TRACKING DEVICE LEADS POLICE TO STOLEN COMPUTERS (Metropolitan)
Time is running out for laptop computer thieves after two stolen computers were seized by police officers, thanks to an invisible tracking device.
Earlier this year crime reduction staff from the Metropolitan division offered hundreds of the devices to residents living in the inner south Manchester area. And now just three months later, they are seeing the results.
‘The recovery of these computers sends out a very clear message that people who steal laptops or buy stolen laptops will be caught,’ said Detective Inspector Vanessa Jardine. ‘The device is completely hidden and the first thieves and handlers will know about it, is when the police come knocking on the door.
‘I want to warn people who would consider buying a laptop from anywhere other than a reputable outlet that they risk being arrested and becoming involved in a police investigation.
‘Although these devices enable us to track down the stolen items, we are urging residents to stop burglars from stealing them in the first place. Keep your laptop out of sight and don’t leave it in view of a window. Simple measures such as using light timers and locking all doors and windows make homes much safer and considerably reduce the chances of being burgled. It is especially importa”
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AirClic, a leading provider of mobile process automation and optimization solutions, announced today that OmniSource, one of the largest processors and distributors of scrap and secondary materials in North America, has selected AirClic MP to track 9,000 roll-off containers and trailers.
As a pioneer in scrap management and consulting, OmniSource has designed, installed and managed customized programs for industrial manufacturing companies at more than 100 locations throughout North America. Generating annual sales revenue of $1.8 billion, from 6.5 million tons of ferrous scrap and 700 million pounds of non-ferrous metals, OmniSource employs more than 1,750 people in 35 facilities across seven states and Canada.
“We looked at several solutions to track our equipment but AirClic was the best fit for us. They accomplished our goal of ‘real time’ container and trailer tracking and their scanner was compatible with the cell phones that our drivers were already using. This eliminated the need for our drivers to carry yet another piece of equipment. These were deciding factors in our decision to select AirClic,” said Michael Moran, vice president of transportation at OmniSource. “We believe we buy a lot of equipment each year that is not necessary due to the fact that there is no good way to track where the equipment is located or how often it is being used. We believe that the AirClic scanners will solve that problem. Using AirClic, we will save over $100,000 annually in equipment purchases.”
Using a standard Nextel mobile phone equipped with a small scanner (developed and exclusively distributed by AirClic), OmniSource personnel scan bar codes on each roll-off container or trailer. The data is transmitted via a wireless network to a central server, allowing OmniSource to better understand where and how its equipment is being used. Typical pieces of information gathered in applications such as this include the trailer identification number, the customer, the employee, the date and time, and the GPS location.
“With 220 drivers and 9,000 containers, OmniSource is the leading scrap hauler in the country and we are pleased they have selected AirClic MP to better manage their mobile business processes,” said Tim Bradley, CEO of AirClic. “Using AirClic technology, OmniSource can now capture the business event (equipment rental) and associate it with a bar code, giving OmniSource instant visibility into what’s happening in the field.”
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WebTech Wireless Europe Limited, a subsidiary of WebTech Wireless Inc., a leading fleet Telematics products and service provider, today announced the sale of 2,200 WT5000 Locators, shipped in April 2006 to one of its key UK OEM partners. The Locators will be deployed in the personal automotive sector through a major insurance company in Europe.
We are beginning to see significant adoption of our Locator products into personal automotive applications,” said Anwar Sukkarie, CEO of WebTech Wireless. “Insurance companies around the world are beginning to realize there are net benefits for themselves and their customers by deploying vehicle tracking and telematics solutions for usage-based insurance, increased safety & security, and stolen vehicle recovery.”
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Affordable, easy-to-use navigation system provides GPS-enabled, turn-by-turn directions on Motorola phones.
Motorists who don’t want to buy pricey in-car navigation systems now have an inexpensive alternative. Rand McNally, provider of America’s most trusted maps and directions, today introduced Rand McNally MONA (Mobile Navigator), a mobile phone-based navigation system that puts reliable directions at drivers’ fingertips.
A downloadable application with a low monthly fee of $9.99, Rand McNally MONA turns an ordinary wireless phone into a portable, global positioning system (GPS)-enabled, turn-by-turn, voice-guided navigation device. The easy- to-use wireless service requires no additional contracts or equipment. For download information, visit http://www.randmcnally.com/mona .
