Tampa Based Software Developer Celebrates 10 Years of Success

By JILL SCOTT, Marketing Director
jscott@actsoft.com
Published: Wednesday, February 23, 2009

Tampa based Actsoft, Inc. has nothing but a good story to tell. As one of the world’s most respected developers of Mobile Resource Management software, the company is thriving by consistently meeting the ever-changing needs of today’s wireless industry. Cemented by a concrete commitment to unparalleled customer service, their software has the lowest cancellation rate of any in the industry.

Ten years ago the company incorporated. Today they employ 110 personnel across the nation and can boast more than $12 million in annual sales. Since 1999, Actsoft’s software solutions have evolved from simple courier software to a very specialized, easy-to-use combination of wireless and GPS technology that provides an incredible array of data collection and management tools, tailored to virtually every industry with workers in the field.

Location Based Services (LBS) is a new “buzz-word” in the industry. In essence, LBS turns mobile worker’s cell phones into remote data collection and validation tools. Using real-time information, it enables businesses to route employees more efficiently, wirelessly dispatch assignments to workers and allows management to see instantly where everyone and everything is located. School districts use it for route management of buses, the health care industry uses it to wirelessly assign patient assignments to case managers, and construction companies use it to keep track of very valuable assets on job sites.

“It’s a good time to be such a strong player in this industry because in today’s competitive environment, all businesses need to manage their assets smarter. It’s important to stay on the cutting edge. For our part, we continue to pay our dues in the research and development arena, and believe it will pay off for years to come.” states Tom Mitchell – Founder and CEO.

There are as many uses for Actsoft’s solutions as there are opportunities. To enhance security, their application was used to track His Excellency, the Pope, in April of 2008. Ironically, the company also carries a product that tracks convicts. Recently, a CSI Miami episode featured their House Arrest Solution (HAS) ankle bracelet. Just last week, Hollywood called to ask if they could use Actsoft’s HAS bracelets in yet another movie currently under production. With prison overcrowding hitting the forefront of national news, Actsoft’s House Arrest Solution is very relevant.

The true value of Actsoft’s software is that it emphasizes accountability, which enhances efficiency and customer service, giving businesses a competitive edge in their industry. It saves money. And who doesn’t need more of that?