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Nighthawk Systems, Inc. (OTCBB:NIHK)
and SkyTel, a division of Bell Industries, Inc. (AMEX:BI)
today announced that they have agreed to join forces to provide two-way
telemetry solutions to enterprise customers utilizing the SkyTel
Wireless Network. SkyTel is a leading provider of wireless messaging and
telemetry services to Fortune 1000 and government customers throughout
the United States. Network Reliability and its superior customer service
are at the heart of SkyTel’s ability to serve
its customers. Nighthawk Systems is a leading provider of intelligent
wireless power management and emergency notification solutions.
Under the agreement, both Nighthawk and SkyTel can bundle each other’s
services and products into their own telemetry product and service
offerings. Nighthawk has recently announced its intention to market a
hosted telemetry solution platform this year that will enable its
customers to better manage and utilize Nighthawk control devices. This
agreement and the hosted software platform will allow Nighthawk to offer
fully automated, two-way telemetry solutions utilizing the SkyTel
Wireless Network. SkyTel will add Nighthawk products to its offerings in
an effort to further expand its own telemetry service offerings.
Together, the companies will seek collaborative marketing opportunities
for their bundled offerings.
H. Douglas Saathoff, Nighthawk’s CEO,
commented, “I’m
extremely excited about this relationship with SkyTel, which has a long
history of providing telemetry services. It gives Nighthawk a reliable,
nationwide wireless network on which it can seamlessly offer enhanced,
two-way telemetry products and services. We now have the opportunity to
enhance our traditional control products with monitoring and
data-delivery capabilities, which translates into additional
revenue-generating opportunities. I look forward to a long,
mutually-beneficial relationship with SkyTel.”
Jim Myers, President of SkyTel states, “Through
our agreement with Nighthawk, SkyTel is reinforcing its ongoing
commitment to the telemetry industry by supporting the growing demand
for networks to provide command and control functions for the energy
management industry.”
SkyTel has been a wireless data industry leader for over two decades.
SkyTel 2Way technology, developed in partnership with Motorola, has been
successfully delivering data to millions of customers. The fully
redundant SkyTel nationwide network is mature, stable and extremely
reliable, without the dropped connections and downtime experienced with
competitors’ network technologies –
an important distinction when you are basing your business decisions on
the data provided over the Network.”
About Nighthawk Systems, Inc.
Nighthawk is a leading provider of intelligent wireless power control
products that enable simultaneous activation or de-activation of
multiple assets or systems on demand. Nighthawk's installed customer
base includes major electric utilities, internet service providers and
fire departments in over 40 states. Nighthawk's products also enable
custom message display, making them ideal for use in traffic control and
emergency notification situations.
Individuals interested in Nighthawk Systems can sign up to receive email
alerts by visiting the Company’s website at www.nighthawksystems.com.
About Bell Industries, Inc.
Bell Industries is comprised of three diversified operating units, Bell’s
Technology Solutions business, SkyTel and its Recreational Products
Group. The company’s Technology Solutions
business offers a comprehensive portfolio of technology products and
managed lifecycle services, including planning, product sourcing,
deployment and disposal, and support services. SkyTel provides
nationwide wireless services and support, including email, interactive
two-way messaging, wireless telemetry services and traditional text and
numeric paging. The Recreational Products Group distributes after-market
parts and accessories primarily to the recreational vehicle and boating
markets.
Individuals interested in learning more about SkyTel should visit the
Company’s website at www.SkyTel.com.
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