SmartSignal Continues Transportation Industry Momentum with New Executive Appointment; Former Motorola Telematics Executive to Drive Continued Growth in Emerging Telematics Market.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 16, 2003 SmartSignal Corporation, the leading provider of predictive technology for Equipment Condition Monitoring Condition monitoring is the process of monitoring a parameter of condition in machinery, such that a significant change is indicative of a developing failure. It is a major component of predictive maintenance. (TM) (eCM) software, today announced that Brian Bialy bi·a·ly n. pl. bia·lys A flat, round baked roll topped with onion flakes. [After Bialystok.] Noun 1. has been appointed to lead the company's Commercial Transportation practice. As SmartSignal continues to expand its predictive vehicle diagnostic technology, Bialy is charged with developing new customers and partnerships with engine OEMs, call centers and fleet operators in the automotive, over-the road trucking, marine and heavy equipment industries. SmartSignal's Predictive Telematics Solution provides real-time monitoring of vehicle health including diagnostics and early warning of incipient faults. This information is being used to: -- Improve aftermarket service for OEMs and dealers -- Move fleet operators to a proactive maintenance Proactive maintenance is a maintenance strategy for stabilizing the reliability of machines or equipment using Proactive maintenance services. Its central theme involves directing corrective actions aimed at failure root causes, not active failure symptoms, faults, or machine wear strategy from reactive maintenance practices -- Enhance Product Lifecycle Product lifecycle or product life cycle is the course of a product's sales and profits over time. The five stages of each product lifecycle are product development, introduction, growth, maturity and decline. Management strategies "By improving OEMs and dealers' aftermarket services, spare parts Spare parts, also referred to as Service Parts is a term used to indicate extra parts available and in proximity to the mechanical item, such as a automobile, boat, engine, for which they might be used. Spare parts are also called “spares. inventories and maintenance practices, SmartSignal's Predictive Telematics Solution with early warning of deteriorating vehicle conditions, represents a huge value for the growing Telematics market," asset Bialy. "Leveraging SmartSignal technology is like adding a turbo-charger to CRM (Customer Relationship Management) An integrated information system that is used to plan, schedule and control the presales and postsales activities in an organization. that looks beyond a client's back room operations and provides insight into actual vehicle performance in real-time. Spearheading a team that is delivering this solution is a very attractive opportunity." Bialy will concentrate on business development and building strategic partnerships. Bialy will also reinforce existing relationships by bringing value to current customers by identifying strategic opportunities for increased savings and competitive advantage. SmartSignal is already delivering value to transportation industry leaders such as the Electro-Motive Division of General Motors and Caterpillar. "I am confident that Brian's leadership and experience in the transportation market will be invaluable to the SmartSignal team," said Gary Conkright, chairman, president 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 SmartSignal. "We have a healthy customer base and I see tremendous opportunity our Predictive Telematics Solution in the transportation industry. With the addition of Brian, our team is stronger than ever and we look forward to continuing our momentum in the transportation industry." Prior to joining SmartSignal, Bialy was the Director of Business Development in Motorola's Automotive and Industrial Electronics Group. In his role, Bialy was responsible for securing high profile customers by implementing strategic plans and building solid customer relationships. He forged relationships with new OEMs in the automotive, marine, agricultural, truck, diesel engine and industrial market segments. Additionally, he developed a business strategy and led a software team to win business with a major Asia-Pacific Automotive OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) The rebranding of equipment and selling it. The term initially referred to the company that made the products (the "original" manufacturer), but eventually became widely used to refer to the organization that buys the products and . About SmartSignal SmartSignal, based in Lisle lisle n. 1. A fine, smooth, tightly twisted thread spun from long-stapled cotton. 2. Fabric knitted of this thread, used especially for hosiery and underwear. , IL, is the leader in Predictive Technology. The technology, available as an enterprise software solution--Equipment Condition Monitoring (eCM(TM))--or as a predictive platform for OEMs, helps companies gain unprecedented insight into the health of critical business assets. Through real-time monitoring and prediction, companies are able to avoid catastrophic failures, increase capacity and improve overall return-on assets. SmartSignal was recently named one of the top 50 emerging technology companies in Chicago by I-Street magazine. In addition, the company was recently listed as one of The FocalPoint Group's Top 40 North American North American named after North America. North American blastomycosis see North American blastomycosis. North American cattle tick see boophilusannulatus. M2M M2M Machine-to-Machine (communication, mainly mobile) M2M Minutes to Midnight (Linkin Park album) M2M Mobile to Mobile (cellular phone) M2M Member-to-Member M2M Month to Month Innovators and has won the Business Ledger's "Annual Award for Business Excellence," Control Engineering Magazine's "Editor's Choice" new product award and a Best of Sensors Expo new product "Gold Award." |
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