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Networkcar Wins Honorable Mention in 2005 Mobilizer Awards
CUSTOMER HOFFMAN SOUTHWEST SEES 150% ROI
SAN DIEGO, CA, August 4, 2005 — Networkcar®, a Reynolds and Reynolds company (NYSE: REY) specializing in remotely monitoring vehicle location and diagnostics, today announced that it has been awarded an honorable mention in the 2005 Mobilizer Awards in the Large Deployment Category. The awards are presented by Mobile Enterprise Magazine and honor the most effective mobile technology deployments of the year.
Networkcar received the award for the deployment of its Networkfleet wireless fleet management solution with Hoffman Southwest (Hoffman), the largest Roto Rooter franchisee in the nation. "Networkcar's goals are to help fleets improve the productivity of their mobile workforce and the maintenance of their vehicles," said Dave Dutch, president of Networkcar. "We are honored to be recognized by Mobile Enterprise Magazine for our efforts and are particularly pleased to share this award with our customer, Hoffman Southwest. The Mobilizer Award recognizes our joint efforts in a project that equipped more than 400 Hoffman technicians and their service vehicles across 13 states."
"As a leading Roto Rooter franchisee, it was imperative that we find an AVL vendor who could provide not only a high quality product, but also value-added services, such as a high level of customer support," said Monte Yoder, vice president of finance and administration for Hoffman Southwest. "Networkfleet has proven to be very valuable to improving our operations and we're finding new uses for the product everyday."
Networkfleet collects and organizes detailed performance and location-based information directly from a vehicle's engine computer and a global positioning system. This information is then transmitted wirelessly from the vehicle and made available to fleet managers via a personalized Web site, accessible 24/7. Vehicle location and diagnostics information enable fleet managers to reduce operating costs, improve driver productivity and more efficiently manage their assets.
Last July, Hoffman initiated a company-wide rollout on approximately 350 light, medium and heavy trucks and vans. Networkfleet has become a standard aftermarket product for the Hoffman fleet and is installed on all of their new vehicle additions. As a result of this deployment, Hoffman has realized a 150 percent return on investment in the form of reduced labor costs, increased revenue, and improved vehicle maintenance over the past eight months.
About Networkcar
Networkcar (www.networkcar.com) is a leading provider of services for remotely monitoring the performance and location of fleet vehicles. Networkcar's wireless in-vehicle technology merges patented remote diagnostic systems with GPS-based Automatic Vehicle Location technology. Networkcar's wireless fleet management solution, Networkfleet, helps fleet operators reduce operating costs and improve productivity by providing remote online access to detailed vehicle information ranging from vehicle location to fuel efficiency trend data. The company recently received a 2004 Technology Leadership Award from Frost and Sullivan for Remote Vehicle Diagnostics and a 2005 Telematics Update Magazine Award for Best Commercial Vehicle Solution. Networkcar is headquartered in San Diego, CA.
About Reynolds and Reynolds
Reynolds and Reynolds (www.reyrey.com) is the leading provider of integrated solutions that help automotive retailers manage change and improve their profitability. Serving the automotive retailing industry since 1927, Reynolds enables OEMs and retailers to work together to build the lifetime value of their customers. The company's award-winning product, service and training solutions include a full range of retail and enterprise management systems, Web and Customer Relationship Management solutions, learning and consulting services, documents, data management and integration, networking and support and leasing services. Reynolds serves more than 20,000 customers. They comprise nearly 90 percent of the automotive retailers and virtually all OEMs doing business in North America. Reynolds serves automotive retailers and OEMs globally through its Incadea solution and a worldwide partner network, as well as through its consulting practice.
Media Contact:
Valerie Chereskin
Chereskin Communications
(760) 942-3116
valerie@chereskincomm.com
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