar code scanning, area imaging, database access, synchronization (1) See synchronous and synchronous transmission. (2) Ensuring that two sets of data are always the same. See data synchronization. (3) Keeping time-of-day clocks in two devices set to the same time. See NTP. and more. "We are pleased to announce our strategic alliance with AppForge," said Don Flynn, HHP Vice President for Business Development. "Our retail and transportation customers are demanding mobile application development tools that can seamlessly connect industrial mobile computers with their investments in enterprise wide mobility applications. AppForge Crossfire delivers this functionality to our growing list of enterprise accounts." "Mobile and wireless applications for ruggedized Industrial devices is one of the fastest growing segments in our market," said Gary Warren, 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 AppForge. "Anderson News is one of many examples of how companies are using mobile devices and technology to empower empower verb To encourage or provide a person with the means or information to become involved in solving his/her own problems their mobile employees." Anderson News is already taking advantage of the AppForge and HHP partnership. Based in Knoxville, Tennessee “Knoxville” redirects here. For other uses, see Knoxville (disambiguation). Founded in 1786, Knoxville is the third-largest city in the state of Tennessee, behind Memphis and Nashville, and is the county seat of Knox CountyGR6. , Anderson News is the largest sales and marketing company for books and magazines and serves more than 40,000 retailers in the U.S. Anderson News is utilizing AppForge Crossfire to write handheld scanner A scanner that is moved across the image to be scanned by hand. Handheld scanners are small and less expensive than their desktop counterparts, but rely on the dexterity of the user to move the unit across the paper. Trays are available that keep the scanner moving in a straight line. applications, allowing its sales representatives to track incoming and outgoing retail items. Using the HHP Dolphin 9500 Series, the sales representatives wirelessly update back end inventory. "AppForge Crossfire's integration into the industry standard Microsoft .NET platform gave us the freedom to choose the best device for our projects, and concentrate on applications instead of wasting valuable time training developers," said Rick DeLand, Director of Systems Development, Information Technologies at Anderson News. DeLand continued "And AppForge's Enterprise Device Definition updates, ensure that our applications will continue to run on all future devices from HHP." Powered by HHP's fourth generation, Adaptus(TM) Imaging Technology, the Dolphin(R) 9500 and 9550 Mobile Computers are true solutions for all mobile in-premise and in-transit data collection applications where durability, ergonomics ergonomics, the engineering science concerned with the physical and psychological relationship between machines and the people who use them. The ergonomicist takes an empirical approach to the study of human-machine interactions. , premier system architecture, 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. and low cost-of-ownership are a must. Built to deliver the best-in-class performance, versatility, and durability, the Dolphin 9500 and 9550 are the superlative choice for use in field service, package delivery, route accounting, warehousing, retail and industrial, manufacturing applications and virtually any mobile environment. AppForge Crossfire is the leading mobile and wireless application development environment that extends and simplifies Microsoft .NET development. With Crossfire, developers can create and deploy robust, smart applications for any number of mobile and wireless handheld devices, including HHP industrial devices with greater speed and efficiency. AppForge Crossfire began shipping in January 2004. About AppForge AppForge, Inc. is the leader in multi-platform mobile and wireless application development solutions for Microsoft .NET. AppForge software enables developers to quickly develop and deploy robust applications on all mobile and wireless PDAs, Smartphones and Industrial devices. For more information on AppForge, visit the company's Web site at www.appforge.com. About HHP With headquarters in Skaneateles Falls, NY, HHP is a worldwide leading manufacturer of image-based data collection systems for mobile, wireless, and transaction processing solutions. HHP is dedicated to delivering innovative imaging solutions, reliability and durability to its customers and partners through more than 30 sales offices and hundreds of resellers. HHP 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. and is represented in every major market and geographic region of the world. To find out how HHP can help you at the point-of-sale, on the sales floor, in the warehouse or on the delivery truck, call us at 1-800-582-4263. Or visit us at www.hhp.com. |
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