The worldwide markets for tablets and smartphones are poised to grow respectively to 270 million1 and 1 billion2 units in 2014, about 15%3 of which is in the enterprise mobility segment.
Pressing needs are identified in many markets such as logistics, hospitality, transportation, education, health care. Businesses are searching for solutions that fulfill their specific mobility requirements: screen size, keyboards, enhanced battery life, connectivity, storage capacity, security, mobile device management…
“This takeover will provide the structure to quickly address the specific requirements of enterprise mobility. We must bring efficient solutions to this high growth market segment, while preserving within ARCHOS a strong focus on Consumer Electronics” says Loïc Poirier, Chief Executive Officer of ARCHOS.
Two complementary companies
ARCHOS brings:
- Strong manufacturing capabilities and a wide range of tablets, smartphones and connected objects
- An acclaimed Android expertise
- A global presence and distribution network
LOGIC INSTRUMENT brings:
− Over 20 years of experience in industrial and military markets
− An expertise in developing ruggedized products.
− A recognized know-how in B2B support, maintenance and customer service.
“By combining the industrial, commercial and technological strengths of our two companies, LOGIC INSTRUMENT will be optimally positioned to rapidly grow its market share. This takeover is an exceptional opportunity for LOGIC INSTRUMENT and its stockholders” says Jacques Gébran, Chief Executive Officer of LOGIC INSTRUMENT.
Enhanced expectations for LOGIC INSTRUMENT
Through the takeover with the ARCHOS group, LOGIC INSTRUMENT becomes a leading European player for business mobility solutions and offers:
- A comprehensive product range of tablets, smartphones and connected objects
- An agnostic approach for security and mobile device management
- Turnkey and custom solutions with white label capabilities
- Full customer service for IT manager and users alike
With ARCHOS, LOGIC INSTRUMENT will combine the aggressive pricing of Consumer Electronics with customization and excellence in service to enhance its ability to address the dramatic growth of enterprise mobility.
1 Source IDC, December 2013
2 Source IDC, 2013
3 Source Forrester, 2013
Note to the reader: This English language version is a free translation from the original press release which is in French and is available on the company’s corporate website (archos.com / logic-instrument.com). In the event of inconsistencies between the original French language version and this translation, the French version will take precedence.
About ARCHOS
ARCHOS introduced the hard-drive-based MP3 player with the Jukebox 6000 in 2000, and since that time has revolutionized consumer electronics devices. The company introduced the portable video player in 2003 and was the first to bring TV recording, wireless and touch screens to the portable media player. In 2008, ARCHOS introduced the first Internet Media Tablets, offering consumers uncompromised access to the Internet, movies, photos, video, music and television anytime, anywhere. Now, ARCHOS develops Internet Tablets, PC Tablets, Netbooks Mobile Phones and MP3/MP4 Players. Established in 1988, ARCHOS has offices in the United States, Europe and Asia, and is listed on Compartment C of Euronext Paris, ISIN Code FR0000182479.
More information is available online at www.archos.com.
Pressing needs are identified in many markets such as logistics, hospitality, transportation, education, health care. Businesses are searching for solutions that fulfill their specific mobility requirements: screen size, keyboards, enhanced battery life, connectivity, storage capacity, security, mobile device management…
“This takeover will provide the structure to quickly address the specific requirements of enterprise mobility. We must bring efficient solutions to this high growth market segment, while preserving within ARCHOS a strong focus on Consumer Electronics” says Loïc Poirier, Chief Executive Officer of ARCHOS.
Two complementary companies
ARCHOS brings:
- Strong manufacturing capabilities and a wide range of tablets, smartphones and connected objects
- An acclaimed Android expertise
- A global presence and distribution network
LOGIC INSTRUMENT brings:
− Over 20 years of experience in industrial and military markets
− An expertise in developing ruggedized products.
− A recognized know-how in B2B support, maintenance and customer service.
“By combining the industrial, commercial and technological strengths of our two companies, LOGIC INSTRUMENT will be optimally positioned to rapidly grow its market share. This takeover is an exceptional opportunity for LOGIC INSTRUMENT and its stockholders” says Jacques Gébran, Chief Executive Officer of LOGIC INSTRUMENT.
Enhanced expectations for LOGIC INSTRUMENT
Through the takeover with the ARCHOS group, LOGIC INSTRUMENT becomes a leading European player for business mobility solutions and offers:
- A comprehensive product range of tablets, smartphones and connected objects
- An agnostic approach for security and mobile device management
- Turnkey and custom solutions with white label capabilities
- Full customer service for IT manager and users alike
With ARCHOS, LOGIC INSTRUMENT will combine the aggressive pricing of Consumer Electronics with customization and excellence in service to enhance its ability to address the dramatic growth of enterprise mobility.
1 Source IDC, December 2013
2 Source IDC, 2013
3 Source Forrester, 2013
Note to the reader: This English language version is a free translation from the original press release which is in French and is available on the company’s corporate website (archos.com / logic-instrument.com). In the event of inconsistencies between the original French language version and this translation, the French version will take precedence.
About ARCHOS
ARCHOS introduced the hard-drive-based MP3 player with the Jukebox 6000 in 2000, and since that time has revolutionized consumer electronics devices. The company introduced the portable video player in 2003 and was the first to bring TV recording, wireless and touch screens to the portable media player. In 2008, ARCHOS introduced the first Internet Media Tablets, offering consumers uncompromised access to the Internet, movies, photos, video, music and television anytime, anywhere. Now, ARCHOS develops Internet Tablets, PC Tablets, Netbooks Mobile Phones and MP3/MP4 Players. Established in 1988, ARCHOS has offices in the United States, Europe and Asia, and is listed on Compartment C of Euronext Paris, ISIN Code FR0000182479.
More information is available online at www.archos.com.
