Mansfield, MA - April 22, 2005 - Axeda Systems Inc. (NASDAQ:XEDAC), the world''s leading provider of device relationship management (DRM) software and services, announced today that its president and founder, Dale Calder, will speak at the Field Service 2005 Conference in Scottsdale, AZ on Wednesday, May 11, 2005. Developed by Worldwide Business Research, Field Service is the premier industry event for executives responsible for service and support operations.
Executives from leading companies such as Nortel, Rockwell Automation, and The Toro Company will join Mr. Calder on an executive panel to discuss how to leverage Device Relationship Management (DRM) to optimize productivity and gain competitive advantage.
"Today, product margins for most companies are shrinking under the force of strong global competition, while at the same time, their customer needs are continually increasing," said Mr. Calder. "Axeda DRM allows organizations to expand the walls of their businesses, bringing their expertise to customers around the world without having to physically be there. This kind of technology enables companies to create value for their customers, while maintain healthy margins and providing the highest levels of service."
Field Service 2005 will commence on Tuesday, May 10, 2005 at 8:45 a.m. at the Camelback Inn Resort & Spa in Scottsdale, AZ. For more information, please visit www.axeda.com or www.wbresearch.com.
WBR is the leading producer of worldwide annual large-scale, executive level conferences focused in the areas of Retail, Supply Chain, Defense, B2B, B2C and Wireless E-Commerce, Finance, Energy, Biotechnology, Human Resources, Manufacturing and Maintenance. Through extensive market research, WBR''s highly focused events deliver timely, need-to-know information. Through carefully crafted, powerful case study presentations you will learn how leaders in your industry have tackled the same significant issues that you face on a daily basis. WBR has offices in London, New York and Singapore. The company is a subsidiary of Penton Learning Systems LLC.
Axeda enterprise software enables a new generation of high-value remote services that maximize the value of the products you sell. Customers benefit from increased uptime and a superior product experience, while manufacturers generate increased revenue and higher customer satisfaction ratings with reduced cost of service delivery.
Axeda solutions include condition monitoring, remote repair, patch management, pay-per-use billing, preventative maintenance, performance optimization and more. These solutions enable companies to grow revenue, reduce service costs, increase customer satisfaction, and manage risk. Leading organizations such as Abbott Laboratories, Cardinal Health, EMC, Kodak Versamark, and Quantum are using Axeda solutions today. For more information about our products, services, and customers visit: www.axeda.com.
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Erin Nolan Smith
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