April 8, 2004   CONTACT:
David Nagel, VP
Sales & Marketing
573-893-8930
dnagel@omdcorp.com

 

OMD Integrates Global Positioning System (GPS) and
Microsoft MapPoint in OMD Vision

Jefferson City, Missouri – OMD Corporation, the leading provider of business software solutions and dealership automation, announced today the release of OMD Vision Software integration with GPS and Microsoft MapPoint.

OMD Vision has been enhanced to accept the information for Global Positioning System provided by ActSoft Inc. with their extensive GPS program called Comet Tracker. Utilized in conjunction with Microsoft MapPoint 2004 the dealerships dispatch management team will be aware of the exact physical location of all service technicians and all open service calls. With the OMD Vision Service Module the dispatcher will have the ability to locate the nearest technician for each and every call, email out directions, track mileage, review routing, and track travel times, along with new extensive reporting that will increase efficiency and reduce operating costs.

OMD President Donna McAnany states, “Studies have shown that utilizing a GPS system to track and manage service activities has greatly enhanced customer service, increased technician efficiency, response time, reduced costs, and improved asset management. These enhancements to the OMD Vision Software provide a complete mobile management tool for dealerships of all sizes.”

GPS program and Microsoft MapPoint can be obtained directly through ActSoft, an OMD Certified Solution Provider. For more information about Comet Tracker for OMD visit the ActSoft website at www.comettracker.com/indexomd.html.

For more information concerning OMD products, please contact Sales at OMD at (573) 893-8930 ext. 207 or e-mail OMD at sales@omdcorp.com

About OMD Corporation

OMD Corporation is a global provider of fully integrated management information systems software in the office equipment industry. Today, OMD Corporation has more than 3,000 user locations across the world, and 90% of the most successful independent dealerships and acquisition groups use OMD software solutions. Committed to providing business efficiency and productivity through varied product offerings, OMD has led the industry in dealership automation and cutting edge technological development since 1981.

About ActSoft Inc.

ActSoft, Inc., of Tampa, FL is a developer of transportation management and wireless GPS tracking software. Their products include Comet Tracker, a mobile management solution that tracks time, tasks, and workers using GPS-enabled cell phones. ActSoft is also the developer of Comet, the leading Microsoft Windows® based transportation management software. ActSoft provides enterprise solutions to hundreds of companies throughout the United States, Canada, Australia, South Africa and the United Kingdom. Information on all ActSoft  products can be found at www.actsoft.com.

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