2006 Event Sponsors:

Platinum Sponsors

Sprint Nextel offers a comprehensive range of wireless and wireline communications services to consumer, business and government customers. Sprint Nextel is widely recognized for developing, engineering and deploying innovative technologies, including two robust wireless networks offering industry leading mobile data services; instant national and international walkie-talkie capabilities; and an award-winning and global Tier 1 Internet backbone. For more information, visit www.sprint.com

Cingular Wireless offers the largest digital voice and data network in America , providing data solutions that drive revenue, reduce costs and increase competitive positioning for our customers. Cingular delivers unparalleled data solutions via:

•  a wide selection of special purpose wireless devices

•  an ecosystem of alliances with trusted hardware and software market leaders

•  expertise in the transportation and logistics industry

Cingular is the only wireless carrier with a dedicated business care organization focused exclusively on business customers.  Cingular offers a comprehensive portfolio of high-impact business solutions that mobilize core business processes and deliver tangible value to the enterprise.

Mobitrac combines route optimization and asset management with the ability to make customer service driven adaptations to route plans in the face of real-world operating conditions. Mobitrac accomplishes this by leveraging patented technology to continually gather real-time location information and predictively model future positions of mobile assets. Using Mobitrac, fleet personnel can plan profit-based routes, execute daily dispatches and adapt in real-time to dynamic changes in the field. This ensures complete visibility, productivity, adaptability and profitability of fleet performance. The company's solutions are used by less-than truckload (LTL), private fleet, pickup & deliver (P&D), specialty and service fleet organizations. Founded in 2001 and based in Chicago , Mobitrac is privately owned and funded by U.S. Venture Partners, Frazier Technology Ventures, Arch Development Partners, Illinois Ventures, Illinois Finance Authority and Mentor Management.  

Telargo is the ultimate management system for the optimization of mobile assets. A comprehensive system of intelligent and reliable solution allows cost-effective system for a wide range of businesses by providing online interaction with the fleet, addressing safety issues and complex data analysis for responsible management decisions.

Networking Sponsor

M2M connectivity represents an important part of Sony Ericsson's vision with many companies using Sony Ericsson technology to develop M2M and Mobile Computing solutions.

Sony Ericsson provides leadership technology in off-the shelf and semi-customised solutions for manufacturers and distributors of wireless communications terminals, network operators, system integrators and others.   All Sony Ericsson products and solutions have been designed from the ground up to meet the unique requirements of customers working with M2M and Mobile Computing solutions, and provide rapid and cost- efficient access to worldwide communications capabilities, including GSM/GPRS, CDMA and TDMA.

Applications can be applied in many different segments and environments….the possibilities are limitless:

Fixed Wireless (Telemetry):

Meter reading, Alarm and security, Environmental monitoring, Traffic control

Mobile Wireless (Telematics):

In-vehicle safety, Monitoring, Navigation, Entertainment, Fleet and asset tracking and control

Mobile Computing Wireless:

Cellular connectivity for Laptops and PDA's providing wireless Internet access

Gold Sponsors

@Road, Inc. (NASDAQ: ARDI) is a global provider of solutions that intelligently automate the management of mobile resources required to optimize the service delivery process for customers across a variety of industries. @Road provides a real-time Mobile Resource Management infrastructure integrating wireless communications, location-based technologies, software applications, transaction processing and the Internet. @Road solutions provide a secure, scalable, upgradeable, enterprise-class platform and deliver hosted, on-premise and hybrid solutions that seamlessly connect mobile workers in the field to real-time corporate data.

Cocktail Party Sponsor

Sprint Nextel offers a comprehensive range of wireless and wireline communications services to consumer, business and government customers. Sprint Nextel is widely recognized for developing, engineering and deploying innovative technologies, including two robust wireless networks offering industry leading mobile data services; instant national and international walkie-talkie capabilities; and an award-winning and global Tier 1 Internet backbone. For more information, visit www.sprint.com

Co-Sponsor

In the U.S., Deloitte & Touche USA LLP is the U.S. member firm of Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu and services are provided by the subsidiaries of Deloitte & Touche USA LLP (Deloitte & Touche LLP, Deloitte Consulting LLP, Deloitte Financial Advisory Services LLP, Deloitte Tax LLP and their subsidiaries), and not by Deloitte & Touche USA LLP. The subsidiaries of the U.S. member firm are among the nation's leading professional services firms, providing audit, tax, consulting and financial advisory services through nearly 30,000 people in more than 80 cities. Known as employers of choice for innovative human resources programs, they are dedicated to helping their clients and their people excel.

