News | May 25, 2005

Socket Expands Strategic Vertical Integrator Program

Socket Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ: SCKT), the Mobile Connection Company, today announced the continued expansion of its Strategic Vertical Integrator (SVI) Program to fulfill growing demand for its mobile connectivity and data collection products. Socket announced partnerships with 36 leading SVIs, spanning a variety of vertical markets including: asset management, field force automation, government, healthcare, retail merchandising, sales force automation, transportation and warehouse mobility:

  • 2B Solutions, Inc.
  • Anyware Mobile Solutions
  • Asset Management
  • Delphi Corp.
  • Doran Associates
  • e-Nabler Corporation
  • Everypath
  • Fingertipware
  • Infologix Systems
  • Jennie Enterprises
  • j-Lan Technologies, Inc.
  • KAMIND Associates
  • L-Systems, Inc.
  • Lead Wizard
  • Logiciel, Inc.
  • Metaworks, Inc.
  • MicroMain Corp.
  • MOC Products
  • Number Cruncher
  • Objectware, Inc.
  • Passport Corporation
  • Qlead/Nuetron Solutions
  • Quiktrak, Inc.
  • Reynolds & Reynolds
  • RxScan
  • Showroom Solutions
  • Soaring Software Solutions
  • Sumware Mobile Data Corp.
  • T2 Systems
  • Tech4Biz Corporation
  • techENABLE, Inc.
  • Tiva Software
  • TrustLink
  • Visual Solutions
  • Wirefy Networks, Inc.
  • Wryte Systems

"The mobile workforce is rapidly increasing across several vertical markets, and the need for mobile applications that incorporate data collection is mirroring that trend," said Kevin Scheier, vice president of sales at Socket. "In order to deliver the highest quality of service and support to our customers, we are pleased to select premier SVI partners with a clear understanding of the challenges facing organizations today, strong track records and excellent support staff for deploying data collection solutions using Socket¹s full range of bar code scanners."

"Through the SVI program, Socket Communications provides us with unparalleled training, tools, services and products," said Mark Tapling, president and CEO at Everypath, "By automating and mobilizing the most important components of an enterprise's large-scale business process investments — from CRM to ERP to SCM — Everypath provides sales representatives with the information and tools they need to make informed decisions and take immediate action. Socket's Cordless Hand Scanners are key components of our successful offering."

SVIs incorporate Socket's products to provide customers with the best possible combination of hardware and software. Qualified SVI partners provide enterprise software solutions, have an established outside sales force, and purchase hardware from Socket's broad distribution channel including Tech Data, Ingram Micro/NiMax and D&H. The program offers SVI partners significant benefits and incentives including dedicated sales support, marketing tool kits, access to online forums, webinar training, marketing development funds and volume discounts.

Additional information about Socket's SVI program is available at www.socketcom.com/solutions/

About Socket Communications
Socket Communications, Inc., the Mobile Connection Company, provides a broad range of connectivity and data collection products for mobile devices using Microsoft's Windows Mobile, Windows XP, Palm, RIM and Symbian-based operating systems. These mobile devices include PDAs, smartphones, Tablet PCs and notebooks that support standard expansion mechanisms. Socket's Mobility Friendly products are feature-rich while promoting ease of use and lead the market with the smallest footprint and the most Battery Friendly power consumption in their class. Socket's Development Services team provides hardware developers with solutions using mobilityIC interface chips, KwikBlue Modules with embedded Bluetooth wireless technology, as well as other technologies implemented in Socket's wide range of products. Socket is headquartered in Newark, California and can be reached at 510-744-2700 or www.socketcom.com.