Interior

Press Release
October 2008

TIS-Web 3 - Improved Tachograph Data Management Solution from VDO

TIS-Web is a simple, secure and cost effective solution for downloading, analysing and archiving both digital and analogue tachograph data. The latest version of TIS-Web has a brand new interface to make every day data management tasks easier and quicker.

From just approximately 80p a week, TIS-Web highlights driver infringements, downloads the contents of cards, reads analogue charts and analyses all the data. With several reports to choose from including Driver Fault and Infringements and Vehicle Activity Summary, operators can ensure their drivers are adhering to the latest legislation and can also optimise the use of their vehicles, to reduce costs.

"TIS-Web 3 is even more user friendly than before, so it takes less time to download, identify discrepancies and generate reports. There are real cost benefits for operators using TIS-Web, for example it can to help reduce driver's idle time and optimise vehicle utilisation" says Peter Needham, Tachograph Product Manager.

The TIS-Web Starter Kit (£295+ VAT) is the ideal solution for operators of any sizefrom the small coach operator to the multi-depot fleet, integrating digital tachographs into their business. The Kit is compatible with all approved tachographs and consists of a Downloadkey II, Smart Card Reader and free TIS-Web Software. The free software provides the equivalent of 250 downloads, covering one driver/vehicle for one year or 4 vehicles/drivers for 3 months. Our TIS-Web Support Team is just a phone call away and we provide automatic updates in line with legislation.

Customers can trial TIS-Web free for three months by visiting our website information. An introductory course on how to use TIS-Web 3 is available for existing users and customers requiring a detailed understanding can take advantage of a full day course.

The TIS Web Starter Kit and training courses can be purchased on-line from or from our network of over 200 VOSA approved distributors.

About Continental

With targeted annual sales of more than €26.4 billion for 2008, the Continental Corporation is one of the top automotive suppliers worldwide. As a supplier of brake systems, systems and components for the powertrain and chassis, instrumentation, infotainment solutions, vehicle electronics, tires and technical elastomers, the corporation contributes towards enhanced driving safety and protection of the global climate. Continental is also a competent partner in networked automobile communication. Today, the corporation employs approximately 150,000 at nearly 200 locations in 36 countries.

Supplying both OEMs and the aftermarket worldwide, the Interior Division of Continental AG develops and produces electronic systems which allow the information in a vehicle to be controlled and communicated according to the requirements of the driver and the driving situation. The Division achieves annual sales of more then € 6 billion (based on 2006 figures) with a workforce of more than 33,000 at present. The range of products includes instruments clusters and multifunctional displays, control units, electronic car entry systems, tire information systems, climate control systems, radios, multimedia and navigation systems, telematics solutions as well as cockpit modules and systems. The Interior Division develops vehicle electronics enabling car-to-car and car-to-infrastructure communication, Internet access and the seamless integration of mobile devices (car-to-device).

The focus on systems integration offers customers less complexity and ensures efficient and cost-effective solutions for the management of information in passenger cars as well as commercial and special vehicles.

With the Commercial Vehicles & Aftermarket (CV / AM) business unit, Continental caters to the specific requirements of those sectors. Covering the brands Continental, VDO, and ATE, the business unit offers electronic products, systems, and services. Its spectrum of products for commercial and special vehicles includes tachographs, control systems for drive and onboard electronics, components for human-machine-interface such as instrumentation, panels and cockpit solutions, onboard toll units, and telematics units for public transit. Its offerings for the independent parts trade and non-affiliated workshops range from fuel systems and components for windshield and headlight cleaning systems to replacement parts for brakes and diagnostic instruments. CV / AM is also responsible for supplying replacement parts after a series is discontinued by the vehicle manufacturer. A global network of marketing and service companies completes the unit’s range.

PR Contact

Lisa McCauley

Continental Automotive Trading UK Ltd

36 Gravelly Industrial Park, Birmingham B24 8TA
Tel: +44 (0) 121 326 1162 / Fax: +44 (0) 121 326 1298
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Web: uk.vdo.com & dtco.co.uk