CFI to Equip Entire Fleet of 2,400 Trucks with Aether MobileMax; Aether's Multi-Mode System Comes Out On Top After Extensive Testing and Evaluation.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers OWINGS MILLS, Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 19, 2003 Aether aether: see ether, in physics and astronomy. Aether god of whole atmosphere. [Gk. Myth.: Jobes, 42] See : Air Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq: AETH), a leading provider of wireless and mobile data solutions, today announced that Contract Freighters, Inc. (CFI CFI abbr. cost, freight, and insurance ) has agreed to equip its entire fleet of 2,400 trucks with Aether MobileMax(TM). Based in Joplin, Missouri Joplin is a city located in parts of southern Jasper County and northern Newton County in the southwestern corner of Missouri. Joplin is the largest city in Jasper County, though it is not the county seat. , CFI is a premier North American North American named after North America. North American blastomycosis see North American blastomycosis. North American cattle tick see boophilusannulatus. carrier and operates one of the most technically-advanced fleets in the country. The company began using wireless tracking and mobile communications nearly 10 years ago and features a state-of-the-art operations center The facility or location on an installation, base, or facility used by the commander to command, control, and coordinate all crisis activities. See also base defense operations center; command center. widely regarded as a model for the industry. CFI plans to complete the conversion to Aether's leading fleet tracking and messaging solution by December 2003. "We have been considering a technology upgrade for our entire fleet for quite some time at CFI," said Glenn Brown Glenn Brown (born 1966 in Hexham) is an English artist and painter who was nominated for the Turner Prize in 2000. Brown appropriates images created by living, working artists, such as Frank Auerbach and Howard Hodgkin, as well as images by artists more established in the , the chairman 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 CFI. "After thoroughly evaluating all of the industry's leading solutions, it was apparent that Aether MobileMax delivered the best technology, performance, and overall value. We believe that Aether will continue to be a great partner with us in the years to come." CFI's plans with MobileMax also include the implementation of ADV ADV Advertisement ADV Adverb ADV Advance/Advanced ADV Advantage (tennis) ADV Advise ADV Advocate ADV Advancement ADV Advent ADV Arbeitsgemeinschaft für Datenverarbeitung ADV Adversus (Latin: Against) Monitor, Aether's leading application that provides real-time information on vehicle and driver performance, state-line crossings, and vehicle fault codes. In addition, CFI will implement Aether's new Proximity Alert feature to automatically notify them of critical arrival and departure information. Aether and CFI will begin working immediately to integrate the MobileMax solution into CFI's expansive information system. "The CFI partnership means a lot to Aether," said Frank Briganti, president of Aether's transportation division. "CFI knows how to put information to work, and leverages the value of mobile communications throughout their operations. We view their decision not only as an investment in our MobileMax solution, but also as a validation of the professionalism of our team and the strength of our technology. We are very proud to have gained their business and earned this key partnership." Aether MobileMax is the only solution to use a multi-mode system that automatically switches between land-based and satellite communications without driver or dispatcher Software that determines what pending tasks should be done next and assigns the available resources to accomplish it. It may execute other programs or generate a list for human operators to follow. See scheduler. intervention to ensure complete coverage and more cost-efficient communications. The MobileMax system transmits dispatch and data messages and GPS position reports, and provides data on state-line crossings, vehicle fault codes, and driver performance. Hundreds of fleets have improved their operations, streamlined their processes, and improved their customer service by deploying Aether's MobileMax multi-mode solution. About Aether Systems, Inc. Aether Systems delivers wireless and mobile data solutions that make people more productive and their organizations more profitable. Aether's products and services are built on Aether Fusion, the company's standards-based platform that allows for secure, reliable extension of critical information to virtually any wireless or mobile environment. Return on investment in Aether solutions comes from a unique combination of strengths - quick access to multiple back-end information sources, workflow that is optimized for specific industries, and turnkey deployment services and professional support. Backed by years of in-market expertise, Aether is making it possible for thousands of businesses and government agencies to unleash the power of the mobile workforce. For more information, please visit www.aethersystems.com About Contract Freighters, Inc. Contract Freighters, Inc. (CFI) has evolved into North America's premier truckload carrier Merrian-Webster online dictionary defines truckload as " a load or amount that fills or could fill a truck". A truckload carrier is a trucking company that generally contracts an entire trailer-load to a single customer. by routinely providing the safest, most dependable transportation services available. Delivering over 50 years of absolute customer satisfaction, CFI has grown from two tractors and trailers to an extensive international air-ride fleet including over 2,400 tractors and 6,300 trailers. Fully committed (Law) committed to prison for trial, in distinction from being detained for examination. See also: Fully to world-class quality service and support, CFI's impeccable on-time and damage-free delivery statistics are unparalleled in the industry. For more information, please visit www.cfi-us.com. |
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