Field Service & Mobility Industry News

  1. HONEYWELL Introduces Specialty Barcode Scanners 8/22/2008
    August 21, 2008 — Honeywell (NYSE: HON) today announced the introduction of two new versions of the globally-renowned 3800g linear barcode scanner to expand customers' ability to read specialized barcodes, particularly in electronics and manufacturing sectors. Two-dimensional (2D) barcodes, such as PDF417...
  2. SmartBUS from Agilis Systems Tracks School Buses for Increased Productivity, Efficiency & Safety 8/8/2008
    August 8, 2008 — Agilis Systems, a growing Mobile Resource Management (MRM) software solutions provider, announces the development of SmartBUS™, a solution that allows for the tracking of school buses using GPS technology. SmartBUS enables school transportation offices to locate precisely where all of...
  3. Opticon Mobility Group Announces AT&T Certification and Launches New Mobility Website 8/8/2008
    August 4, 2008 — The Opticon Mobility Group announced today that their H16 Smartphone was certified by AT&T and they are currently seeking certification of their H19 Smartphone, for a September release.  The Smartphones are compatible with AT&T and GSM/GPRS networks.  Don Davis, the Director of ...
  4. Panasonic Teams With Brother International Corporation In Delivering Wireless Mobile Printing 8/6/2008
    August 5, 2008 — Panasonic Computer Solutions Company, manufacturer of durable, reliable Panasonic Toughbook® computers, and Brother International Corporation, a leading manufacturer of office and commercial printing and imaging solutions, today announced that Panasonic has issued a compatible rating to the...
  5. Agentek Expands Mobile Field Service Management With Real-Time Workforce Optimization 8/4/2008
    July 31, 2008 — Agentek, Inc., a leading mobile field service software provider, today announced Agentek Workforce Optimization, a dynamic routing and scheduling optimization solution powered by a partnership with 360 Scheduling, the leading workforce scheduling engine. Escalating fuel prices, unexpected...
  6. INTERGIS, VERICOM & NOVATRACKER Merge To Become Single Source For Mobile Resource Management 7/26/2008
    July 23, 2008 — Intergis L.L.C., Vericom Technologies and NovaTracker L.L.C., three leaders in mobile resource management (MRM) and the logistics technology sector, today announced a merger of resources, technologies, services, and experience, with backing from Columbus Nova L.L.P., a $2.5 billion asset...
  7. ExpressPoint Releases New E-Book, 8 Ways To Save On Freight And Fuel 7/25/2008
    ExpressPoint Technology Services announces the release of their new E-Book, 8 Ways to Save on Freight and Fuel, available now as a free download at www.expresspoint.com. The report addresses the concerns that many companies face today with the rising cost of fuel affecting decision making processes and bottom lines.
  8. TOA Technologies Raises $13 million from Intel Capital and Additional Investors 7/16/2008
    July 16, 2008 — TOA Technologies (TOA), the leading provider of web-based software solutions for companies managing mobile workforces, today announced the closing of its Series C round of financing. This $13 million round, led by Intel Capital, was announced today at the Intel Capital CEO Summit in San Francisco.
  9. TOA Technologies Helps Cox Streamline and Enhance its Award Winning Customer Service 7/16/2008
    July 16, 2008 — TOA Technologies (TOA), the leading provider of Web-based software solutions for companies managing mobile workforces, today announced it will be the exclusive provider of customer appointment and mobile workforce management systems at Cox Communications, the nation's third-largest cable and...
  10. Agilis' SmartWORKS Delivers Mobile Resource Management Solution For Palm Treo 800w From Sprint 7/16/2008
    July 15, 2008 — Agilis Systems' SmartWORKS, paired with the new Palm Treo 800w from Sprint, allows users to combine multiple features like location services, signature, and image capture on one affordable smartphone. SmartWORKS provides businesses and government agencies of all sizes with web-based...