Xybernaut and Jouve Introduce AirGTI Mobile Solution
Thursday July 31, 9:06 am ET
Wireless Computing Solution Enables Plane-side Access to Aircraft Maintenance Documentation at the Flight-line and in the Hangar
FAIRFAX, Va. & IRVINE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 31, 2003-- Xybernaut® Corporation (NASDAQ:XYBR - News) and Jouve Aviation Solutions (JAS), the leading solution integrator to commercial airlines and aerospace OEMs, today announced a partnership agreement under which Xybernaut mobile computing technologies and Jouve software and integration services have been integrated to provide a powerful wireless solution to enable plane-side access to aircraft maintenance documentation.
Under the teaming relationship, Jouve has joined Team Xybernaut(TM) as a value-added reseller (VAR). Xybernaut and Jouve have been working together for more than six months to develop and deploy the integrated platform. The Jouve AirGTI software solution set forms the basis for the new mobile computing application -- named AirGTI® Mobile. Over 40,000 airline maintenance technicians currently rely on Jouve AirGTI technologies for online access to critical repair and maintenance information.
AirGTI Mobile, initially offered on the Xybernaut Atigo(TM) L device platform, takes advantage of wireless connectivity to deliver up-to-date maintenance manuals, wiring schematics, parts catalogs and job cards to airline mechanics when are where they are needed. This means users now have access to this critical information at line stations and hangar environments without the need to trek back and forth between the aircraft site and the technical library, thus improving mechanic productivity and schedule integrity.
"Jouve Aviation Solutions has broad experience with aircraft maintenance data, including data analysis, capture and conversion, data management and Web-based application development for many large aviation customers," stated Steven A. Newman, president of Xybernaut Corporation. "Together with our know-how and intellectual property in wearable and related computing technologies, the combined Jouve-Xybernaut solution presents a unique option for knowledge management and increased efficiency for aviation field technicians."
"The mobility afforded by the joint Xybernaut-Jouve solution allows aviation technicians increased flexibility and greater accessibility to information at the point of task," said Charles Buckner, president of Jouve Aviation Solutions. "Managing the process in a way that reduces the physical trips and process steps needed to conduct searches for inspection and repair documentation, update official aircraft records, file airworthiness documents and order parts to finish repairs is a critical part of improving work efficiency."
Both companies are leaders in their respective markets -- Xybernaut in mobile/wearable computing and Jouve with e-maintenance solutions to support publishing and delivery of vital aircraft maintenance information -- and both have proven experience with many customers in the aviation/aerospace communities. The companies have completed integration of the Xybernaut Mobile Assistant® V (MA® V) and Atigo(TM) mobile computers with the Jouve AirGTI applications.
About Jouve Aviation Solutions
Based in Irvine, CA, JAS provides a full range of publications services to the aerospace market, including paper to XML or SGML conversion, e-content management solutions, technical authoring, systems integration, maintenance compliance program tools and web-based technical document delivery. JAS currently provides digital publication services to 24 major airline and aerospace OEM customers on five different continents. Over 3,000 commercial jetliners are now maintained with the support of Jouve AirGTI technology. For more information on JAS, please visit www.jouve.com.
About Xybernaut
Xybernaut Corporation (NASDAQ: XYBR - News) is the leading provider of wearable/mobile computing hardware, software and services, bringing communications and full-function computing power in a hands-free design to people when and where they need it. Headquartered in Fairfax, Virginia, Xybernaut has offices and subsidiaries in Europe (Germany) and Asia (Japan). Visit Xybernaut's Web site at www.xybernaut.com.
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Contact:
Xybernaut Corporation, Fairfax
Michael Binko, 703-631-6925
mbinko@xybernaut.com
or
Jouve Aviation Solutions, Irvine
Mark S. Ogren, 949-474-4200, x236
mogren@jouve.com
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