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AirSage Introduces TrafficWiSE(TM) to Aid Industry and Government with Real-Time Traffic Information.


New Solution Provides Targeted, Reliable and Cost-Effective Approach to Address Critical Needs Nationwide

ATLANTA -- AirSage, the leading provider of real-time traffic solutions, announced today the release of TrafficWiSE[TM], a suite of solutions designed to meet the specific traffic information needs for a variety of public and private sector organizations.

All solutions utilize the AirSage Wireless Signal Extraction Wireless Signal Extraction is a new term in the Intelligent transportation system industry. Wireless Signal Extraction is a technology that pulls or extracts data from a wireless carrier’s network, after the data has been anonymized. , or WiSE[TM], technology. The WiSE[TM] technology is a software-based solution for traffic information. Unlike historical or predictive approaches, which rely on small sample sizes and data from earlier travel time periods, this software extracts and aggregates anonymous wireless network data to provide true real-time traffic information.

"TrafficWiSE[TM] solutions draw on the signaling data from more than 51 million cell phones, allowing us to provide specific real-time traffic information to a broad cross-section of customers affected by traffic flow, incidents and congestion The condition of a network when there is not enough bandwidth to support the current traffic load.

congestion - When the offered load of a data communication path exceeds the capacity.
," said Cy Smith, founder and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board.  of AirSage. "This technology is unique in the industry and allows AirSage to provide more accurate and reliable traffic data than any other solution on the market today."

TrafficWiSE[TM] solutions are designed to meet the specific needs of a variety of government and industry markets. The TrafficWiSE[TM] suite includes:

* TrafficWiSE[TM] Work Zone - improves safety and reduces work zone impact;

* TrafficWiSE[TM] Transportation Planning Transportation planning is the field involved with the siting of transportation facilities (generally streets, highways, sidewalks, bike lanes and public transport lines).  - determines traffic flow between defined areas;

* TrafficWiSE[TM] Special Events - aids in traffic management for large events;

* TrafficWiSE[TM] Evacuation evacuation /evac·u·a·tion/ (e-vak?u-a´shun)
1. an emptying.

2. catharsis; emptying of the bowels.


e·vac·u·a·tion
n.
 and Emergency Management - ensures efficient evacuation of the public and ingress An entrance. Contrast with "egress," which means exit. See ingress traffic. See also Ingres 2006.  of emergency personnel;

* TrafficWiSE[TM] Evacuation and Emergency Planning - provides historical traffic data for improved planning; and

* TrafficWiSE[TM] Alternative Routes - provides travel times for alternative routes, reducing driving time and mitigating congestion.

Through its partnership with Sprint, AirSage is able to access the anonymous signaling data from the mobile network. AirSage then uses the anonymous data and transforms it into real-time traffic data. With more than 51 million subscribers in the network, AirSage has more than enough data to accurately provide traffic flow information. No other traffic monitoring system has such an extensive and reliable network.

AirSage WiSE[TM] technology has been successfully deployed in more than 26 markets around the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. , including New York New York, state, United States
New York, Middle Atlantic state of the United States. It is bordered by Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the Atlantic Ocean (E), New Jersey and Pennsylvania (S), Lakes Erie and Ontario and the Canadian province of
, California, Virginia, Wisconsin and Georgia.

For more information on TrafficWiSE[TM], visit booth #841 at ITSA ITSA Intelligent Transportation Society of America
ITSA Interactive Travel Services Association
ITSA International Transportation Safety Association
ITSA Information Technology Services Agency (UK government) 
 2007 or www.airsage.com.

About AirSage, Inc.

AirSage is the leading provider of reliable and accurate real-time traffic information providing partners and customers with the highest quality speed, travel time and traffic flow information on more than 100,000 miles of the nation's highways, freeways, primary roadways and arterial roads Noun 1. arterial road - a major or main route
highway, main road - a major road for any form of motor transport

Britain, Great Britain, U.K., UK, United Kingdom, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland - a monarchy in northwestern Europe
. The Atlanta-based company has developed innovative, patented software technology that aggregates anonymous signaling data from wireless mobile operators. AirSage is currently the only company in the U.S. with a wireless carrier partner that is committed to a national deployment and is the only company with the capability to provide real-time traffic information using this ground-breaking technology. For more information, please visit www.airsage.com.
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