Datavision-Prologix and ISIS Partner to Provide Powerful Wireless Business Tools for Mobile Workforces.Business Editors/Hi-Tech Writers PHILADELPHIA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 2, 2000 Datavision-Prologix, a leading provider of enterprise-wide wireless systems integration, automatic data management systems, and 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, and International Sales Information Systems (ISIS) (CDNX CDNX See Canadian Venture Exchange (CDNX). :ISI ISI International Sensitivity Index, see there ), today jointly announced that the two companies are partnering to supply wireless solutions to mobile workforces. The partnership couples ISIS' Customer Relationship Management (CRM (Customer Relationship Management) An integrated information system that is used to plan, schedule and control the presales and postsales activities in an organization. ) software (SalesPOINT(R)) with Datavision-Prologix's proven capabilities in providing hardware, integration services and 7x24 help desk support for mobile workers. Mobile users such as sales representatives, market researchers, and merchandisers use SalesPOINT(R) to communicate with their managers, network resources, and each other. With SalesPOINT(R) running on wireless hardware provided by Datavision-Prologix, these mobile users can send in orders and receive information from home, a hotel, or while on the move. SalesPOINT(R)'s centralized control 1. In air defense, the control mode whereby a higher echelon makes direct target assignments to fire units. 2. In joint air operations, placing within one commander the responsibility and authority for planning, directing, and coordinating a military operation or group/category of and mobile account management increases worker efficiency, lowers sales costs and increases revenue. "It's an exciting new marketplace for us," said David Gulian, Vice President of Datavision-Prologix. "ISIS provides an outstanding software solution and we feel we add tremendous value because of our relationships with the leading hardware manufacturers. Our hardware partners include Fujitsu, Intermec, ICL (International Computers Ltd., London) The former name of Fujitsu Services, the European-centered arm of the global Fujitsu Group and one of the leading IT services companies in Europe, the Middle East and Africa. , Lucent and Symbol. "We have the ability to recommend the right hardware based on the customers' current and future needs, in addition to providing technical support for the hardware together with a variety of help desk options." John Hardy, ISIS 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. , said "we are pleased to partner with Datavision-Prologix, because of their proven track record in providing wireless/mobile integration to the healthcare, industrial and education markets. This alliance complements our strategy of building multiple sales and distribution channels for SalesPOINT(R). "Having this relationship in place also provides support to our US sales team because of the assurance of rapid deployment and integration of the CRM software solution for prospective customers." Mr. Hardy added that the two companies "are also jointly exploring the potential to expand the scope of our relationship in the future." ISIS develops CRM software solutions that can operate via wireless hardware and exchange data in real time to automate and manage mobile teams. Current users of SalesPOINT(R) include Cadbury Schweppes, Trebor Bassett and Elizabeth Arden. ISIS, which is ISO (1) See ISO speed. (2) (International Organization for Standardization, Geneva, Switzerland, www.iso.ch) An organization that sets international standards, founded in 1946. The U.S. member body is ANSI. 9001 certified, operates out of four offices in Vancouver, BC; Long Island, NY; Newport Beach, CA and London, England. Further information is available at www.isissoft.com. Shares of International Sales Information Systems trade on the Canadian Venture Exchange The Canadian Venture Exchange (CDNX) is now a defunct stock exchange having been acquired by the TSX Group in 2001 and renamed the TSX Venture Exchange. History of the Canadian Venture Exchange (CDNX) under the symbol (ISI). With over 3,000 customers worldwide including Fortune 500 companies, Datavision-Prologix is a leading provider of enterprise-wide wireless systems integration, automatic data management systems, and mobile computing solutions for the healthcare, industrial and education marketplaces. For more information, visit the web site at www.datavision.com. |
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