Discrete Wireless MARCUS Product Overview
Company Background Discrete Wireless, Inc. is a dynamic leader in GPS Fleet Management products and services. Discrete Wireless was incorporated May 12, 2000. The Company was created to develop and distribute hardware and software solutions that utilize existing wireless network infrastructures to provide webbased vertical applications to commercial customers and consumers. Currently more than 3500 companies in the U.S. and Canada are using the Marcus Fleet Management System. Discrete Wireless customers see dramatic decreases in fuel usage, speeding, personal use of vehicles, and overtime, as well as significant increases in driver productivity and customer service. Discrete Wireless provides significant value to its customers by reducing their costs of doing business and increasing the productivity of their mobile resources.
Strategic Partners
3500+ Small-Mid Size Customers HVAC Plumbing Landscaping Limousine Roofing Concrete Moving Distribution Trucking
Discrete Wireless 2007 Growth through differentiated distribution Solution Methodology Solution Components Distribution Methodology Target Segments Hosted Hosted AVL Email based dispatch GPS Dealers Direct Service Fleets Light Trucking Hosted Plus (integration w/legacy apps) Hosted AVL Dispatch Professional Services Routing Real-time Handheld Traffic Select Regional Dealers Direct Buying Consortiums (Nat l Lease) Babaco National Leader in Truck Alarms Trucking Utilities Public Services (School Buses) Large Service Fleets Large Distribution Web Services Integration - Hosted AVL - Enterprise Software Professional Services Invent..Mgmt Voice, Traffic, Weather Credit Card Proc. InVehicleSvc s Partner Driven - Hardware -Software - Carriers - Sys. Integrators Public Services (School Buses) Federal Logistics Fortune 1000
MARCUS v6 Application The MARCUS GPS Fleet Management Application Current Features and Benefits
The GPS Fleet Management Solution MARCUS provides fleet managers with Vehicle Location, Tracking, Reports and Alerts in a user-friendly and cost-effective solution Location Tracking Where is the vehicle now and where has it been Reporting Stops, Run Time, Mileage, Locations, Sensors, Fleet Alerts Odd hours operation, Speeding, Arrive/Depart Location, In/Out Zone Dispatch Tool Closest Vehicle to Location, Real-Time Service Calls, Emergencies Messaging
Web Application: Find Feature & Mapping MARCUS provides fleet managers with Vehicle Location, Tracking, Reports and Alerts in a user-friendly and cost-effective solution Navteq map data provides the most current and accurate street data Auto-sizing screen adjusts to your computer screen size Customizable vehicle label colors Find Saved Locations and Zones Find Address / Find Closest Vehicle Zoom out with a right click
Web Application: Routing The User may access daily or monthly driving reports for the last three months. The reports include the following information: Create, Name, and Save any number of customized routes Generate driving directions based on routes View the route and directions online E-mail driving directions directly to the drivers
Web Application: Reports Routing: Managers and dispatchers can create and save any number of routes. From these routes, the manager can quickly and accurately generate driving directions and then e-mail them directly to the drivers. Start/Stop Report Begin/End of Day Speed Report Fleet Report Detailed Activity Report Fleet Status Sensor Report Alert Report Driver Log
Web Application: Alerts and Zones Alerts can be e-mailed to manager if certain events occur, such as vehicles entering or exiting zones, operating out of hours, etc. Alerts can be created for the following events. Arrive / Depart Location Enter / Exit Zone First Movement No Movement Motion Extended Stop Speeding Sensor Activity (back door opening, etc.)
