Epic Data Announces New CDN$1.3 Million Contract With Leading US Navy Ship Builder
Epic Data International Inc. announced a new $1.3 million contract with a leading U.S. ship builder to upgrade their existing time & attendance and labour management system with Epic Data's eXpresso Data Collection Server and MPT9100 workstations.
"This long-time customer chose to upgrade with Epic to modernize their platform while maintaining functionality. The high availability performance that they have relied upon for the past 12 years is a cornerstone of our systems. Our new system will deliver real-time information with non-stop performance to ensure guaranteed information availability," stated Peter Murphy, President & CEO of Epic Data. The new system includes Epic Data's eXpresso Data Collection Server and 300 MPT9100 Workstations in both fixed and wireless configurations, as well as professional services for implementation and project management. Epic Data systems improve manufacturing performance at many leading aerospace & defense, industrial equipment & machinery, automotive and high technology manufacturers around the world including Bell Helicopter, CAE, Komatsu, Lockheed Martin, Listowel Technology and Volvo.
About eXpresso Server
eXpresso Server is a highly sophisticated platform for integrating and accelerating lean initiatives by connecting an enterprise's workforce to its systems, suppliers and customers in real-time. eXpresso offers a complete environment for implementing transactions and applications across the enterprise. Capabilities and benefits include:
• support for up to 2000 devices (connected simultaneously)
• processing capability of hundreds of transactions per second
• transaction integrity and guaranteed message delivery regardless of network performance
• seamless integration with existing enterprise architecture
More information on eXpesso Server is available at: www.epicdata.com/site/products/capture/expresso/
About The MPT9100
The MPT9100 is a data collection and communications workstation specifically designed for time & attendance, access control, and manufacturing applications. It facilitates the flow of data to and from the shop and warehouse floor, providing visibility to managers and employees. The MPT9100 workstation is a secure terminal that offers users enhanced productivity options that support lean manufacturing practices.
Features include:
• a large, user-friendly high resolution color touch screen
• bar-code, proximity, magnetic stripe and other data capture options
• fixed or vehicle-mount configuration options
• wired or wireless (802.11) options
• a rugged exterior for vibration, shock and water resistance
• an upgradeable CPU
More information on the MPT9100 terminal is available at: www.epicdata.com/site/products/capture/mpt9100
About Epic Data International Inc.
For 30 years Epic Data has been a leader in automatic identification and data collection solutions for the world's most progressive organizations.
In aerospace, automotive, high technology and industrial equipment & machinery manufacturers, our systems are used to increase plant productivity and production velocity while identifying the continuous improvement initiatives vital to winning in today's competitive manufacturing environments.
In parking enforcement and route management, our systems are used to increase productivity while improving customer service and worker safety by connecting mobile personnel to central offices in real time.
People and technology make Epic Data a global leader in automated data collection solutions for the extended enterprise.
Information about Epic Data is available at www.epicdata.com.