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@hand Announces New Product Release with Operations Features

AUSTIN, Texas - May 14, 2009 - @hand is announcing the release of Version 5.4 of its Field Mobility System (FMS) software suite. With FMS 5.4, @hand introduces its new Operations module, as well as a variety of performance enhancements and architectural advances.

The FMS Operations module is designed to support equipment operators in complex plant and facility environments. The software provides mobility solutions for Operator Rounds & Readings, Clearances, and Lockout / Tagout (LOTO) procedures. Frontline workers can capture and transmit equipment data with FMS Mobile Applications, while supervisors can configure, assign, and track operations activities with the FMS Dashboard.

"The new Operations module in Version 5.4 represents a natural evolution for @hand FMS, and it integrates seamlessly with our existing solution modules such as Field Service, Maintenance, Asset Tracking, and Inventory Management," according to Mike Loos, Chief Technology Officer for @hand.

Customers who have recently committed to @hand FMS 5.4 include one of North America's leading providers of natural gas infrastructure, a leading provider of global supply chain services to the energy industry, and NASA.

"FMS 5.4 represents another milestone in @hand's pursuit of our mission to deliver comprehensive field service and mobility solutions for our customers," said John Cannington, CEO for @hand. "In a challenging economic environment, our customers continue to invest in @hand to optimize mobile business processes and to implement operational improvements in preparation for future growth."

Other new capabilities in @hand FMS 5.4 include a configurable unit-of-measure framework, expanded client database support, spell-checking, and improvements in peer-to-peer job transfers.

About @hand

@hand provides field service software and enterprise mobile applications for asset-intensive organizations. With its Field Mobility System (FMS), @hand offers a patented, designed-for-mobility software architecture and pre-configured mobile solutions for field service, asset management, and supply chain environments. Since 1998, @hand has delivered successful customer solutions that include user-friendly enterprise applications deployed to mobile devices such as smart phones, rugged handhelds, tablet PCs, and laptop computers. To learn more, visit us at www.hand.com.

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