StreamerNet(R) and Stargate Mobile Deliver Mobile Audio/Video Streaming Technologies for Stargate's 'Mobile Office' Solution
Ford Motor Company F-150 and F-250 Truck Models to be Shipped with Mobile Office Technologies Pre-configured; Primary Benefit of the StreamerNet/Stargate Solution Centers Around Increased Productivity on the Job Site
LEESBURG, Va. and GRAND BLANC, Mich., March 22 -- StreamerNet Corporation and Stargate Mobile LLC today announced an agreement under which mobile audio/video streaming technologies will be offered as a standard option for Ford Motor Company F-150 and F-250 trucks shipped with the FORDLINK(TM) Mobile Office package.
Ford Motor Company announced the Mobile Office package in November at the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) show in Las Vegas. The following link takes you to the official Ford Motor Company announcement:
Ford Truck 'Mobile Office' Allows Business on the Go http://media.ford.com/newsroom/release_display.cfm?release=21909
The essence of the Stargate Mobile Office initiative is to bring to market a system that features a rugged but lightweight, in-truck computer (Stargate) running Windows XP Professional with Microsoft Office capabilities, plus navigation with GPS, broadband/wireless Internet access, printing, along with order submission, payment processing capabilities, and a variety of other mobile computing applications such as StreamerNet audio/video solutions.
The solution provides a very flexible computing platform from which a contractor can bid jobs, order and purchase parts and materials, and process payments while 'on location' from their truck.
"The Stargate Mobile Office is designed for businesses, large or small, that primarily operate out in the field," stated Johnny Cooper, president of Stargate Mobile. "This community includes a broad array of industry categories including construction (commercial and residential), utilities, sub-contractors, engineers, project management, emergency response, government and many others."
Stargate Mobile has been working with Ford since the inception of the Ford Mobile Office concept and has led the development of the Ford Mobile Office components. One of the biggest challenges the teams faced during development was understanding exactly what activities the contractor-customers were performing in the fields and then determining which business functions would be the most critical in a truck-based mobile office.
"We are very pleased to be a component of the Ford Mobile Office as we are confident real-time/on-demand video is an application that greatly enhances business productivity on the jobsite," stated William R. Hornbeck, president and CEO of StreamerNet. "Whether it is in the areas of quality assurance or sub-contractor coordination, the ability to activate live video sessions from the jobsite saves time and helps eliminate confusion among job-team members."
Under terms of the teaming agreement, StreamerNet and Stargate Mobile have already been working together for more than six months to develop, test and deploy the integrated computing and wireless audio/video platform.
The StreamerNet and Stargate Mobile teams are engaged with Ford at all levels and are fully prepared for the rollout. The Ford mobile office system is in development for inclusion as a dealer-installed accessory through the "Genuine Ford Accessories" program in 2006.
"StreamerNet multimedia software and solutions have already proven beneficial in jobsite deployments, however, the mobility and point-of-task computing power afforded by the Stargate Mobile computers allows contractors even greater flexibility and visibility at critical moments," added Hornbeck.
The Stargate Mobile computer is a rugged lightweight touch-screen slate model mounted on the transmission tunnel within easy reach of the driver. Once the computer is securely mounted in its vehicle cradle, it is powered by the truck's battery and is directly connected to optional equipment including GPS antenna, printer, credit card scanner, or digital camera.
The driver can remove the touch-screen computer and take it with him or her just as an ordinary laptop, but it isn't hampered by the unnecessary weight of a keyboard, unless that optional attachment is necessary. The lightweight, versatile slate design is also constructed to withstand the typical use on a jobsite, including the occasional drop onto a dirt parking lot. It features a screen that is visible in sunlight, so that several workers can huddle around for an impromptu meeting viewing blueprints or online order tracking.
The slate model computer offers full Windows XP Professional functionality with all the power of a full-size desktop computer whenever and wherever you need it, allowing the driver in-vehicle, finger-tip access to the familiar programs of the Windows XP-based PC.
Both companies are leaders in their respective markets -- Stargate Mobile in rugged/wireless computing, and StreamerNet in remote, wireless/mobile audio and video solutions.
"Our growing understanding of this community, its workforce and its industry-specific needs enables us to provide better solutions and greater benefits to our customers and partners," added Cooper.
About Stargate Mobile
"Stargate Mobile LLC" delivers unique mobile solutions providing users with the appropriate tools that differentiate them from the competition. Stargate Mobile is located in the midst of the domestic OEM giants of North America and specializes in developing and integrating computing technology for the automotive industry. The Stargate platform enables users from the corporate world to private consumers a simple transition from stationary locations to mobile environments. The end result is a solution that allows users to enjoy features normally associated with the office or home while on the road. Access to mission critical business tools or relaxing entertainment content, the Stargate systems offer the best of both worlds "Anytime ... Anywhere".
The Stargate mobile computers utilize the Microsoft platform to enable a comfortable transition to true mobile computing. The in-vehicle "Info-Tainment" package is readily available and features Stargate's lightweight and rugged mobile computing device. Stargate technology addresses the needs of a variety of users groups, providing navigation, information, business tools, gaming and video/audio entertainment including mobile streaming capability. From wireless mobile computing to full telematics solutions, Stargate has the right technology to address the needs of people on the move! Additional information about Stargate Mobile can be found at http://www.stargatemobile.com/
About StreamerNet Corporation
StreamerNet Corporation is a visionary developer of innovative mobile, wireless video streaming solutions and software for the worldwide streaming media market. Through the development of specialized and proprietary software and services that support multiple wireless network standards, StreamerNet provides solutions for remote, mobile plug-and-play, click-and-stream video transmission direct from the field to the World Wide Web. StreamerNet's portfolio of market leading products, services and utilization technologies are used by organizations around the world and include the StreamerNet Mobile Video Encoder and the StreamerNet Multi-Panel Viewer.
Based in Kuttawa, KY and Leesburg, VA, StreamerNet is a privately held company focused on its mission to provide the highest quality streaming media tools and services to the small-and-medium size business market, large corporate enterprises, television broadcasters, education communities, public safety organizations, consumers and security professionals. Visit StreamerNet via the Internet at http://www.streamernet.com/
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