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ColoradoBIZ Names Portable Computer Systems No 15. Woman-Owned Company

6/10/2007 - Denver, Colorado

GOLDEN, CO—Coloradobiz, a monthly publication for the Denver metro business market, has ranked Portable Computer Systems, Inc. (PCS) number 15 on their list of the Top 100 woman-owned companies in Colorado. The list, published in the May 2007 issue, ranks the winners by 2006 Gross Revenue.

PCS, founded in 1993 by President and CEO Kathleen Pakkebier, is a leader in providing mobile data products for in vehicle and remote use. PCS provides customers, big and small, with complete solutions composed of pre-sales consultative services, pilot products, in-car vehicle installation, project management, and on-site technical services.

Ms. Pakkebier started PCS when she saw an opportunity to partner with a national laptop manufacturer to provide a total mobile data solution to public safety organizations. PCS found early success in Colorado and positive referrals have led to additional sales in other states. Along with their headquarters in Golden, PCS has grown to include sales offices in Phoenix, Houston, Kansas City and Northern California.

Although PCS has remained a very small company with just 24 employees, key partnerships with software vendors, in-vehicle docking manufacturers, wireless modem manufacturers, middleware security software, and commercial data providers, has enabled its customer-base and reputation to grow extensively. PCS counts these relationships as a key factor in its evolution and continued success.

About Portable Computer Systems
PCS’s team of trained professionals provide mobile solutions for everyone from large businesses who require total fleet installation and implementation of high-speed "hot spots," to single users who rely on blazing-fast wireless modems. In order to meet various customer requirements, PCS provides the highest quality products at competitive prices such as the Panasonic Toughbook series of rugged laptops, Xplore rugged tablets, Intermec handheld devices, Gamber Johnson, LEDCO, NetMotion Wireless and more. PCS currently holds a GSA Schedule #70, a CMAS contract for Panasonic Toughbook laptops and the Texas DIR contract. Contact us today at 888-836-7841 or visit www.portablecomputersystems.com to learn more.