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Ingram Micro U.S. Expands Mobile Workforce Solutions

December 4, 2008
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CARLSBAD, Calif., Dec. 4 /PRNewswire/ — Ingram Micro’s (NYSE: IM) Data
Capture and Point-of-Sale (POS) Division today announced it has expanded its
mobile data capture portfolio, adding Baracoda’s comprehensive range of
Bluetooth barcode devices and adapters that enable multiple applications with
PCs, Mac, POS, PDAs, Terminals, Mobile Phones, robot and LAN networks.

“Demand for mobile workforce solutions is on the rise — especially in
vertical markets such as retail, healthcare, manufacturing, and transportation
where precision and service levels are top priorities,” says Justin Scopaz,
vice president and general manager, Ingram Micro Data Capture and POS
Division. “By leveraging mobile wireless technologies such as Baracoda’s
scanners and adapters, IT service providers can help companies achieve
operational experience and clearly demonstrate ROI by increasing workforce
productivity and introducing more efficiency.”

Baracoda’s entire line of Bluetooth barcode scanners and adapters, which
includes D-flys, Pencils, Roadrunners, Scanwear, Tagrunners, and Toughrunners
is now available to Ingram Micro solution providers in the U.S. No
certifications are necessary. Training and solution-focused technical support
services are available from Ingram Micro.

“We’re pleased to add Baracoda to our growing portfolio of mobile
workforce solutions,” says Scopaz. “As the IT industry’s only broad-based
distributor with a focused division on data capture and POS, we are uniquely
positioned to provide our channel partners a complete portfolio of IT business
solutions. From network infrastructure to wireless handhelds and self-service
kiosks — we can help channel partners effectively address the needs of their
clients and prospective customers.”

“We are extremely pleased that Baracoda’s portfolio of Bluetooth barcode
scanners and RFID readers is now available to channel partners from Ingram
Micro,” said Christophe Dissaux, executive vice president for North America,
Baracoda. “Ingram Micro’s reputation globally and reach in North America is an
asset we believe will help Baracoda reach a much larger customer base.”

Solution providers who are interested in learning more about Baracoda’s
Bluetooth barcode scanners, as well as other mobile workforce solutions can
contact their Ingram Micro sales representative. For more information about
Ingram Micro’s Data Capture/POS Division visit http://dcpos.ingrammicro.com.

About Baracoda

Baracoda is the world’s leading manufacturer of Bluetooth wireless barcode
scanners and promotes the development of on-board wireless solutions for the
retail, transportation and logistics industries as well as for all real-time
traceability applications. Baracoda’s added value lies in the company’s
ability to provide customers and partners with appropriate, reliable,
extremely competitive solutions suitable for all mobile environments. Baracoda
has proven expertise in the development of on-board software packages and the
integration of radio modules, with specific skills in the management of power
consumption, security, and the interoperability of systems. For more
information, visit http://www.baracoda.com

About the Ingram Micro Data Capture/POS Division

The Ingram Micro Data Capture/POS Division is a leading value-added
distributor of auto ID/data capture (AIDC), point-of-sale (POS), radio
frequency identification (RFID) and wireless solution products and services.
In addition to these technologies, the division also offers partners access to
the complete suite of Ingram Micro products and services. With offices and
distribution centers across North America, Latin America, Europe and Asia, the
Ingram Micro Data Capture/POS division delivers a comprehensive portfolio of
products and services to technology integrators around the world. For more
information, visit http://dcpos.ingrammicro.com.

SOURCE Ingram Micro


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