Company Announces Innovative Software Suite That Goes Beyond Just Mobile
Computing to In-Motion Computing
SEATTLE, June 26 /PRNewswire/ -- Tangis Corporation, a software solutions
company, today announced products that fill a critical void in enterprise
computing by providing the software needed so the in-motion workforce can use
computers effectively. The members of the in-motion workforce do not sit at
desks. They work at the tops of utility poles; they climb ladders to service
aircraft; they walk the floors of manufacturing plants. In order to use
computers, they need hands-free, eyes-up access to relevant information, which
allows them to stay on-site and in-task to do their jobs. Tangis is
pioneering the transition from mobile computing to in-motion computing by
addressing the unique needs of the in-motion workforce. By providing
applications, tools, and services, Tangis is addressing the unique user
interface and software requirements of the in-motion workforce. The Tangis
In-Motion Software Suite is being unveiled today to media and analysts at the
JP Davis PCxPress event at TECHXNY.
The In-Motion Workforce
The in-motion workforce -- comprising the majority of employees in large
enterprises -- has not been able to benefit from enterprise computing.
In-motion computing is the natural outcome of untethering the PC and turning
it into a personal device. The traditional desktop software approach simply
does not work for in-motion workers because they need their hands free and
cannot give their full attention to the computer as they work. The Tangis
In-Motion software suite provides the foundation for effective computing by
providing hands-free, eyes-up access to information.
"Companies can realize enormous benefits by supplying computing solutions
to their in-motion workforce," said Jesse Berst, industry expert and advisor
to Tangis. "While the industry has focused on hardware, Tangis has been
looking ahead. It has studied in-motion workers and developed a suite of
innovative applications that make in-motion computing effective."
The Tangis In-Motion Software Suite
The Tangis In-Motion Software Suite that is being announced today has
three key components:
-- Tangis In-Motion UI -- User Interface
-- Tangis In-Motion SDK -- Software Development Kit
-- Tangis Application Builder
Tangis In-Motion UI -- For delivering a user experience optimized for the
in-motion workforce
The patent-pending Tangis In-Motion UI software has user-friendly features
that have been uniquely optimized for mobile computing devices.
-- Supports multiple input and output methods -- Speech, touch pad, or
keyboard can be used based on what is appropriate for the user's location,
task, and ambient noise level.
-- Easy access to data, diagrams, images, video, and recordings -- The
full complement of company information and content is accessible right at the
task site, increasing workers' productivity and efficiency.
-- Integration of head-mounted displays (HMDs) -- Provides users a new
level of hands-free computing.
Tangis In-Motion SDK -- For building in-motion applications that support
multi-modal interaction
Provides software developers with the tools they need to easily support
multiple input modes (e.g. voice, pen, touch pad, mouse) and output modes
(e.g. head-mounted display, flat-panel screen, audio).
-- Robust tools for developing in-motion applications -- Developers can
now focus on the solution requirements, instead of on understanding the
uniquely complex usability needs of in-motion workers.
-- Uses industry-standard Windows(R) software -- To shorten development
time, developers can leverage their existing code base and data while
integrating multi-modal device capabilities.
Tangis Applications Builder -- For rapid applications development
Application Builder employs an intuitive, modular approach for rapid
development that makes it unnecessary to write a single line of code.
-- Graphical, process-flow-driven -- Build solutions quickly with a few
mouse clicks and no code.
-- Modular application development -- Use "pages" to easily create
applications and rearrange flow.
-- HTML and multimedia support -- Import or create content in HTML, audio,
video, and other formats.
"After using Tangis Application Builder, I must say that it is the most
amazing tool I have ever used for this type of rapid prototyping," said
Jack Cook, Application Engineer at Microvision.
"We are pleased to announce this set of innovative products that can be
used by enterprises with mobile workforces, software developers serving those
enterprises, and computer hardware OEM's to meet the computing needs of the
emerging in-motion workforce," said Alan Housley, President of Tangis. The
Tangis In-Motion Software Suite will be generally available in the third
quarter of 2001.
About Tangis
Tangis Corporation is a Seattle-based software company developing
solutions for in-motion computing. Today's applications have been developed
for the in-motion workforce-people who need hands-free, eyes-up computing.
Tangis software permits in-motion workers to use information resources and
corporate data while staying onsite and in task. Looking forward, Tangis is
also developing software technologies that will make computers context aware,
turning them into intelligent, proactive assistants that understand what
people need and when they need it. For more information about Tangis, please
call 206-464-6214 or visit http://www.tangis.com.
NOTE: Tangis is a registered trademark and the Tangis logo is a trademark
of Tangis Corporation. All other trademarks belong to their respective
companies.
SOURCE Tangis Corporation
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Related links:
http://www.tangis.com
CONTACT:
Brian Rose of Tangis Corporation,
206-464-6214, or brianr@tangis.com
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