Intermec Releases Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.1 on CN3

MALAYSIA, 15 September 2008 – Intermec has recently announced that the CN3 mobile computer is the first rugged handheld to operate on Windows Mobile 6.1. The CN3, designed for mobile workers performing mission critical tasks for in-field and in-premise applications, combined with Windows Mobile 6.1, offers users advanced features including enhanced virtual memory, increased application speed and faster boot-up times to maximize business operations. The operating system also boasts an improved user interface with increased performance and stability.

"This solution will enable companies to keep employees connected to enterprise data systems and communicate in real-time with their mobile workforce to drive improved efficiencies and increased asset visibility across their operations," said John Kemp, Senior Director, Marketing Systems and Solutions, Intermec. Users of the CN3 featuring Windows Mobile 6.1 can also take advantage of Microsoft System Center Mobile Device Manager (SCMDM) to gain new provisioning, configuration, management by policy, security features and improved control for mobile system and application management. Mobile Device Manager helps IT professionals to manage devices similar to the way they manage PCs. Using administrator driven management policies, Mobile Device Manager enhances on-device security making it easy to provision, configure, and deploy devices while giving mobile employees access to confidential information on corporate networks with firewalls. Intermec is currently the only rugged device manufacturer to offer support for Mobile Device Manager.

"Over the past year we have expanded our end-to-end enterprise solutions by introducing Windows Mobile 6.1 and Mobile Device Manager," said Grace Ho, Director at Microsoft Corp. "We are pleased to work with Intermec and believe the CN3 will empower mobile workers with the highest degree of performance and manageability available in a ruggedized device."

The Intermec CN3 with Windows Mobile 6.1 will be available in Malaysia in October 2008.