Silver Sponsor

Tele Atlas is a worldwide leading provider of digital maps and dynamic location content for a variety of fleet logistics, navigation, geospatial products and database solutions. Over 1 million vehicles rely on Tele Atlas data for routing, tracking and scheduling.   Through proven methods of data collection from 50,000 sources coupled with a robust field survey team, Tele Atlas excels in change detection and management, delivering real-world change to you quickly and accurately. From logistics to traffic and fleet management, Tele Atlas has built a reputation as an acknowledged pioneer and leader in the digital map industry.

Agentek, Inc. is a full-service solutions integrator and software applications development company, specializing in Mobile & Wireless Data Collection. From customized and pre-packaged applications to backend enterprise integration, Agentek provides a complete solution spanning multiple vertical markets. Agentek's unique architecture enables split second wireless communications over both terrestrial and satellite networks.

Cube Route facilitates the management of the delivery process for transportation and field service organizations. Offered on a pay-as-you-go subscription basis, Cube Route ’s managed logistics service maximizes operational efficiencies by enabling businesses to dramatically reduce costs and improve service.  Cube Route’s sophisticated routing, tracking and planning functionality is used to optimize routes as well as track and monitor fleets in real time – at the lowest possible cost. Recognized for its innovative service, Cube Route was listed as one of the Top 25 Canadian I.T. Up and Comers by Branham, and named to the Supply & Demand Chain Executive 100 as well as list of 100 Great Supply Chain Partners by Global Logistics & Supply Chain Strategies.

Coffee Break Sponsor

NAVTEQ is a leading provider of digital map data for fleet management and location-based solutions.   Our NAVTEQ™ digital map data covers North America, Western Europe and select world markets.  The enabling technology is used in a range of smart navigation products including hand-held products, Internet mapping and call center-based services.

Lunch Break Sponsor

Global players find themselves increasingly challenged by the need to integrate existing I.T. solutions, who's DNA is from the legacy and client services era. The current commitments being made by 3PLs to their clients need to be easily monitored and measured. To this end more The global logistics industry is in a period of consolidation. 2006 will see an end to this intense period of merger & acquisition and will see the advent of a new, more mature phase in the sector's development.

Robust solutions must be available and real-time, web enabled I.T. solutions will be the order of the day.

In order to facilitate a quick and easy migration to next-generation solutions in the sector, the Institute's I.T. Council will seek to inform the industry on how the future could look like, with all-party cooperation and the application of the most up to date IT thinking.”

The IT Council, which will meet quarterly, will commission two white papers. The first will seek to present a concise picture of where the industry is currently and the challenges it faces. The second will respond to the challenges laid out in the first paper together with key recommendations and suggestions.

http://www.globeinst.org/knowledge/globalitcouncil.html will be home to the initiative where the activities of the Council will be published in detail with newsletters and white papers available for download

Association Sponsor

RFID Tribe, a global organization with local chapters, is a radio frequency identification (RFID) collaboration forum. The group of RFID industry professionals collaborates on RFID and sensor technology, standards, venture capital, products, solutions, industry trends, people and events. RFID Tribe serves as an engine for ideas, people and capital.
RFID Tribe - The World's RFID Collaboration Forum.

2006 Exhibitors:

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Cheetah Software Systems, Inc. is the leader in real-time logistics & dispatch solutions for delivery, less-than-truckload (LTL), courier and private fleet operations.

Founded in 1987, Cheetah has successfully streamlined over 100 million business and home delivery transactions for business leaders such as Federated Stores (including Bloomingdale's, Macy's, The Bon, Burdine's, Goldsmith's, etc.), JS Logistic, Watkins Motor Lines , Temco Distribution , UP Special Delivery , Circuit City, Home Depot and hundreds of other firms across North America, making their services fast, competitive and cost-effective.

Cheetah offers affordable integrated software and hardware solutions for communication, scheduling, loading, delivery and pickup that “connect the dots” between the key areas of your operations in real time . Cheetah products are now available to companies with small and mid-sized fleets with technology rivaling and even surpassing those used by FedEx ® and UPS ® for a small fraction of the cost.

Teletrac, Inc., has been offering onboard wireless vehicle location, mobile communications, and vehicle operating data capture since 1988, making Teletrac's FleetDirector® System the most proven and reliable system available.   FleetDirector's enhanced, active GPS system provides highly accurate, real time location information which is displayed as actual addresses.   High speed data capture and 2-way communications use both GPRS and CDMA platforms for maximum efficiency.   FleetDirector's e-Client® software suite provides a wide range of standard and custom management reports, while the XML gateway architecture allows for a wide selection of integration packages with existing back office applications used in a wide range of industries.        

