In Motion Technology Makes 4G Mobile Broadband a Reality for Mission Critical Fleets

In Motion Technology today announced that the onBoard Mobile Gateway has been certified to provide mission critical fleets reliable, secure access to Clearwire’s 4G network in dozens of cities nationwide.

Now police, medics, utility workers and other personnel in the field can access multiple high-bandwidth applications, including video, voice, and telemedicine technologies over Clearwire’s 4G network, and seamlessly switch to 3G and other networks outside of the 4G footprint.

"The ability of first responders and other fleet operators to access true 4G mobile broadband connectivity while performing their daily work is another key advancement made possible by the Clearwire 4G network," said Jim Ryder, Senior Vice President of Sales for Clearwire . "Clearwire and In Motion Technology unite one of the nation’s fastest wireless networks with the most reliable, secure mobile hotspot technology to ensure connectivity for the nation’s most demanding organizations."

Engineered for the demands of mission critical organizations, the Gateway is used today in more than 275 first responder, utility and transit fleets. The Gateway is ruggedized to withstand the rigors of the mobile environment, and incorporates the latest firewall, VPN, and wireless encryption technology.

At the heart of the Gateway is In Motion’s patented mobile hotspot technology that connects a variety of wired and wireless communications devices in and around vehicles. Communications from these devices can roam seamlessly across up to 6 networks. This allows organizations to use Clearwire’s 4G network where it is available, and switch to other networks outside of 4G range.

GCT Semiconductor’s WiMAX single-chip, GDM7205, powers the PCIe minicard embedded inside the Gateway. "The FCC-certified PCIe minicard driven by GCT has gone through rigorous testing to become fully certified by Clearwire, meeting all their technical requirements," said Dr. Kyeongho "KH" Lee, President and CEO of GCT Semiconductor, Inc. "We are looking forward to working closely with Clearwire and In Motion Technology to provide new solutions for this critical market."

"4G networks allow mobile organizations to deploy applications and devices that until recently could only be used at the office," said Tony Morris, In Motion Technology’s VP of Sales and Marketing. "Today’s announcement is part of our ongoing commitment to allow our customers to use the most advanced wireless technology available today, and easily transition to whatever comes next."

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In Motion Technology’s Roadmap for Mission Critical Agencies: Get Ready to Connect Over Multiple Wireless Network

In Motion Technology, the leader in mobile networking technologies that efficiently connect and manage equipment, information and people in the field, today offered the company’s vision for the future of mobile communications, and guidance to help mobile organizations to adapt to a rapidly changing landscape.

"Carriers are racing to deploy next generation mobile broadband networks," said Larry LeBlanc, In Motion Technology’s Chief Technology Officer. "Although they will offer bandwidth that we only dreamed of a few years ago, users will need the flexibility to change networks on the fly to optimize cost, performance, and reliability."

Many wireless carriers have announced plans - or have begun deploying - new high speed mobile platforms, including WiMAX, LTE and public safety broadband networks. These networks will usher in a new era of mobile communications, where people on the road will connect at speeds that are faster than most landline broadband connections today. Soon full motion video, VoIP, telemedicine, and other high-bandwidth applications will become commonplace on laptops and hand-held devices.

While 4G networks offer significant performance advantages, 3G networks which have been built out over the past 5 years, offer substantially better, although still spotty, coverage even in many large cities. Thankfully, technology exists today that allows users to seamlessly switch between mobile networks, without dropping a call or losing information.

In Motion’s patented onBoard Mobile Gateway turns vehicles into mobile hotspots, providing reliable secure connectivity to multiple wired and wireless devices. The Gateway can be equipped with up to 6 wireless network cards, allowing communications to roam across wireless networks based on coverage, bandwidth or price. Network cards can be added or swapped out easily, so wireless technologies can upgraded without the expense or hassle of replacing devices.

In Motion Technology’s patented mobile networking solutions are flexible and future-proof, and were designed with the end user - not any one technology - in mind.

"Over the next several years, flexibility will be key," said LeBlanc. "Mission critical organizations should avoid hardware or vendors that are tied to a single carrier or network. By selecting a flexible, upgradable platform, organizations can choose the mix of network technologies and service providers that yields the highest performance at the lowest price."

PROMPT Ambulance Deploys In Motion Technology

In Motion Technology, the leader in mobile networking technologies that efficiently connect and manage equipment, information and people in the field, today announced that PROMPT Ambulance has chosen the onBoard Mobile Gateway to improve fleet tracking and communications, cut response times and lower costs.

"The Gateway is the communications hub of our ambulances," said Joe Merry, PROMPT’s Director of Operations and Communications. "It has vastly improved communications and coordination between our crews, dispatchers, municipalities and local hospitals."

PROMPT is the largest private ambulance service in Northwest Indiana, providing advanced and basic life support transportation to residents of the towns of Griffith, Highland, Munster, Merrillville and Dyer. PROMPT’s roots in the region date back to the 1880s and the great grandfather of the current owners. Today, the company has more than 500 employees and makes more than 150,000 emergency calls and wheelchair requests.

The Gateway turns each PROMPT ambulance into a mobile hotspot, providing reliable, secure connectivity to a variety of onboard systems and devices, including laptops, tablets, PDAs, and vehicle monitoring and dispatch systems. Because devices share a single, high-bandwidth network connection, the Gateway has helped PROMPT improve emergency communications, while reducing airtime costs by half.

