February 2007
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NovaTracker is introducing a more intelligent generation of highly customizable wireless and GPS hardware solutions powered by proprietary technology that integrates easily with most vehicle tracking software and significantly cuts transmission costs.
Fleet managers consistently report that as much as 50 percent of the information they receive from a GPS solution isn’t precisely what they need, so the other half results in higher transmission costs.
The Maya is an extremely versatile and reliable in-vehicle GPS equipped, GSM capable data hub that allows existing fleet management software solutions to do far more, with less. Engineered specifically for the fleet-tracking industry, Maya generates an unparalleled array of customized and highly relevant data transmissions.
Leveraging the intelligent technology developed by NovaTracker as the proprietary platform for its wireless and GPS solutions — Maya becomes an in-vehicle network hub. Specifically, this intelligent unit is capable of providing a large range of data types such as location reporting, vehicle status and a wide variety of event codes including geofence violation. It is the only device on the market today that will transmit information the customer has specified with as many as 16 different variables.
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Written by admin on February 28th, 2007 with no comments.
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Ekahau’s Comprehensive Wi-Fi-based RTLS Solution Helps Nortel Customers Leverage Wireless Infrastructure for Tracking Applications.
Ekahau Inc., a leading provider of Wi-Fi-based Real Time Location Systems (RTLS), has been selected as Nortel’s provider of location tracking solutions. Ekahau’s turn-key Wi-Fi-based RTLS will enable Nortel to offer its customers in industries such as healthcare, education, retail, hospitality and others, a way to easily and cost-effectively deploy location-based applications while maximizing investment in their wireless local area network (WLAN).
The Ekahau RTLS is a software-based RTLS solution that can be seamlessly implemented over standard Wi-Fi networks. The most accurate solution now available, the Ekahau RTLS enables location of assets or people with up to 1 to 3 meter accuracy and can track more than 10,000 objects on a single server.
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Written by admin on February 26th, 2007 with no comments.
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Radio Frequency Technology and Integration with Police Integral to Recovery.
LoJack Corporation announced it has recovered a milestone 100,000th stolen vehicle in the United States. The recovery, which took place in Philadelphia and leveraged LoJack’s Police Tracking Computers that are installed in police aviation units and squad cars, is another proof point that LoJack’s radio frequency technology and direct integration with police is the optimal solution for stolen vehicle recovery.
"We are proud to reach this milestone and, most importantly, we are proud of LoJack’s continued ability over the past two decades to partner with police departments such as those in Philadelphia to help in the fight against vehicle theft," said Richard T. Riley, LoJack’s Chairman and CEO. "The LoJack System’s integration with more than 1,800 law enforcement agencies in the United States has proven time and time again to be a solution that works. It has enabled law enforcement utilizing our system to recover over 100,000 stolen LoJack-equipped vehicles, while also helping them put criminals, of these and other more serious crimes, behind bars."
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Written by admin on February 23rd, 2007 with no comments.
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From ABI Research
mobiles2go Launches BLOCK Vehicle Tracking Device
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At this year’s 3GSM World Congress, leading mobile location based services (MLBS) provider, mobiles2go, will unveil the BLOCK, a new vehicle management tracking device that combines the very latest GPS technology to enable businesses or individuals to track the location of any asset.
The smallest and lightest device of its kind on the market, measuring W58 x L95 x D15.5mm and weighing just 70g, the BLOCK is ideally suited for vehicle security and fleet management. Easy to install in any vehicle, with no ongoing infrastructure overheads or technical support required, the BLOCK opens up opportunities for operators and distributors to increase revenues and customer loyalty, through data usage or creating voice and data bundles. Operators and distributors can simply sell the device and then bill the customer for the service and data usage.
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Written by admin on February 15th, 2007 with no comments.
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What information is provided by GPS vehicle tracking systems? Here is a summary and examples of how you could use data provided by GPS tracking devices:
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Location data: Latitude and longitude provided in degrees, minutes and seconds. It is accurate to 33 feet, which is as accurate as any commercial GPS device. A vehicle’s location is updated at intervals of between 2 - 15 minutes. The standard update interval varies between manufacturers or can be set by the owner (optional).