Established in 1972, Hand Held Products is a leading manufacturer of data collection and communication solutions designed specifically for mobile, in-premise, and transaction processing applications. With operations throughout the world, Hand Held Products is dedicated to solving business challenges based on a thorough understanding of each customer's unique requirements and goals.

Hand Held Products also holds the distinction of being the world's leading provider of image-based data collection products - lead by its exclusive Adaptus™ Imaging Technology. Product solutions powered by Adaptus Imaging Technology offer the end user unsurpassed versatility and value by delivering performance well beyond basic bar code reading. With Adaptus Imaging Technology, customers can read virtually any type of bar code label or tag, capture digital images and signatures, read damaged codes, and so much more – it's a whole new level of performance to meet the demands of an ever-changing world.

Microlise America is a leading provider of fleet tracking and distribution solutions.  Using in-vehicle GPS devices and mobile data terminals, Microlise solutions allow customers to track and manage vehicles against delivery schedules, monitor driver performance, provide drivers with in-cab satellite navigation directions, download delivery and manifest data to drivers, capture real-time proof of delivery information and improve customer service by providing pre-notification for deliveries.  Microlise America also offers RFID trailer portal solutions that passively collect loading and delivery information as containers move on and off a truck.

ALK Technologies is the leading developer of the transportation industry's routing, mileage and mapping software. Accuracy and reliability have positioned PC*MILER as the software used by the most successful transportation companies around the world. The U.S. Department of Defense (DoD), the General Services Administration (GSA) and the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) also depend on PC*MILER. ALK's Business Solutions include PC*MILER, PC*MILER|Mobile, ALK|FleetSuite, CoPilot Live | FleetCenter and CoPilot Truck . For more information, visit www.alk.com and www.pcmilermobile.com .

Assured Tracking, is dedicated to providing customers with real-time, easy-to-use GPS and GSM tracking and monitoring solutions for fleet and vehicle management, asset tracking and personal protection.

Easily tailored to any INDUSTRY and size of fleet, our solutions not only locate and track vehicle and asset interests, but also translate all activity into a detailed, user-friendly reporting system providing the intelligence businesses require to monitor their performance and identify areas of savings and improvement.

Assured Tracking's PERSONAL tracking device is ideal for parents and guardians who are looking for a reliable technology to safeguard their children in today's increasingly changing world. We can help you track a loved one even in indoor environments where conventional GPS receiver technology can't work.

With the advent of cellular, satellite, Blue Tooth and WIFI coming of age, ATS has been able to harness these technologies. We refer to this structure as MULTIPath Technology where we take technological advantage of each technology and blend it in with the others for the betterment of the customer. Our MULTIPath technology resides in a rugged black box named TRUCKcommPC . This device is very small and compact and easily mounted in most vehicles. Our TRUCKcomm black box puts all of these competing technologies into one simple and affordable design that runs Windows OS. We couple this with a touch screen or Rim Blackberry's depending on your needs. When using a that has various ATM like inputs for the driver to send and receive email, dispatch messages, gps, navigation, voice, engine management, faxes and printing in the truck.  Plus, you can use MULTIPath technology for many more functions in the truck or car.

Fleet Complete is a turnkey fleet and mobile resource operations management and tracking solution which seamlessly integrates your fleet with the corporate network. Using wireless networks as the backbone, Fleet Complete collects vital information on-board the vehicle and delivers this data to your staff for live query, event tracking, task assignment, historical playback and reporting functionality.  Fleet Complete uses wireless two-way data technology and GPS to enable operations staff to interact with real-time information captured in the field.

Formed in 1998, EFT Research Service provides strategic customer and market intelligence, and marketing and sales-support services for technology companies targeting the logistics, supply-chain and transportation industries.

We provide facts, figures and analysis for clients on five continents, including leading technology, transportation, logistics, express and technology companies. Our clients then use this research to increase profitability, drive growth, and improve their customer relationships. Our range of bespoke services for service providers includes:

  - Customer research and business development support
  - Detailed customer and competitor intelligence
  - Strategic market gaps and opportunities analysis
  - White paper marketing and qualified sales-leads program via         www.eyefortransport.com
  - Webinar / eyefortransport conference presentation

Our team of 24 specialist analysts and 106 research associates offers a professional service for all your market intelligence needs. For more information and a confidential discussion visit the EFT booth in the exhibit hall, or contact: Andrew Bold on +44 (0) 20 7375 7188 / +44 (0) 7841 671 246, andrew@eftresearch.com