The Gateway is equipped with the latest GPS technology, enabling dispatchers to know the precise location, direction and speed of its ambulances at all times. This allows PROMPT to dispatch the closest unit to the scene, provide highly accurate estimated arrival times, and achieve average response times of approximately 4 minutes.

The Gateway requires no user intervention -- devices power up and automatically connect -- freeing medics to focus on patient care, and not on getting technology to work. "Installation was simple, and the Gateways have been performing very well," said Merry.

"PROMPT has equipped its ambulance fleet with the latest medical and communications technology," said Tony Morris, In Motion’s VP of Sales and Marketing. "Our solutions allow data from these devices to be seamlessly and instantaneously shared with dispatchers and local hospitals, so patients in Northwest Indiana receive the fastest care and have the best possible outcomes."

Chester Co. EMS Transforms Their Fleet Into Mobile ER with the OnBoard Mobile Gateway

In Motion Technology the leader in mobile networking technologies that efficiently connect and manage equipment, information and people in the field, today announced that Chester County EMS has deployed the onBoard Mobile Gateway to send critical patient information to the hospital before the ambulance arrives, expediting care and improving outcomes.

“In healthcare, it’s all about timely sharing of information,” said Craig A. Walker, CEO of Chester Regional Medical Center. “With In Motion Technology, ER physicians can diagnose and begin treatment before the patient arrives at the hospital. In a rural county like ours where patients must be transported long distances, this technology is helping save lives.”

In Motion’s onBoard Mobile Gateway turns each Chester County ambulance into a mobile hotspot that provides reliable, secure connectivity for defibrillators, laptops and other on board devices. Chester Regional Medical Center ER staff can remotely monitor patient information so they can assist medics with treatment, prepare for the patient’s arrival, or redirect the ambulance to another hospital.

The GPS-equipped Gateway continuously sends location, engine operations and performance information to the county command center, helping the agency track vehicles, prevent breakdowns and reduce response times.

In Motion’s solution was designed to work without user intervention. The Gateway supports industry- leading defibrillators. Devices power up and connect automatically, so medics can focus on patients, while vital information flows seamlessly to the nearest hospital, operations staff, other responders, or authorized physicians anywhere.

“We tried other solutions, but we had problems with set up, configuration and security,” said Britt Lineberger, EMS Director. “Installing the Gateways in our fleet was simple, and completed ahead of schedule. The In Motion team has been excellent to work with. All around, this project has been great for our county.”

“Chester County EMS serves 34,000 residents across 600 square miles in north-central South Carolina. The agency purchased the onBoard Mobile Gateways using a grant awarded by the South Carolina Department of Health to improve trauma care.

We’re pleased to work with Chester County EMS and the Regional Medical Center to improve pre-hospital patient care,” said Tony Morris, In Motion’s VP of Sales and Marketing. “Our technology helps rural and urban communities alike share vital information in real time, overcome communications challenges and expedite care.”

In Motion Technology Integrates Garmin® Navigation Devices into Mobile Networking Platform

In Motion Technology, the leader in mobile networking technologies that efficiently connect and manage equipment, information and people in the field, today announced the release of onBoard Nav, a new solution that allows fleet organizations to communicate with drivers and provide voice-guided directions through inexpensive, off-the-shelf personal navigation devices.

onBoard Nav integrates Garmin personal navigation devices into In Motion’s end-to-end mobile networking solution to provide:

- Improved driver safety: voice-guided navigation enables employees to focus on driving and prevents last second direction decisions; one-press responses to multiple choice questions minimizes driver distraction; broadcast text messaging ensures safety information is not missed when drivers are outside the vehicle.

- Increased productivity and efficiency: address of next job is waiting on-screen for the driver, eliminating the need to initiate a request and subsequent discussion with dispatcher; voice-guided navigation reduces the time that a driver otherwise needs to learn the most efficient route; historical location data enables analysis of traffic areas and times which can provide substantial improvements to future deployments.

- Improved customer satisfaction: knowing driver status prevents dispatchers from attempting to dispatch a crew that is unavailable, reducing delays in responding to customers.

- Increased employee satisfaction: reduced misunderstandings between dispatcher and crews create a healthier working environment for those on the front line.

- Reduced capital costs of providing vehicle communications infrastructure: cost-effective PNDs can easily replace laptops or tablets for most fleets.

onBoard Nav’s plug-and-play installation, and cost effective messaging features set it apart from other fleet management interface solutions. Compatible Garmin devices simply plug into the onBoard Mobile Gateway, In Motion’s in-vehicle communications platform. HQ staff can push destinations and communicate with drivers using the onBoard Mobility Manager, the company’s web-based mobile network management dashboard. onBoard Nav is the latest addition to In Motion’s management suite that allows today’s fleet organizations to monitor, track and troubleshoot all assets in the field -- including vehicles devices and personnel – with precision and in real-time.

“Our solutions allow people on the road to access and share information – using any device over any network – easily, reliably and securely,” said Tony Morris, In Motion’s VP of Sales and Marketing. “Now, with onBoard Nav, organizations can improve fleet dispatching and communications without costly laptops or data terminals, and enhance the efficiency of field crews and their entire mobile operation.”

North Shore Long Island Jewish Health System Chooses In Motion Technology to Connect Ambulances City-Wide

In Motion Technology recently announced that North Shore Long Island Jewish Health System has deployed the company’s patented mobile hotspot technology to connect and manage the largest hospital-based ambulance fleet in the State of New York.

