Peoplenet Partners with MAGTEC for Truck Security Integration
Head office -- (July 10, 2007) -- PeopleNet announces development partnership with MAGTEC Products, Inc., to make their products compatible and interoperable. MAGTEC is a leading manufacturer and distributor of truck and equipment security systems. PeopleNet is North America's fastest-growing provider of intelligent onboard solutions and mobile communications.
According to Ron Konezny, COO/CFO of PeopleNet, the two companies will work together to integrate MAGTEC's M5K system with PeopleNet's g3 onboard computing and mobile communications system. Integration will allow PeopleNet customers to access MAGTEC M5K functions through the same web page interface they use to access PeopleNet's various location, business and vehicle monitoring capabilities.
"This partnership is a natural. MAGTEC's highly effective, easy-to-use technology brings real value to its customers. MAGTEC security complements PeopleNet's profit-driving operational applications and industry-leading mobile communications," said Konezny. "PeopleNet and MAGTEC together create real trucking synergy, an unparalleled breadth of fleet control."
MAGTEC authentication helps prevent truck theft, even when the driver leaves a truck running. MAGTEC's M5K system requires drivers to enter a personal authentication code on a numerical keypad prior to moving the vehicle. The system knows when a truck is left idling and will require the driver to re-enter the code before it will move.
M5K enables managers to set idling time limits, something increasingly mandated by various local and regional governments. Managers can also disable the system for set periods of time to accommodate vehicle maintenance and repairs.
MAGTEC's M5K provides the ultimate truck security tool: Acceleration Control System(TM). Managers in an immediate crisis can remotely take control of the truck's acceleration capability, reducing the truck's speed in moderate, preset increments so the truck can be brought to a safe stop virtually anywhere.
Authentication codes, idling times, disablement and other system parameters can be changed remotely, over the air, without input from the driver. After integration, PeopleNet customers who use MAGTEC will be able to make those changes from their web-based PeopleNet screen on any Internet-connected computer.
"We are excited to work with PeopleNet," said Mark Ochitwa, vice president, operations and product development for MAGTEC. "Mutual customers will be able to access our security applications for ultimate control of drivers and loads through the convenient, intuitive PeopleNet interface they use everyday. We are glad to be associated with a customer-oriented company like PeopleNet."
According to Ochitwa, work is underway to integrate the two popular onboard systems and will go forward during the summer months. Final integration and availability will be announced during the last quarter of 2007.
About MAGTEC
MAGTEC, headquartered in Calgary, Alberta, develops and manufactures innovative security technology focusing on vehicle control systems for the transportation and heavy equipment industries. MAGTEC's preventive-based technology addresses challenges associated with driver management, safety, asset protection and prevention of cargo theft. This advanced technology provides the ability to remotely manage non-compliant drivers, restrict access to equipment and more. MAGTEC is on the web at www.magtecproducts.com
For more information, contact
Mark Ochitwa
(888) 624-8320
info@magtecproducts.com
About PeopleNet
PeopleNet, based in suburban Minneapolis, is North America's leading provider of Internet-based and integrated onboard computing and mobile communications systems. Its transportation products are used by top truckload, LTL, private, and service fleets in the U.S. and Canada. PeopleNet was the first major technology provider to offer Internet-based communications to the transportation industry 13 years ago and now serves more than 1,000 customers, including several Fortune 500 companies. PeopleNet is on the web at peoplenetonline.com.
For more information contact:
Joleen Keenan (952) 227-7245
jkeenan@peoplenetonline.com
