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Mobile Computing Manufacturer to Integrate Push to Talk, Push to Locate and Push to Alert Software for Enhanced Real Time Communication in the Field CINCINNATI & HARROGATE, United Kingdom--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 08, 2010-- Psion Teklogix, Inc. (LSE: PON.L), a global provider of mobile computing solutions, and Mobile Tornado(AIM:MBT.L), a leader in Push to Talk (P2T) technology, today announced that Psion Teklogix will now resell and support Mobile Tornado's "Push-to" technology on its rugged mobile computers. This partnership will enable organizations to communicate with, alert and locate workers via Psion Teklogix's handheld computers at the push of a button reducing costs, increasing efficiency and improving safety. Mobile Tornado's software provides instantaneous interaction on mobile devices for streamlined communications and improved efficiency in the field. With the proven reliability of Psion Teklogix devices and Mobile Tornado's "Push-to" solutions, companies can save both time and money by improving service levels with instant communications. The combination of Mobile Tornado software running on Psion Teklogix's handhelds eliminates the need for workers to carry a separate mobile handset for P2T in addition to their rugged mobile device. Psion Teklogix customers will now also be able to track employees in the field with Mobile Tornado's Push to Locate, as well as send instant alerts in the event of an emergency with Push to Alert for improved effectiveness and safety. Under the terms of the agreement, Mobile Tornado will run the infrastructure and platform for the Push-to service for Psion Teklogix customers. "Our partnership with Psion Teklogix will allow us to further extend our software to organizations that want the convenience of instant communication, but require the ruggedness and reliability that Psion Teklogix handhelds provide," said Marcus Warren, sales director of Mobile Services at Mobile Tornado. "We look forward to working with Psion Teklogix to expand the use of our software in these industrial markets." "Mobile Tornado's innovative Push-to technology enables us to offer our customers a higher level of functionality on our Psion Teklogix handhelds and eliminates the need for workers to carry multiple devices " said Dave Peddemors, vice president of North America Sales at Psion Teklogix. "The addition of this instant communication service on our rugged computers extends their value in the field and helps to save organizations even more money by streamlining communications and tracking." About Psion Teklogix Psion Teklogix is the pioneer in quality mobile handheld computers and their application in industrial b2b markets around the world. We've innovated in mobile computing since 1980, helping our global customers solve their business problems, including Volkswagen, SNCF, RWE nPower, E.ON, BMW, Goodyear, Copenhagen Airports and major international transport hubs. Our 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.psion.com. About Mobile Tornado Group Plc Mobile Tornado Group (AiM: MBT) specialises in the provision of Instant Communications applications for mobile devices, with a focus on enterprise workforce management. The company's three main applications are Push to Talk, Push to Locate and Push to Alert, enabling organisations to communicate with their employees more effectively and cost efficiently than conventional mobile services and competing private mobile radio solutions. By equipping their workforce with conventional mobile handsets and MBT applications, a company can communicate with one or many employees simultaneously, track employee locations, and immediately be alerted of major issues. MBT's patented Internet Protocol Radio Service (IPRS) technology has been successfully deployed in networks around the world. The suite of IP-based, OMA standards-compliant, services provide real time, 'always-on', bandwidth-efficient communications across a range of mobile networks and devices, including compatibility with forthcoming LTE (Long Term Evolution) 4G mobile networks. Its technical and cost performance is superior to many competing services and technologies, as is being validated in the marketplace. Mobile Tornado has offices in the U.S., Germany, Israel, India and China. For more information about Mobile Tornado visit www.mobiletornado.com. CONTACT: Psion Teklogix Corp Breeanna Rosen, 859-372-4105 [email protected] or Schwartz Communications Scott Love, 781-684-0770 [email protected] or Mobile Tornado Marcus Warren, +44 (0)7764 356482 Sales Director [email protected] SOURCE: Psion Teklogix, Inc. Copyright Business Wire 2010 Order free Annual Report for Psion PLC Visit http://djnweurope.ar.wilink.com/?ticker=GB00B0D5VH57 or call +44 (0)208 391 6028 (END) Dow Jones Newswires June 08, 2010 09:00 ET (13:00 GMT)