Symbol Technologies And Epic Data Partner On Java-Based Wireless Manufacturing S

ERP, SCM, and Integrated Data Collection Targeted

Symbol Technologies, Inc. today announced that it is partnering with Epic Data International Inc. to develop new featuring Java-based wireless technology for the manufacturing market.

"Adding this technology is a big step forward in Symbol's recent initiatives into the manufacturing marketplace. Epic Data has a long-standing reputation in this market and its managers understand our technology and business goals," said Girish Rishi, senior director, manufacturing enterprise group, Symbol Technologies.

Java™ in a Manufacturing Enterprise

Symbol acknowledges great advantages to incorporating Java-based used in the manufacturing marketplace. Java presents a single solution for both internal and external ERP (enterprise resource planning) or SCM (supply chain management) needs. Java enables applications to be portable across Symbol's wide array of mobile computing platforms.

Epic Data has successfully enabled Java for both back-end and mobile computer applications in various ERP environments. Symbol anticipates that the industry is ripe for Java expansion and is investigating several Java-based opportunities with Epic Data.

Kevin Lewis, Epic Data's CEO, said, "Gaining the support of Symbol, a world-class company, validates Epic Data's commitment to introducing Java and Internet-based technologies into ADC, mobile and wireless solutions within the manufacturing enterprise marketplace."

Manufacturing Partner Program

Epic Data has also been selected to participate as a manufacturing partner in Symbol's Manufacturing Partner Program. Epic Data's leadership in the ADC (automatic data collection) and ERP markets and expertise with Java offer resources that enable Symbol to proceed with plans for next-generation manufacturing solutions.

Celebrating its twenty-fifth anniversary this year, Epic Data has established a strong global presence with the means necessary to service an array of multi-national customers.

"This is a great match of corporate resources and methodologies. Epic Data has the expertise to enable mobile application development using Java developmental tools, giving us the opportunity to leverage previously untapped technologies," said Stanley P. Jaworski, vice president, channel marketing - The Americas, Symbol Technologies.

Epic Data is the largest global provider of wireless technologies for mobile data capture integration for warehouse management, distribution, and manufacturing and supply chain automation. Fueled by the combined strengths of its two newest divisions, ADC Solutions Group and Connectware Solutions, Epic Data excels at providing total solutions to seamlessly integrate automated data capture with organizations' critical information systems.

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