“We transport more than 60,000 patients to hospitals across the five boroughs of NYC and Nassau and Suffolk Counties on Long Island, and with this type of volume we have tremendous logistic, technological and communications demands,” said Alan Schwalberg, Vice President of Emergency Medical Services. “In Motion Technology is our single solution for mobile communications, and has served us flawlessly with our entire fleet and across our entire service area.”

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ATS of Rockford, IL Improves Response and Turn Times with In Motion Technology

In Motion Technology, the leader in mobile networking technologies that efficiently connect and manage equipment, information and people in the field, today announced that private ambulance operator, ATS Medical Services, has deployed the company’s patented mobile hotspot technology in its fleet of advanced life support vehicles.

“With In Motion Technology, we provide faster responses, better patient care, and more efficient operations,” said ATS founder and CEO, Andy Schultz. “Today, we provide a level of service that is unmatched by other private operators in our area.”

Utilizing In Motion’s onBoard Mobile Gateway, ATS medics now wirelessly share data with doctors and fleet managers in a way that is improving care, reducing response times and making the service more competitive.

ATS’ new capabilities are driven by the Gateway’s patented mobile hotspot technology that provides reliable, secure connectivity to a variety of wired and wireless devices. This has enabled ATS to integrate dispatch, billing, and patient care reporting systems into a single, paperless system that can be accessed anywhere and saves time and money.

Where ATS medics were once required to spend time after each call entering patient, billing, and other information, today crews get back on the road right away.
“The Gateway has allowed us to cut our turn times in half,” said Schultz. “Our crews can clear from calls and be available much quicker than our competition.”

The Gateway is also GPS equipped, enabling ATS to dispatch the closest available unit, reducing fuel use, improving resource utilization, and achieving the fastest possible response times.

Recently, a heart attack victim transported by ATS received interventional cardiac catheterization care in 14 minutes – well under the 90 minutes recommended by the Society of Chest Pain Centers. En route to the hospital, the ambulance’s Gateway had transmitted diagnostic-quality 12-lead ECG information to the ER in advance of its arrival.

“In Motion Technology has reduced our costs, increased our efficiency, and improved customer service,” said Schultz. “It has enabled us to expand service and gain market share even during the current economic downturn. It has paid for itself ten times over.”

“In today’s highly competitive market, commercial ambulance services must rigorously manage operations and costs while providing the highest standards of service,” said Tony Morris, In Motion Technology’s VP Sales and Marketing. “From the largest nationwide fleets to regional and local companies, private ambulance services across the nation rely on In Motion Technology to perform, compete and succeed.”

Mobile County EMS Deploys In Motion Technology

In Motion Technology, the leader in mobile networking technologies that efficiently connect and manage equipment, information and people in the field, today announced that Mobile County EMS has deployed the company’s patented mobile networking solution to provide advanced wireless communications and vehicle tracking across southeast Alabama.

“With In Motion Technology’s onBoard Mobile Gateways in our vehicles, we know the exact location of our ambulances and can stay connected with our crews at all times,” said Tracy Wilson, Communications Manager for Mobile County EMS, whose employees respond to approximately 1,200 calls each month, many in remote areas. “This level of connectivity and control has allowed us to reach people in need of emergency care up to 4 minutes faster than we were before deploying the technology.”

Mobile County EMS has deployed In Motion’s onBoard Mobile Gateway throughout its fleet of advanced life support vehicles. At the heart of the Gateway is the company’s patented “Wireless Mobile Hot Spot System” which provides reliable, secure connectivity for laptops, PDAs, heart monitors, and other wired and wireless devices in and around the vehicle. The Gateway consolidates all the data in the vehicle, and equipped with up to 4 network cards, it can then route it dynamically over the best available network connection - 3G, 700 MHz, 4.9GHz, 4G WiMAX, and soon – LTE. The Gateway is also equipped with GPS technology, so dispatchers can reliably pinpoint vehicle locations at any time.

With In Motion Technology, headquarters staff can dispatch the emergency vehicle nearest to the scene, track it with satellite-guided precision, and reroute the vehicle around traffic, construction and other potential delays. At the scene, medics can send and receive lifesaving information including ECG data and patient care records. While en route to the hospital, the Gateway can roam across wireless networks to ensure that ER staff is armed with the information they need to administer care as soon as the patient arrives.

“We spent more than a year researching mobile networking solutions, and our homework paid off,” said Wilson. “The onBoard Mobile Gateway allows us to connect and dispatch our fleet like never before, and the people of Mobile County are safer because of it.” With the onBoard Mobile Gateways now in place, Mobile County EMS has a platform that will allow them in the future to send diagnostic-quality ECG information to doctors, stream live video to operations, and monitor vehicle diagnostics in real time.

“People in rural areas deserve the same emergency medical services as those in more densely populated regions,” said Tony Morris, In Motion Technology’s VP Sales and Marketing. “We are pleased to work with agencies like Mobile County EMS to shorten response times and provide the residents of rural Alabama the best possible care.”

Transfort Deploys In Motion Technology Solutions to Improve Passenger Ride Experience

In Motion Technology today announced that Transfort of Fort Collins, Colorado has deployed the company’s mobile networking equipment to enable new video and information systems providing passengers with improved security and up-to-the-minute bus location.

Transfort has installed In Motion’s onBoard Mobile Gateway in all of its fixed route buses to serve an on-board video camera system that captures and stores video images while the bus is in service. At the bus garage, the Gateway transmits selected onboard video and other information over a secure, high speed wireless link. The Gateway will also allow operations and law enforcement staff to view live video from nearby vehicles, further improving the safety and security of operators and passengers.

