Erlanger, KY, July 17, 2006 -- Psion Teklogix, a global provider of solutions for mobile computing, wireless data collection, imaging, and RFID, and GlobeRanger today announced that the U.S. Defense Distribution Center (DDC) has awarded Psion Teklogix a contract worth an estimated $1.8 million to deploy GlobeRanger''s iMotion Edgeware throughout DDC facilities by the end of 2007.
Under the terms of the contract, Psion Teklogix will work with GlobeRanger, provider of RFID, mobility, and sensor-based software, to deploy iMotion Edgeware in 26 DDC sites around the world. This three-year contract, which begins immediately, will start with installations in the U.S. in 2006 and will be completed in worldwide sites by 2007.
The contract was issued to help DDC comply with the passive RFID mandatory tagging mandates set by the U.S. Dept of Defense (DoD). DDC began an initial implementation in December 2004 at two strategic distribution centers to receive goods from suppliers that have been tagged with passive RFID tags. With this new contract and the additional installations, DDC will now have the largest passive RFID installation within the U.S. government.
Prior to the awarding of the contract, Psion had been working with DDC on various projects over the past several years. In addition, GlobeRanger began working with DDC on their initial RFID implementation in December 2004. Recognizing the synergies between the two companies, Psion and GlobeRanger partnered together in early 2005 to deliver RFID solutions for government entities, including the addition of GlobeRanger products to the Psion Teklogix GSA Schedule. This DDC contract win is the first joint effort for the companies.