C.J. Driscoll Releases In-Depth Study of the U.S. Mobile Resource Management Systems Market; Study Shows Strong Growth in a Number of MRM Segments, Including Installed Fleet AVL Systems and GPS-Enabled Cellular Handset Applications

LOS ANGELES--Dec. 7, 2005--C.J. Driscoll & Associates, a leading supplier of market research and consulting services for the GPS and wireless communication industries, has released the 2005-06 Mobile Resource Management Systems Market Study. This comprehensive study of the U.S. market for Mobile Resource Management (MRM) systems concludes that today nearly 1.9 million GPS/wireless devices are used to monitor fleet vehicles, trailers, construction equipment and mobile workers. By 2009, this market will expand to over 5.8 million units and annual hardware and service revenues will grow to over $2 billion. MRM market growth will be fueled by factors such as the availability of low cost, reliable wireless data communication networks, the incorporation of GPS location as a core component of field force automation and transportation/logistics applications, and growing demand for the monitoring of mobile assets, including trailers, heavy equipment and high-value products.

The 291-page 2005-06 Mobile Resource Management Systems Market Study provides in-depth information on each major MRM market segment, including the market for installed fleet Automatic Vehicle Location (AVL) systems, which continues to show strong growth. It also covers the emerging market for monitoring mobile workers with GPS-equipped cellular phones and other portable devices. In addition, the markets for monitoring assets, such as fleet trailers and heavy equipment, are examined in detail. The study assesses the current market penetration of MRM systems and services and projects annual subscriber and revenue growth through 2009. Detailed profiles are provided on over 160 suppliers of Mobile Resource Management systems and services, including target markets, installed base and system pricing.

Detailed information regarding the 2005-06 Mobile Resource Management Systems Market Study is available at www.cjdriscoll.com.

C.J. Driscoll plans to conduct a new multi-client study in the first quarter of 2006, which will assess U.S. consumer interest in location-based services, telematic applications and vehicle navigation systems. The study will also evaluate consumer satisfaction with currently available location-based applications. Contact C.J. Driscoll & Associates for information regarding this comprehensive new study.

Keywords:
Mobile Resource Management Systems
MRM
Telematics
LBS
Vehicle Navigation Systems
AVL
Fleet Tracking
Vehicle Location
GPS