Jun 03, 2009 11:17 ET
Intermec Introduces the Industry’s Most Advanced Rugged 3G Mobile Computers
Innovative Solutions for the Mobile Workforce that Redefine Work Flow
and Enhance Service and Delivery Performance
EVERETT, Wash. --(Business Wire)-- Jun 03, 2009
Intermec (NYSE:IN) today introduced the CN50 and CN4 – the most
advanced, rugged 3G Wireless WAN (WWAN) mobile computers for field
mobility applications. The CN50 includes 3.75G WWAN HSUPA radio
technology in a small, lightweight, ruggedized form factor providing
mobile workforces in postal, field service, transportation, and delivery
operations with the industry’s highest performance mobile computer. The
CN4 is the ideal mobile computing solution for operations requiring
support for fully-rugged front line transactions, including commercial
transportation, store delivery, and demanding field service
applications. Both products enable customers to leverage enterprise
mobility applications with higher data exchange requirements, and offer
a range of features designed to maximize mobile worker productivity,
uptime, and on-the-route service capability.
"The CN50 is the smallest and most technologically advanced rugged
mobile computer on the market today," said Héctor Calva, chief
information officer of Coca-Cola Femsa. "As an organization that
accounts for almost ten percent of Coca-Cola's global sales, our mobile
workers need a rugged mobile computer that will make their workday more
efficient and enhance the customer experience. The capabilities of the
CN50 will revolutionize our delivery operations and enable us to
increase the amount of sales transactions we complete.”
CN50
The CN50 utilizes the latest cutting-edge communications technology
being deployed by leading network operators around the world, and
coupled with Intermec’s new multi-processor architecture, delivers data
uploads up to five times faster than any other mobile
computer available. The CN50 enables mobile workers to run
data-intensive applications not practical with other solutions.
The CN50 features numerous performance innovations, including a Flexible
NetworkTM Radio that can be re-provisioned to a different
network as business needs or coverage options evolve. This capability
enables customers to deploy a single hardware solution on the wireless
network offering the best cost and geographic coverage.
The CN50’s compact design can reduce fatigue for mobile workers
requiring extended or even day-long use, and with its five-foot drop
specification, the CN50 ensures reliable operation for mobile workers
connected in real-time to critical enterprise applications.
CN4
The CN4 is the lightest, most rugged 3.5G wireless network device in its
class - designed to perform in the most demanding work environments.
With a six-foot drop specification - on all faces, sides and corners,
compact internal antenna design, and IP64 sealing, the CN4 can reduce
worker downtime and the risk of critical data loss or lost revenue. The
CN4 easily integrates with a wide range of compatible,
performance-optimized printers and accessories for in-vehicle or
stand-alone implementation, and shares system software and a wide range
of accessories with Intermec’s leading CN3-series. Customers can
continue to deploy the same applications across the enterprise, while
leveraging the device’s more powerful 3.5G WWAN radio, GPS, voice and
video functionality.
The CN50 and CN4 are both available with an optional Enhanced Mobile
Document Imaging (eMDI) capability, providing mobile workers with a
fast, reliable way to convert full page paper documents into electronic
documents at the point-of-transaction. With eMDI-enabled devices, mobile
workers now have the ability to transmit high-quality document images,
captured in all lighting conditions, to back office applications in
real-time. Seamless integration and compatibility with popular document
management systems can simplify workflow, shorten billing cycles, and
provide customer service and shipping operations ready access to
documents for faster processing.
“Building on the successful CN3, the CN50 and CN4 round out Intermec’s
arsenal of field mobility solutions,” says David Krebs, VDC Research
Mobile & Wireless Practice Director. “Both new products address key
current and future field mobile user needs in terms of ergonomics,
performance and overall functionality.”
Lower Total Cost of Ownership
The CN50 and CN4 were designed, tested and optimized for maximum
performance and easy integration with compatible Intermec peripherals.
The CN4 also protects customers’ investments in previous generation
technology including the CN3-series, by enabling smooth migration to 3G
technology.
Both products support Intermec SmartSystemsTM, allowing
customers to track mobile assets, minimize deployment time, simplify
integration into existing systems, and provide remote device management
capabilities. Intermec SmartSystemsTM on the CN4 also enables
customers to proactively manage battery replacement requirements.
Intermec Professional Services accelerates customer planning, adoption,
deployment and integration of SmartSystemsTM and 3G
technology for fast ROI. In addition, Intermec Medallion® Complete
Service offers ultimate post-purchase confidence through comprehensive
service to eliminate any unplanned delay or costs of operation.
Channel Benefits and Availability
Developed as an extension of the CN3 product line, the CN4’s platform
technology design minimizes software integration efforts and inventory
costs, enabling ISVs and channel partners to leverage existing software
expertise and applications across multiple products.
“We’ve worked closely with our channel partners in the introduction of
these new computers,” said Earl Thompson, senior vice president &
general manager of the Intermec Mobile Solutions Business Unit. “Our
channel partners are a key element in our success formula, and the
feedback we’ve received from them on the CN50 and CN4 has confirmed our
belief that these computers have set a new bar for the industry.”
Both products will be available for volume shipment in the third quarter
of CY 2009.
About Intermec
Intermec Inc. (NYSE:IN) develops and integrates products, services and
technologies that identify, track and manage supply chain assets and
information. Core technologies include rugged mobile computing and data
collection systems, bar code printers, label media, and RFID. The
company’s products and services are used by customers in many industries
worldwide to improve the productivity, quality and responsiveness of
business operations. For more information about Intermec, visit www.intermec.com
or call 800-347-2636.
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Intermec Inc.
Kellen Davison, 425-265-2172
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