Raben Group Selects Psion’s Next-Generation Rugged PDA
09 September 2010
London,UK – 9th Sep 2010 – Psion Teklogix (“Psion”) has announced that Raben Group, a leading European logistics operator, has selected Psion’s next-generation rugged PDA as its in-truck system of choice for the next 5 years. Raben Group will use Psion PDAs in 2,000 trucks, where they will help track and trace the vehicles and their cargo, and run essential logistics applications such as electronic proof-of-delivery. The contract is worth more than €1.4 million, and includes five years of all-inclusive service under Psion’s i-Serv global service plan.
Raben Group has used Psion devices in local projects in the past, but this is the first time it has agreed a company-wide deployment of Psion devices. Raben Group, working with BCS Polska, a member of IBCS Group, which is the biggest integrator of mobile solutions for enterprises in Central Eastern Europe markets, chose Psion’s next-generation rugged PDA after a comprehensive review of all mobile terminals available on the market.
“There’s a direct link between the quality and reliability of our in-truck terminals, and the quality and reliability of our logistics service,” said Sławek Pawlak, CIO of Raben Group. “If our terminals keep working, our drivers can keep working.” Pawlak expects that Psion’s next-generation PDA is designed for the real world durability, which minimises downtime, and it gives the technology needed to support logistics operations over the next five years. These factors made Psion the obvious choice for the Raben Group fleet, because Psion provides the lowest total cost of ownership and the best return on investment.
John Conoley, CEO, Psion, commented, “By combining emerging mobile technoligies with its modular architechture Psion is able to integrate the latest features into its new products while improving the speed and reducing the cost of development.”
Following the deal, Psion and Raben Group expect to sign a wider corporate purchasing agreement. This will enable Raben Group to expand its use of Psion handheld, vehicle-mounted and voice-based mobile systems across its operations, which include a network of depots across Europe, and specialist divisions for sea, air and temperature-controlled freight.
About Raben Group
Raben Group is the leading logistics operator in the European market where it has been present for nearly 80 years. Within road transport and sea and air freight it offers comprehensive logistics solutions and global supply chain management. The Group has almost 450 000 m2 of warehousing area located in ten countries of Europe (Czech Republic, Estonia, Holland, Germany, Lithuania, Latvia, Poland, Slovakia, Ukraine and Hungary ) . The fleet consists of 4000 vehicles of various type. 4700 employees of the Group take care of high quality of rendered services and friendly customer service.
Raben Group consist of the following brands: Raben, Raben Sea&Air and Fresh Logistics.
For more information visit www.raben-group.com
About Psion Teklogix
Psion Teklogix is the pioneer in quality mobile handheld computers and their application in industrial b2b markets around the world. Innovating in mobile computing since 1980, they have helped global customers solve business problems, including Volkswagen, SNCF, RWE nPower, E.ON, BMW, Goodyear, Copenhagen Airports and major international transport hubs.
Psion Teklogix mobile devices are rugged, resilient and built to last. They are tailor-made solutions through our open innovation philosophy in which we co-create mobile hardware, software and services, together with our customers and partners on our community site, www.ingenuityworking.com. Psion Teklogix is a public company on the London Stock Exchange. It is headquartered in London with corporate offices located in Europe, North America, Asia, Latin America and the Middle East.
For more information, visit www.psionteklogix.com.
About BCS Polska
The company offers a comprehensive realisation of projects, starting from pre-implementation analysis, through designing the solution, delivering and installing devices and software, integrating them, up to complete post-sale service. BCS Polska is a member of IBCS Group, an international group which is the biggest integrator of mobile solutions for enterprises on Central Eastern Europe markets. The company is made up of a team of about 70 highly qualifies specialists working in Nowy Sacz, Warsaw, Krakow and Poznan. Numerous, country unique certificates, cyclic training courses conducted by company’s Partners, as well as exchange of expertise and experience within IBCS Group guarantee the competence of their employees. The company cooperates with leading research and education centres, providing assistance in educating enterprise logistic department workers.
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