Mobility Concepts Unit of Active Link Communications Adds Xybernaut Wearable Computers to Product Portfolio
CHICAGO, Jan. 28 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The Mobility Concepts unit of Active Link Communications (OTC Bulletin Board: ACVE - news), a leading provider of mobile computing solutions for Fortune 2000 companies, today announced it has expanded its portfolio of hardware offerings to include Xybernaut's advanced line of wearable mobile computers.
Lou Panetta, vice president marketing with Mobility Concepts, said the addition of the Xybernaut line rounds out Mobility Concepts' mobile computing hardware offering, giving the Company maximum flexibility in designing effective solutions for a wide range of mobile computing applications.
``With the addition of Xybernaut's suite of wearable computers, we now offer the industry's most complete line of mobile computing solutions,'' Panetta said. ``Xybernaut is recognized as a leader in wearable computers for applications ranging from transportation to fast food services and insurance to health care. Our decision to incorporate Xybernaut products into our hardware portfolio underscores Mobility Concepts' commitment to offering the most technically advanced products and services available.''
Since its founding in 1990, Xybernaut (Nasdaq: XYBR - news) has pioneered the research, development and commercialization of computer technology, hardware and related software for wearables. Designed for maximum mobility, portability and hands-free operation, the Xybernaut product line features wearability, voice activation and full WINTEL compatibility systems. Content is delivered via a handheld LCD or before the wearer's eyes, where and when it's needed, without interfering with the full range of vision.
The Xybernaut Mobile Assistant® Series increases productivity, performance and safety by providing critical data while allowing hands-on activities. The newest Mobile Assistant, the MA V, provides the full capabilities of a high-speed desktop computer, featuring a 500 MHz Celeron® processor, up to 256 MB of RAM, up to a 30 GB hard drive, and dual PCMCIA cardbus slots.
``We are pleased to welcome Mobility Concepts, one of the industry's leading national systems integrators, to the Team Xybernaut channel sales program,'' said Edward G. Newman, chairman, president and CEO of Xybernaut. ``With Mobility's world class capability and broad range of services, we look forward to working closely together to deliver innovative solutions to organizations seeking both practical and economic advantages of mobile computing technology.''
About Mobility Concepts
Mobility Concepts is a leading provider of wireless networking and mobile computing solutions for the mobile workforce. The Company offers complete solutions that include handheld pen-based computers, wireless technologies, software development, systems integration, help desk support and managed services. Mobility Concepts provides customers with a wide selection of mobile products and services in order to successfully implement, manage and deploy mobility projects. The Company has relationships with more than 30 vertical software developers and hardware manufacturers. Customers include such organizations as General Dynamics, McDonald's Corporation, AC Nielsen, Dow Agrosciences and Northwest Airlines. For additional information, visit the Company's web site at www.mobilityconcepts.com or contact Mobility Concepts at 1840 Centre Point Circle, Naperville, Illinois 60563; phone (630) 955-9755.
About Xybernaut Corporation
Xybernaut Corporation 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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For further information, please contact Jack Loane of Mobility Concepts/Active Link Communications, +1-630-955-9755, jackl@mobilityconcepts.com; or Investor Relations, Pat Sutton of Liolios Group, Inc., +1-949-574-3860, pat@liolios.com, for Mobility Concepts/Active Link Communications; or Media, KC Ingraham or Jay Pfeiffer of Pfeiffer High Public Relations, Inc., +1-303-393-7044, for Mobility Concepts/Active Link Communications.
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