July 18, 2007 07:00 AM Eastern
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Nighthawk Systems and SkyTel Join Forces
-- Nighthawk Devices to Operate on SkyTel Two-Way Network --
-- Collaborative Marketing Agreement --
SAN ANTONIO--(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
website at www.SkyTel.com.
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