Cycomm Subsidiary Receives Initial Order from Another Major U.S. City for its Rugged Computers.MCLEAN, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 3, 1997-- Washington, D.C. Metropolitan Police to Install PCMobile in Vehicles Cycomm International Inc. (AMEX AMEX See: American Stock Exchange : CYI CYI Can You Imagine ) announced Wednesday that its wholly owned subsidiary Wholly Owned Subsidiary A subsidiary whose parent company owns 100% of its common stock. Notes: In other words, the parent company owns the company outright and there are no minority owners. , XL Computing Corp. has received an order from INFOTECH International Inc. to provide the Washington, D.C. Metropolitan Police Department with 177 of its rugged laptops, PCMobile, for the first phase of its communication system upgrade. INFOTECH is a major provider of hardware and software to the public safety industry. XL Computing Corp. is scheduled to begin delivery of the PCMobile units to Washington, D.C.'s police departments later this month with additional orders for approximately 400 units to follow. This order represents one of the largest orders Cycomm has received for PCMobile to date. The purchase of PCMobile is part of the modernization of the communications and information technology system of the City's police department and other public safety agencies. The PCMobile units will be installed in police vehicles and will provide D.C.'s officers with reliable access to the information they need to perform their jobs. By using PCMobile to process data, officers will enhance their speed and efficiency and reduce the amount of paperwork, thereby improving service to the citizens of Washington, D.C. The PCMobile rugged laptop was specifically designed for performance under the severe operating conditions of Public Safety environments. The sealed magnesium housing can survive a 3 foot drop on concrete and withstands coffee or soda spills. The backlit An LCD screen that has its own light source from the back of the screen, making the background brighter and characters appear sharper. keyboard is a unique feature that enables operation at night while maintaining officer safety. The 133 MHz (MegaHertZ) One million cycles per second. It is used to measure the transmission speed of electronic devices, including channels, buses and the computer's internal clock. A one-megahertz clock (1 MHz) means some number of bits (16, 32, 64, etc. processor provides tremendous performance and the high brightness color display is visible even in direct sunlight. PCMobile comes with a new limited lifetime warranty that is unparalleled in the industry. The PCMobile units for Metropolitan D.C. will also include an internal SB220 Sierra Wireless Sierra Wireless (NASDAQ: SWIR, TSX: SW) is a wireless communications equipment designer and manufacturer, founded in 1993 and currently headquartered in Richmond, BC, Canada. Sierra's products are sold through indirect channels, such as wireless operators (e.g. modem. Albert I Albert I, king of the Belgians Albert I, 1875–1934, king of the Belgians (1909–34), nephew and successor of Leopold II. He married (1900) Elizabeth, a Bavarian princess. . Hawk, president 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 Cycomm, stated that he is "pleased to announce another order from a major municipality for the PCMobile product. This order further establishes PCMobile as the product of choice in the public safety market and furthers our position as the dominant player in this vertical market." Hawk further remarked "Cycomm is looking forward to participating with the Metropolitan Police Department in their effort to upgrade their communications and computer capabilities." Gus Yepes of INFOTECH, stated "We have been working with the District for over a year on this project. We put several rugged laptops to the test, and PCMobile came out the winner - it really is a tough machine that can handle the demanding environment of police work and provide the computer capabilities that the Metropolitan Police Department requires." Captain Maupin of the D.C. Metropolitan Police Department stated "The Department is eager to begin using PCMobile. We are working diligently to eliminate crime, fear of crime and general disorder in Washington D.C. "This new information technology is an important element of our new policing strategy and will reinforce our community oriented policing philosophy in which the Metropolitan D.C. Police works together with area business and residents to discourage crime in the Nation's Capital." Cycomm International Inc., headquartered in McLean, Va. with subsidiaries in Sebastian, Fla., Montreal, Canada, Portland, Ore., and Albuquerque, NM, develops, manufactures and markets value added Value Added The enhancement a company gives its product or service before offering the product to customers. Notes: This can either increase the products price or value. secure telecommunications and rugged computer A rugged (or ruggedized) computer is a computer specifically designed to reliably operate in harsh usage environments and conditions, such as strong vibrations, extreme temperatures and wet or dusty conditions. products. For further information, contact Laurie Rice, director of Corporate Communications Corporate communications is the process of facilitating information and knowledge exchanges with internal and key external groups and individuals that have a direct relationship with an enterprise. of Cycomm International, at 800/884-8544 or Captain Maupin, D.C. Metropolitan Police Department at 202/727-4198 or Gus Yepes, INFOTECH at 813/876-8333. CONTACT: Cycomm International Inc., McLean Laurie Rice, 800/884-8544 or or D.C. Metropolitan Police Department Captain Maupin, 202/727-4198 or INFOTECH Gus Yepes, 813/876-8333 |
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