Vuzix Corporation (NASDAQ:VUZI) has signed a distribution agreement with Barcotec GmbH, a European supplier of innovative hardware device management cloud services to companies and institutions.
In a statement, Vuzix said it has received and shipped against an initial order from Barcotec for its Vuzix Smart Glasses.
Founded in 1989, Barcotec helps companies gain a competitive advantage through the use of technological tools for the design of digital work processes in production, logistics, trade, field service, and healthcare.
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The company has extensive know-how in the areas of identification technology (barcode, RF-ID, voice), wearables (smart glasses, glove scanners), device management (unified endpoint management, mobile device management), communications systems (Bluetooth, narrowband radio, WLAN, and WAN) and software integration for higher-level ERP and merchandise management systems, according to Vuzix.
"Vuzix is a leading global player in the world of wearables and is a perfect next step in the growing Wearables Business Unit of Barcotec. We look forward to expanding our distribution activities throughout Europe with Vuzix because it allows our customers and partners to adapt their applications even more diversely to current market requirements,” said Alexander Rainsberger, managing director at Barcotec.
“New Vuzix customers and partners can now take advantage of the rapid availability of Vuzix products and accessories from our Salzburg headquarters. Remote work is here to stay and is a key business enabler for the future.”
Vuzix CEO Paul Travers added: "We continue to expand our global reach with the addition of established distribution partners such as Barcotec. Vuzix Smart Glasses will support Barcotec's efforts to help its customers gain competitive advantage by using technological tools for the design of digital work processes across production, logistics, retail, field services and healthcare."
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