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Psion Teklogix and GlobeRanger Announce New Partnership to Provide RFID Solutions for Government and Defense

Business Wire, Feb 9, 2005

MISSISSAUGA, Ontario & RICHARDSON, Texas -- Psion Teklogix (LSE:PON), a global provider of solutions for mobile computing, wireless data collection and RFID and GlobeRanger, the leading provider of RFID, mobility and sensor-based software, today announced a partnership in which Psion Teklogix will resell GlobeRanger's iMotion Edgeware platform. The partners plan to focus on solutions supporting the Government and Department of Defense (DoD) RFID initiatives, and this agreement will make it possible for government agencies to purchase GlobeRanger software from Psion Teklogix' General Services Administration (GSA) schedule.

Psion Teklogix is known in the government sector for providing high-quality, reliable and fully integrated mobile computing solutions. As the company extends its RFID offerings, Psion Teklogix is establishing relationships with key technology partners to accelerate product and service innovations.

"Government agencies and the Department of Defense have some of the harshest and most demanding mobile computing requirements in the business," said Susan King, vice president, Government Solutions Group, Psion Teklogix. "Partnering with GlobeRanger enables Psion Teklogix to provide these customers with a proven RFID software platform to meet their unique deployment timelines, the DoD's RFID mandate as well as other mission critical mobile computing initiatives."

"We are pleased to work with market leaders like Psion Teklogix whose high-performance solutions are well known in the industry for meeting the critical needs of defense and government," said John Koenigs, CEO of GlobeRanger Corporation.

At the upcoming DoD RFID Summit for Industry, GlobeRanger will be demonstrating its RFID and general-sensor platform capabilities. GlobeRanger will be showcasing solutions for compliance, shipping and receiving that incorporate sensors, binary devices, and RFID readers, including Psion Teklogix mobile-handheld RFID reader.

About Psion Teklogix Inc.

Psion Teklogix is a global provider of solutions for mobile computing, wireless data collection and RFID. The company's fully integrated mobile computing solutions include rugged hardware, secure wireless networks, robust software, professional services and exceptional support programs. Psion Teklogix is committed to helping its customers reap the benefits of new and emerging technologies, such as RFID. The company continues to introduce new RFID technologies that show tremendous potential across a wide range of markets. With over three decades of industry experience, Psion Teklogix has customers in more than 70 countries around the world, and over 35 sales and support offices in 16 countries. Psion Teklogix is headquartered in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada with additional corporate offices located in the United States, Latin America, Europe and Asia. Psion Teklogix is the operating business of Psion PLC, which is publicly listed on the London Stock Exchange (PON.L). For more information, visit www.psionteklogix.com.

About GlobeRanger

GlobeRanger is the leading provider of RFID, mobility and sensor-based software solutions. Its innovative Edgeware(TM) platform, iMotion(TM), provides the critical infrastructure layer for managing devices, networks, data and processes at the edge of the enterprise, enabling real-time response. iMotion serves as the foundation for GlobeRanger and its partners to rapidly develop, deploy and manage edge solutions. Founded in 1999, GlobeRanger is headquartered in Richardson, Texas.

For more information: www.globeranger.com.

Psion Teklogix Inc. (LSE:PON)

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