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 Press Release PSION TEKLOGIX unveils PsiNav transportation system powered by WEBRASKA SmartZone Navigation technology Solution Provides GPS-Based Navigation and Logistical Information for Home Delivery, Courier and Field Service Markets London, UK & Paris, France - April 13, 2004 Webraska Mobile Technologies, the pioneering provider of GPS, voice-enabled wireless navigation applications and location-based services (LBS) solutions, and Psion Teklogix, (LSE: PON), the global provider of solutions for mobile computing and wireless data collection, today unveiled PsiNav Pro - a unique transport management system that provides in-cab audio-visual navigation information for the home delivery, courier and field service markets. Based on Psion Teklogix' netpad and powered by Webraska's SmartZone Navigation software, PsiNav Pro extracts delivery addresses from their daily delivery schedule and generates GPS-enabled turn-by-turn navigation instructions, thereby eliminating the need for a paper-based mapping and delivery system. Leveraging the netpad's supply chain feature set, PsiNav Pro offers:
The turn-by-turn navigation module is developed upon Webraska's renowned GPS navigation software and is to be available in three variants: on-board, off-board and hybrid. "There are many satellite-navigation systems on the market, but none offers the enterprise-wide intelligence and extensive feature-set of PsiNav Pro." said Vipul Palan, head of business development at Psion Teklogix. "The system delivers compelling benefits such as improved driver productivity, reduced fuel consumption and increased customer satisfaction." Some of the other features include: route calculation, where customer addresses and delivery priorities are downloaded at the depot, or en route via GPRS; guidance, where audio-visual information is delivered to the driver via the vehicle's audio system and the netpad's SVGA display; off-route functions, whereby if the driver goes off route, PsiNav Pro sends an alert and provides the navigational information to get them back on track; and traffic updates - full advanced warning of traffic problems are sent to the driver, including changes to estimated time of arrival (ETA). Eric Node-Langlois, Chief Executive of Webraska, commented - "Coming hot on the heels of Webraska's selection by wireless carriers, the Psion Teklogix launch confirms that GPS Navigation for SmartPhones and PDAs has finally come of age. Above all it confirms the strength and relevance of Webraska's SmartZone Navigation applications for telecom, fleet management and logistics sectors. " PsiNav Pro is available throughout Psion Teklogix's network in Europe. About Psion Teklogix Psion Teklogix is a global provider of solutions for mobile computing and wireless data collection. The company's fully integrated mobile computing solutions include rugged hardware; secure wireless networks, robust software, professional services and exceptional support programs. As an operating division of Psion PLC, Psion Teklogix plays a key role in its parent company's vision to create new ways to access mobile data. With over three decades of industry experience, the company has customers in more than in 60 countries around the world, and 43 sales and support offices in 20 countries. Psion Teklogix is headquartered in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada with additional corporate offices located in the United States and Europe. For more information, visit www.psionteklogix.com. Contacts:
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Webraska About Webraska Webraska provides the advanced software solutions required to develop, integrate and deploy location-based and telematics services. Webraska's carrier-grade offering includes the SmartZone™ Geospatial Platform, the SmartZone™ CallCenter, award-winning SmartZone™ Navigation Suite and the SmartZone™ Wireless Application Suite including CityGuide, BuddyFinder, RoutePlanner and MapViewer. Webraska has its worldwide headquarters in Paris, France, and offices in North America and around the world. The company currently powers the LBS and telematics offering of service providers in four continents, including Bell Mobility, E-Plus, Sensis (Australia), Telecom Italia Mobile, O2, Vodafone Live! and Orange, and has partnerships with leading technology and content providers including Ericsson, HP, IBM, NavTech, Nortel, Openwav, Siemens and SAIC-Telcordia. Webraska has long been recognized as a leading player in the location-based services and telematics worlds, winning awards from Unstrung Magazine, TIME, Business Week, Tornado Insider and Frost & Sullivan. For more information visit: www.webraska.com For more information please contact:
Marketing Communications Manager Webraska +33 (1)39 12 88 00 |
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