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6-APR-2004, FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Tripod Data Systems Announces TDS/Nikon Message Board
TDS will add Nikon survey products to its existing tech support message board
Contacts:
Amy Urban Tripod Data Systems 541-753-9322 amyu@tdsway.com
Julia Oliver Sanda Communications 503-445-2400 jo@sandacom.com
Corvallis, Ore.—April 6, 2004—Tripod Data Systems (TDS) today announced it will add Nikon survey products to its existing tech suppport message board within the RPLS Web site. The site provides a discussion forum for issues, suggestions or questions about TDS, and TDS and Nikon products.
TDS is the U.S. distributor for Nikon survey products in the United States, including sales, support and service. The TDS/Nikon message board, which can be found at www.tdsway.com/rpls, is monitored daily by TDS technical support staff, who respond to messages as needed.
"We've supported Nikon survey products for almost a year now, and our tech support team is an experienced, knowledgeable source of product information," said Daryl Stewart, TDS Nikon product manager. "The TDS/Nikon RPLS board is a way for our customers to access this free support online-and they can benefit from the experiences and solutions posted by other customers."
In addition to the TDS/Nikon message board, the RPLS Web site hosts a general message board and message boards by other equipment manufacturers. Posts include a wide range of topics, including discussions of surveying practices, standards and equipment.
Tripod Data Systems (TDS) develops hardware and software for mobile computing applications. TDS produces rugged handheld computers for extreme outdoor and industrial environments, software for land surveying and construction applications, and GIS systems for field data collection and automation. TDS is also the U.S. distributor for Nikon survey products. TDS software has been the #1 choice of surveyors since 1995-more surveyors use Survey Pro software than all other competitors' software combined.¹
TDS is a wholly owned subsidiary of Trimble. The company is headquartered in Corvallis, Ore., and was founded in 1987. For more information about TDS, visit www.tdsway.com, e-mail survey@tdsway.com or call 541-753-9322.
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¹Business News Publishing Company, "Surveying and Mapping Industry Study" 1995-2003. Includes TDS software sold by dealers and TDS partner companies.
Tripod Data Systems is a trademark of Tripod Data Systems. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners.
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