SARS Corp. To Launch
Extended Reporting For Its SARS Tracpoint Satellite Vehicle Tracking
Solution
(22 April 2008) SARS Corp. ("SARS"),
whose SARS Tracpoint solution provides real-time tracking information for
Ireland-based manufacturer Quinn Group's trucks, trailers and heavy equipment
assets across Europe, is completing testing and implementation of a new
enhanced platform for its proprietary satellite monitoring service which will
interface with each vehicle's onboard computer.
In addition to
currently provided data such as position, speed, direction of travel, and
distance travelled, SARS' enhancements to the SARS Tracpoint online platform
will also integrate real-time diagnostic data including fuel level, fuel
consumption, oil and water level and temperature, harsh acceleration and
braking, and critical mechanical alerts.
"This enhanced flow of
information should allow us better driver profiling, more accurately targeted
preventative maintenance programs, and lower-cost vehicle operation," said
Quinn Group Transport Manager John McNally.
"Since 2004, the SARS
Tracpoint solution has enabled Quinn Group to strengthen their customer
relationships by allowing them to communicate the progress of their orders,
reducing their vehicle downtime by improving turnaround times from their
loading sites and collating data on driver working time, so they may properly
comply with local regulations," said Clayton Shelver, CEO of SARS
Corp.
Shelver also believes the SARS Tracpoint technology enhancements
can be leveraged by other business segments, such as the insurance industry.
"For instance, Quinn Insurance, now has a significant portion of the UK and
Ireland vehicle insurance market and has just expanded to offer services in
Germany, Holland and Belgium. Through the installation of our enhanced
monitoring units on policyholders' private vehicles, a pay-as-you-drive
insurance plan can be offered based on actual driving patterns and mileage.
This can mean lower insurance costs for drivers directly related to how much,
where, and when they use their vehicles."
"We've continued to find new
ways to extend our use of SARS Tracpoint," Quinn Group's McNally added. "From
monitoring the start/finish times and engine running hours of the heavy
equipment that operate in our quarries to better managing our fleet of trailers
via the Axxon MMT self-powered asset tracker, to improving overall security of
our remote assets. We can't wait to be the first to benefit from the new
functionality of the SARS Tracpoint solution."
About SARS
Corp.
Utilising a network of satellite, cellular and VHF radio systems,
SARS Corp. provides remote asset management and telematics solutions that
deliver real-time business intelligence about fixed and mobile assets anywhere
in the world. With the SARS Tracpoint software suite, business and government
organisations in the marine, energy, transportation and other industries can
track, monitor and manage assets for improved safety, better security and
increased business efficiency.
About SARS Tracpoint
SARS
Tracpoint is SARS Corp's proprietary solution which uses General Packet Radio
Service (GPRS) technology to track and monitor the movement and location of
vehicles. With SARS Tracpoint, fleet managers receive automated email reports
including data such as engine idle time, distance travelled, number of stops,
hours worked and fleet utilisation.
(source: SARS)