Transfort will also utilize GPS (global positioning system) data reported using a cellular connection from In Motion’s Gateway to identify the exact location of buses along their routes. In the future, this information will be displayed to passengers in a variety of forms through Transfort’s Advanced Traveler Information System (ATIS) that is currently under development. The Gateway will provide reliable, secure connectivity for systems performing route and schedule management, fare collection and other applications serving Transfort passengers and staff.

The onBoard Mobile Gateway consolidates network access for more efficient, manageable and secure delivery of wireless services to all vehicle systems. It incorporates multiple wireless modems to roam between a variety of wireless technologies. When available network technologies change, agencies can simply upgrade the Gateway to make new wireless services accessible by all onboard systems.

“Our research has shown that residents are increasingly concerned about their carbon footprints and are looking for alternatives to driving that are both modern and convenient,” said Dean Erickson, Transfort’s Director of Information Systems.

“Transfort is committed to becoming this alternative, and to that end is putting the infrastructure in place to be able to meet these expectations. Once deployed, ATIS will provide passengers with information about routes, schedules and the location of buses in real time and can be accessed at stops, in stations, over the Internet, and on mobile phones. This will make traveling on Transfort even more convenient and give passengers better control over their commute and their day.”

“We looked at other technologies for fleet communications, but none offered the flexibility, security or cost effectiveness of the Gateway,” said Erickson. “Once our system is fully deployed, passengers will have unprecedented access to service information.”

“We are pleased to be working with Transfort to provide a communications solution for video and traveler information systems,” said Dave Birarda, VP of Business Development for In Motion Technology. ”Transfort’s advanced bus network architecture will consolidate communications, improve network performance and eliminate redundant costs. It will also simplify the addition of future systems and services for the fleet.”

In Motion Technology Provides Free Wi-Fi During Olympic Games

Vancouver-based In Motion Technology, the leader in mobile networking technologies that efficiently connect and manage equipment, information and people in the field, today announced that it will provide free wireless Internet access to passengers traveling on the “SnowBus” shuttle between Vancouver and Whistler, British Columbia, for the 2010 Olympic Winter Games.

SnowBuses making five daily round trips will be equipped with In Motion’s onBoard Mobile Gateway. At the heart of the Gateway is the company’s patented mobile wireless hot spot technology, which provides reliable, secure connectivity for laptops, PDAs, iPhones and a variety of other devices. The integrated GPS capability will enable SnowBus management and passengers to track the location of buses at any time. Live video will also be streamed from the buses during the games.

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In Motion Technology Provides Vital Communications Link for Rural Michigan EMS

In Motion Technology, the leader in mobile networking technologies that efficiently connect and manage equipment, information and people in the field, today announced that Oceana EMS in Western Michigan has joined a growing number of rural ambulance services relying on the company’s wireless solutions for easy-to-use, cost-effective mobile networking that can be upgraded without outside technical support.

“With other solutions, to change wireless carriers, you had to buy new equipment or perform complicated software programming,” said Oceana EMS Director Lance Corey. “With In Motion’s onBoard Mobile Gateway, to change or add additional wireless networks, you just change air cards. In Motion’s solution offers the flexibility and adaptability that we demanded.”

Oceana’s Gateways use Verizon’s 3G network to connect ambulances travelling across a 500 square mile service area. Back at the station, Gateways connect using the headquarters Wi-Fi network.

“We needed a solution that would provide reliable communications in a rural area,” said Corey. “In Motion allows us to focus on saving lives instead of worrying about wireless dead zones and spotty communications.”

In addition to mobile communication support for Oceana EMS’s day-to-day operations, In Motion will soon help local officials plan for mass casualty incidents. Other jurisdictions have deployed In Motion Technology to enable first responders in the field to use handheld bar code scanners, laptops, and PDAs to track and update the status of patients during the chaos of large-scale disasters.

“We are proud that In Motion was chosen to support Oceana’s important mission in Michigan,” said Tony Morris, VP of Sales & Marketing for In Motion Technology. “More than ever, rural medical service providers across the US and Canada are choosing In Motion to provide reliable, flexible connectivity and improve emergency operations.”

New Jersey's Largest EMS Deploys In Motion Technology

In Motion Technology, the leader in mobile networking technologies that efficiently connect and manage equipment, information and people in the field, today announced that its end-to-end solutions have been deployed by MONOC Mobile Health Services – New Jersey’s largest EMS agency -- to strengthen communications, track ambulances and monitor in-vehicle medication inventories.

“From improving communications to monitoring medications, In Motion Technology has changed the way we respond to calls and care for patients,” said Joe Acciavatti, MONOC Director of Operations and Communications. “It enables us to provide the best possible service for the residents of Monmouth, Ocean, Burlington, Mercer, Hudson, Essex, Bergen and Passaic counties.”

In Motion’s onBoard Mobile Gateway (US Patent #7,382,771) turns each advanced life-support ambulance into a secure, mobile communications hotspot, allowing paramedics in and around the vehicle to send and receive patient care records, emails, dispatches and other critical information with unmatched reliability.

MONOC uses the GPS-equipped Gateway to map and monitor cellular networks, and connect each unit using the wireless carrier with the best coverage. In areas where coverage is spotty, the Gateway roams across networks to ensure that critical data gets though instantaneously – leaving paramedics free to focus on saving lives.

