Wonderware Named Technology Innovator of the Year by Intermec for Mobile Solution that Integrates RFID Readers

LAKE FOREST, Calif.--(Business Wire)--
Wonderware, an offering and ecosystem brand from the Operations Management
Division of Invensys, received the "Global Honors Partner" award from Intermec,
a leading provider of mobile data capture and computing solutions including RFID
readers.

As part of the partner award, Wonderware was named "Technology Innovator of the
Year" for SRM-3 technology built into the Wonderware IntelaTrac mobile solution.
The award recognizes Wonderware as an Intermec partner that demonstrates the
innovative use of Intermec technology to deliver productive supply chain
solutions.

The Wonderware SRM-3 technology is integrated with Intermec`s CK61 Windows
mobile handheld computer which offers an RFID data capture solution for harsh
environments. The handheld vertical reader is designed for rugged mobile
computing and data collection systems, bar code printers, label media and RFID
tags.

"It`s rewarding to work with channel partner offerings that represent a
significant achievement in integrating our technologies to best serve our mutual
customers," said Natalie Silvesti, director of channel marketing for Intermec.
"Wonderware IntelaTrac is an industry leading mobile workforce and
decision-support system that can make a major impact on the ability of customers
to effectively use Intermec handheld mobile devices to monitor and manage
equipment in the field and those operating in hazardous environments."

Wonderware developers co-designed the SRM-3 technology with Intermec to offer an
integrated RFID solution for customers that uses low frequency RFID 134.2 kHz
technology to manage equipment in the field. There are more than 200,000 RFID
tags being used at Wonderware IntelaTrac customer sites around the world. These
applications span multiple vertical markets including oil and gas, chemicals,
pulp and paper, and utilities.

Customer sites use RFID tags to identify and manage equipment assets and
validate inspections to meet stringent environmental and process safety
regulatory compliance. Wonderware IntelaTrac users also are able to take
advantage of a patented Universal Data Tag format which enables users to not
only read, but also to write data back to the RFID tag for future reference and
monitoring needs.

"Used in conjunction with Wonderware IntelaTrac, customers can take their
Intermec CK61 devices into the field to read the RFID tags on various equipment
assets, record data from the RFID tag and store in a central database for future
reference for monitoring and maintenance," said Don Frieden, vice president for
Wonderware Mobile Solutions. "What also is unique about the SRM-3 design is its
ability to record data to hazardous-rated mobile devices. There are very few
offerings of RFID technology that have been rated for use in hazardous
environments such as areas of explosive gases. We recognized the customer need
for RFID readers in these types of settings and developed an effective solution
with Intermec."

Editor`s Note: Product photo of the Intermec CK61 Windows mobile handheld
computer is available for download at: http://tr.im/quVk

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Key Links Referenced in this Release:

Wonderware: http://tr.im/wonderware

Invensys: http://tr.im/puFV

Intermec: http://tr.im/puAd

IntelaTrac: http://tr.im/nY94

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trademarks and registered trademarks of Invensys plc, its subsidiaries and
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Comm Strategies for Wonderware
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