Nighthawk Systems and SkyTel Join Forces
18 July 2007 - 9:00PM
Business Wire
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
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