Psion Teklogix Unveils PsiNav Transportation System Powered by Webraska SmartZone Navigation Technology
LONDON & PARIS--April 13, 2004--Solution Provides GPS-Based Navigation and Logistical Information for Home Delivery, Courier and Field Service Markets |
Webraska Mobile Technologies, the pioneering provider of GPS, voice-enabled wireless navigation applications and location-based services (LBS) solutions, and Psion Teklogix, (LSE: PON), the global provider of solutions for mobile computing and wireless data collection, today unveiled PsiNav Pro - a unique transport management system that provides in-cab audio-visual navigation information for the home delivery, courier and field service markets.
Based on Psion Teklogix' netpad and powered by Webraska's SmartZone Navigation software, PsiNav Pro extracts delivery addresses from their daily delivery schedule and generates GPS-enabled turn-by-turn navigation instructions, thereby eliminating the need for a paper-based mapping and delivery system. Leveraging the netpad's supply chain feature set, PsiNav Pro offers:
-- Turn-by-turn navigation - drivers are guided directly to a customer's address
-- Proof of delivery - signatures and barcodes can be captured and transmitted in real-time, allowing faster execution of transactions
-- Quality control - barcode scanning enables organisations to monitor goods returned and process credit notes more efficiently
-- Predictive arrival time - PsiNav Pro can predict the driver's arrival time at set destinations. The system can automatically alert customers of delivery arrival time via SMS or email thereby improving customer satisfaction levels
The turn-by-turn navigation module is developed upon Webraska's renowned GPS navigation software and is to be available in three variants: on-board, off-board and hybrid.
"There are many satellite-navigation systems on the market, but none offers the enterprise-wide intelligence and extensive feature-set of PsiNav Pro." said Vipul Palan, head of business development at Psion Teklogix. "The system delivers compelling benefits such as improved driver productivity, reduced fuel consumption and increased customer satisfaction."
Some of the other features include: route calculation, where customer addresses and delivery priorities are downloaded at the depot, or en route via GPRS; guidance, where audio-visual information is delivered to the driver via the vehicle's audio system and the netpad's SVGA display; off-route functions, whereby if the driver goes off route, PsiNav Pro sends an alert and provides the navigational information to get them back on track; and traffic updates - full advanced warning of traffic problems are sent to the driver, including changes to estimated time of arrival (ETA).
Eric Node-Langlois, Chief Executive of Webraska, commented - "Coming hot on the heels of Webraska's selection by wireless carriers, the Psion Teklogix launch confirms that GPS Navigation for SmartPhones and PDAs has finally come of age. Above all it confirms the strength and relevance of Webraska's SmartZone Navigation applications for telecom, fleet management and logistics sectors. "
PsiNav Pro is available throughout Psion Teklogix's network in Europe.
For more information about Psion Teklogix, visit www.psionteklogix.com.
For more information about Webraska, visit www.webraska.com