Mobile Computers and Bar Code Scanners Provide Real Time Data Access and Improve Data Accuracy

Dubai, UAE, 21 December, 2006 - Symbol Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:SBL), The Enterprise Mobility Company, has announced that Nestl, an international food company, has deployed Symbol mobile computers and bar code scanners in its two Czech production plants, Zora Olomouc and Sfinx Hole?ov, as well as in one Slovak plant and in the warehouses of subsidiary Sch?ller.

As part of Nestl's implementation of SAP as its new ERP solution, Symbol mobile computers and scanners will enable reliable warehouse tracking of the raw materials contained in products to meet European Union legal requirements. Prior to the new system, traceability records were potentially vulnerable to human error as the company relied on a manual solution using paper-based forms.

Nestl has deployed more than150 Symbol mobile devices including 20 vehicle/fixed mount mobile computers, 40 rugged MC9000 mobile computers, 60 LS3408ER rugged bar code scanners, and P370 RF scanners. Symbol's innovative technology collects and transfers information in real-time using barcodes and additional quantitative data, which is manually added using a keyboard either from a PC or the Symbol mobile computers. Information, such as the name of the product, production series, shift it was produced in, and country of manufacture is printed onto pallet labels according to GS1 relevant standards.

"The mobility that Symbol have brought to us is a huge advantage as it allows important information, such as details of pallets in the warehouse, to be entered immediately into our systems, which increases data accuracy," says Petr Trefil, IT manager of Nestl ?esko.

In addition to tracking raw materials, the system also records all goods, packaging, semi-finished products and finished products produced in the plants. The new system has also greatly improved record accuracy, enabled faster data capture and provisioning, and provided data availability in real time. 

"Symbol is the world leader in mobile solutions, boasting unparalleled experience and expertise in the design of mobile technologies", said Tarek Hassaniyeh, sales manager, Symbol Technologies Middle East. "Nestle's deployment demonstrates the versatility and lower total cost of ownership of Symbol's rugged, enterprise class products. Businesses need to have a strong technology platform in place in order to support any enhancement projects. We have worked with several FMCG companies in the region and have helped them successfully address their most strategic demands."

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About Symbol Technologies:
Symbol Technologies, Inc., The Enterprise Mobility Company, is a recognized worldwide leader in enterprise mobility, delivering products and solutions that capture, move and manage information in real time to and from the point of business activity. Symbol enterprise mobility solutions integrate advanced data capture products, radio frequency identification technology, mobile computing platforms, wireless infrastructure, mobility software and world-class services programs. Symbol enterprise mobility products and solutions are proven to increase workforce productivity, reduce operating costs, drive operational efficiencies and realize competitive advantages for the world's leading companies.

More information is available at www.symbol.com.

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