Fujitsu Signs WAV Inc. to Expand Channel for Mobile Solutions.Business Editors & High Tech Writers Food Marketing Institute's Marketechnics 2002 SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 4, 2002 New distribution agreement with wireless outfitter increases Fujitsu's handheld availability to VARs Dallas-based Fujitsu Transaction Solutions Inc. announced today a partnership with WAV(TM) Inc. Wireless Outfitters, a West Chicago West Chicago, city (1990 pop. 14,796), Du Page co., NE Ill.; inc. 1906. Mostly residential, the city produces chemicals. , Ill.-based value-added distributor (VAD (Value Added Dealer) Same as VAR. ) of wireless local area networks (LANs) 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 products. WAV will distribute Fujitsu's mobile solutions, including its family of TeamPad(TM) handhelds and the new Fujitsu iPAD(TM) mobile device for retailers, to retail value-added resellers (VARs) nationwide. Fujitsu announced the agreement today at the Food Marketing Institute's (FMI FMI Fondo Monetario Internacional (Spanish: International Monetary Fund) FMI Fonds Monétaire International FMI For More Information FMI Food Marketing Institute FMI Fundo Monetário Internacional ) Marketechnics 2002 trade show, Feb. 3-5, 2002, at the San Diego Convention Center The San Diego Convention Center is the main convention center for the city of San Diego, California. It is located in the Marina district of downtown San Diego near the Gaslamp Quarter, at 111 West Harbor Drive. in San Diego San Diego (săn dēā`gō), city (1990 pop. 1,110,549), seat of San Diego co., S Calif., on San Diego Bay; inc. 1850. San Diego includes the unincorporated communities of La Jolla and Spring Valley. Coronado is across the bay. , at booth no. 1705. The distribution agreement is effective immediately. "Fujitsu has great exposure, brand identity and a proven track record in the retail marketplace for route-accounting management and direct store-delivery (DSD (Direct Stream Digital) See SACD. ) technology," said Norm Dumbroff, president of WAV. "We are excited to offer Fujitsu's new iPAD because it provides multiple applications in a single device, including an integrated smart- and magnetic-card reader, scanner, voice over IP (VoIP) and 802.11b wireless LAN A local area network that transmits over the air typically in the 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz unlicensed frequency band. It does not require line of sight between sender and receiver. Wireless base stations (access points) are wired to an Ethernet network and transmit a radio frequency over an area capabilities." "WAV's industry reputation as a single-source value-added distributor of wireless and mobile computing products matches perfectly with Fujitsu's commitment to providing lifecycle solutions that lower a company's total cost of ownership," said Ron Omohundro, executive vice president and general manager, North America sales and marketing at Fujitsu. "Unlike traditional distributors, WAV provides added value in technical support, installation and training for its customers, making this a great opportunity to expand the distribution of our mobile solutions, including the new iPAD, to retail resellers across the nation." The iPAD, a powerful, compact, Microsoft Windows CE .NET-based mobile device funnels multiple technologies into a single solution, placing power in the hands of retailers everywhere. At 10 ounces, the featherweight iPAD combines devices used throughout the store - scanner, magnetic- and smart-card readers, keypad with encryption capabilities, even phone capability - to give the retailer a complete, wireless retail appliance. The Fujitsu TeamPad 500 is a Microsoft Windows(R) CE-based handheld device designed for wireless networking in a host of markets. Retailers can use TeamPad 500 as a compact wireless point-of-sale unit with its integrated printer, magnetic card reader and touch-screen display. It is equally adaptable to use for inventory and back-office applications. About WAV Inc. Wireless Outfitters WAV(TM) Inc. Wireless Outfitters, located in West Chicago, Ill., has been in business since 1990 and is a full-service value-added distributor (VAD) of wireless LAN and data capturing hardware. WAV's business model revolves around the fact that the customer always comes first and the upholding of this business model is the main reason why WAV has been named number 57 out of 500 on the Inc 500 fastest growing business list. WAV is the industry's only single-stop resource providing the depth of knowledge and expert services required to fully address the manufacturers' objectives quickly and cost effectively. The company performs professional services for its Solution Provider community including site surveys, software and hardware development and integration, custom-rollout kits, installation and technical support. For more information call (800) 678-2419. Web site: www.wavonline.com About Fujitsu Transaction Solutions Inc. Fujitsu Transaction Solutions Inc., headquartered in Dallas, is a 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. of Fujitsu Limited (TSE See Tokyo Stock Exchange. TSE 1. See Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE). 2. See Toronto Stock Exchange (TSE). : 6702). The company is a total lifecycle solutions supplier for North American North American named after North America. North American blastomycosis see North American blastomycosis. North American cattle tick see boophilusannulatus. retailers and financial services providers. Fujitsu optimizes the customer's technology lifecycle and reduces total cost of ownership with point-of-sale (POS (1) See point of sale and packet over SONET. (2) "Parent over shoulder." See digispeak. POS - point of sale ) hardware and software, handheld devices and applications, Web-enabled automated-teller machines (ATMs) and infrastructure services, including asset management. Fujitsu offers world-class customer-service support, call centers, product staging/integration and rapid-response rollouts. It serves customers such as Allfirst Financial, Albertson's, Nordstrom, Recreational Equipment Inc. (REI), Safeway, Staples and U.S. Bank, among others. Web site: www.ftxs.fujitsu.com EDITOR'S NOTE: Photos of the Fujitsu iPAD and other products mentioned are available online at www.mbapr.com/ftxs-mktx. For sales and product information call 1-800-340-4425. |
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