Wavelink and Datalogic Mobile to Demonstrate Push-to-Talk, Walkie-Talkie Solution at NRF Annual Conference

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Mon Jan 12, 2009 8:03am EST

Wavelink Adds Push-To-Talk Functionality to Mobile Devices with Wavelink
Communicator
NEW YORK--(Business Wire)--
Wavelink Corporation today announced Wavelink Communicator, a client-side,
push-to-talk solution that enables organizations to add two-way radio
functionality to their existing ruggedized and voice-enabled mobile devices. 

Wavelink Communicator provides push-to-talk communication that allows users to
hold private conversations between any voice-enabled computers-mobile or
desktop-running a Windows platform. By residing completely client-side, it
eliminates the need for costly server-side hardware and software and can be
deployed in a matter of minutes. 

"By adding Wavelink Communicator to our wireless solutions, we continue to
enable companies to get the most out of their existing hardware investments,"
said Lamar Van Wagenen, president of Wavelink. "Organizations can essentially
turn any ruggedized mobile devices running Windows into walkie-talkies to
enhance communication and improve efficiency across the company." 

With Wavelink Communicator, companies can add push-to-talk functionality without
purchasing new devices with costly monthly service plans or usage charges. Users
only need to carry one mobile device and the initiation of a call does not
disrupt other processes or actions taking place on the device. 

"Voice capabilities are now core to mobile applications in retail, warehouse and
field force automation markets where Datalogic Mobile is a market leader. Now
existing Datalogic Kyman and Pegaso mobile computer users can add push-to-talk
functionality with Wavelink Communicator," said Tom Burke, director of worldwide
product marketing for Datalogic Mobile. "Our strategic partnership with Wavelink
is founded on maximizing value for mobile computer users, and Wavelink
Communicator continues in that direction." 

Features of Wavelink Communicator include:

* One-to-one and one-to-many modes enable employees to communicate privately,
across pre-defined groups or globally. 
* Multiple channel support for setting up and labeling unique channels for
different groups or departments. Users can also transmit across multiple
channels simultaneously. 
* Caller ID identifies speaker as well as all other active participants on the
channel. 
* Paging function establishes a user-defined page key to initiate paging
process. 
* Beep on Talk to alert users when a call is established. 
* Support for 802.11a/b/g wireless networks and computers running on Windows CE,
Windows Mobile and Windows 2000/XP/Vista.

Wavelink and Datalogic Mobile will be demonstrating Wavelink Communicator at the
National Retail Federation Annual Convention & Expo in Booth #2353 and Booth
#859. For more information about Wavelink Communicator, please visit
http://www.wavelink.com/products/communicator.aspx. 

About Wavelink

Founded in 1992, Wavelink Corporation is the leading provider of multi-vendor
mobile application development and mobile device and infrastructure management
software. Wavelink`s technology solves the unique challenges involved in
deploying, managing and controlling today`s enterprise mobility systems, and
facilitates peak performance from frontline staff. Wavelink`s emulation product
family is the industry standard in providing host connectivity solutions. More
than 8,500 companies in the retail, manufacturing, government and logistics
industries rely on Wavelink to accelerate application delivery, reduce device
management and support costs, and tighten network security. For more
information, please visit the company`s website at www.wavelink.com, or call
888-697-9283 from the USA and Canada or +800-9283-5465 outside the USA and
Canada. 

About Datalogic Mobile

Datalogic Mobile, part of the Datalogic Group, is a global manufacturer of
rugged mobile computers. We focus on warehousing solutions, field-force
automation, and retail applications. Our diverse product range includes
pocket-sized mobile computers, pistol grip computers, and industrial PDAs
designed to keep workers connected to their enterprise inside or outside their
four walls. Our mobile computers use CCX certified radios for maximum security
and leverage GSM/GPRS/EDGE for on-the-go connectivity. Datalogic Mobile has
engineering and manufacturing facilities in Eugene, Oregon and strong worldwide
presence with offices in over 20 countries and over 800 partners worldwide. See
us on the web at www.mobile.datalogic.com/americas. 

Wavelink is a registered trademark of Wavelink Corporation. All other trademarks
are the property of their respective owners.



SNG PR for Wavelink
Rod Anderson
801-208-1100
rod.anderson@sng.com
www.sng.com

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