Minorplanet Systems USA, Inc. Announces Major Upgrade To Innovative VMI Fleet Management Software

    RICHARDSON, Texas--June 5, 2003--Minorplanet Systems USA, Inc. , a leading provider of telematics-based management solutions for commercial fleets, today introduced a significant upgrade to its advanced fleet management system, Vehicle Management Information(TM) (VMI(TM)). The new version includes several key enhancements that will increase the fleet management capabilities of companies utilizing VMI to help them improve employee productivity and reduce vehicle expenses.
    "We are constantly seeking new ways to make VMI a more valuable management tool for our customers. In 2002 alone, more than $7 million was spent on VMI product development initiatives," said W. Michael Smith, executive vice president of Minorplanet Systems USA. "As a result, we've added a number of new enhancements to the VMI system that provide even more critical, detailed information about the actions of commercial fleets - enhancements designed to add profits to a company's bottom line."

Some of the new features include:

    --  Route Planning - Establish the most efficient route, either by
        time or distance, to a location.
    --  WatchBoxes or Geofencing - Create a designated area for
        vehicles and receive real-time alerts when vehicles enter or
        exit this area.
    --  Event Forwarding - Receive real-time alerts, such as the
        WatchBox alert or a route deviation alert, via cell phone or
        other device.
    --  Sensor Notification - Monitor and track specific vehicle
        activities such as door open/closed, vehicle forklifts on
        garbage trucks and Power Take Off (PTO) on tow trucks.
    --  Report Scheduler - Request that vehicle reports are
        automatically printed at a designated time.
    --  VMI Diary - View summary vehicle information, such as stops
        and mileage, in calendar format.

    The upgraded software also includes a split-screen option enabling users to visually monitor several vehicles at the same time, a computerized white board for seamless organization, and identification of thousands of points of interests, such as parks, airports and hospitals.

    About Minorplanet Systems USA, Inc.

    Minorplanet Systems USA, Inc. (minorplanetusa.com) markets, sells and supports Vehicle Management Information (VMI), a state-of-the-art fleet management solution that contributes to higher customer revenues and improved operator efficiency. VMI combines global positioning system (GPS) and wireless vehicle telematics technologies to monitor vehicles, minute by minute. The company also markets, sells and supports a customized GPS-based fleet management solution for large fleets like SBC Communications, Inc., which has more than 34,000 installed vehicles.
    Headquartered in Richardson, Texas, Minorplanet currently has a market presence in the Dallas/Fort Worth, Houston, and Austin, Texas markets, as well as Atlanta and Los Angeles, with plans for other metro markets in the future.

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    "Minorplanet" is a federally registered trademark and service mark of Minorplanet Limited. "Vehicle Management Information," "VMI," "Minorplanet Systems USA" and the orb logotype are trademarks and service marks of Minorplanet Limited.