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XATA, Digi International Sign Partner Agreement
MINNEAPOLIS, Sept. 23 /PRNewswire-Asia-AsiaNet/ --
XATA Corporation (Nasdaq: XATA), the expert in fleet operations optimization, today announced it has
signed a partner services agreement with Digi International (Nasdaq: DGII). Under this pact, Digi will supply
select on-truck hardware to support XATA's next-generation onboard communications technology.
"Digi International has an outstanding reputation for reliable hardware products that enable wireless,
machine-to-machine connectivity," said Tom Flies, senior vice president of product management at XATA.
"This partnership leverages Digi's strength, allowing XATA to focus more specifically on fleet performance and
optimization software-as-a-service (SaaS) applications for the trucking industry."
Under the agreement, which is effective immediately, Digi International will deliver iDigi, a range of its
cellular and satellite communications products and services, to meet XATA's technology and connectivity
needs for the for-hire and private fleet trucking marketplaces. The relationship is expected to expand over
time, as XATA enhances its portfolio of communications, navigation and fleet performance software
applications and Digi enables XATA's increased in-cab computing capacity.
"XATA is able to leverage Digi's evolving wireless hardware and device management infrastructure to
remain in front of the market and offer significant value when combined with XATA's applications and
services," said Larry Kraft, senior vice president of sales and marketing at Digi International. "As a recognized
leader in wireless device networking products, we provide XATA with high-quality hardware solutions that
ensure the ongoing success of its customers."
About XATA
Based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, XATA Corporation (Nasdaq: XATA) is an expert in optimizing fleet
operations by reducing costs and ensuring regulatory compliance for the trucking industry. With the
introduction of XATANET in 2004, our customers now have access to vehicle data anywhere, anytime,
through a fee-based subscription service. Our software and professional services help companies manage
fleet operations, enhance driver safety and deliver a higher level of customer satisfaction. XATA provides
expert services to develop the business processes required to deliver the profitability, safety and service level
demanded by today's competitive transportation environments. XATA was the first company to introduce
electronic driver logs and exception-based management reporting. For more information, visit
About Digi International
Digi International is making wireless M2M easy by developing reliable products and solutions to connect
and securely manage local or remote electronic devices over the network or via the Web. Digi offers the
highest levels of performance, flexibility and quality, and markets its products through a global network of
distributors and resellers, systems integrators and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). For more
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Press Contacts:
Kylie Chan
Channel Marketing Manager, Asia Pacific
Digi International
Tel: +852-2833-1008
Fax: +852-2572-9989
Email: kylie.chan@digi.com
Karl Nilsson
XATA Corporation
Tel: +1-952-707-5650
Email: karl.nilsson@xata.com
SOURCE: Digi International
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