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.”

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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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.”

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.”

In Motion Technology Partners with AeroScout to Take Mobile Asset Tracking on the Road

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 has entered a partnership with AeroScout, Inc., the leading provider of Unified Asset Visibility. The combination of solutions from the two companies will allow customers to track and manage assets in vehicles enabled with In Motion’s wireless networks. The partnership thus will enable organizations to extend asset tracking and monitoring to the field, reducing the cost of lost and misplaced equipment, improving inventory management and increasing staff productivity.


AeroScout solutions use Wi-Fi Active RFID to track the location, status and condition of mobile assets and people. Organizations across a range of industries – including healthcare, manufacturing and logistics – rely on AeroScout solutions to automate business processes and improve operational efficiency.

“We’re pleased to be working with In Motion Technology to bring our asset visibility applications, which leverage standard wireless networks, to vehicles and field personnel,” said Chuck Pledger, Vice President, Global Channel Sales of AeroScout. “This partnership takes mobile asset management to a new level and extends our operational improvement capabilities to a new set of customers.”

In Motion Technology’s patented solutions turn vehicles into high performance wireless hotspots and provide headquarters staff with real-time information from the field to manage operations to peak efficiency. More than 175 transit, commercial and first responder fleet organizations rely on In Motion Technology to enhance communications and operations and reduce costs.

Coupling AeroScout's leadership in Unified Asset Visibility and Wi-Fi Active RFID with In Motion's mobile networking capabilities will provide organizations with an unprecedented capability to track and manage mobile operations.

“In Motion Technology is focused on enabling organizations to operate their fleet vehicles as mobile branch offices,” said Kirk Moir, In Motion Technology's President & CEO. “We are pleased to partner with best-in-class application and systems providers like AeroScout to enable mobile organizations to maximize their efficiency and reduce operating cost by improving response times and optimizing service delivery."

In Motion Technology Partners with Vizu Online Research Firm to Study Demand for Internet on Public Transit

In Motion Technology, the leader in mobile networking technologies that efficiently connect and manage equipment, information and people in the field, today announced the results of a survey reflecting consumer demand for Internet access on public transportation. The online survey conducted in partnership with Vizu, found that commuters want Internet access and they are willing to pay for it. The survey was conducted in September utilizing Vizu’s unique online market polling system, Vizu Answers.

When asked how often customers would utilize on-board wireless connectivity, more than 52% of respondents indicated that they would use the service often or very often. Additionally, when asked whether or not riders would be willing to pay a nominal fee – equivalent to $.50 a day – for reliable Internet access, more than 50% of customers responded yes. Overall, customers indicated that they would use wireless service during their commutes.

In Motion Technology’s onBoard Mobile Gateway turns public transit vehicles into reliable, easy-to-use mobile hotspots, providing connectivity for all on-board data communications, including passenger devices such as laptops and personal digital assistants. Additionally, In Motion Technology solutions provide transit operators with powerful management tools that improve customer satisfaction and reduce communications costs.

“In today’s fast-paced world, consumers demand instantaneous access to information,” said Kirk Moir, President of In Motion Technology. “By enabling on-board Internet access, the Gateway provides commuters with the freedom to be connected -- for business or entertainment -- from virtually anywhere on the road.”

In Motion Technology Awarded U.S. Patent for Mobile Hotspot

In Motion Technology, the leader in mobile networking technologies that efficiently connect and manage equipment, information and people in the field, today announced it has been awarded patent number 7,382,771 by the United States Patent Office. This patent provides important intellectual property protections for the company’s award-winning vehicle area networking solution as it gains momentum worldwide.

The patented technology turns vehicles into wireless hotspots enabling one or more devices -- such as laptops, PDAs, inventory control, video, voice over IP, specialized medical and other devices – to access the Internet simply and effectively. Because In Motion’s patented technology can use a variety of wireless networks, it is flexible and future-proof.

“The vehicle is a new frontier for networking,” said Kirk Moir, President and CEO of In Motion Technology. “Our solutions have been deployed by more than 175 organizations across North America and around the world. As information technology becomes increasingly mobile, we are excited about the market potential for this transformational technology.”