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Who is closest to the customer that just called? See where all your employees are by checking the map. Never again call an employee just to find out where they are!
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Speed calculation: Rate of movement in miles per hour. Movement in excess of a preset speed (standard) or owner-set speed (optional) triggers an alert, sent to the owner.
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Are employees routinely speeding? Speeding causes excessive wear and wastes gasoline. Your vehicles represent your company to the public; what kind of an image is presented by a speeding or recklessly-driven company vehicle?
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Written by admin on February 14th, 2007 with no comments.
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Have you ever thought about installing a GPS vehicle tracking system? Although you may have seen the commercials and have some knowledge of how the system operates, you may still have questions as to how the GPS actually works and how it can serve your personal needs.
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Written by admin on February 14th, 2007 with no comments.
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Why Choose GPS Vehicle Tracking?
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It seems that everywhere you look there is a GPS advertisement, and for good reason. This system, when installed in a vehicle can help you in a variety of different situations. However, while all of this technology can be a wonderful thing to have at your fingertips, knowing how to use it can be a bit overwhelming. The following information is a general guide to most GPS vehicle systems and will help you navigate through the buttons and options with ease.
Perhaps one of the most important and emotional reasons to have a GPS vehicle tracking system installed in your car is the “panic” button. This button is to be used in cases of emergency. This can include everything from a fender bender to a carjacking, what ever the reason, when this button is pushed an operator at the GPS carrier can immediately listen to what is happening. If it is safe, and there is no robbery taking place, they will talk to you and help to asses the situation. If, however, they determine that it would be detrimental to speak to you, they will contact the authorities for you.
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Written by admin on February 10th, 2007 with 1 comment.
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From ABI Research
Omniscout Intros Two New GPRS/GPS Portable Devices
Omniscout recently launched the Omniscout Portable and Portable Pro GPRS/GPS devices at V-Twin Expo in Cincinnati, OH.
The two models are the most sophisticated and effective monitoring and tracking devices on the market today. Equal in size to a small cell phone and weighing only 80 gr/2.8 ounces, they can be easily hidden in a vehicle or on a person.
Both devices will determine and report the global location of any mobile asset, vehicle, or person where the Omniscout device is located with an accuracy of a few meters. The devices are a hybrid of two technologies, the Global Positioning System (GPS) and GSM/GPRS wireless communications network, which enables them to communicate a location and receive commands using the international (GSM/GPRS) wireless networks, used by most of the world’s cellular communications companies.
With a suggested retail price starting at (US) $499., both Omniscout models are available immediately at selected motorcycle dealers in the United States and Canada.
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Written by admin on February 9th, 2007 with no comments.
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From ABI Research
AirIQ, SIEMENS Team to Deliver M2M Digital Solutions
AirIQ Inc. today announced their intention to enter into a strategic agreement with the Siemens Wireless Modules Division of Siemens Energy & Automation, Inc. to work together to provide digital solutions to North American Machine-to-Machine (M2M) markets.
Under a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), Siemens M2M ONE, a global full solution provider of M2M technology and services, will become a lead channel partner for the AirIQ solution. AirIQ will utilize Siemens products across the breadth of its markets including AirIQ service for Fleets, Vehicle Finance, Consumer Vehicles and Personal Tracking.
"This agreement will enable customers to purchase a complete product service offering from two of the top names in the mobile communications Automated Vehicle Location space," said Peter Fowler, Siemens Energy and Automation, Inc. "The Siemens Module runs on the current digital GSM/GPRS networks, and will allow for further advancements in this market space."
Through Siemens M2M One, Siemens Wireless Modules produces both modules and terminals, and offers comprehensive integration and sales support services, combining technology and service in a one-stop machine-to-machine solution.
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Written by admin on February 5th, 2007 with no comments.
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