LXE Marathon Field Computer Certified For Use With Datamax-O'Neil Portable Printers
Partnership Lets Mobile Worker Complete More Tasks At Point of Service
EMS Global Resource Management, a division of mobile connectivity leader EMS Technologies, Inc., recently announced that Datamax O'Neil, a global provider of receipt and label printing solutions, has tested and certified the LXE Marathon field computer for use in the field with Datamax-O'Neil's extensive line of rugged portable printers. To bring this new solution to a wider array of enterprises in both supply chain logistics and field force automation — including warehousing, manufacturing, public safety, and utilities/telco/cable — LXE and Datamax-O'Neil have also agreed to an Independent Hardware Vendor partnership.
"A worker loses time and efficiency every time he walks back to the truck or the retail counter to complete a task," said Bill Roeder, Vice President and Deputy General Manager, EMS Global Resource Management. "That seemingly small increment of time becomes substantial when multiplied throughout a day and across an entire workforce. By delivering laptop computing power and functionality in a rugged ergonomic form factor, the Marathon field computer gives a worker the ability to complete more tasks at the point of service. Our partnership with Datamax-O'Neil makes that value proposition even stronger, as workers can reliably print receipts, labels, and other critical documentation."
In communication certification tests, the Marathon Field Computer connected wirelessly via Bluetooth and/or 802.11g to Datamax-O'Neil's full family of receipt printers, which include the Apex series, OC2, Andes 3, microFlash 2te, and microFlash 4te, as well as the LP3, RL4, and OC3 label printers. These printers can be carried by hand or attached to a worker's belt. Applications include direct store delivery, retail queue-busting and customer receipts, either within an 802.11 network or in the field via Bluetooth. The combined LXE/Datamax-O'Neil hardware offering also offers credit card processing through a magnetic stripe reader, 1D and 2D barcode scanning and printing, and signature capture. The Marathon device is fully rugged, IP 65 rated, and drop tested 4 feet (1.2m) to concrete, while Datamax-O'Neil microFlash and all-new RL4 printers are ultra-rugged and feature a 6 foot (1.8m) drop specification.
"We are pleased to add LXE as a partner as they are a proven performer in supply chain applications and have a reputation for developing solutions that meet customer requirements," said Tony Revis, vice president OEM and alliances for Datamax-O'Neil. "The Marathon Field Computer is evidence of this commitment by delivering efficiencies on a task-by-task level. Combined with our Datamax-O'Neil field-tested printing solutions, both supply chain and field service enterprises can gain significant efficiencies while delivering a higher level of service and ROI."
About EMS Technologies
As one of the world's leading providers of wireless connectivity solutions, EMS Technologies, Inc. keeps people and systems connected — on land, at sea, in the air or in space. EMS offers industry-leading technology to support Aero Connectivity and Global Resource Management markets through a broad range of cutting-edge satellite and terrestrial network products; helping businesses, assets and people stay connected and promoting universal mobility, visibility and intelligence. EMS serves customers through operations in 12 countries. For more information, visit www.ems-t.com
EMS Global Resource Management offers a broad range of in-transit visibility solutions including satellite-tracking, wide-area radios and rugged computers. The unit's proven satellite-based solutions and wireless terminal and data collection networks provide real-time visibility and actionable management data for supply chain inventory, personnel, cargo, and other mission-critical assets, regardless of whether the assets are fixed or mobile, and in any demanding environment. For more information, visit www.lxe.com.
For more information, visit www.emsglobalresourcemanagement.com
About Datamax-O'Neil
Datamax-O'Neil is a trusted global provider of stationary and portable label and receipt printing solution products that enable manufacturing and supply markets to capture the benefits of automated product identification and automated legal and financial transactions. Datamax-O'Neil is the barcode and mobile printing business group of Dover Corporation's Product Identification Group (PIDG), a global platform entity with products and services covering all the leading marking technologies and applications. The company's products address a wide variety of applications, including those in the industrial, healthcare, retail, automotive and ticketing market sectors. Datamax-O'Neil is headquartered in Orlando, Florida, and maintains key facilities in California, Illinois, and France, as well as sales and technical support offices around the world.
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