Telecom and Digital Dispatch to Provide Nation-wide System in Bermuda

 

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Digital Dispatch Systems Inc.

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DECEMBER 6, 2005 – 08:00 ET

 
 

Digital Dispatch to Provide Nation-wide System in Bermuda

 

RICHMOND, BRITISH COLUMBIA–(CCNMatthews – Dec. 6, 2005) – Digital Dispatch Systems Inc. (TSX:DD) has been selected to provide a wireless data dispatch system for the taxi industry on the island of Bermuda. Under a new contract, BTA (Dispatching) Limited of Hamilton, Bermuda, will purchase Digital Dispatch’s turnkey wireless dispatch solution including Vector 530TM mobile data terminals and the PathFinderTM application. Telecom Bermuda Ltd. (Telecom), also based in Hamilton, Bermuda, will provide the private radio communication support to BTA.

This is a unique situation where Bermuda’s taxi association, representing the island’s taxi owners and drivers, decided to form a separate dispatching company to manage the Ministry of Transportation’s newly-passed requirement to equip all of the island’s 600 taxi vehicles with GPS by early February 2006 with the goal of better serving the residents and tourists. The new company, BTA (Dispatching) Limited, decided to purchase Digital Dispatch’s GPS-based technology for dispatching with Telecom to oversee the purchase, installation and testing of all equipment needed for the radio infrastructure.

"We chose Digital Dispatch after a thorough evaluation," said Michael Ray, President of BTA. "We found that we could make this new legislative requirement beneficial for the taxi owners by forming our own dispatching company that can keep the interests of taxi owners and operators on the forefront while implementing this technology. We are very optimistic about the potential growth of the taxi industry and intend to work diligently and efficiently to ensure the success of our company."

"The PathFinder application will match the closest cab to a customer based on tailored criteria to ensure the fastest possible response time, and we will be able to track all vehicles in real time," Mr. Ray explained. "Digital Dispatch exceeded all the requirements set by the Ministry of Transportation."

Telecom Bermuda has been closely associated in evaluating all the dispatch technologies for this project. "We carefully compared the offerings of three different vendors before selecting Digital Dispatch," said Charles Marshall, President for Telecom Bermuda. "We had to consider not only current technology offerings by the vendor but also that company’s reliability and long-term rapport with clients. Taxi companies we researched and contacted spoke highly of Digital Dispatch and their support."

"As their service provider for this technology, we definitely want BTA to be successful," Mr. Marshall continued. "The equipment used for this project also has the potential to be extended to other areas like the transit, trucking and some emergency services that we also provide communication support for."

"We are very excited to be working with BTA and Bermuda Telecom on BTA’s unique needs and are extremely pleased that we could meet all the rigorous technical requirements set forth by Bermuda’s Ministry of Transportation," said John Taylor-Wilson, Vice President of Sales, North America, for Digital Dispatch. "This initial contract for 300 vehicles is only the start of a long relationship that we are looking forward to and an important stepping stone in our geographical expansion strategy into Latin America and the Caribbean."

About BTA (Dispatching) Limited

BTA (Dispatching) Limited based in Hamilton, Bermuda, was incorporated in early October 2005 with the island’s taxi owners and operators as stakeholders. The company was formed by Bermuda’s taxi association to manage the deployment of GPS dispatch technology to the island’s taxis as mandated by Bermuda’s Ministry of Transportation.

About Telecom Bermuda

Telecom Bermuda has been providing the highest quality telecommunication applications since 1968. Through the years they have achieved close relationships with many of the world’s leading companies, such as Motorola Inc., Racal Radio Ltd., and DMC Corp. Telecom is a telecommunication systems integrator and service provider. Their services are used by many of Bermuda’s top companies and they provide world-class telecommunication solutions to the Police and Public safety, Bermuda Government, the construction and hospitality industries.

About Digital Dispatch Systems Inc.

Digital Dispatch Systems Inc. is a worldwide provider of mobile data solutions for fleet and mobile workforce management. Founded in 1987, we have an installed base of more than 61,000 wireless mobile data devices and 174 wireless data systems in four continents. We offer products and services to manage vehicle fleets and mobile workforces, including dispatch software, wireless communication infrastructure and a range of in-vehicle mobile devices.

Visit www.digital-dispatch.com for more information.

 

 

CONTACT INFORMATION

 

Digital Dispatch Systems Inc.
Bruce Watson
CFO
(604) 214-7206
bruce.watson@digital-dispatch.com

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Digital Dispatch Systems Inc.
Vari Ghai
CEO and President
(604) 241-1441
vari.ghai@digital-dispatch.com
www.digital-dispatch.com

 

 

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