Xyberbnaut(R) and Capella Announce Development Software Optimized for Wearable Computers
Patented Rapid Application Software Toolkit Exclusive to Xybernaut
June 6, 2000 08:31 AM Eastern Time
FAIRFAX, Va., June 6 /PRNewswire/ -- Xybernaut Corporation XYBR , the leader in wearable computing and communication solutions and Capella Computers, a leader in Rapid Application Development (RAD) technology for electronic publishing, today announced the completion of long-term agreements to make Cappella's patented multimedia technology exclusive to Xybernaut in the wearable computer marketplace.
Under the agreement, the RAD technology has been optimized and speech-enabled for wearable computers produced by Xybernaut. This multi-lingual, multimedia technology allows users to quickly assemble speech-enabled prototype and production Interactive Electronic Technical Manuals (IETMs). Capella and Xybernaut will also jointly provide training, development and integration services for organizations requiring a turnkey solution.
"The combination of technology from Capella and Xybernaut enables Xybernaut's clients to quickly develop and field a variety of digital and multimedia applications," stated Ady Wiernik, president of Capella Computers Ltd. "Capella's software is recognized worldwide as a leading development tool for technical documentation and logistics applications. Additionally, it will help Xybernaut clients more rapidly implement complete speech-enable solutions for wearable computing."
Edward G. Newman, Xybernaut Corporation's president and CEO, stated, "By optimizing RAD for our Mobile Assistant systems, Xybernaut gains a considerable competitive advantage, providing the convenience, cost and time savings resulting from a single solution to our clients. This unique combination of technologies is another example of Xybernaut and our international partners providing total solutions for our customers."
About Xybernaut Corporation
Xybernaut Corporation is the leading provider of wearable computing hardware, software and services, bringing communications and full-function Pentium computing power in a hands-free design to people when and where they need it. The Mobile Assistant(R) IV (MA IV(R)), Xybernaut's wearable PC, runs all major operating systems. With the MA IV, customers can realize immediate savings in maintenance and repair, diagnosis, inspection, inventory control and data collection procedures. Key industries using Xybernaut's products include manufacturing, distribution, transportation, government, and utilities. Headquartered in Fairfax, Virginia, Xybernaut has offices and subsidiaries in Europe (Germany) and Asia (Japan). Visit Xybernaut's web site at xybernaut.com.
About Capella
Capella is a leading provider of structured electronic publishing tools for the Internet. Capella's products allow non-programmers to create massive, media-rich applications for the Web and CD/DVD environment without programming. Capella's products are used in technical documentation, electronic publishing and training applications. Capella's customers include the Israeli Aircraft Industries, the Israeli Armed Forces, IBM Corp., Hitachi Corp., Shiseido Corp., Konami, NEC, DNP and numerous other organizations around the world. More information can be found at capella-mm.com.
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (the "Act"). In particular, when used in the preceding discussion, the words "plan," "confident that," "believe," "expect," or "intend to," and similar conditional expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Act and are subject to the safe harbor created by the Act. Such statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties and actual results could differ materially from those expressed in any of the forward- looking statements. Such risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, market conditions, the availability of components and production of the Mobile Assistant, general acceptance of the Company's products and technologies, competitive factors, the ability to successfully complete additional financing and other risks described in the Company's SEC reports and filings.
SOURCE Xybernaut Corporation
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