Tuesday, November 07, 2006

Brightpoint to Distribute New HP iPAQ in the United States

Brightpoint, Inc , a global leader in distributing wireless devices and providing customized logistic services, announced today that its subsidiary Brightpoint North America L.P. (“Brightpoint”) will be distributing the HP iPAQ hw6945 series Mobile Messenger. Pursuant to their agreement, Brightpoint will customize and distribute the HP iPAQ hw6945 series Mobile Messenger and select future devices to regional carriers, Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNOs) and their respective independent dealers, Value Added Resellers (VARs) and retailers in the United States.

With the HP iPAQ hw6945 series Mobile Messenger, Brightpoint will enable regional carriers and MVNOs to offer their subscribers access to their GSM/GPRS/EDGE wireless data network as well as Wi-Fi, GPS, infrared and Bluetooth(TM) wireless technologies.The Microsoft Windows® Mobile 5.0 operating system provides HP iPAQ hw6945 users access to mobile versions of Microsoft applications including Windows Media Player, Internet Explorer, Word, Excel and Outlook email.

“The new HP iPAQ hw6900 series is another example of our strength at helping customers realize the benefits of mobility,” said Alain Debost, director, Handheld Business Unit – North America, HP. “Brightpoint distribution will help extend the HP iPAQ portfolio of wireless products to a wide new audience.”

“HP’s established brand and its innovative products are a great addition to Brightpoint’s U.S. channels,” stated Mitch Black, Senior Vice President-Sales & Distribution for Brightpoint, “The HP iPAQ hw6945 and future products from HP will be significant elements to our overall converged smart device strategy.”

The HP iPAQ hw6900 series’ combination of wireless email capabilities, voice and fast data access and GPS navigation allows busy professionals to stay connected to both their work and personal lives, and offers businesses complete solutions while protecting company data.

Source: Business Wire

Source: MobilitySite

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