Xybernaut Strengthens Focus on Law Enforcement, Public Safety, and Related Market Sectors
Addresses Evolving Role of Public Safety Professionals
FAIRFAX, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 21, 2001--Xybernaut Corporation (Nasdaq: XYBR - news), the leader in mobile and wearable computing technologies, today announced the company has strengthened its ability to provide wearable computing technologies and mobile computing solutions to law enforcement and public safety organizations.
As part of this initiative, Xybernaut will immediately be offering LawTrack, a family of software products specifically for law enforcement and public safety applications. These software products provide a comprehensive platform to support many of the most important and routine functions performed by law enforcement and public safety professionals including:
Data gathering Traffic stops
Crime scene investigation Evidence tracking
Federal and state database access Crime reports
Court date tracking Incident reports
Arrest tracking Criminal activity trending
Instant messaging Safety inspection for facilities
Safety inspection for vehicle
Xybernaut is integrating these LawTrack products with off-the-shelf, as well as proprietary hardware and software systems, to develop comprehensive solutions for public service agencies.
``We are all deeply saddened by the recent tragic events in New York, Washington and Pennsylvania, particularly by the impact on New York's community of public servants,'' stated Edward G. Newman, chairman, president and CEO of Xybernaut Corporation.
``Though we have been supporting law enforcement, public safety, military and government agencies for more than a decade, we feel strongly that Xybernaut wearable computing technologies can serve a vital role during this time of recovery and even more so as these professionals return to what will now be a changed face of military and public service.''
In a related initiative, Xybernaut announced that Robert A. Michels has joined the company and will manage the newly formed Mobile Enterprise Solutions division of Xybernaut Solutions Inc.(XSI) where he will report directly to XSI's CEO, Mr. Vernon T. Miskowich.
With over 15 years experience in mobile computing and related communications technologies for law enforcement, Michels brings a diverse background of management expertise which will further strengthen Xybernaut's ability to strengthen its leadership position in strategic market sectors.
``Continuation of our successful expansion and sustainable growth requires a unique blend of leadership and Bob is a welcome addition to the Xybernaut team,'' Miskowich added.
Prior to joining Xybernaut, Michels was president and CEO of Mobile Commerce and Computing (MC2), building the privately-held company into a leader in mobile computing solutions for the law enforcement and public safety industry sectors. Michels directed all efforts in business development, service processing, billing, account management, and channel development.
Mobile Enterprise Solutions will direct initiatives associated with the cross-section of wearable computing technologies and mobile enterprise computing strategies concentrating on assisting enterprise customers as they harness mobile and wearable computing tools and technologies as a means to increase productivity, improve quality of services, and leverage resources across the enterprise.
Michels will direct these effort and lead efforts specifically related to the law enforcement and public safety industry sectors.
About Xybernaut Corporation
Xybernaut Corporation is the leading provider of wearable 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. The Mobile Assistant® V (MA® V), Xybernaut®'s patented wearable PC, runs all major PC operating systems, including Windows® 98/2000/NT, Linux and SCO Unix.
With the MA V, customers can realize immediate savings in maintenance, repair, diagnosis, inspection, inventory control and data collection in a broad spectrum of industries, including manufacturing, distribution, utilities, government and transportation. Xybernaut also provides hyper linking, multimedia authoring tools, project management, asset management and speech software toolkits.
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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