Satellite Solution Yields Immediate 21% Return on Investment for Transport Company

June 21, 2007 (PRLEAP.COM) Technology News
Woodmead, SOUTH AFRICA and Ottawa, CANADA – June 21, 2007 – Implementation of GlobalTrack’s satellite tracking solution resulted in a 21% increase of productivity in the 1st month of operation for one of the customers. GlobalTrack is the leading provider of vehicle tracking solutions with customized software. In cooperation with SkyWave Mobile Communications, the leading supplier of satellite communications products and services, they provide tailored solutions to improve fleet management.

In August 2006, a customer purchased 65 SkyWave tracking units from GlobalTrack. Implementation of the system yielded overwhelmingly positive results; 21% ROI in the 1st month. Improved information on real time locations of transport vehicles enabled the client to improve their transportation planning and consequently, their productivity.

“The GlobalTrack solution provided us with seamless, real-time positions and enables management of our vehicles from virtually any location in the world,” says the client. “We are thrilled about the positive returns in such a short period.”

Savings such as these resulted in the installation of a further 300 units for another client in January 2007.

Solution providers like GlobalTrack around the world trust SkyWave’s DMR-200 series satellite systems to build dependable tracking and security applications for end-users. GlobalTrack integrates SkyWave satellite systems into its solutions to enable its customers to maintain control of their remote assets and optimize their operational management. GlobalTrack’s fully-customizable solutions focus on risk management, driver control, fleet management and security applications. Currently, GlobalTrack is developing a new and improved AJAX version of their tracking application in close cooperation with clients.

“We are very proud of our work” says Pieter Smits, CEO for GlobalTrack. “This customer’s productivity gains exemplify the positive results our customers experience after implementing our fleet management solutions—simplified, improved asset tracking and monitoring, leading to bottom-line business results. This further validates the importance of asset tracking and management solutions as a business requirement in the real world.”

About GlobalTrack

GlobalTrack is an independent, international organization founded in 2000. The company has grown to become one of the worldwide leaders in global tracking system solutions. They provide customized software that enables clients to optimize their operational management by gaining a complete overview and control of their remote assets. Applications for the GlobalTrack tracking system are varied. From U.S. Army truck convoys in Iraq, to elephant herds in the bush or fishing fleets off the coast of South America, GlobalTrack solutions are a valuable component in resource management. The GlobalTrack head office is situated in Atlanta, GA, USA, with international offices located in South Africa and the UAE. For more information, visit www.globaltrack.com.

About SkyWave Mobile Communications

Established in 1997, SkyWave Mobile Communications is the global leader for D+ satellite communications products and services. SkyWave designs and manufactures integrated D+ satellite terminals, D+/GPRS wireless controllers and provides network services to enable customers with dependable, low-cost, remote management and security solutions for fixed and mobile assets. SkyWave works with a global network of over 170 solution partners who provide industry-specific expertise in over 40 countries. Solution providers trust SkyWave to deliver global, cost-effective, reliable, timely and scalable D+ services. As the leading worldwide terminal manufacturer and operator of Inmarsat D+ satellite network services, SkyWave is also first in D+ terminal sales with over 87,000 units shipped. SkyWave’s products are field-tested and proven reliable for industry-specific applications including marine, land mobile, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), government and defence. SkyWave is a privately held company headquartered in Ottawa, Canada. For more information, visit www.SkyWave.com.

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Media Contacts:

Stephanie de Windt
Marketing & Communication Manager
GlobalTrack
sdewindt@globaltrack.com
+27 (0) 11 802 1329

Nerissa Young
Marketing Communications Specialist
SkyWave Mobile Communications Inc.
public.relations@skywave.com
+1 613-836-6288 ext. 363