Advanced Technology, Simple Interface
Rand McNally MONA allows motorists to identify and navigate their routes, as well as find unfamiliar locations, quickly and reliably. Clear voice prompts guide drivers with accurate, turn-by-turn driving directions to their specified destinations. MONA also automatically alerts and reroutes drivers who miss or make an incorrect turn.
An easy-to-use application, MONA offers several convenient methods for entering destination addresses, including the ability to plan and manage trips online from a home or office computer. Users can enter all their destination addresses online, which are then automatically downloaded to the user’s phone. With a handy list of addresses saved to their phones, drivers can get into their cars, quickly select their destinations and be on their way.
“With Rand McNally MONA, anyone who needs to get from place to place can access reliable GPS navigation affordably using the cell phones they already have, without spending thousands of dollars on an in-car navigation system,” said Robert Apatoff, president and chief executive officer of Rand McNally. “We take pride in bringing consumers the most accurate, easy-to-use navigation products.”
To subscribe or to find more information about Rand McNally MONA, visit http://www.randmcnally.com/mona . Wireless users also may subscribe by downloading the application directly through their phones’ wireless Internet.
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WhereNet ‘Fast Gate’ Yard Management System Accelerates Sequenced Parts Deliveries in Support of Flexible Manufacturing at 125-Acre Oakville, Ontario, Assembly Complex.
WhereNet Corp., the leader of wireless solutions for tracking and managing enterprise assets, announced today that Ford Motor Company of Canada is deploying the standards-based WhereNet active radio frequency identification (RFID), real-time locating system (RTLS) technology at Ford’s Oakville Assembly Complex (OAC) in Ontario, Canada. By expediting delivery of just-in-time parts 24×7, the WhereNet automated “Fast Gate” check in/out solution will dramatically improve the efficiency of OAC’s freight and inventory management system.
Since 2000, Ford has deployed WhereNet wireless location systems at more than 50 facilities around the world. Covering the entire 5.4 million square foot OAC facility, the WhereNet implementation will be the largest RTLS- powered yard management system for an automotive manufacturer in the world.
Ford Be Nimble, Ford Be Quick
The WhereNet deployment is part of a transformation of the Oakville complex to flexible manufacturing, allowing for quick responses to market demand without the lengthy and expensive retooling process required of traditional model changeovers. Currently, OAC builds the Ford Freestar and Mercury Monterey minivans; this fall, the plant will begin production of the 2007 Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX crossover utility vehicles.
With flexible manufacturing, inbound parts shipments from suppliers are smaller and more frequent — in OAC’s case, involving hundreds of daily truckloads of thousands of components in sequence. By automating the check-in/out procedures, the WhereNet system saves Ford several hours a day processing deliveries and increases efficiency in the supply chain.
Wireless “Cloud” Provides Real-Time Visibility and Status Information
The WhereNet Fast Gate system puts a “wireless cloud” over the entire Oakville complex, with active RFID WhereTag transmitters permanently fixed to trailers belonging to Ford’s dedicated suppliers (and temporarily fixed to others); 14 WherePort magnetic “exciters” positioned at each gate; and a local infrastructure of 68 wireless WhereLAN locating access points spread throughout the complex. When a truck approaches a gate, the WhereNet Fast Gate system senses the WhereTag, cross-references detailed information about the truck in a database, and automatically opens the gate to grant entry if the truck and its load are authorized.
The driver then drops the trailer load at any one of 177 receiving dock doors and departs via a similar automated checkout procedure, without ever having to leave the cab. Meanwhile, the WhereNet system captures the location of each trailer and precise information about its cargo and wirelessly transmits that information to a database, allowing Ford personnel instant access to this critical information. For example, forklift drivers can learn where to pick up requested parts by accessing information on mobile devices supported by the WhereNet Wi-Fi infrastructure and then deliver sequenced components to the final assembly area at the precise moment they are needed.
“The WhereNet system gives Ford the agility to manage its inbound supply chain on a minute-by-minute basis to support flexible manufacturing processes and rapidly adjust to shifting market demands,” explained Tom Bacon, vice president of WhereNet’s automotive division. “Our active RFID rules-based yard management system allows Ford to efficiently track the movement of about 1,000 trucks a day, ensuring that each of the 2,000 parts needed to build every vehicle is delivered to the assembly line at the precise moment it’s needed.”
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