WHITE PLAINS, N.Y.--Sept. 5, 2001--Officials of Vytek Wireless Inc.,
today announced that Vytek has acquired Planet Technology Solutions
Inc., of Parsippany, N.J., a leading mobile computing, Internet and
networking services company, establishing Vytek as a global wireless
systems integrator and alternative to the fragmented array of wireless
products and services currently available to businesses and governments.
"Our goal is to forge long-term relationships with customers by
providing solutions that scale to meet their company's growth and ensure
rapid return on investment at every stage of wireless deployment," said
James E. Ousley, president and CEO of Vytek. "The addition of Planet
means Vytek customers will have unparalleled access to experienced
management, technical, financial and marketing expertise in the
converging areas of wireless, the Internet and legacy IT/communications
environments."
A privately held company, Vytek provides Global 2000 customers with
cost-effective, world-class business and communications solutions that
encompass three areas: software and enhanced services, professional
services, and wireless products. The addition of Planet enables Vytek to
offer its customers comprehensive solutions that enhance business
processes and extend critical information throughout the entire business
enterprise, including its traditional and mobile workforces, according
to Ousley.
"Planet has always provided superior software and technology solutions
that support the operational and strategic challenges of our customers,
" said Matthew J. Lombardi, president of Planet. "We are excited to be
part of the Vytek family and eager to work with our colleagues to
provide innovative solutions for all of Vytek's customers' mobile and
wireless needs."
Vytek Wireless Inc. was launched in September 2000 with the acquisition
of Vytek Consulting Group, of Pittsburgh, Penn. Shortly thereafter, the
company acquired Sonik Technologies Corp. of Vista, Calif. Telamon Inc.,
of Oakland, Calif., was acquired by Vytek in February 2001. The Planet
acquisition closed in late July.
"The union of Planet and Vytek combines a company with architectural
vision and a proven ability to successfully address complex mobile
computing challenges with an organization possessing premiere wireless
products," said Tomo Razmilovic, president and CEO of Symbol
Technologies Inc. "The result is a complete solution provider that will
help power mobile and wireless computing toward the next pervasive
computing paradigm."
For a first-hand look at Vytek Wireless Inc. or to talk with
representatives of Vytek's companies, please visit booth 1647 at the
CTIA Wireless IT show, Sept. 11-13 in San Diego, Calif.
ABOUT PLANET TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS INC. (www.planettechs.com )
Planet offers innovative solutions that expand enterprise business
processes by establishing connectivity between an enterprise's
application and a wide range of mobile and telephony devices. Planet's
total solution begins with design basics and a development effort
powered by experts in the field of wireless technology. The company's
expertise continues through the distribution and implementation of these
varying network components, whether a wireless application or a network
infrastructure. Planet also provides services such as customer care,
consulting, and various partner offerings. Planet's partners include
AT&T, Cisco, Compaq, IBM, Symbol Technologies and Zebra.
ABOUT VYTEK WIRELESS INC. (www.vytek.com )
Vytek is bringing together leading-edge companies to foster the
development of innovative technologies that will serve as catalysts for
wide deployment of wireless data solutions. Vytek focuses on three core
wireless competencies: consulting, applications software and
infrastructure. With financial backing from Softbank Venture Capital,
CIBC Capital Partners and Charterhouse Group International Inc., the
company is acquiring industry-leaders that have demonstrated a
profitable business model, and whose engineering and marketing expertise
can be leveraged across the Vytek network to provide world-class
wireless solutions for industry and government.