Web Application: Administration Administrators can easily view and modify all aspects of their users, drivers, and managers from a single screen. Create and manage customizable zones and locations with a few simple keystrokes. Zones and Locations are resizable directly on the map Define / Edit Automated Email Report Delivery Define / Edit Driver Assignment to Vehicle Name Define / Edit Saved Locations Define / Edit Zones Define / Edit Vehicle Names Define / Edit Fleets User Interface Preference
Web Application: Maintenance & Messaging Set maintenance points for each vehicle or fleet of vehicles. Type of service and duration with notifications that can be e-mailed when maintenance points are reached. Set maintenance points for each vehicle or the entire fleet Configurable service types and duration in actual miles or elapsed time User defined maintenance lists such as oil changes, tire rotation, tune-ups Maintenance Alerts can be e- mailed directly to your computer, handheld device or cell phone The powerful 2-way messaging system provides all of the necessary tools to quickly create and send text messages to all of your drivers, and they can respond directly back. Manage all messages from a single screen View only message headers, or entire e-mail message Messages are sorted by driver for easy management Messages are date/time stamped Easily create route directions and e-mail them to your drivers
Solution Configuration Components GPS Satellite System Discrete Wireless Gateway GSM/GPRS Wireless Data Networks Internet Discrete Wireless Web Application Server (www.discretewireless.com) MARCUS Radio Module (Consumer) MARCUS Radio Module (Commercial Fleet) Internet Access (Discrete Wireless Website)
GPRS Coverage of the United States and Canada MARCUS Active Tracking Coverage Area
In-Vehicle Hardware Discrete Wireless MARCUS 3G GPRS Radio Module DW-A0003d Processor: Freescale MPC series Operating System: Linux Dimension: 1.6 H x 5.5 L x 3.7 W Weight: 10.1 ounces Power: 8-13 Volts / 3 Wire Install Aux I/O: 4 wire connector Serial Port: 1-NMEA 4800 bps MARCUS 3G rear view GPS Antenna Rf Antenna
Benefits of GPS Fleet Management Businesses that have invested in the MARCUS Fleet Management Solution have experienced benefits that include: Increasing productivity and controlling costs in previously un-charted areas. Understanding operational trends and managing chronic issues across the business. Recognizing and capturing revenue opportunities for services currently un-managed or outside of maintenance contracts. Improving the customer experience through increased responsiveness and higher service levels. Streamlining timesheet, payroll, and billing processes to reduce manpower requirements and increase accuracy. Implementing effective performance management tools (rewards, recognition, and incentives) that link workforce performance to company objectives.
Why Companies buy MARCUS The MARCUS AVL service is a performance management tool that provides a rapid Return On Investment (ROI) and enables a fleet manager to REDUCE costs and INCREASE overall operational efficiencies. Eliminates time theft: Actual time to job (service call), at job, from job, length of lunch, etc. Unauthorized Use (Virtual Time Clock). Positively influences driver behavior. Prevents / Reduces equipment damage due to excessive speeding, unauthorized use, and equipment abuse. Provides justification for reduced insurance premiums. Extremely easy to use, 100% web-based, no software to purchase or maintain.
MARCUS Application Growth Strategy for MARCUS Equipment and Applications Coming in Late 2007
3 rd Generation(3Gx) Hardware Compact design 12-24 volt Bluetooth Cingular GPRS Multiple Connectivity Options (Handheld, MDT, VGA) Downloadable Routes In-Vehicle Navigation Dispatch Solutions (Late 2007) NEMA via Bluetooth Diagnostics via Bluetooth
Simple Hosted Dispatch Maps to Vehicles Messages to Handhelds
MARCUS MOBILE SOLUTION Clients PDA or Blackberry 1) Resizable Maps Based on Screen-size 2) View Single Mobile 3) View Entire Fleet 4) Find Address 5) Get Routing Directions from Address to Address, or Mobile to Address. 6) View the Last Known Locations of your fleet 7) Fleet Report 8) Alert Report 8) Weather and Gas Price information Email Client coming soon
Enterprise Data w/ Integration On Route or Off Route Alerts Feed Route Data to Vehicle Feed Service Data to Discrete Wireless Feed Route Data to Discrete Wireless Customer Backend Data
Contact Information Discrete Wireless, Inc. Corporate Headquarters 400 Northridge Road, Suite 500 Atlanta, GA 30350 Sales Telephone: 800-358-6178 Sales Facsimile: 678-338-5957 Email: sales@discretewireless.net Website: www.discretewireless.com www.marcusmobile.com