Honeywell and Microsoft collaborate to strengthen user experience for enterprise-grade mobile devices in MENA region

New Mobile Computer From Honeywell Equipped With Windows® Embedded 8.1 Handheld Platform

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, July 13, 2015 – Honeywell (NYSE: HON) has joined with Microsoft Corp. to deliver the Windows Embedded 8.1 Handheld platform to Honeywell’s latest mobile solution, the Dolphin™ 75e mobile computer. By taking advantage of this latest operating system, enterprise companies in manufacturing, retail, and transport and logistics can enhance security, improve the user experience and streamline mobile device management.

Together, Honeywell and Microsoft will provide hands-on training and development assistance for the new Dolphin 75e device, equipped with the Windows Embedded 8.1 operating system equipped with the ability to upgrade to Windows 10 in the future, at a series of global road shows throughout 2015, kicking off in May 2015 in Dallas. Other demonstrations will be in Atlanta, Chicago, London, Los Angeles, Mexico City, Montreal, Munich, New York City, Paris, São Paulo and Toronto.

The Dolphin 75e mobile computer is the first in a series of devices from Honeywell designed to take full advantage of the modern interface introduced by the Windows Embedded 8.1 platform. Honeywell’s product road map relying on Windows Embedded 8.1 Handheld will offer a comprehensive set of solutions aimed to make businesses more agile, reduce IT management costs and increase employee productivity.

Commenting on the launch, Tony Nasr, territory director, Middle East, Africa & India. Honeywell Scanning & Mobility said, “By working with Microsoft to deploy Windows Embedded 8.1 on our latest rugged mobile device, with the opportuunity to upgrade to Windows 10 in the future, we enable enterprises in the Middle East to protect their investments and maximize platform performance, ultimately helping them to conduct operations in a variety of environments.”

“This joint effort addresses one of the biggest challenges our customers face — successfully managing operating system demands. This is also further testament to our commitment to the industry by investing in the evolution of the “converged device" – to meet the diverse needs of a mobile-first world for in-premise and field applications within the rapidly growing MENA region,” added Nasr.

Windows Embedded 8.1 Handheld, the successor to the widely adopted Windows Mobile and Windows Embedded Handheld 6.5 operating systems, offers enterprises compelling reasons to migrate, including enhanced security, extended support lifecycle, including the ability to upgrade to Windows 10, a consistent user experience across desktop PCs and rugged devices, rapid deployment of applications and a low total cost of ownership.

Powered by Windows Embedded 8.1 Handheld, the Dolphin 75e provides a modern touch interface built on a powerful processor architecture. It is ideally suited to support organizations that need to optimize productivity and onboard new workers quickly in a variety of workflows, including inventory and asset management, shelf stocking, customer engagement, check-in and reservations, and quality and auditing.