Press Release
Flemish building confederation chooses Track&Trace
service of RAM Mobile Data
Zaventem/Brussels, March 2005 – VCB (Vlaamse Confederatie Bouw), an organisation that represents the interests of Flemish building companies, and RAM Mobile Data Belgium, a provider of data communication services, have signed a co-operation agreement. The agreement allows VCB members to register for Track&Trace@RAM for an extremely attractive flat fee per month.
Working more effectively thanks to Track&Trace@RAM
Track&Trace@RAM makes an entire vehicle fleet instantly accessible any time of the day. All vehicles are accurately recorded and displayed on a map down to street level. Detailed reports provide constant information about how many starts and stops a vehicle has made and where they occurred. The system also records driving and rest periods and covered distances. All journey data is sent over the Mobitex network of RAM Mobile Data to a secure website under its management. This structure has eliminated the need to invest in additional office hardware or software. Track&Trace@RAM correctly records worked hours and enhances service levels.
VCB
"We chose Track&Trace@RAM of RAM Mobile Data because they have years of experience in the domain of recording vehicle movements and wireless data communication in general," said Marc Dillen, General Manager of VCB. "With Track&Trace@RAM they provide a tremendous total concept that includes the application, on-board equipment and communication. We believe RAM Mobile Data has a highly attractive offering for our members and can deliver very high added value with their product."
RAM Mobile Data
"This agreement is extremely important to us strategically," said Francis Minnebo, Country Manager of RAM Mobile Data Belgium. "VCB is a very important organisation in the building industry and we are delighted to be able to help them expand the service they provide to their members. In the future we expect to be able to add new services with significant benefits for their members".
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RAM Mobile Data
RAM Mobile Data is an independent specialised provider of solutions for wireless and mobile data communication for the Benelux business market. RAM Mobile Data uses various development tools to create applications usable with GPRS, UMTS and Mobitex. RAM Mobile Data owns the Mobitex network, the first packet-switching network for data communication. The company resells GPRS and UMTS lines of several operators that it bundles into its own propositions. RAM Mobile Data further offers professional services like consultancy, project management and technical support. The RAM Navigation Centre (the company's data centres) hosts applications, gateways and databases for end-users and service providers. RAM Mobile Data co-operates with various large and small ICT parties to develop new and innovative services and offer customers a complete solution.
Vlaamse Confederatie Bouw
VCB is the most representative employers' organisation in the Belgian building industry because it protects the interests of 14,000 building companies, including almost 9,000 based in Flanders. VCB's members include self-employed builders and small, medium-sized and large companies in the building industry. The members of VCB work as main contractors or sub-contractors in general construction, system installation or the finishing of buildings. Regardless of their size, region or branch of the industry, the affiliated building companies can always get information, advice or assistance from VCB.
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For more information please contact:
RAM Mobile Data
Jeannette Harskamp
Tel: +32 2 715 25 07
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VCB
Marc Vanherle
Tel: +32 2 545 56 54
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