Puma Technology's TranXit Wireless Infrared Connectivity Software to be Bundled with Citizen America's PN60i Portable Printer; TranXit Chosen for Interoperability, Data Exchange Capabilities To Wirelessly "Beam" Files to Pocket-Sized Printer.SAN JOSE San Jose, city, United States San Jose (sănəzā`, săn hōzā`), city (1990 pop. 782,248), seat of Santa Clara co., W central Calif.; founded 1777, inc. 1850. , Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 10, 1996--Puma Technology has announced an agreement with Citizen America Corp. to bundle its industry-leading TranXit(TM) wireless infrared file transfer and data synchronization Keeping data in two or more computers up-to-date so that each repository contains the identical information. Data in handheld devices and laptops often require synchronization with the data in a desktop machine or server. software with Citizen's innovative pocket-sized PN60i Portable Printer. The PN60i takes advantage of TranXit's wireless printing capabilities to transfer files from a laptop or desktop computer to the printer via an infrared (IR) connection. This agreement is the latest in Puma's many OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) The rebranding of equipment and selling it. The term initially referred to the company that made the products (the "original" manufacturer), but eventually became widely used to refer to the organization that buys the products and and bundling alliances with more than 40 industry-leading manufacturers worldwide. Weighing only one pound, the PN60i is the smallest, lightest and most versatile laser-quality printer on the market today. It can print up to two pages per minute using its Thermal Fusion(TM) technology on plain paper, envelopes, labels and transparency film. The PN60i comes standard with an international power adapter An external power supply for laptop computers and just about every portable or semi-portable electronic device on the market. Also called an "AC adapter," it contains a rectifier to convert AC current to DC and a transformer to convert voltage from 120 down to 9, 12, 15 or whatever is and can also be operated by an optional rechargeable battery A rechargeable battery, also known as a storage battery, is a group of two or more secondary cells. These batteries can be restored to full charge by the application of electrical energy. or car AC adapter. "Puma is pleased to embark on this new relationship with Citizen," said Brad Rowe, Puma's 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. . "TranXit brings the interoperability and flexibility to wireless printing, and the Citizen PN60i Portable Printer takes advantage of TranXit's innovative wireless printing and data transfer capabilities. Together we are changing the paradigm of mobile computing by allowing users to wirelessly print documents at any location." As the leading provider of high-performance infrared connectivity software solutions, Puma has designed its TranXit offerings to fully comply with IrDA (Infrared Data Association See IrDA. (standard, body) Infrared Data Association - (IrDA) A non-profit trade association providing standards to ensure the quality and interoperability of infrared (IR) hardware. ) specifications, thus ensuring interoperability across vendor platforms and operating systems including Windows 3.1 and above, Windows 95, Windows For Workgroups A version of Windows 3.1 introduced in 1992 that added peer-to-peer networking. See Windows. (operating system) Windows for Workgroups - (WFW, WFWG) A version of Windows 3.1 which works with a network. Although stand-alone 3. and OS/2. In addition, Puma is the only company whose software supports both the 115 Kbps Serial IR (SIR) and 1.2 Mbps Fast IR (FIR) IrDA standards. Puma has also planned forthcoming support for the next generation of 4 Mbps computers and printers. TranXit is the OEM version of Puma's recently introduced TranXit(TM) Pro retail wireless connectivity software. "We believe that Puma's TranXit will enhance the PN60i, the infrared-capable version of our successful PN60 Portable Printer," said Duane Yamashita, product marketing manager at Citizen America. "Mobile users benefit from the printer's compact design, and now can take advantage of TranXit's data transfer function to wirelessly print documents." Citizen America Corp. is a subsidiary of Citizen Watch Company, Ltd., the world's largest manufacturer of watches and other timepieces. Citizen America is a leading provider of mid-range printers in North, Central and South American markets. Products include photo-realistic color printers, portable and color-capable dot matrix printers. The company is headquartered at 2450 Broadway, Suite 600, Santa Monica, Calif. 90404-3060, phone: 310/453-0614, fax: 310/453-2814. Puma Technology is the leading provider of high-performance wireless infrared connectivity solutions that allow users to easily exchange or access information and applications from a remote computer over both wireless and wired media. Puma product offerings make it simple and inexpensive for users to transfer information and documents between computing devices and between computing devices and peripherals. The privately held company privately held company A firm whose shares are held within a relatively small circle of owners and are not traded publicly. is headquartered in San Jose, Calif. -0- Note to Editors: For additional information on Citizen America, please contact Matt Roberts at 310/453-4614, x288. All product names are the property of their respective owners. CONTACT: McGrath/Power Public Relations public relations, activities and policies used to create public interest in a person, idea, product, institution, or business establishment. By its nature, public relations is devoted to serving particular interests by presenting them to the public in the most Carolyn Rohrer or Nadia Jamshidi, 408/727-0351 carolyn_rohrer@mcimail.com nadia_jamshidi@mcimail.com |
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