WebTech Wireless Announces Installation Agreement for 1,300 GPS Vehicle Locators
Large Canadian Communications Provider to Roll-Out GPS Locator with Vehicle Diagnostics
Vancouver, British Columbia –– February 19, 2008 –– WebTech Wireless Inc. (TSX: WEW), a leading provider of location-based and fleet Telematics services, is pleased to announce that it has delivered more than 1,300 Locators, feature-rich GPS tracking devices, to one of Canada’s largest communications providers. The Locators with a comprehensive vehicle diagnostic accessory are to be installed across the customer’s fleet. In addition to the Locators, the customer will equip their larger vehicles with Mobile Data Terminal (MDT) 2000e devices for automated driver log submission.
The Locator equipped with an On Board Diagnostics Generation II (OBDII) Gateway provides the customer with a powerful yet user-friendly solution for real-time diagnostic information. With timely insight into vehicle performance information and early warning of malfunctions, the customer’s fleet managers will be able to easily track and manage their mobile assets and be more proactive in resolving issues before they become costly repair bills.
A part of the fleet will also be equipped with MDT2000e devices which enable the customer to save time and reduce operating expenses through automated driver log processing and Hours of Service (HOS) compliance. With automated driver log processing, the company will be better able to adhere to all the rules associated with the Canadian Hours of Service regulation.
“Our goal is to help our customers increase productivity and decrease operating expenses. We are confident that our field-proven GPS tracking devices coupled with innovative peripheral accessories will help our customers to track and manage their mobile resources more efficiently and reduce unproductive time as well as operating efficiencies – while seamlessly adhering to government regulations,” stated Harald Fritz, Director Carrier and VAR Channels of WebTech Wireless. “We look forward to expanding our solution offerings to their entire operation.”
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About WebTech Wireless Inc.
WebTech Wireless Inc. (TSX: WEW) is a global Telematics, location-based services provider that develops, manufactures, and delivers turnkey wireless solutions designed to improve productivity and profitability. WebTech Wireless products include wireless hardware and software services running on cellular and satellite networks, and include Automatic Vehicle Location, Mapping, Reporting, Vehicle Diagnostics, Driver Status, In-vehicle Telemetry, Messaging, In-vehicle Navigation, and wireless application and Internet connectivity. WebTech Wireless is currently providing devices and services worldwide in eight languages to over forty-one countries covering five continents. WebTech Wireless’ scalable solutions are used by a broad range of small, medium and Fortune 500 companies and by governments. For more information, please visit www.webtechwireless.com.
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