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Masternaut Launches World's First All-in-one Vehicle Telematics System
LEEDS, England, September 29, 2010/PRNewswire/ -- Masternaut has become the first telematics company worldwide to launch a
new type of vehicle tracking system based around a single intelligent mobile
communication unit. The system comprises a Mobile Communication Centre (MCC)
combining vehicle tracking, GPS satellite navigation, hands-free mobile
communications and real-time job scheduling and messaging in a single unit.
The all-in-one unit eliminates the need for separate Sat-Nav, mobile
phones and hands-free equipment. It also integrates with Masternaut's Three X
mobile workforce applications, as well as Microsoft Outlook and Microsoft CRM
providing a wireless link to important business data while on the move.
As well as breaking new ground in system design and user ergonomics, the
MCC is believed to be the most cost-effective in-vehicle solution on the
market. The unit is designed for quick and easy installation reducing vehicle
downtime. There is no software to install as the MCC links to the web-based
Masternaut service, which updates instantly and wirelessly without disrupting
the user.
The system is available with Masternaut's optional CANbus engine
management application. This monitors driving behaviour and detailed engine
activity in real time, including rpm, fuel usage, vehicle speed, journey
distance between stops and duration, and braking as well as acceleration
levels.
Two sizes of touchscreen display are available - standard 3.5 inch and a
6.5 inch version suitable for HGV applications. The MCC uses the highly
secure and virtually indestructible Masternaut mobile collection unit; this
is the brain of the MCC and continues to track the vehicle even if the
touchscreen is damaged or stolen. The touchscreens are replaced easily in the
event of accidental damage or loss.
A speaker allows drivers to continue to communicate with their HQs in the
event of an accident and loss of vehicle power. Meanwhile a handy button pad
includes a microphone for hands-free telephony and it also has a privacy
button allowing drivers to switch between personal use and business use for
mileage recording.
The MCC provides seamless wireless job scheduling and reporting using
Masternaut's web-based scheduling software. Jobs are scheduled and updated
and sent in real-time to the unit and mobile workers update the system using
the touchscreen, keeping back office systems consistently up to date.
"The new Mobile Communication Centre is a breakthrough in in-vehicle
technology. It gives fleet operators everything they could possibly need in a
single cost-effective unit. As a fully integrated system, it reduces cost of
ownership removing the need for extra equipment, installations and
maintenance. Drivers - the users - will also appreciate that they only have
to use a single device and will prefer the familiar look and use of the
touchscreen," says Martin Port, MD Masternaut Three X.
Masternaut has 150,000 telematics units installed across Europe with over
65,000 subscribers in the UK.
Web: http://www.masternaut.co.uk
Source: Masternaut Three X
Contact: Martin Port at Masternaut Three X, Tel: +44(0)113-281-4000, Email: media@masternaut.co.uk
Masternaut Launches World's First All-in-one Vehicle Telematics System
LEEDS, England, September 29, 2010/PRNewswire/ -- Masternaut has become the first telematics company worldwide to launch a
new type of vehicle tracking system based around a single intelligent mobile
communication unit. The system comprises a Mobile Communication Centre (MCC)
combining vehicle tracking, GPS satellite navigation, hands-free mobile
communications and real-time job scheduling and messaging in a single unit.
The all-in-one unit eliminates the need for separate Sat-Nav, mobile
phones and hands-free equipment. It also integrates with Masternaut's Three X
mobile workforce applications, as well as Microsoft Outlook and Microsoft CRM
providing a wireless link to important business data while on the move.
As well as breaking new ground in system design and user ergonomics, the
MCC is believed to be the most cost-effective in-vehicle solution on the
market. The unit is designed for quick and easy installation reducing vehicle
downtime. There is no software to install as the MCC links to the web-based
Masternaut service, which updates instantly and wirelessly without disrupting
the user.
The system is available with Masternaut's optional CANbus engine
management application. This monitors driving behaviour and detailed engine
activity in real time, including rpm, fuel usage, vehicle speed, journey
distance between stops and duration, and braking as well as acceleration
levels.
Two sizes of touchscreen display are available - standard 3.5 inch and a
6.5 inch version suitable for HGV applications. The MCC uses the highly
secure and virtually indestructible Masternaut mobile collection unit; this
is the brain of the MCC and continues to track the vehicle even if the
touchscreen is damaged or stolen. The touchscreens are replaced easily in the
event of accidental damage or loss.
A speaker allows drivers to continue to communicate with their HQs in the
event of an accident and loss of vehicle power. Meanwhile a handy button pad
includes a microphone for hands-free telephony and it also has a privacy
button allowing drivers to switch between personal use and business use for
mileage recording.
The MCC provides seamless wireless job scheduling and reporting using
Masternaut's web-based scheduling software. Jobs are scheduled and updated
and sent in real-time to the unit and mobile workers update the system using
the touchscreen, keeping back office systems consistently up to date.
"The new Mobile Communication Centre is a breakthrough in in-vehicle
technology. It gives fleet operators everything they could possibly need in a
single cost-effective unit. As a fully integrated system, it reduces cost of
ownership removing the need for extra equipment, installations and
maintenance. Drivers - the users - will also appreciate that they only have
to use a single device and will prefer the familiar look and use of the
touchscreen," says Martin Port, MD Masternaut Three X.
Masternaut has 150,000 telematics units installed across Europe with over
65,000 subscribers in the UK.
Web: http://www.masternaut.co.uk
Source: Masternaut Three X
Contact: Martin Port at Masternaut Three X, Tel: +44(0)113-281-4000, Email: media@masternaut.co.uk