Wavetrend OxLoc Partnership
20th September 2010
OxLoc recently announced the launch of its latest version of the Asset Alert Solution for monitoring the location and condition of assets which have no access to any power source. Powered by only 2 D cell batteries, customers will be able to use these devices for operating periods of up to 3 years, reporting information twice per day.
Wavetrend OxLoc Partnership
Conventional telematics solutions reporting position and condition have been available for a number of years and are increasingly being incorporated into Logistics and Distribution Management Solutions to improve business efficiency and generate operational cost savings. The hardware solutions currently available require access to an ‘always on’ power source. In many applications such as Trailers, Plant Equipment, Containers and Rail Freight this power source is simply not available. OxLoc have solved the problem through a unique power management solution, allowing the unit to run from primary D cell batteries. Through this new exciting partnership a derivative of this system will soon be available to gather consignment information from “Tagged” goods inside containers and trailers using tried and tested Wavetrend Active Tag Technology. “The Wavetrend OxLoc partnership will provide another differentiating component for both our end customers and Accredited Channel Partners, who are always looking to push the boundaries of active RFID, for which we are internationally recognised as being a world leader.” said Chris Bishop, Sales and Marketing Director of Wavetrend.
Keith Dobson, CEO of OxLoc comments, “In the same way as our Asset Alert Solution is completely standalone, the Active Wavetrend Tags which are ultra long range, last in excess of three years and in some cases up to ten years with clever autonomous battery management. Even though the tags constantly transmit and can be picked up at ranges in excess of 100 metres.”As Wavetrend Active Tags are becoming prolific in the market place there is a clear need to be able to “See”and “Gather”data from tagged consignments in all types of verticals. Powerless trailers or containers which can sometimes sit at docks or ports would be a typical example of where Wavetrend and OxLoc intend to deploy the combined technologies through their respective channel partners. Consignment data as well as the “true”GPS position will be sent back to a selected point from virtually anywhere in the world.
About Wavetrend
Headquartered in the UK, Wavetrend Technologies Limited is a world leader in the innovation of Ultra Long Range (ULR) Radio Frequency Identification (RFID). The Company was established in 1997. The design, engineering and manufacturing operations are based in Johannesburg, South Africa while the North American sales operation, Wavetrend Technologies Inc., has offices in Bellevue, WA and Washington DC.
The Company’s primary focus is the innovative design, research, engineering and manufacture of an extensive technology platform of hardware, software and infrastructure components. The entire platform is based on a beacon type operating principle and operates in the 433.92 MHz band. The technology platform is protected by a number of global patents and has also achieved significant certification and safety credentials around the world. Wavetrend uses an extensive partner network to deliver its technology and has formal distribution relationships across the globe. In addition, Wavetrend has more than 125 System Integrators and VAR’s worldwide.
For further information please visit www.wavetrend.net
About OxLoc
OxLoc Ltd supply battery powered data collection products to provide asset management solutions to the sector of the Telematics market where there is no access or limited access to a power source. Using autonomous battery powered GPS/GSM hardware and web based data access, assets can be monitored for location and condition for periods of up to 3 years without the need to replace or recharge the battery. OxLoc is based at the Begbroke Business Park on the outskirts of Oxford.
