Deutsche Post Deploys 55,000 Honeywell Mobile Computers

FORT MILL, S.C., Dec. 10, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Germany's leading provider of post and parcel services Deutsche Post DHL is equipping its employees with 55,000 Honeywell HON Dolphin^™ 99EX mobile computers. The devices will enable approximately 60,000 employees to track and trace millions of DHL parcels delivered each day across Germany -- including  more than seven million parcels during the peak holiday season.

More than 2,500 users from Deutsche Post DHL's parcels division tested 11 different devices before choosing the Dolphin 99EX for offering the best combination of ergonomics, robustness, capacity, performance and ease of use. The device's long battery life and ability to quickly photograph items to prove condition at the point of delivery were further factors.

Honeywell's Remote MasterMind^™ device management software will help to keep Deutsche Post's drivers fully operational. The software makes an IT administrator's job easier with the ability to manage all of the company's mobile devices from a central system. Ensuring that each device has updated software and is properly configured reduces errors and prevents device downtime that can slow the driver. Initially the software is being used to manage all 55,000 devices across all of the company's mail division depots. The company plans to further streamline the maintenance and upgrading of devices by adding software distribution and device support via Remote MasterMind in the future.

"We wanted a rugged, easy-to-use device and a complete solution that offered a lower total cost of ownership for the next seven years," said Claudia Allmann, project manager for handscanner operations integration at Deutsche Post DHL. "The performance of the Dolphin 99EX mobile computer and the service level and support provided by the Honeywell team stood out as best in class and they ensured that we have a state-of-the-art solution."

"Honeywell continues to maintain its strong track record in equipping leading post and parcel companies like Deutsche Post DHL with the technology and hardware that allows them to process, track and deliver more efficiently," said John Waldron, president of Honeywell Scanning & Mobility. "This is a major deployment that furthers our global mission of making workers more productive, especially in the parcel delivery industry."

The Dolphin 99EX is equipped with custom features for Deutsche Post, including Deutsche Post DHL branding in the device housing and a keypad with unique legend graphics and colors. In addition, the Dolphin 99EX mobile computer has an IP67-rating for protection when exposed to dust, water or multiple drops to concrete, up to 16 hours battery life, and Honeywell's advanced Adaptus™ Imaging Technology 6.0 software, which allows workers to quickly read and decode linear and 2D bar codes and capture photos for proof of delivery and condition.

Dolphin, Remote MasterMind, and Adaptus are trademarks or registered trademarks of Honeywell International Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries.

Honeywell (www.honeywell.com) is a Fortune 100 diversified technology and manufacturing leader, serving customers worldwide with aerospace products and services; control technologies for buildings, homes and industry; turbochargers; and performance materials. Based in Morris Township, N.J., Honeywell's shares are traded on the New York, London, and Chicago Stock Exchanges. For more news and information on Honeywell, please visit www.honeywellnow.com.

Honeywell Scanning & Mobility (HSM) is a leading manufacturer of high-performance image- and laser-based data collection hardware, including rugged mobile computers and bar code scanners, radio frequency identification solutions, voice-enabled workflow and printing solutions. With the broadest product portfolio in the automatic identification and data collection industry, HSM provides data collection hardware for retail, healthcare, and transportation and logistics companies seeking to improve operations and enhance customer service. Additionally, HSM provides advanced software, service and professional solutions that help customers effectively manage data and assets. HSM products are sold worldwide through a network of distributor and reseller partners. For more information on Honeywell Scanning & Mobility, please visit www.honeywellaidc.com. 

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