“In Motion Technology has enabled us to achieve wireless mobile connectivity greater than 95 percent,” said Acciavatti, who is also a team leader for the Commission on Accreditation of Ambulance Services (CAAS), which has accredited MONOC. “It works so seamlessly, our staff doesn’t even know it’s there, but we rely on it for every advanced life-support call.”

Using the latest remote sensing technology, In Motion can also provide vital medication inventory safeguards by alerting command staff when controlled substances are removed from a vehicle. The system, currently being tested by MONOC, can pinpoint the last known location in the event that a drug goes missing. It will also enable the use of onboard sensors to send alerts if the safety or efficacy of a medication is jeopardized by excessive temperatures.

In Motion’s onBoard Mobility Manager also provides MONOC headquarters staff with powerful new fleet management tools that have helped reduce response times and prevent breakdowns. The Mobility Manager tracks the location, direction and speed of each Gateway-equipped vehicle, and monitors engine performance and diagnostics.

A recognized leader emergency medicine technology, MONOC serves 2.8 million residents in eight counties across eastern New Jersey. With more than 100 vehicles making 165,000 calls each year, MONOC is the state’s largest ambulance fleet.

“MONOC helps set standards and best practices for ambulance services nationwide, and we are proud to earn their trust,” said Tony Morris, VP Sales & Marketing for In Motion Technology. “Although there are many mobile wireless solutions on the market today, In Motion Technology provides a unique and powerful combination of highly reliable and secure communications, real-time fleet management and remote asset tracking and monitoring. We are pleased to partner with MONOC to serve the people of New Jersey.”

Cabell County Adopts New Mobile Technology to Access, Share Life-Saving Electronic Patient Records

In Motion Technology, the leader in mobile networking technologies that efficiently connect and manage equipment, information and people in the field, today announced that Cabell County Emergency Medical Services of West Virginia has adopted an innovative solution to track vehicles, improve communications, and meet new electronic patient data-sharing requirements.

“After the influx of Katrina refugees in 2005, West Virginia’s emergency medical services struggled to access patient information,” said Cabell County EMS Systems Administrator Joseph Whitt. “Today, In Motion Technology allows our paramedics to send and receive a patient’s medical history, vital signs and other information, so they can administer the appropriate care quickly and save lives.”

Cabell EMS has deployed In Motion Technology’s onBoard Mobile Gateway, which turns each emergency vehicle into a secure, mobile, communications hotspot. During a call, the Gateway allows paramedics to enter medical data onto laptops, which wirelessly and securely upload information. The Gateway also enables precision GPS tracking of each EMS vehicle, allowing headquarters personnel to see vehicle locations during emergency calls and long-distance transports across the county’s rural service area.

“Before deploying Gateways in our fleet, we had an ambulance go over an embankment on its way to an emergency call in a remote area,” said Whitt. “It was difficult for us to locate the vehicle, and required us to dispatch several additional units. With In Motion, we are now able to track our vehicles, ensure the safety of our crews, and get to incident scenes quickly.”

Cabell County EMS provides life-saving rescue transportation and technical services to 96,000 people in a 286-square-mile service area in rural West Virginia. Answering more than 23,000 calls per year, the service employs 110 full and part time staff and operates a fleet of 16 ambulances located throughout the county and city of Huntington.

“The demands of a mountainous, rural service area require technologies that are rugged and adaptable,” said Whitt. “In Motion’s Gateway can send and receive data over multiple networks, a capability that will be a great benefit to us in rural areas where a wireless signal might be hard to come by.”

“We are pleased that Cabell EMS has joined the growing ranks of rural healthcare organizations that are discovering the benefits of the onBoard Mobile Gateway,” said In Motion Technology CEO Leonard Hordyk. “We are committed to helping these services find new and innovative ways to utilize technologies that help save lives, even in the most challenging service areas.”

In Motion Technology Named BC Export Award Finalist

Vancouver-based In Motion Technology, the leader in mobile networking technologies that efficiently connect and manage equipment, information and people in the field, today announced that it is a finalist to receive a 2009 BC Export Award, an accolade for companies that have successfully promoted British Columbia-bred technologies and products in markets around the world.

“We are honored to be among the innovative and successful companies that have been nominated for this prestigious award,” said In Motion Technology CEO Leonard Hordyk. “As our technology gains acceptance by organizations around the world, In Motion will continue to have a positive impact on the economy across Canada and here in British Columbia.”
Nominated in the “Advancing Technologies” category, In Motion’s patented technology turns vehicles into wireless hotspots that enable personnel and devices to access the Internet simply, reliably and securely. It also provides organizations with unmatched tools to manage fleets and personnel.

In Motion Technology products are used by 225 organizations on four continents to connect and manage equipment and personnel.

The company is part of vibrant technology and manufacturing community in British Columbia. According to Canadian Exporters and Manufacturers, an industry trade association, more than 12,000 companies in the province support 165,000 jobs and export approximately $22 billion worth of goods each year.

“Our commitment to customers is matched only by our dedication to innovation, jobs and the economy in British Columbia,” said Hordyk.

In Motion Technology to Provide Advanced Wireless Communications for the Utah Transit Authority

The Utah Transit Authority (UTA) today announced the fleet-wide deployment of the onBoard Mobile Gateway from In Motion Technology, the leader in mobile networking technologies that efficiently connect and manage equipment, information and people in the field. The solution provides wireless communications capabilities to enable in-vehicle credit card payments, Internet access and other advanced services for passengers utilizing UTA’s 530-vehicle bus service.

