Vetronix Selects GDT Data for Mastertrak Telematics Solutions; Advanced Telematics Solutions for Fleet Operators and Automotive OEMs Will Leverage GDT Map and LBS Data.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers ESRI (Environmental Systems Research Institute, Inc., Redlands, CA, www.esri.com) The world's leading developer of geographic information systems (GIS) software, including programs that plot ZIP codes and addresses, demographic information and detailed, color-coded data. User Conference SAN DIEGO San Diego (săn dēā`gō), city (1990 pop. 1,110,549), seat of San Diego co., S Calif., on San Diego Bay; inc. 1850. San Diego includes the unincorporated communities of La Jolla and Spring Valley. Coronado is across the bay. , Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 7, 2003 Vetronix Corporation, a leading provider of advanced automotive diagnostic equipment and telematics Originally coined to mean the convergence of telecommunications and information processing, the term later evolved to refer to automation in automobiles. GPS navigation, integrated hands-free cellphones, wireless communications and automatic driving assistance systems all come under the solutions, and Geographic Data Geographic data is about much more than electronic pictures of maps. The geographic data that describes our world allows for city planning, flood prediction and relief, emergency service routing, environmental assessments, wind pattern monitoring and many other applications. Technology, Inc., a developer of premier map databases, today announced that Vetronix will incorporate GDT's street and address information into the Vetronix Mastertrak(TM) suite of next-generation telematics solutions. Vetronix will incorporate GDT's Dynamap(R)/Transportation database into the Mastertrak Fleet Solutions and Mastertrak 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 Solutions product lines for a total vehicle support system. Mastertrak solutions merge diagnostics and telematics to create new models of mobile asset management and driver productivity. Compiled from a vast network of sources, the Dynamap/Transportation map data provides comprehensive street and address coverage, highly accurate one-way and restricted turn information, accurate representation of limited access highways, preferred routing names, and exit point layers to offer superb performance within routing and telematics applications. Mastertrak Fleet and OEM Solutions go far beyond conventional Automatic Vehicle Locator LOCATOR, civil law. He who leases or lets a thing to hire to another. His duties are, 1st. To deliver to the hirer the thing hired, that he may use it. 2d. To guaranty to the hirer the free enjoyment of it. 3d. (AVL (Automatic Vehicle Location) See mobile positioning. ) products, by integrating with the vehicle's on-board computer systems, and other devices, to deliver powerful fleet management functions. Mastertrak Fleet solutions include a wide range of capabilities for Fleet Managers, including the ability to monitor and report on such areas as asset management with remote diagnostics Vehicle Diagnostics Vehicle diagnostics enables a mechanic to diagnose the exact mechanical condition of the vehicle and its systems and components. Remote Diagnostics enables to perform such diagnosis without requiring the vehicle to physically be present for checkup. ; productivity and logistics; safety; security; and fuel management. Mastertrak OEM solutions can provide engineers with a better way to capture environmental and performance data from the vehicle, accelerating development cycles, improving quality and reducing warranty and service costs. After careful evaluation of commercial map data providers, Vetronix selected GDT GDT Global Descriptor Table GDT Geographic Data Technology Inc. GDT Gas Discharge Tube (energy, electrotechinical and electronics) GDT Getting Things Done GDT Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing GDT Ground Data Terminal based on data quality, GDT's ability to provide data optimized for use within ESRI's ArcIMS(R) Route Server extension, and GDT's reputation as a premier data provider for the fleet/AVL market. GDT's seamless coverage for 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. and Canada allows Vetronix to provide support for local, regional, nationwide, and cross-border fleets. Current and complete addressing coupled with GDT's positionally accurate streets enables accurate reverse geocoding, enhancing the value of address reports based on GPS data. Vetronix also selected ArcIMS and the Route Server extension to provide the tracking and routing capabilities for Mastertrak. By integrating GDT's premier street and address data with the ArcIMS Route Server technology, Vetronix can provide users with superior map display, address matching, driving directions, and route calculations. "GDT was able to leverage its longstanding partnership with ESRI to provide a fully optimized map data solution