April 11, 2007
TELUS launches new Fleet
Tracking bundle, a one-stop GPS system and installation package
for small business GPS lets companies track their
mobile assets in real-time, improves operations, productivity
and service levels
Toronto, ON - TELUS today announces the launch of its GPS Fleet
Tracking, an all-inclusive GPS system and installation package
for business.
In partnership with Complete Innovations, TELUS is teaming up
to provide business with the industry’s easiest and most
efficient way of adopting fleet tracking to benefit companies
of any size.
“For the first time, two best-of-breed national companies
are coming together to make it easy and affordable for even small
and medium-sized companies to adopt the latest in GPS technology
to benefit their business. Whether it’s short or long haul
trucking, service/delivery vehicles, couriers, or taxicabs, GPS
optimizes route scheduling, reduces fuel consumption and enhances
customer service – all benefits once cost prohibitive for
all but the largest enterprises. TELUS’ Fleet Tracking Bundle
makes it accessible and cost effective for business regardless
of size, maximizing technology for business,” said Jim Senko,
Vice President, TELUS Business Solutions.
TELUS’ Fleet Tracking Bundle components include:
- TELUS Wireless Data Plan
- Fleet Complete GPS software
- GPS Modem, professionally installed by Best Buy Canada or select
TELUS wireless 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 in real-time, 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’ from handset based navigation (currently available
in AB, BC and Southern ON), handset tracking, handset tracking
with dispatch capabilities and fleet tracking. For more information
about TELUS GPS solutions, please visit telus.com/gps.
Complete Innovations:
Complete Innovations Inc., a Microsoft Gold Partner based in Richmond
Hill, Ontario, is a leading global provider of mission critical
operational solutions for mobile workforce and transportation-related
companies. Complete Innovations Inc. is the provider of Fleet
Complete, a leading GPS tracking application used by businesses
that require fleet tracking capabilities using a TELUS certified
vehicle installed GPS modem. Fleet Complete includes a simple
and user friendly interface with loads of useful functionality
and rich mapping with Microsoft Virtual Earth. Complete Innovations
Inc. has over 500 customers throughout North America. For more
information, please visit www.completeinnovations.com.
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 media inquiries, please contact:
Allison Vale
TELUS Media Relations
416.629.6425
Allison.Vale@telus.com
