GPS lets companies track their mobile assets in real-time, improves
operations, productivity and service levels
TORONTO, April 11 /CNW/ - TELUS today announced the launch of the TELUS
Fleet Tracking Bundle, an all-inclusive GPS (Global Positioning System)
solution for small business. The TELUS Fleet Tracking Bundle sets a new
industry standard for the easiest and most efficient way to apply fleet
tracking to companies of any size.
"For the first time, it's easy and affordable for small and medium-sized
companies to adopt the latest in GPS technology to improve their business
operations," said Jim Senko, vice-president, Mobility Solutions, TELUS
Business Solutions. "Whether it's short or long haul trucking,
service/delivery vehicles or couriers, GPS optimizes route scheduling, reduces
fuel consumption and enhances customer service - benefits once cost
prohibitive for all but the largest enterprises. TELUS' Fleet Tracking Bundle
makes it accessible and cost effective for any size company to maximize
business value from GPS technology."TELUS' Fleet Tracking Bundle components include:
- TELUS wireless data plan.
- Fleet Complete GPS software from Complete Innovations.
- GPS modem, professionally installed by Best Buy Canada or certified
TELUS dealers.TELUS' Fleet Tracking Bundle is a real-time tracking solution using GPS
modems installed in vehicles, providing companies with the ability to track
their mobile assets, improve operations, productivity, service levels and
safety using the industry-leading TELUS 1X wireless data network across North
America.
TELUS GPS solutions are currently available in four 'graduated tiers':
handset based navigation (currently available in Alberta, B.C. and southern
Ontario); handset tracking; handset tracking with dispatch capabilities; and
fleet tracking.
About TELUS
TELUS (TSX: T, T.A; NYSE: TU) is a leading national telecommunications
company in Canada, with $8.7 billion of annual revenue and 10.7 million
customer connections including 5.1 million wireless subscribers, 4.5 million
wireline network access lines and 1.1 million Internet subscribers. TELUS
provides a wide range of communications products and services including data,
Internet protocol (IP), voice, entertainment and video. Committed to being
Canada's premier corporate citizen, over the last six years TELUS has
contributed more than $76 million to charitable and non-profit organizations,
and has established seven TELUS Community Boards across Canada to lead its
local philanthropic initiatives. For more information about TELUS, please
visit telus.com.
For further information: For media inquiries, please contact: Allison
Vale, TELUS Media Relations, (416) 629-6425, Allison.Vale@telus.com