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SiGEM Introduces ePiNG Emerald(tm) To Global Transportation Sector
Mobile data terminal to provide fleet managers with integrated accurate and
automatic vehicle location tracking
KANATA, ONTARIO, CANADA, November 29, 2000 - (TSE:GPS): SiGEM Inc., a
leader in global wireless location and asset tracking, today announced the
launch of ePiNG Emerald(tm), a mobile data terminal (MDT) that advances the
integration of GPS and wireless technologies. Fleet managers can use ePiNG
Emerald with ePiNG Enterprise(tm) to track vehicles via the GPS system and
communicate with drivers on a screen that displays jobs and messages.
When using ePiNG Emerald with ePiNG Enterprise or any fleet management
system, managers will know exactly where each vehicle is and can
automatically dispatch the vehicle that is closest to each call that comes
in. ePiNG Emerald features a streamlined compact design and can be installed
near the driver, without interfering with airbag security systems. The large
display and numeric keypad enables drivers to receive and send textual
messages while they are in their vehicles. The product also includes three
serial ports that allow for the addition of peripheral devices such as
printers, credit card or smart card readers, and debit card pin pads.
"With the introduction of ePiNG Emerald, SiGEM provides the most
cost-effective integration of all the components of a mobile data terminal
and a GPS receiver in one package," said Herb Woods, President and CEO of
SiGEM. "Because all of the components are made by SiGEM, we are able to
offer ePiNG Emerald at a substantial cost saving compared to other MDTs on
the market. This lower cost will enable a much larger number of fleet
managers to obtain the proven benefits of GPS and data dispatch by putting
MDTs into each of their vehicles - we're already seeing a tremendous demand
in the marketplace for this product."
ePiNG Emerald and ePiNG Enterprise offer fleet managers a complete
end-to-end solution for managing the traffic of taxis, limousines and
transit vehicles. ePiNG Enterprise provides managers with a variety of
features including automatic vehicle location using GPS technology and map
displays for the most efficient fleet management; emergency tracking so that
if there is a problem with one of the vehicles the manager is able to locate
the vehicle and send help to a specific location; and back office features
including billing, cash management and fleet maintenance systems.
"Without this technology it can be difficult and time-consuming for managers
of large fleets to assign jobs to drivers," said Mr. Woods. "With ePiNG
Emerald and ePiNG Enterprise, managers have a much more efficient manner of
getting jobs to drivers with the least amount of human intervention
possible. The computer can automatically give the job to the nearest free
vehicle and customers can be served much more quickly than in the past."
ePiNG Emerald is 100% compatible with all of SiGEM's existing dispatch
systems. This means that taxi fleet managers can install ePiNG Emerald, use
it with the existing dispatch system, and upgrade to a GPS system at a later
date. Currently, there are 29,000 SiGEM MDTs installed in vehicles around
the world; SiGEM estimates that this represents 19% of the global market.
ePiNG Enterprise is installed in 50 systems around the world, including an
8,000-vehicle fleet in Singapore.
As part of this complete solution, SiGEM offers a variety of training and
support options for ePiNG Emerald and ePiNG Enterprise customers. The
application training options that are available include training on the
system that manages the calls and dispatches the drivers; on an address
manager that keeps track of the various addresses in a city; on a fleet
manager that keeps track of the fleet; on an account manager that profiles
and manages the customer accounts; and more. The support options include
system activation support; offsite support for a warranty period of one
year; and more.
A picture of ePiNG Emerald is available on the SiGEM web site at
.
ePiNG Emerald is available to customers immediately.
About SiGEM
SiGEM, based in Kanata, Canada, with offices in Arizona and the UK,
(www.sigem.com) develops and markets hardware, software and services for the
global wireless location-tracking industry. Its patented products utilize
GPS and wireless communications technologies for cost effective, energy
efficient, two-way location tracking and messaging. SiGEM provides its ePiNG
tracking services for a range of applications over private networks and the
open Internet. The company's mission is to improve the productivity and
security of its customers and business partners. The company has strategic
alliances with some of the industry's key players including Telus,
Cellemetry, Bell Mobility and ST Microelectronics. SiGEM provides tracking
solutions for the transportation, insurance and consumer markets. The common
shares of SiGEM trade on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the trading symbol
"GPS".
* ePiNG is a trademark of SiGEM Inc.
This press release may contain forward-looking statements. These statements
are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties that may cause actual
results to differ materially from those contemplated by the forward-looking
statements.
Media Contacts:
Kristen Yates
SiGEM
(613) 271-1601 ext. 222
(613) 271-9827 Fax
kyates@sigem.com
Renée Couturier
High Road Communications
(613) 236-0909 ext. 305
(613) 236-2117 Fax
rcouturier@highroad.com
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