“We chose In Motion because they offered a mobile wireless technology that was reliable, secure and cost effective,” said Clair Fiet, Chief Technology Officer for the Utah Transit Authority. “This solution will enable us to improve operations and enhance the passenger experience in many ways.”

In Motion’s onBoard Mobile Gateway creates a wired and wireless local area network aboard transit vehicles, enabling multiple devices and systems to have reliable connectivity over a variety of networks. In Motion’s onBoard Mobility Manager will give UTA’s headquarters staff a virtual dashboard of information about networks, devices and vehicles from the field, and a high level of information and control over its wireless communications.

The onBoard Mobile Gateway provides real-time communication enabling authorization of credit cards, ski passes and other electronic fare media used by UTA passengers as they board, providing a convenience for passengers and increasing efficiency for the agency. Wide-area and garage area communications are also provided for systems, managing vehicle location, route, schedule and service information. Using the onBoard Mobile Gateway as a WiFi hotspot, passengers will also have access to email and the Internet from their laptops, PDAs or smart phones. UTA’s IT team will also be able to monitor and troubleshoot its wireless network and devices in real time.

“We have tried other mobile data solutions, but In Motion’s technology and team set it apart,” Fiet said. “In Motion worked with us to identify a variety of business needs and develop solutions that have improved our operations and the service we provide to our patrons every day.”

“The Utah Transit Authority is a leader in public transportation services and technology,” said Kirk Moir, President and CEO of In Motion Technology, which has deployed solutions for transit, first responder, utility and commercial organizations across North America. “We are proud to serve UTA with technology that enhances the passenger experience and improves operations.”

STARRS Deploys In Motion Technology

In Motion Technology, the leader in mobile networking technologies that efficiently connect and manage equipment, information and people in the field, today announced that the St. Louis Area Regional Response System (STARRS), representing 340 agencies, has deployed In Motion Technology solutions to enhance emergency communications and manage and coordinate responses across the St. Louis area.

STARRS was formed in 2003 as a result of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Urban Areas Security Initiative (UASI) grant to coordinate funding, planning and disaster response for eight counties in the St. Louis region. The STARRS network includes nearly 200 fire departments, 55 hospitals, 90 police departments and other agencies that serve 2.4 million people in a response region covering 4,600 square miles. Using UASI grants, STARRS purchased Gateways for deployment in ambulances, fire apparatus, police, hazmat and command vehicles throughout the St. Louis Urban Area.

“We selected In Motion Technology because they were the one mobile solution that could provide reliable, secure wireless communications and the management tools that we needed to coordinate large-scale disaster responses across the region,” said Nick Gragnani, Executive Director of STARRS. With Gateway-equipped vehicles, emergency responders in the St. Louis Area will have unparalleled access to real-time information to direct assets, manage personnel and save lives. Firefighters can send live video from inside buildings, and medics will be able to send real-time EKG information to hospitals. Law enforcement officers will have access to a variety of criminal databases, and operations commanders will have a bird’s-eye view of an incident scene and access to powerful new disaster response tools.

STARRS was conceived in the aftermath the 9/11 terroist attacks. A lesson learned from this catastrophic event was emergency agencies had no way to track victims after a disaster. STARRS developed a first-of-its-kind patient tracking system that allows emergency personnel to track the location and status of victims using hundreds of mobile wireless devices, including handheld bar code scanners, laptops and PDAs – all of which will now feature reliable, secure connectivity thanks to mobile technology by In Motion Technology.

STARRS’ devices will connect using In Motion’s onBoard Mobile Gateway, which turns each emergency vehicle into a mobile hotspot that utilizes commercial cellular, 700 MHz, 3G, 4G and a variety of other wireless networks. Should one wireless network become overloaded – or fail altogether – the Gateway can seamlessly change networks to ensure an uninterrupted flow of critical response information. On the scene, Gateway equipped-vehicles will work together to create an incident-area network, enabling emergency personnel to scan bar-coded victim bracelets for triage, check databases to identify the nearest hospitals, track availability of hospital beds, and track patients until they receive care and are reunited with their families.

St. Charles County Ambulance District was the first STARRS agency to deploy the In Motion technology. “We tested other options, but determined that In Motion offered the greatest data security and reliability,” said Ken Koch, CEO of St. Charles County Ambulance District. “In addition, instead of paying for four or more network cards for devices in each vehicle, the Gateway consolidates our wireless traffic over a single network connection and saves us money.”

“Our technology helps first responders connect, collect, prioritize and understand the overwhelming amount of information generated in a large-scale incident,” said Kirk Moir, CEO of In Motion Technology. “STARRS responders will be able to quickly organize and understand data that will help save lives and protect regional communities. Their approach to large-scale incident coordination, response and funding is breaking new ground, and we are pleased to be helping STARRS improve communications, reduce costs, and keep the people of the region safe.”

Acadian Ambulance Service Deploys In Motion Technology

In Motion Technology, the leader in mobile networking technologies that efficiently connect and manage equipment, information and people in the field, today announced that Acadian Ambulance Service is deploying In Motion Technology solutions to manage operations, improve emergency communications and save lives across Louisiana and South East Texas.

Founded in 1971 with two ambulances, Acadian Ambulance Services today is the largest private ambulance company in the United States, with 270 ambulances and more than 2,650 employees. Acadian transports more 1,000 patients every day across its vast and diverse service footprint that includes urban and suburban areas, the remote swamps of Louisiana’s bayou, and offshore oil rigs in the open Gulf of Mexico. Acadian has dispatch centers in Lafayette, Louisiana and Austin, Texas.

