Herndon, Va. - September 27, 2006 - GeoLogic Solutions, the transportation industry's leading provider of Multi-Mode communications and tracking systems, today announced the introduction of its new Color Display Unit (CDU). TheWindow® -based touch screen display features a high resolution graphical interface and incorporates several new technologies that optimize its use in emerging mobile trucking applications. The CDU will be available as a display option to new GeoLogic customers and as an upgrade for existing users of the company's MobileMax™ system.
"The new CDU is a rugged, driver-friendly device that offers fleets a range of enhanced applications," said John Lewis, president and CEO of GeoLogic Solutions, "including electronic driver logs, text to speech, mapping and onboard navigation with turn by turn directions. The open architecture of the Windows CE Operating System allows us to add future functionality and makes it easy to integrate with a broad range of third-party hardware and Windows-based software applications.
"We strongly believe our new CDU will make drivers happy and enable trucking operations to improve their productivity, efficiency and safety performance," Lewis stated. "Drivers will like the ease of use of the graphical touch screen while the addition of electronic log capabilities will allow drivers to handle less paperwork while ensuring HOS compliance. It will now be easy to record driving and off-duty time, including the setting of exception parameters to help account for truck movement that is not part of duty hours. This capability streamlines business and data management processes for our customers."
The GeoLogic CDU is totally compatible with existing MobileMax systems currently deployed. In addition to adding the benefit of electronic log functionality, the CDU is equipped with industry standard USB ports located both in the front and rear of the device to further enhance productivity. For example, by using a standard memory stick, drivers can access training programs and other Windows applications such as their logs and easily move them from truck to truck. The memory stick can also be used to issue a variety of employee communications such as settlement and compensation statements and fuel efficiency incentive program updates.
The new CDU will begin shipping in the 4th Quarter. Electronic driver logs will also be available during the 4th Quarter and the other applications such as onboard navigation and text to speech will be available in early 2007.
About GeoLogic Solutions
Based in Herndon, Virginia, GeoLogic Solutions is a Platinum Equity company that provides the commercial trucking industry with wireless asset management solutions that reduce operational costs while increasing overall efficiency. MobileMax™, the leading mobile communications and tracking system to utilize both terrestrial and satellite-based networks, is installed on hundreds of fleets across the U.S. GeoLogic is also a Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO) and provides third-party wireless data services through its CrossBridge Solutions platform. For more information go to www.goGeoLogic.com or www.CrossBridgeSolutions.com.
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