AT&T and Psion Teklogix 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. Using the WORKABOUT PRO, 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 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.

With an IP54 rating, the WORKABOUT PRO is sealed to withstand rain and dirty conditions, and it is also rated to resist 26 drops from four feet onto concrete. In addition, the WORKABOUT PRO offers a range of simultaneously supported radio options, including WWAN (GSM/GPRS/,EDGE/,UMTS/HSDPA), WPAN (Bluetooth), WLAN (802.11b/g) and GPS. It is also available with either a Microsoft Windows CE.NET 4.2, Microsoft Pocket PC 2003 SE or Microsoft Windows Mobile 5 operating system.