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WirelessDevNet.com Press Release
Nextel to Offer Trimble's Mobile Resource Management Solution for Field Service and Enterprise Fleet
SUNNYVALE, Calif., Aug. 3 -- Trimble (Nasdaq: TRMB)
announced today that its subsidiary, Trimble Mobile Solutions, Inc. (TMS), has
signed a distribution agreement with Nextel Communications Inc. (Nasdaq: NXTL)
to offer the TMS TrimWeb(TM) mobile resource management (MRM) solution through
the Nextel(R) sales channel, which will run over Nextel's nationwide digital
network. The TrimWeb in-vehicle solution utilizes Global Positioning System
(GPS) technology and cellular communications to efficiently route fleets and
decrease driver down time.
Trimble's TrimWeb MRM solution is a valuable asset for companies that
maintain a mobile fleet, regardless of the type of vehicles used. It enables
drivers, dispatchers and management to increase the number of daily deliveries
or stops. TrimWeb automatically logs arrival and departure times and also
monitors the location of vehicles. The solution integrates real-time vehicle
and driver information with location and time data to provide fleet owners
with reliable control to optimize fleet performance to service their customers
more efficiently.
"We are pleased to be working with Nextel. Their strong commitment to
customers in the field service industry coupled with a reliable all-digital
wireless network will make for an outstanding distribution partnership," said
Rick Beyer, president of Trimble Mobile Solutions.
TrimWeb is typically lower priced than other similar solutions and
supports 15-, 10- and one-minute position reporting, compared to comparable
products that offer only 15-minute capability. TrimWeb also has extended
storage capability, where most companies only support a 30-day storage.
Customers can select from three plans designed to enable asset management
for a variety of field service and enterprise fleet operations, such as
heating and air conditioning, plumbing, utilities, towing, food service and
many others.
The monthly service packages include Nextel's Data Access Plan and require
no minimum contract commitment. Pricing does not include the required Trimble
in-vehicle mounted hardware.
Basic service provides daily or weekly reports detailing vehicle
activity -- $29.94 a month per vehicle
Standard service includes near real-time status that provides
15-minute position reporting in addition to the Basic plan
functionality -- $34.94 a month per vehicle
Professional service provides one minute position reporting
delivered every 10 minutes in addition to the Standard plan --
$39.94 a month per vehicle
About Trimble Mobile Solutions, Inc.
Trimble Mobile Solutions, Inc. offers complete solutions for mobile
resource management (MRM). These solutions integrate real-time vehicle and
driver information with location and time data to provide fleet owners with
reliable control to optimize fleet performance. Customers throughout the
construction, field service, and enterprise vehicle markets rely on TMS
solutions.
About Trimble
Trimble is a leading innovator of Global Positioning System (GPS)
technology. In addition to providing advanced GPS components, Trimble augments
GPS with other positioning technologies as well as wireless communications and
software to create complete customer solutions. Trimble's worldwide presence
and unique capabilities position the Company for growth in emerging
applications including surveying, automobile navigation, machine guidance,
asset tracking, wireless platforms, and telecommunications infrastructure.
Founded in 1978 and headquartered in Sunnyvale, Calif., Trimble has more than
2,000 employees in more than 20 countries worldwide.
For more information, visit: http://www.trimble.com.
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