Acadian Ambulance has deployed In Motion’s patented onBoard Mobile Gateway in 250 ambulances and command vehicles, and plans to deploy Gateways throughout its entire fleet.

The Gateway turns Acadian’s vehicles into reliable, secure mobile hotspots, enabling all on-board data devices, including laptops, mobile data terminals, ECGs, and driver and vehicle monitoring systems to connect seamlessly and securely. The Gateway senses and selects the best available wireless network, and roams across commercial cellular, 3G, 700 MHz and municipal W-Fi networks to provide mobile communications with unparalleled reliability across Acadian’s vast service area. The Gateway offers levels of data security and communications reliability that set it apart from other mobile communications solutions.


“In Motion Technology has dramatically improved our operations and reduced our response times,” said Kenny Logan, Director of Electronic Technology for Acadian Ambulance Service. “Previously, emergency communications took up to 2 minutes to be received by units in the field. Today, with In Motion Technology, voice, data and diagnostic quality patient information get through instantaneously.”

Acadian’s headquarters staff uses In Motion’s onBoard Mobility Manager to monitor and manage operations remotely and in real time. The Mobility Manager continuously collects and analyzes information from Gateway-equipped vehicles to provide headquarters staff with a virtual dashboard of detailed information about networks, vehicles and devices. In the future, Acadian plans on deploying recently released modules that allow organizations to remotely monitor vehicle diagnostics, track assets and troubleshoot data devices connected to Gateways.

“The gulf coast region is one of the most demanding parts of the world for first responders, and we are honored that Acadian Ambulance relies on In Motion Technology,” said Kirk Moir, CEO of In Motion. “More than 185 utility, commercial and first responder fleets have entrusted In Motion Technology to transform operations, improve communications, and reduce costs.”

Tempe Police Department Arms Officers with Mobile Communications by In Motion Technology

In Motion Technology, the leader in mobile networking technologies that efficiently connect and manage equipment, information and people in the field, today announced that its solutions have been deployed by the Tempe Arizona Police Department to put reliable, secure, real-time information at the fingertips of its officers in the field, enhance the Department’s ability to manage assets in the field, and strengthen law enforcement efforts.

“Today our officers are able to spend less time behind a desk and more time in the community, protecting the public,” said Hugh Hallman, Mayor of the City of Tempe, whose 320 officers protect 170,000 residents across 42 square miles and respond to more then 115,000 calls each year. “Our officers appreciate the quick access to information that they could previously only get at their offices, and are anxious for us to give them more applications that can further extend the office to their vehicles! In Motion Technology is helping us improve our operations and enhance public safety.”

In Motion’s patented onBoard Mobile Gateway creates a wireless mobile hotspot in and around each vehicle. The Gateway connects to commercial cellular, 700 MHz, 3G, 4G and a variety of other wireless networks -- and seamlessly switches between networks – to create a continuous, high-bandwidth pipeline of information to and from the vehicle.

The Gateway offers levels of data security and communications reliability that set it apart from other mobile communications solutions. This enables Tempe officers to file reports and access information about suspects, vehicles and property from their patrol cars. They can download mug shots, view databases of “most wanted” criminals, and access other crime fighting resources without returning to the station. This level of knowledge lets officers make split second judgments based on real-time information. The Gateway is designed to enable the Tempe Police Department to easily add the latest network and crime fighting technologies to the vehicle area network. In the future, this will allow the Police Department to deploy mobile surveillance video technology, electronic ticketing, automated license plate recognition and a variety of other devices to enhance officer safety and effectiveness.

The onBoard Mobility Manager, In Motion's network management system, played a key role in Tempe's decision to work with the company. It provides a full suite of management tools that enable the City to remotely monitor vehicles and onboard communications, so they can keep patrol cars on the street. Coverage tools that analyze wireless network signals were instrumental in helping the City and their carrier improve wireless coverage in their operating area.

“Effective policing is all about presence, and In Motion Technology's products are allowing our officers to do the work they used to do in the office from their vehicles," said Dave Heck, Deputy CIO for the City of Tempe. "It provides officers in the field with worry-free communications, and seamless access to crime fighting tools and information."

In Motion Technology solutions are cost effective and easy to deploy. Tempe installed Gateways in 180 vehicles in under three weeks, and is now considering deploying In Motion Technology in other city fleets to enhance operations, reduce costs and improve services for the residents of Tempe.

“The City of Tempe has taken a visionary approach to policing that leverages technology, and we're delighted to have them as a customer," said Kirk Moir, President & CEO for In Motion Technology. "Our goal to provide seamless connectivity that enables teams in the field to operate as efficiently and effectively as if they were at headquarters is exemplified in Tempe. We’re pleased our solution is enabling them to enhance the safety and security of the people of the City.”

Queen Anne's County, MD Deploys In Motion Technology Solutions

In Motion Technology, the leader in mobile networking technologies that efficiently connect and manage equipment, information and people in the field, today announced that Queen Anne’s County, MD Department of Emergency Services and Office of the Sheriff have selected In Motion Technology's solution for their fleets of EMS and Sheriff’s vehicles.

In Motion Technology’s end-to-end solution provides seamless, reliable communications, and real-time information from the field. The onBoard Mobile Gateway turns emergency vehicles into mobile wireless hotspots, enabling all on-board devices -- including laptops, video cameras, ECGs and other devices -- to connect seamlessly. The onBoard Mobility Manager gathers and analyzes information from Gateway-equipped vehicles to enable headquarters staff to track vehicles, monitor engine diagnostics, and troubleshoot on-board data systems, all on a single, web-based virtual dashboard.

