ROCHESTER, N.Y., Oct. 8 /PRNewswire/ -- Odyssey Software, Inc., a leading provider of mobile device management solutions, today announced that Air Products , a global leader in atmospheric, process and specialty gases, as well as the world's largest producer of hydrogen, has deployed Odyssey Software solutions and services to upgrade the management of its hand held mobile devices throughout North America, Europe and Asia.

Air Products selected Odyssey Software to use its complete suite of products and services, including Athena(TM) and ViaXML2(TM), to build its customized PackageGas and Liquid Bulk delivery applications. Because of its highly regulated cargo, Air Products needed to upgrade to a comprehensive mobile device management solution that was customizable to its particular needs and integrated smoothly with existing back-end infrastructure.

Odyssey Software's flagship product Athena is a revolutionary mobile device management solution that enables helpdesk and IT personnel to remotely and securely monitor, manage and maintain Microsoft(R), Windows Mobile(R), Windows(R) Embedded CE and Windows-based devices over local and wide-area wireless networks. Athena is the first on-device agent to combine open industry standard XML web services with comprehensive device management capabilities.

Since its release, Athena has established an unblemished track record of success managing enterprise deployments of thousands, tens-of-thousands and even hundreds-of-thousands of Windows Mobile-based devices at the world's largest and most exacting companies.

"Mobile device management is becoming increasingly crucial for any enterprise looking to heighten workforce performance and successfully manage data remotely," said Tom Robinson, vice president of marketing for Odyssey Software. "Odyssey Software offers a complete solution for a successful mobile deployment, which improves productivity, empowers the help desk and meets all Windows device management needs."

About Odyssey Software

Odyssey Software, Inc. is a recognized leading provider of enterprise-class remote device management solutions for all Microsoft Windows, Windows Mobile, and Windows Embedded-based platforms. Founded in 1996, Odyssey Software was the first to deliver enterprise data access to the Windows CE platform. In 2000, Odyssey was the first to deliver mobile XML web services enabling technology to Windows Mobile devices.

More information may be found at http://www.odysseysoftware.com/ or by calling (585) 214-2409.

About Air Products

Air Products serves customers in industrial, energy, technology and healthcare markets worldwide with a unique portfolio of atmospheric gases, process and specialty gases, performance materials, and equipment and services. Founded in 1940, Air Products has built leading positions in key growth markets such as semiconductor materials, refinery hydrogen, home healthcare services, natural gas liquefaction, and advanced coatings and adhesives. The company is recognized for its innovative culture, operational excellence and commitment to safety and the environment and is listed in the Dow Jones Sustainability and FTSE4Good Indices. The company has annual revenues of $9 billion, operations in over 40 countries, and over 20,000 employees around the globe. For more information, visit http://www.airproducts.com/.

Editorial Contacts: Jennifer Lankford Tom Robinson NPI PR Odyssey Software 831-440-2414 585-214-2409 ext. 104 jennifer.lankford@npipr.comtrobinson@odysseysoftware.com

CONTACT: Jennifer Lankford of NPI PR, +1-831-440-2414,
jennifer.lankford@npipr.com for Odyssey Software; or Tom Robinson of Odyssey
Software, +1-585-214-2409, ext. 104, trobinson@odysseysoftware.com

Web site: http://www.odysseysoftware.com/
http://www.airproducts.com/