Press releases

7 September 2010 | Handheld announces the New Nautiz eTicket Pro | Download file
The new Nautiz eTicket Pro®, is designed for transactions and ticket validations. It incorporates a smart card reader that complies with the latest e-ticketing requirements in public transportation.


31 August 2010 | Handheld Upgrades the Algiz 8 Tablet PC | Download file
The Algiz 8 tablet from Handheld gets a major upgrade, with Windows 7 operation system and a faster processor.


26 August 2010 | Handheld Group Receives ISO Certifications | Download file
Handheld receives ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certificates for Quality and Environmental Management standards from ISO, the International Organization for Standardization


26 July 2010 | The European Athletics Championships is Controlled by Handhelds Nautiz X5 | Download file
Handheld has been selected to provide handheld computers for the European Athletics Championships in Barcelona.


29 June 2010 | Handheld Bolsters Management Team with Appointment of New Vice President of Business Development | Download file
Handheld Group today announced the appointment of Mike Zelman as new Vice President of Business Development.


28 June 2010 | Handheld launches new "no questions asked" service option - MaxCare Premium | Download file
Handheld Group today announced the new MaxCare Premium option to its comprehensive MaxCare service offering.


28 April 2010 | Handheld opens new worldwide Software Support Centre | Download file
Handheld Group, supplier of rugged mobile computers, announced today the opening of a new Software Support Centre in order to further increase its global customer service.


11 February 2010 | Handheld and IPWireless Sign Strategic Partnership for Public Safety & Government Market | Download file
Handheld and IPWireless Sign Strategic Partnership for Public Safety & Government Market


9 February 2010 | New Algiz 7 rugged tablet from Handheld offers ultra-mobile ruggedness | Download file
New Algiz 7 rugged tablet from Handheld offers ultra-mobile ruggedness


24 november 2009 | Handheld named Gazelle company again | Download file
Since 2000, Dagens Industri (DI), the leading business magazine in the Nordic countries, has been designating the fastest growing companies in Sweden as "Gazelle companies".


27 October 2009 | Handheld starts International Management Trainee Programme | Download file
The Handheld Group announces the start of an International Management Trainee Programme. The trainee programme is designed in co-operation with ITM Worldwide Foundation and will give the trainee a thorough education and good insight in the business and the market.


8 October 2009 | Handheld awarded "SUPERCOMPANY" of the year for second consecutive year | Download file
The Handheld group has been named one of this year's Supercompanies by the Swedish business magazine "Veckans Affärer". This is the second year in a row that the Handheld Group has been awarded the prestigious price.


22 September 2009 | Handheld launches new Kenaz DGPS receiver for the Nautiz X7 ultra-rugged PDA | Download file
Hemisphere GPS and Handheld jointly introduced a new Kenaz GPS receiver today from the InterGeo Conference in Karlsruhe, Germany. This product marks the start of a strategic partnership between Handheld and Hemisphere GPS. Hemisphere GPS customized the Kenaz DGPS receiver specifically for the Handheld Nautiz X7 ultra-rugged PDA.


10 September 2009 | Handheld Group expands its reach into Australia | Download file
Handheld today announced its continued global expansion by joining forces with Australian based distributor, AvanTEC Pty Ltd


8 September 2009 | Handheld launches the all new ultra-rugged PDA Nautiz X7 | Download file
Handheld announced today the worldwide premier of the ultra-rugged Nautiz X7 PDA. The IP67 rated Nautiz X7 is a one of a kind ultra-rugged PDA with a lightning fast processor and more advanced integrated features than any ultra -rugged product on the market.


7 September 2009 | The Handheld Group and Getac Technology Corporation enters into strategic partnership | Download file
The Handheld Group and Getac Technology Corporation jointly announced today the beginning of a strategic partnership to expand rugged handheld business. This partnership will see co-branded products to be sold through Handheld's extensive network of 250 authorised partners worldwide.


19 May 2009 | New Nautiz eTicket™ Rugged PDA from Handheld Gives Public Transportation Advanced Electronic Ticketing Capabilities | Download file
Handheld today announced the Nautiz eTicket™, a new version of the versatile rugged mobile computer Nautiz X5™, designed especially for transactions and ticket validations in the public transport sector.


4 March 2009 | Handheld announces major upgrade of the Algiz 8 | Download file
The hugely successful tablet PC Algiz 8 from handheld received some major upgrades.


3 March 2009 | Worldwide premier for the new NAUTIZ X5 rugged PDA from Handheld | Download file
Handheld Europe today launches the all new Nautiz X5 rugged PDA at CeBit in Hannover. Nautiz X5 is a state of the art rugged PDA with sensational processing speed and more integrated features than any rugged product on the market.


24 February 2009 | Handheld expands on the Benelux market | Download file
The Handheld Group maintains its strong expansion path with yet another new subsidiary


9 December 2008 | Handheld Europe adds Imager Option to M3 Mobile Rugged Handheld PDA | Download file
Rugged mobile computer now reads 2-D barcodes and postal codes


18 November 2008 | Handheld was given the title "Gazelle Company" by the Swedish business daily Dagens Industri! | Download file
Dagens Industri (DI) is the leading business magazine in the Nordic area and its web site has been chosen the best online business news site in Sweden every year for the past 8 years by business professionals.


27 October 2008 | Handheld launches high precision GPS Kenaz | Download file
Accessory for the TDS Recon and Nomad allows high accuracy, differentially corrected GPS mapping while retaining tough rugged specifications


24 October 2008 | Veckans Affärer names HANDHELD one of the "SUPERCOMPANIES" of the year! | Download file
The Handheld group has been named one of this year's Supercompanies by the Swedish business magazine "Veckans Affärer".


8 July 2008 | Handheld Europe Introduces Algiz 10 Rugged Tablet Computer | Download file
Versatile tablet computer offers perfect combination of light weight and large screen size


1 July 2008 | Handheld expands to the Italian market | Download file
The Handheld Group continues its rapid expansion with yet another new subsidiary.


27 June 2008 | Handheld introduces MaxCare Service plan | Download file
Handheld today introduced the MaxCare service plan.


23 May 2008 | Handheld expands into Latin America | Download file
Handheld today announced its continued global expansion by joining forces with Latin America distributor, SC Technologies.


16 April 2008 | Handheld expands into the US Market | Download file
European distributor of rugged handheld computers creates subsidiary focused on North America


4 March 2008 | Handheld Europe launches the new M3 Mobile at CeBIT! | Download file
Handheld Europe is now introducing the new super slim and rugged PDA M3 Mobile.


23 November 2007 | Handheld signs agreement with SJ | Download file
Handheld Scandinavia AB has signed an agreement with SJ (Swedish Rail) for delivery of mobile computers for all of SJ's train conductors.


21 November 2007 | Handheld Europe launches the new M3 eTicket | Download file
Handheld Europe today announces the M3 eTicket™, a new version of the versatile M3+ designed especially for payment transactions and ticket validations in the public transport sector.


8 November 2007 | Handheld has been selected Growth Company of the year! | Download file
The Handheld Group has been selected Growth Company of the year in its region of Sweden.