Navman Wireless Business Solutions launches in the US

Innovative Scalable Fleet Management System for as Little as $1.50 Per Day

Lake Forest, Ill., July 1, 2006 Navman Wireless Business Solutions (WBS), a leading global provider of vehicle tracking and fleet management solutions, announced today that it has launched a new, innovative asset tracking system for businesses operating in the U.S. – the Navman Wireless Fleet Manager.

Fully integrating powerful fleet management software and Navman’s GPS Navigation Technology (M-Nav), the Navman Wireless Fleet Manager is based on the same, highly successful solution that the company had designed and implemented as a white label offering for a U.S. wireless provider. The system allows fleet managers to map vehicle and driver locations, analyze vehicle and driver activity (e.g. stops, mileage and idleness), define driver territories, and communicate directly with vehicle operators. A completely scalable and economical solution, the Navman Wireless Fleet Manager is suited for businesses with any fleet size, and is the only vehicle management system that offers per-vehicle, fixed-rate pricing.

The Navman Wireless Fleet Manager takes fleet tracking, driver management and operational efficiency to new heights by allowing businesses to select a solution that best meets their individual needs.

Vehicle Tracking:
Navman’s vehicle tracking solution uses a powerful combination of onboard global positioning (GPS)/Cellular technology and OnlineAVL, a powerful Windows™ based interface that provides fleet managers with the vehicle position and activity details they need to effectively manage a mobile workforce. Once outfitted with Navman’s tracking Qube, vehicles automatically transmit time and distance activity to fleet managers, and record location, speed, mileage and ignition status, as well as arrival or departure from defined areas. The Qube and OnlineAVL also provide real-time remote vehicle location queries.

Mobile Communication and Driver Management: Navman’s optional mobile communication capabilities enhance its basic vehicle-tracking package. Using OnlineAVL, fleet managers can send low-cost, reliable and secure two-way text messages to the Mobile Data Terminal (MDT). The MDT enables drivers to receive real-time information, including en-route updates and directions, and allows them to respond to fleet managers using as many as 100 customizable, pre-programmed replies. The versatile solution also incorporates features for driver management. The MDT can be set up to require a unique driver PIN number to facilitate logging driver activities.

Navigation: Leveraging technological expertise from other divisions of the company’s global presence, Navman is also the first to offer optional, integrated, on-board navigation as an enhancement to its fleet management solution. The M-NAV is a fully functioning, voice-enabled GPS navigation device designed to efficiently guide vehicle operators to their destination. The revolutionary M-NAV device supports in-vehicle programming as well as an innovative remote programming feature, allowing fleet managers to program the device and drivers to map a destination at the touch of a button. The M-NAV also incorporates all MDT features.

Navman’s years of experience in the telematics industry have led us to the forefront of mobile data and GPS vehicle tracking development,” said Chris Bradley, general manager – Navman Wireless Business Solutions. “Our new fleet management solution is the most advanced system available on the market today, and the only solution with an integrated navigation option. Cost-effective and fully scalable to any fleet size, it is the most efficient and reliable solution for any business with mobile assets.”

The Navman Wireless Fleet Manager is priced from $1.50 per vehicle per day for comprehensive tracking, from $1.77 per vehicle per day for tracking and MDT messaging, and from $2.10 per vehicle per day for tracking, messaging and in-vehicle navigation.

For more information on the complete Navman Wireless Fleet Manager solution, Navman Wireless Business Solutions and its entire product line, please visit www.navman.com/wireless/us or call 866-527-9896.

About Navman
Navman is a recognized world leader in the design, manufacture and marketing of high-quality GPS, marine, vehicle navigation and mobile positioning and communication systems. Navman’s Wireless Division offers a wide range of in-car navigation and vehicle/fleet tracking products. The company’s unique hardware designs and sophisticated software applications are intended for businesses that want to capitalize on the advantages offered by emerging technology solutions, which provide rapid cost savings and increased productivity. The company has supplied AVL (Automatic Vehicle Location) solutions to Vodafone, AMScott, and Prima Distribution – just to name a few. Navman is committed to the creation of world-class products that add value to its broad base of users. Navman’s success comes from taking high cost, sophisticated technologies and applying them to mass markets. The company’s growth is fueled by its reputation for providing reliable, innovative products to its OEM customer base and through its own distribution network and partners with the Navman brand name.

Navman is part of the Brunswick Corporation (www.brunswick.com), the world leader in high-quality products for recreational enthusiasts, including pleasure boats, marine engines, fitness equipment, bowling equipment and billiards tables. Brunswick’s annual sales were $5.9 billion in 2005.
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