Press Release

May 16, 2011

RedPrairie Certifies Thor™ Vehicle-Mount Computer for Supply Chain Applications

Patent-Pending Features Combine with Laptop-Grade Processing Power to Maximize Productivity of RedPrairie Software

ATLANTA – RedPrairie Corporation, a productivity solutions provider, announced today its certification of the new LXE Thor vehicle-mount computer from EMS Technologies, Inc. The Thor houses an industry-leading Atom™ processor running a dual operating system of either Windows® Embedded Standard or Windows® Compact Embedded, and is the latest vehicle-mount computer to use the full-screen, full keypad form factor first developed by LXE. RedPrairie has been a partner of LXE since 1987, and has endorsed the Thor for use with its Warehouse Management System (WMS), Yard Management System (YMS), and Transportation Management System (TMS).

“The Thor vehicle-mount computer offers RedPrairie customers superior performance and versatility,” said Gary Morgan, RedPrairie Vice President of Sales. “But where the real difference comes is in how the device allows customers to manage change. Our customers rely on RedPrairie to give them the end-to-end visibility they need to handle the unexpected – changes in demand, exceptions, multiple suppliers, and more. The Thor is the ideal hardware complement because with its unique feature set, the end user can react and respond to change with speed and flexibility.”

The Thor computer delivers these results with two patent-pending features; Field-Replaceable Front Panel, and Quick Mount Smart Dock.

Field-Replaceable Front Panel

Historically, a vehicle-mount computer needing a new front panel, either as a result of breakage, wear, or a desired new key configuration, required an end user to send the unit back to the manufacturer for replacement, or the purchase of an entirely new unit.

The Thor allows for more flexibility as well as time and cost savings with its field-replaceable front panel:

• Panel can be changed within minutes with a screwdriver
• Replacement front panel maintains the unit’s IP 66 protection against water and dust
• Computer automatically recognizes any changes to keyboard configuration

Quick Mount Smart Dock

The end user is able to detach the Thor from its vehicle-mount. This feature presents numerous advantages:

• One-hand removal of unit from vehicle-mount
• Can stay powered up for up to 30 minutes via battery backup
• Enterprises can deploy mounts on all forklifts, with computers only for forklifts in use
• IT departments can detach the unit for needed software updates
• Can be easily transferred from one forklift to another as forklift maintenance is required

The Thor vehicle-mount computer will be on display at RedPrairie’s 14th annual user conference, RedShift:2011, on May 16-19 at the Westin Kierland Resort & Spa in Scottsdale, Arizona. LXE is a Platinum sponsor for the event, and will be delivering a seminar at the event on new ways to achieve supply chain productivity gains. Said Morgan, “We are very excited to highlight the Thor at this year’s RedShift. We are confident our users will agree – this is a game-changing device for all logistics applications.”

More information is available online at http://redshift.redprairie.com. 

About LXE/EMS Global Resource Management
EMS Global Resource Management offers a broad range of in-transit visibility solutions including satellite-tracking, wide-area radios and rugged mobile computers. The unit’s proven satellite-based solutions and wireless terminal and data collection networks provide real-time visibility and actionable management data for supply chain inventory, personnel, cargo, and other mission-critical assets, regardless of whether the assets are fixed or mobile, and in any demanding environment.

www.LXE.com

For more information (LXE/EMS Global Resource Management):
Steven Lane
770-582-6188
pr@lxe.com 

About RedShift: 2011 “Welcome to the World of Possible”
RedShift:2011 is RedPrairie’s fourteenth annual user conference. This year, the event theme is “Welcome to the World of Possible.” RedPrairie, along with partners, industry experts and customers will gather to discuss retail and supply chain productivity solutions and technology engineered to empower companies amid new challenges from consumers.

This year’s conference will be held at the Westin Kierland Resort & Spa, in Scottsdale, Ariz. For more information, or to register, visit www.RedPrairie.com/RedShift.

About RedPrairie Corporation

RedPrairie delivers productivity solutions to help companies around the world in three categories – workforce, inventory and transportation. RedPrairie provides these solutions to manufacturers, distributors and retailers looking to support business strategies that increase revenue, reduce costs and create competitive advantage.With over 20 global offices and solutions that are installed at more than 34,000 customer sites in over 40 countries, companies trust RedPrairie workforce, inventory and transportation solutions to deliver an increase in productivity – with the flexibility to adapt as business needs change.
At RedPrairie, we understand today’s operational demands and we’re committed to delivering solutions that work. We’re committed to delivering solutions for the real world.

For additional information, call 1.877.733.7724, or visit RedPrairie.com.

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RedPrairie Public Relations Contacts:

NORTH AMERICA
Nicole Crowe
+1 678 639 5238
Nicole.Crowe@RedPrairie.com

UK
Faye Baker
+44 1530 276 550
Faye@Q-Storm.co.uk

NORDICS & MIDDLE EAST
Patrick Qureshi
+45 21607021
Patrick.Qureshi@RedPrairie.com

AFRICA
Ken Osler
+27 082 805 3360
Ken.Osler@RedPrairie.com

MAINLAND EUROPE
Luc Zanders
+31 40 2302532
Luc.Zanders@RedPrairie.com

ASIA PACIFIC
Fauziah Osman
+65 6521 9554
Fauziah.Osman@RedPrairie.com