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Wavelink Unveils Latest Version of Enterprise Mobility Management Software

Wavelink Avalanche 5.0 to include device location mapping, further WWAN enhancements, additional PCI assistance and a redesigned web-based user interface

NEW YORK (NRF Annual Convention & Expo, Booth #2617)—JAN. 11, 2010—Wavelink Corporation (www.wavelink.com) today announced the upcoming release of the company’s flagship mobile device management and wireless infrastructure management software. Wavelink Avalanche 5.0 provides a comprehensive, vendor-agnostic management solution for the wireless enterprise with newly added capabilities such as device location mapping, additional WWAN enhancements, security compliance tools and a new web-based console.  

Wavelink Avalanche provides centralized configuration, deployment and management of mobile devices and wireless infrastructure that works seamlessly across local and wide area networks. It improves the productivity of mobile workers, increases network security and reduces the total cost associated with owning and managing mobile devices and peripherals.

“We have developed Wavelink Avalanche to provide the most complete management solution on the market regardless of network type or device manufacturer,” said Lamar Van Wagenen, CEO of Wavelink. “With the upcoming release of Avalanche 5.0, we are both strengthening the existing feature set while adding new innovations such as device mapping and tracking. This upgrade reflects our commitment to meeting the needs of our customers and providing them with superior products and service.”

With newly added location based services, organizations can view detailed information regarding the current and past location of devices being managed and how they are being used. The client gathers GPS information, including latitude, longitude, heading and speed, and the location of devices is then provided in a worldwide, Web-based map with street-level views. When GPS is unavailable, Avalanche can even provide location information based on cell tower associations.

In addition to device location mapping, Wavelink Avalanche 5.0 includes new features such as:

• Two-way messaging functionality allows for easy, convenient communication between the management console and the device.
• Security and PCI compliance enhancements add even stronger encryption in more places. This bolsters the ability Wavelink has already had to ensure that both mobile devices and wireless infrastructure are following policy guidelines in accordance with the PCI specification.
• An easy-to-use redesigned user interface in a web-based management console that is accessed via a standard browser and requires no local installation.
• Further WWAN enhancements that strengthen and extend the existing capabilities of Avalanche to manage devices outside the four walls.
• Wireless infrastructure heat maps where predicted wireless coverage and device locations can be displayed on a floorplan diagram.

Wavelink Avalanche 5.0, including both Avalanche Mobility Center (MC) and Avalanche Site Edition (SE), will be available in Spring 2010 and will be demonstrated at the 2010 National Retail Federation Annual Convention & Expo in booth #2617. For more information about Wavelink Avalanche, please visit http://www.wavelink.com/avalanche.

About Wavelink
Founded in 1992, Wavelink Corporation is the leading provider of multi-vendor mobile application development and mobile device and infrastructure management software. Wavelink’s technology solves the unique challenges involved in deploying, managing and controlling today’s enterprise mobility systems, and facilitates peak performance from frontline staff. Wavelink’s emulation product family is the industry standard in providing host connectivity solutions. More than 10,000 companies in the retail, manufacturing, government and logistics industries rely on Wavelink to accelerate application delivery, reduce device management and support costs, and tighten network security. For more information, please visit the company’s website at www.wavelink.com, or call 888-697-9283 from the USA and Canada or +800-9283-5465 outside the USA and Canada.

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