GPS Insight Announces Integration of GPS Tracking Data with Partner Software

SCOTTSDALE, AZ--July 25, 2011: GPS Insight, a leading provider of GPS tracking solutions for co-op, municipal and commercial fleets, has partnered with Partner Software, Inc. By integrating GPS Insight's tracking technology into Partner Software's Map Viewer, utility cooperatives can better track their resources and service teams, giving them the ability to deploy resources in the most efficient and effective means possible.

“Having all of these tools on the same familiar screen makes it easy for our employees to know where on our system the linemen are working. Having truck locations on our system maps allows everyone here to view the same map used by all of our software programs.”

Buckeye Rural Electric Cooperative in Rio Grande, Ohio, uses GPS Insight in conjunction with Partner Software. Jeffrey Tackett, Vice President of Engineering and Operations for Buckeye, had this to say:

"We integrate our vehicle data from GPS Insight with our Outage Reporting system, Command Center for metering, and Work Order system. When we click on a truck number, it zooms to its location on our Partner map. We instantly know the line and pole (which we go by more than address) and the address where the truck is located. A picture of the truck on the map tells us the type of truck, as well. During a storm, this is a huge time saver for Dispatch.

"Having all of these tools on the same familiar screen makes it easy for our employees to know where on our system the linemen are working. Having truck locations on our system maps allows everyone here to view the same map used by all of our software programs.

"In addition to the Partner interface, GPS Insight provides a wide range of historical Reports and real-time Alerts. Overall, it's a powerful fleet management system which helps ensure the safety and efficiency of our crews. People from other utilities are quite impressed when they see how easy it is to access this information from any computer on our LAN."

Joe Vidmar, Senior Account Manager for GPS Insight, said the company"s tracking technology enhances the efficiency of cooperative crews by providing real-time workforce visibility. "By integrating GPS location-based data with detailed Partner Software maps, our utility customers realize benefits including increased safety, shorter response times, and work order scheduling and tracking," Vidmar said.

About GPS Insight

GPS Insight is a leading supplier of reliable GPS tracking, navigation, and messaging technology for fleet-based customers. They utilize high quality GPS hardware and add the technology, customization and enhancements which fleet-based companies demand. Using the GPS Insight solution, companies realize a significant increase in efficiency, and gain insight into all aspects of their fleet operations. Current location, unlimited history, Garmin integration, engine diagnostics, routing, reports, alerts, and messaging all combine to provide the ideal platform for fleet-based companies. GPS Insight provides highly flexible solutions, which include a wide range of customized reports, alerts, and other features that can be tailored to meet specific customer requirements and ensure maximum return on investment.

About Partner Software, Inc.

Partner has been providing software solutions for the Utility Industry since 1997. Our products continue evolving and becoming more comprehensive while remaining user-friendly. Our hallmark intuitive map interface is the foundation of our product suite. In addition to map viewing, we specialize in solutions for automated field design and field inspection, though our abilities are not limited to these categories. Always seeking to remain at the forefront of the latest technology, Partner now offers all of our viewing functionality with iOS, for iPads and iPhones. Partner offers comprehensive solutions, always designed with the needs of our clients as the foremost consideration. Our solutions seamlessly transfer from the office to the field, from computer screen to printed report and encompass automated staking, inspection and record-keeping, vegetation management and much more.