| [December 17, 2008] |
 |
Panasonic Helps Customers Acquire Reliable Toughbook® Mobile Technology Through Solutions-Based Financing Programs
SECAUCUS, N.J. --(Business Wire)--
Panasonic Computer Solutions Company, manufacturer of durable, reliable Panasonic Toughbook® mobile computers, today announced it is introducing flexible financing options to enable customers to purchase and implement the reliable mobile technology they need to drive long-term value for their organizations.
Panasonic's attractive and flexible lease and payment offerings will enable customers to respond to organizational requirements to contain costs, while maintaining their commitments to process improvements they identified as important before the economic downturn. Financing choices include 0% leasing for 36 months, step payments, flexible payments and deferral and lease-back programs - up to 60 months. The new finance options are being made available as part of the company's longstanding relationship with Panasonic Finance Solutions, provided by CoActiv Partners. For more information on the full range of financial solutions being offered by Panasonic, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/business/toughbook/proserv-mobile-computer-financing.as
p.
"Our customers rely on technology from Panasonic as an important strategic tool for their mission-critical mobile workforces. During tough economic times, customers need to know that they have the solutions and partners in place to be successful in the long run," said Rance Poehler, president, Panasonic Computer Solutions Company. "For our customers, reliable remote access to information is the difference between success and failure�and failure is not an option. Working closely with our partners at Panasonic Finance Solutions, and consulting with our channel partners and customers, we have developed these flexible new solutions to help organizations make the right technology decisions to achieve their missions today and be better positioned for the challenges of tomorrow."
"The value of rugged mobile devices for many field mobility applications is quite clear," said David Krebs, director, mobile & wireless practice, VDC Research Group. "Although hardware acquisition costs for standard mobile devices are generally lower than their rugged counterparts, ongoing maintenance, replacement and downtime costs associated with commercial-grade hardware solutions are almost universally higher. As a result, commercial-grade solutions can cost more to operate over the life of the deployment. In these economic conditions, it is more important than ever for companies to understand the total cost of ownership and return on investment when making technology purchase decisions. Financing options help make the case for putting the right technology in the hands of remote users."
Toughbook® notebooks deliver value through extremely high reliability rates, longer-term ownership and high residual values maintained through the life of a deployment. These values can help customers negotiate better lease terms through fair market value buy-back programs available from Panasonic's partner, PlanITROI, an end-of-life information technology asset management company.
Panasonic has been a leader in creating rugged mobile computer solutions for more than 15 years. Because of their high level of reliability and exceptionally low failure rates, Toughbook mobile computers are used in extreme environments and in applications where data access is mission-critical, including public safety, utilities, oil and gas, insurance and healthcare.
David Gerrard, vice president, Panasonic Finance Solutions, said, "We are financially strong and have capital available for Panasonic customers to finance the mobile computing technology they need to continue to be successful. Channel partners and customers can count on our high quality, responsive service, training and sales support to help them make the right long-term decisions for their organizations."
For more information about Panasonic Toughbook mobile computing solutions, please visit www.panasonic.com/toughbook.
About Panasonic Computer Solutions Company
Panasonic Computer Solutions Company empowers the mobile workforce. The company is a unit of Panasonic Corporation of North America, which is the principal North American subsidiary of Panasonic Corporation (NYSE: PC). Panasonic has delivered reliable, durable mobile solutions through its Toughbook® line of notebook computers for fifteen years and has expanded the boundaries of wireless communications technology through a broad portfolio of products, ranging from fully rugged, industrial strength notebook computers and tablet PCs to business-rugged thin-and-light and ultraportable notebooks. A core manufacturer, Panasonic controls the entire process of design, manufacture, quality assurance, service and support. As a result, Panasonic Toughbooks are known for having the lowest failure rates in the industry. Government, industrial, and commercial users�from Fortune 1,000 companies to small businesses�rely on solutions from Panasonic, wherever their work takes them.
All brand and company/product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of the respective companies. All specifications are subject to change without notice. Information on Panasonic's full line of notebook PCs for the mobile professional can be obtained by calling 800-662-3537 or at http://www.panasonic.com/toughbook.
[ Back To TMCnet.com's Homepage ]
|
INDUSTRIES
Activate Email 
Find Solutions for Enterprises, SMBs & Service Providers at the INTERNET TELEPHONY Conference and EXPO East, January 20-22, 2010. Miami, FL.
