Varlink, the York based specialist mobile computing and data capture hardware distributor has announced a further broadening of their product range. Varlink is pleased to announce that is has become a UK Distributor for Unitech handheld portable terminals, industrial PDAs and RFID readers.

Sabine Kelly, Varlink Marketing Manager commented “We are very excited about this partnership and opening up of new market opportunities in the UK for Unitech products. Whilst the Unitech brand is already well recognised in the UK as one of the world’s leading providers of rugged PDAs, we are delighted to have been chosen as their leading “Mobility Partner” for the UK market place. We are very confident that the introduction of their mobile computing devices will be well received within our Channel and will help our resellers unlock opportunities for enterprise mobility applications.”

Unitech is a recognised worldwide manufacturer of rugged PDAs, with Unitech Europe one of the fastest growing vendors in the Auto ID market place. Bill Gordon, Varlink Technology Director added “Our partnership with Unitech is another key milestone in our company and their terminals offer a perfect fit to our product offering. This partnership opens for us tremendous business opportunities with the convergence of rugged, ergonomic terminals offering mobility for accurate data capture applications”

Commenting specifically on the latest new units launched by Unitech – the PA600 Phone Edition Mobile Computer and the PA600 Healthcare PDA, he added “we strongly believe that both will help us create many business opportunities for our customers and will expand the industrial mobile computing market. The PA600 offers the perfect balance between size, functionality and price, so customers are paying for a device that offers every element of functionality they need, without paying any price premium for functionality which they don’t need.”

For mobile applications the PA600 was designed with the portability, functionality, durability and superior hardware that today’s business markets demand. This device offers phone function in a compact, lightweight yet rugged form factor, alongside integrated wireless connectivity.

The PA600 Mobile Clinic Asssistant was especially designed with healthcare applications in mind. This rugged mobile computer has an integrated HF RDID with 2D barcode reader and anti microbial housing. Its healthcare look will offer a perfect match in hospitals, supporting the 5 rights in patient safety.

The HT680 is a compact and aggressive rugged mobile computer ideally suited for manufacturing, retail, logistics and transportation. Available with 1D laser or 2D imager, the HT680 is IP54 rated.

Raymond Wolfert, Unitech Europe Sales & Marketing Manager commented on this appointment “We are delighted to welcome Varlink as our new UK Distribution Partner. Varlink has grown to be a very influential mobile computing distributor in the UK. Their industry knowledge coupled with their strong commitment to their customers and creative marketing services to help VARs bring new products and brand to market add tremendous value to our distribution capabilities in the UK and Ireland. We look forward to a long and mutually profitable relationship between our two companies.”