Mississauga, Ontario — AT&T Inc. (NYSE: T) and Psion Teklogix (LSE: PON), which is a global provider of solutions for mobile computing, wireless data collection, imaging and radio-frequency identification (RFID), have announced that Psion Teklogix’ WORKABOUT PRO is now available for use on AT&T’s BroadbandConnect and EDGE networks. The WORKABOUT PRO is the first UMTS/HSDPA-enabled rugged device to be introduced in North America.

Under this alliance, sales teams from both AT&T and Psion Teklogix will sell the mobile computing device to customers throughout the U.S. Using the WORKABOUT PRO, mobile employees can collect and interact with data no matter where they are by leveraging the AT&T BroadbandConnect network, which is based on the global 3G standard and currently is available in more than 165 major metropolitan areas across the U.S. Field forces and mobile staff can forgo timely visits to their corporate offices to download information or submit orders, because the solution allows them to transmit data while on the move. The joint solution helps companies increase worker productivity, achieve greater operational efficiency, and it provides enhanced flexibility to end users.

“With the AT&T-powered WORKABOUT PRO, our customers now have an industrial-strength solution for their mobile workers that gives users fast, 3G-grade access to a wider array of higher bandwidth applications while withstanding the rigors of a variety of harsh environments,” said Laura Johnson, senior director-Enterprise Solutions, for AT&T’s wireless unit. “This will allow their employees in the field to get more done more quickly, which translates into a higher level of customer service.”

The new solution enables companies to extend even more of their back-office systems and technologies throughout their mobile workforce. Having the opportunity to conduct business transactions at the point of activity gives organizations a significant competitive advantage. In addition, AT&T’s UMTS/HSDPA network provides the data flow and speeds required to conduct mobile communications beyond the four walls.