Motion’s Slate Tablet PCs Enable Wireless Access for On-the-go Conference Staff
AUSTIN, Texas, April 11, 2006 – Motion Computing®, a leader in mobile computing and wireless communications, will participate in the World Congress on Information Technology (WCIT) 2006, the world’s premiere information technology forum taking place in Austin May 1 through May 5.
WCIT staff and organizers will be equipped with Motion’s slate tablet PCs to manage conference logistics and assist attending conference delegates. Using Motion’s slate tablets, WCIT staff will wirelessly access conference schedules, pull up conference and city maps, and assist with delegate requests.
“The 2006 World Congress on Information Technology brings together global leaders to examine impact of implications on technology in business, government and daily life,” said Valerie Walden, Motion’s senior vice president of marketing. “Motion, a company driven by innovation to meet the needs of an increasingly mobile workforce, is pleased its tablet technology will help WCIT run more smoothly.”
Motion, a gold sponsor of WCIT 2006, will participate in the Innovation Exchange Exhibition on May 2 through May 5 in booth 48. Motion executives will demonstrate the company’s award-winning LE1600 and LS800 slate tablet PCs, as well as showcase successes for customers in vertical industries that include healthcare, field sales and service, government and education.
About Motion Computing
Motion Computing produces slate tablet PCs for mobile professionals in vertical industries including healthcare, field sales and service, government and education. Motion is a mobile computing and wireless communications leader, combining world-class innovation and industry experience so individuals can use computing technology in new ways and places. Marketed through an experienced international reseller network and directly through its Web site, each Motion product is built to customer specifications. The company’s enhanced line of tablet PCs and accessories are designed to increase productivity for on-the-go users while providing security, power and versatility. For more information, visit www.motioncomputing.com
About WCIT 2006, Inc.
The World Congress on Information Technology (WCIT 2006) draws approximately 2,000 global thought leaders and decision makers from 80 countries, including Fortune 100 CEO’s, NGO Presidents, Foreign Ministers, Nobel Laureates, University Chancellors and leading R&D Scientists. Leaders from business, government and academia will discuss IT policy, direct the future of technology and drive social and economic development. The focus of WCIT 2006 is on macro issues around IT innovation and making a positive impact on human lives.
World Congress forums have been held in international cities such as Taipei, Taiwan (2000), Adelaide, Australia (2002) and Athens, Greece (2004). The World Congress is held every two years on a different continent and is the signature forum of the World Information Technology and Services Alliance (WITSA), a consortium of 67 information technology (IT) industry associations that represents over 90% of the world's IT market.
WCIT 2006, Inc, a non-profit 501 6(C) organization, is headquartered in Austin, Texas.
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