Telogis Signs Partnership with Chilean Enterprise GPS/GIS Leaders Tastets Systems S.A.
Partnership brings Telogis Fleet platform to Chilean fleets; further expands global reach of Telogis' location intelligence platform.
Aliso Viejo, Calif. - September 14, 2010: Telogis Inc., the platform for location intelligence, today signed a strategic partnership with Chilean GPS/GIS leaders Tastets Systems S.A. for the distribution, implementation and support of the Telogis Fleet location intelligence platform in Chile. Tastets, based in Providencia Santiago, works with more than 1,500 companies in Chile and abroad to provide fleet data via GPS technology. The partnership strengthens the ability of fleets to integrate the mobile workforce with key business processes and improve overall fleet efficiency, productivity and allocation.
"Chile has a sophisticated and diverse enterprise fleet industry," says Tarik Sarhan, director of sales and operations for South America, Telogis. "This partnership brings the depth of location-based intelligence provided by Telogis Fleet to Tastets' customers in industries ranging from mining to utilities and construction. Telogis' global experience matched with Tastets' rich knowledge and support of the local industry makes this the strongest telematics solution available in Chile."
"We evaluated software solutions throughout the world," said Diego Hurtado, director of Tastets Systems S.A. "In terms of breadth and sophistication of offerings, no other company approached Telogis. Our local presence combined with Telogis' software will raise the bar of fleet offerings in our region."
The partnership empowers Tastets to bring the Telogis Fleet platform to its small and medium enterprises as well as its national fleets, while both companies will work together to service multi-national clients. The deal further builds on Telogis' recent growth with enterprise fleets throughout Central and South America, including in Brazil, Mexico, Colombia and Venezuela.
Telogis' enterprise platform of location-based applications and services provides a comprehensive, end-to-end solution for companies looking to better manage, track and maximize productivity of their mobile resources. Industries served include utilities, telecommunications, OEM, construction, delivery, fleet leasing, food/beverage, pest control and waste management.
About Telogis
Telogis Inc., the platform for location intelligence, is dedicated to enhancing the value of our customers' businesses through intelligent integration of location technology, information and services. Telogis was established in 2001 and is headquartered in Aliso Viejo, Calif., with offices in Europe and Latin America as well as development centers in Austin, Texas and Christchurch, New Zealand. Telogis' products and services are used and distributed in more than 60 countries worldwide. To learn more about Telogis visit www.telogis.com or call toll free at 866-TELOGIS (866-835-6447).
ABOUT TASTETS SYSTEMS S.A.
Tastets System S.A., is the Chilean leader in location intelligence and mobile resource management with more than 1,500 customers and 15,000 vehicles tracked. With over 13 years of experience, the company is recognized for its innovation, service and wide range of location-based products for the services, logistics and security industries. Tastets is headquartered in Santiago, Chile with customer support centers and certified installers nationwide. Visit www.gps.cl or call +562 4358712 for more information.
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