WebTech Wireless Inc., a leading fleet telematics services provider, has introduced the WebTech Locator 4000 ruggedized telematics device.

The locator uses both GSM/GPRS networks and the Orbcomm Satellite Network to provide transport fleets with an always-on connection to their back office.
WebTech says the Locator 4000 will be the first fleet telematics device to combine the high data throughput of North America's new coast-to-coast GSM/GPRS networks, a global satellite network for non-cellular areas and GPS to power WebTech's suite of wireless fleet services (Tracking, Navigation, Messaging, Telemetry, J1708 reporting).
"Fleet operators can no longer comfortably rely on analog networks when analog's traditional shortcomings in data delivery are coupled with its now limited future," said Frank Viquez, director of automotive electronics, Allied Business Intelligence Inc. "There is a clearly-defined need for new fleet telematics solutions, which can balance satellite's ubiquitous coverage with the economies and high-data capabilities of GSM/GPRS networks."
The WebTech Locator 4000 and Quadrant Wireless Fleet Services for trucking/transportation fleets will be commercially available in June 2003.
For more information, visit www.webtechwireless.com.