for use with the ArcIMS Route Server extension," said Mike Gerling, 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 GDT. "Vetronix is another success story showing how GDT and ESRI work together to deliver quality solutions for customers. The combination of Vetronix technical innovation, ESRI software, and GDT map data provides a telematics solution that will deliver exceptional value to automotive OEMs and commercial fleet operators." "Mastertrak Telematics Solutions are designed to be extremely powerful and easily tailored to each client's individual business needs," said Jim Zaleski, president of Vetronix. "We found that the map databases that support many of the commercial AVL solutions being offered to fleets today just couldn't support the wide range of functions that we are building into our Fleet and OEM products. GDT became our supplier of choice because they are the company that currently has everything we need." About GDT Geographic Data Technology, Inc. is the premier developer of map databases that help businesses and consumers manage, understand, and analyze geographic relationships. With more than 20 years experience in data management and compilation, GDT's proven and tested processes allow for the detection and management of ongoing change so that customers are assured of complete, current, and correct geographic information. With consistent coverage throughout the United States and Canada, GDT data includes large city centers, rural areas, and fast-growing suburbs. An efficient compilation process coupled with change management systems and tools create cost-effective, flexible data solutions for a variety of markets and applications. For more information, visit the GDT Web site at www.geographic.com. About Vetronix Founded in 1984 and headquartered in Santa Barbara, California Santa Barbara is a city in California, United States. It is the county seat of Santa Barbara County, California. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 92,325. , Vetronix has offices nationwide as well as in Japan, England and France. Vetronix has developed worldwide solutions for commercial fleet and OEM use to create a new paradigm New Paradigm In the investing world, a totally new way of doing things that has a huge effect on business. Notes: The word "paradigm" is defined as a pattern or model, and it has been used in science to refer to a theoretical framework. for Integrated Telematics and Diagnostics. The company is focused on innovations in software and telemetry telemetry Highly automated communications process by which data are collected from instruments located at remote or inaccessible points and transmitted to receiving equipment for measurement, monitoring, display, and recording. to power advanced diagnostics and "next generation" telematics solutions. The company's telematics product line, Mastertrak Fleet Solutions, is designed to help fleet operators improve profitability with features that include asset management, logistics, service & maintenance, remote diagnostics, fuel management, safety, and security. Through a Premier Business Partnership with IBM (International Business Machines Corporation, Armonk, NY, www.ibm.com) The world's largest computer company. IBM's product lines include the S/390 mainframes (zSeries), AS/400 midrange business systems (iSeries), RS/6000 workstations and servers (pSeries), Intel-based servers (xSeries) , Vetronix also offers integration of its telematics solutions with its client's enterprise business systems. Vetronix Corporation is a leading supplier of automotive electronic diagnostics, and the company is notable for having developed the very first OEM serial data scantool. The Tech 1(R) and Mastertech(R) brand names have become synonymous with synonymous with adjective equivalent to, the same as, identical to, similar to, identified with, equal to, tantamount to, interchangeable with, one and the same as excellence in the automotive Scantest market. Vetronix currently has cooperative development relationships with such OEMs as General Motors, Toyota, Honda and Nissan. Today, over 40% of all vehicles manufactured worldwide are serviced at the dealership level with equipment and software developed by Vetronix. Vetronix products have won numerous industry awards, most notably six Top 20 Tools Awards from Motor Magazine, the leading trade publication in the Automotive Aftermarket, as well as the Innovation Award from Professional Tool and Equipment News magazine. In 2000 Vetronix was honored by South Coast Business Technology as "Company of the Year," and has just received two Frost and Sullivan Awards for telematics excellence. The company's Web site is www.vetronix.com. Dynamap and the GDT logo are registered trademarks of GDT. Tech 1, and Mastertech are registered trademarks of Vetronix Corporation. Mastertrak is a trademark of Vetronix Corporation. ESRI and ArcIMS are trademarks of ESRI. |
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