Epic Data Releases Advanced Shop Floor Data Capture and Communications Terminal.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers VANCOUVER, British Columbia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 14, 2003 Epic Data International Inc. (TSX TSX Toronto Stock Exchange (TSE before April, 2002) TSX Transfer from Stack Pointer to Index TSX True Space Extension :EKD EKD Evangelische Kirche in Deutschland (Protestant Church in Germany) EKD Electronic Key Distribution EKD Early Kick Detection (oil drilling) ) today announced the release of the Epic Data MPT MPT Maryland Public Television MPT Modern Portfolio Theory (investing) MPT Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications MPT Message-Passing Toolkit MPT Master of Physical Therapy MPT Mitochondrial Permeability Transition 9100 advanced data capture and communications terminal Terminus of a communications circuit at which data can be either entered or received; located with the originator or ultimate addressee. Also called CT. . The Epic Data MPT9100, with its outstanding graphical interface See GUI. capability, leading edge connectivity and rugged industrial design, defines a new standard for automated data collection and display terminals. "With the release of the Epic Data MPT9100, we're proud to bring Epic Data's leadership in automated data collection and display terminals to new levels. Thousands of MPT-series terminals have provided outstanding performance to Epic Data customers worldwide for over a decade. The Epic Data MPT9100 supports world class manufacturing with advanced productivity, information visibility and security features. At the same time, the Epic Data MPT9100 is optimized to provide a 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. migration path to customers with legacy MPT terminal networks. With the availability of the MPT9100 terminal we are able to better address integrated manufacturing and supply chain solutions that our customers are implementing as part of their lean initiatives." said Peter Murphy, Epic Data 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. . The Epic Data MPT9100 enables visually-driven applications, improving production systems by providing information to the people who need it, in the right format - at the right time. It features a large, integrated 800x600 SVGA (Super VGA) A screen resolution of 800x600 pixels. Third-party vendors extended IBM's VGA display standard and were the first to use the term. SVGA has also referred to 1,024x768 resolutions. See PC display modes. color display. The trans-reflective display provides excellent visibility in virtually any lighting conditions. The terminal's built-in touch-screen enables complete support for graphical user interfaces. The terminal also provides a standard SVGA output to large external video display boards to support Visual Factory performance boards. Advanced security technologies integrated into the Epic Data MPT9100 meet the level of security and access control required by the most stringent department of defence contract facilities and equipment. The Epic Data MPT9100 features complete auto-identification capabilities including barcode wands and scanners; an integrated RFID (Radio Frequency IDentification) A data collection technology that uses electronic tags for storing data. The tag, also known as an "electronic label," "transponder" or "code plate," is made up of an RFID chip attached to an antenna. proximity badge reader; an optional magnetic stripe or barcode badge reader; and digital inputs outputs for interlock A device that prohibits an action from taking place. access control of facilities and equipment. The Epic Data MPT9100 provides hands-free 2-way voice communications capability through an integrated microphone and stereo speakers. The terminal's advanced voice-over-IP capability enables audio and video communications over standard Ethernet networks. State of the art data capture and transaction processing capabilities enable the Epic Data MPT9100 to provide sub-second response time. The terminal's powerful processor and storage capacity enable to terminal the to operate 'offline' -- independent of the network. Built-in Ethernet connectivity provides 10/100 based high-speed network communications. With digital inputs, digital outputs and USB ports, the terminal can become a hub for a host of connected input and output devices. Among the unique features of the Epic Data MPT9100 is power-over-Ethernet capability. For larger installations, the power-over-Ethernet option reduces total cost of ownership by eliminating the need for electrical conduits, wiring, and outlets throughout a facility. In addition to standard Ethernet, the Epic Data MPT9100 offers an 802.11 wireless radiofrequency option. The MPT9100 is being manufactured in North America exclusively for Epic Data by an Electronics Manufacturing Services Electronic manufacturing services (EMS) is term used for companies that design, test, manufacture, distribute and provide return/repair services for electronic component and assemblies for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). company to Epic's design specifications. About Epic Data International Inc. Building on over 25 years of innovation, Epic Data enables companies to increase productivity and make better business decisions by improving business processes and supply chain efficiencies. With over 2000 installations on four continents, Epic Data offers electronic data capture (eDC) and wireless technologies for enterprise applications and e-business collaboration. Information about Epic Data is available at www.epicdata.com Note: Forward looking statements in this news release are based on current expectations of management. Epic Data cautions investors that due to risks and uncertainties, actual events may differ materially from current expectations. |
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