“This solution gives emergency organizations the information they need to manage operations to peak efficiency,” said Kirk Moir, CEO of In Motion Technology. “It also frees emergency personnel at the scene to focus on protecting and saving lives.”

Queen Anne’s County, MD Department of Emergency Service provides first responder services to more than 48,000 residents across 510 square miles along Maryland’s Eastern Shore. The Department of Emergency Services and Office of the Sheriff plan to install onBoard Mobile Gateways throughout their fleets of ambulances and patrol cars.

“Prior to In Motion Technology, our units in the field struggled to stay connected,” said Brad Smith, Data Manager for the Department of Emergency Services. “In Motion Technology has improved our communications, provided us new tools to manage our operations, and is allowing us to deploy the latest technologies to reduce costs, enhance productivity and improve the service we provide to the community.”

For the Office of the Sheriff, the onBoard Mobile Gateway will allow video cameras to be used in and around vehicles to document evidence. Deputies will be free to file reports and send emails without being tethered to the patrol car. And, in the future, the Office of the Sheriff plans to use the Gateway to deploy electronic ticketing and other technologies to improve officer safety and productivity.

“Our Sheriff’s deputies are already seeing significant improvements in communications in the field,” said Cpl Sean Hampton of the Office of the Sheriff. “But we are only scratching the surface of how this technology will enable us to deploy the latest law enforcement tools to improve operations and enhance our ability to protect the public.”

For the county’s emergency medical services, live video is being streamed to operations command from ambulances outfitted with web-cams, improving incident scene coordination. In the future, the Gateway will allow lifesaving information from ECGs and other devices to be sent from ambulances to emergency rooms before the patient arrives, saving critical minutes before care is administered and improving patient outcomes.

West Metro Fire Deploys Next Generation Wireless Mobile Communications System by In Motion Technology

In Motion Technology, the leader in mobile networking technologies that efficiently connect and manage equipment, information and people in the field, today announced that West Metro Fire Protection District (WMFPD) has deployed In Motion Technology’s solutions to manage mobile operations and improve emergency services for the residents of the cities of Lakewood, Morrison, Littleton, and Golden, and Jefferson and Douglas Counties.

The onBoard Mobile Gateway turns each emergency vehicle into a secure, high performance, local area network. This enables emergency personnel to access critical information – digitally, wirelessly and instantaneously -- while they are in the station, in transit, and at incident scenes. West Metro Fire is deploying In Motion Technology’s onBoard Mobile Gateway in its entire fleet, which consists of 10 ambulances, 56 fire trucks, and 7 command vehicles.

“With the Gateway, our crews have information at their fingertips that we could never have imagined just a year ago,” said Patrick Purdy, IT Director for West Metro. “And, unlike other solutions that must be replaced as technology changes, the onBoard Mobile Gateway was designed to be easily upgraded. This investment will improve our emergency responses today and into the future.”

With In Motion Technology, by the time WMFPD crews are in their vehicles, they have access to all the information they need to get to scene faster, respond more effectively, and save lives and property as never before. When a call comes in, the Gateway enables dispatch information -- including digital maps and turn-by-turn directions to the scene – to be digitally downloaded, wirelessly and instantly, to vehicle computers. Prior to deploying In Motion Technology, the information available to WMFPD crews was provided by analog radio, paper tear-sheets, and paper map books. Now, detailed incident scene information – including aerial photographs that indicate points of access and the location of the nearest hydrants – enables firefighters to plan their attack before arrival.

At the incident scene, each Gateway functions as a mobile, high-performance, wireless hotspot, providing all first responders with reliable, secure connectivity. Crews at the scene can communicate using IP voice, email, mobile fax, video and other devices. Firefighters can begin the patient care immediately, and electronically send information to medics when they arrive. Medics can send ECG and other patient information to the hospital from the field, improving patient care, and saving time – when seconds can mean the difference between life and death.

In Motion’s onBoard Mobility Manager provides headquarters staff with a virtual birds-eye view of operations and incident scenes. Operations command can access incident scene and patient records remotely and in real-time. Fleet managers can access vehicle information – including fuel and coolant levels, engine idle times and speeds, and other statistics – to prevent breakdowns before they occur. And IT staff can remotely trouble shoot software and hardware, and monitor the wireless network.

The West Metro Fire Protection District is the second largest fire and emergency medical services provider in the State of Colorado, serving 250,000 residents, over 110 square miles west of the City of Denver. WMFD is a special, multi-jurisdictional district within the state, providing mutual aid to surrounding communities, and supports the Colorado Task Force 1 Urban Search and Rescue Response Team. The deployment is a part of a $3 million public safety improvement program that was funded with the support of local taxpayers.

“Local taxpayers have supported our efforts to invest in our infrastructure and technology, and now the community will begin seeing tangible results,” said Purdy. “We have new stations and a new training center. And our upgraded communications – which includes In Motion Technology’s mobile wireless communications solutions -- will improve our responses and the service we provide to the residents of the West Metro Fire Protection District.”

“We are honored that West Metro Fire Protection District chose In Motion Technology for their mobile emergency communications, and we are pleased they are realizing early, dramatic results,” said Kirk Moir, CEO of In Motion Technology. ”West Metro is one of more than 185 organizations across North America using our technology to improve response times, communications and operations and serve their communities."

Read about In Motion Technology and West Metro Fire Rescue on the Denver Post's Neighbors Blog.