About Xplore Technologies

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Xplore Technologies Corp. is a global leader in the rugged mobile computing industry, dedicated to engineering, manufacturing, marketing and supporting rugged mobile, wireless computing systems. The company’s products are among the most innovative, durable and sophisticated systems on the market. The Xplore family of rugged Tablet PCs operate seamlessly as a mobile device or in a docking station in a vehicle, forklift, cart or even at a desk.

The company offers an end to end solution in that its xCare professional services programs range from project planning and implementation to technical support services after the implementation.

Xplore delivers proven rugged mobile computing solutions to a growing number of mobile professionals in a wide variety of industries, such as Field Service, Law Enforcement, Fire/ EMS, Manufacturing/Warehousing, Military, Transportation/Distribution and Utility/Energy.

The company’s portfolio of products are sold on a worldwide basis, with channel partners in the United States, Canada, Europe and Asia Pacific. Xplore's main offices are located in Austin, Texas and Helsinki, Finland, with regional offices throughout the U.S. and Europe.

The mission of Xplore is to be the leading designer, manufacturer and supplier of rugged mobile PCs to specific industries and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). The roadmap toward achieving this mission is the company’s commitment toward working with its most respected product experts: customers and channel partners. Their requirements are the driving force behind all of Xplore’s efforts.

Xplore, which was founded in 1996, is a public company that trades under the symbol XPL on the Toronto Stock Exchange.

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Why Xplore

Xplore focuses heavily on customer needs and feedback as well as market and technology trends to define and design rugged mobile computers. In working directly with end users, client project teams, component vendors and industry experts over the years, it is clear that there is a tremendous demand for a new approach to rugged pen-based computing. From this information Xplore has identified 5 key needs for our customers:

• Ruggedization - Durability and reliability
• Visualization Conditions - Indoor/outdoor and direct sunlight use
• Versatile Docking - Vehicles, fork trucks, mobile carts
• Flexible Product Designs - Stand alone ink input portable, with onboard or external keyboard or mouse, touch or active RF pen
• Lower TCO and Measurable ROI - Lower overall Total Cost of Ownership over product lifecycle and potential for greater ROI

Xplore has concentrated on these key needs and used leading-edge technology to address them. The result of these efforts is a customer approved family of products that crosses several vertical markets. These products provide our customers with the highest probability of success in achieving their goals and objectives while using the system.

TCO of Rugged Tablets

Founded by Harvard and MIT graduates, Venture Development Corporation (VDC), is an independent market research and strategy-consulting firm that specializes in a number of mobile and wireless IT markets. Recent market analysis by VDC, reveals rugged mobile computers continue to achieve a favorable total cost of ownership (TCO) position in comparison to non-rugged mobile computers for many mission-critical applications. Key findings of the research are:

• Customers who deploy rugged tablet PCs vs non-rugged devices experience 30% lower total cost of ownership
• Annual hardware maintenance/warranty costs are 34% cheaper than non-rugged devices
• Rugged tablet PCs will last 39% longer than non-rugged devices
• The failure rate of rugged tablet PCs is 41% lower than non-rugged devices
• Organizations experience 35% lower productivity loss with rugged tablets vs non-rugged devices

VDC's research provides data that confirms the TCO of rugged PCs is lower than non-rugged PCs. The organization also recommends that end users evaluate rugged or semi-rugged mobile computers for applications that have a higher degree of mission criticality where device failure can have negative consequences to operational processes, customer service effectiveness and efficiency, and potentially revenues.

Lower Cost of Ownership

Over a typical product lifespan, Xplore's rugged Tablet PCs outperform their mobile computing counterparts.

• Longer Lifecycle - The rugged design of the iX104C2 helps extend the life of the unit, protecting it from damage that would take a normal computer out of commission
• Reduced Failure Rates – The failure rate of Xplore’s Tablet PCs is half that of commercial grade mobile computers, reducing the skyrocket cost associated with repairing equipment
• Reduced User Downtime - Users need to trust that their equipment will be there for them. If it's not, productivity can suffer

Beyond Durability

Xplore Tablet PCs are designed to meet the needs of mobile enterprise users, while providing rugged features that protect and extend the system's lifespan and enhance reliability.

• Rugged Construction - Over 30 unique rugged characteristics counteract and minimize damage in harsh environments or if the iX104 is dropped, struck, or exposed to constant vibration. A multi-layered magnesium housing with a bumper system, the iX104C2 Tablet PC can operate in places that other computers can’t
• MIL-STD 810F Tested - iX104C2 Tablet PC is engineered, third party tested, and warranted to US Military Standards
• MIL- STD 810F for environmental extremes - These standards are designed to test a device’s ability to survive in harsh conditions throughout its expected service life

Easy Deployment

The iX104 Tablet PC uses technology and a form factor familiar to most users and IT managers.

• User Adoption - With its intuitive "pen and paper" feel, the iX104C2 Tablet PC can lower the learning curve and provide more ready access to applications and data
• Windows XP Tablet PC Edition - An advanced operating system that can run application software available for Windows XP and provides natural handwriting recognition capabilities
• Standardized Hardware - By selecting a common Intel chipset across mobile devices, IT managers can use a single image across all form factors, reducing qualification and management costs

Positive Return on Investment

Businesses can potentially realize greater return on their investment with Xplore's rugged Tablet PCs.

• Increased Productivity - Mobilizing workers can lead to higher end-user satisfaction, more accurate decision making, and greater efficiency in the field
• Lower Technical Support Costs - Durability reduces support related to damaged units and the Microsoft Windows platform provides a high level of compatibility with applications and peripherals

AllVue Technology

Xplore's AllVue technology is standard for new iX104 Tablet PCs. AllVue enhances the display, increasing the brightness and clarity of the screen, making it usable in all lighting conditions, including direct sunlight. Xplore is the only rugged Tablet PC manufacturer in the industry offering this technology. Compared to standard tablet, laptop and notebook displays, this advanced LCD and digitizer assembly technology provides for an:

• 86% reduction in reflective loss
• 300% increase in screen effectiveness outdoors
• 16% increase in screen effectiveness indoors
• More efficient light pass-through
• 200% increase in impact and scratch resistance
• No impact on battery life