SmartDrive Systems integrates Bing Maps for Enterprise
SmartDrive is the first solution to enable fleet managers to visually pinpoint problem
safety areas to reduce crashes
San Diego, California - June 4, 2009 -
SmartDrive Systems, a leader in driver safety solutions, today announces a comprehensive
product integration of Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) Bing Maps for Enterprise (formerly
Microsoft Virtual Earth) into the SmartDrive Measured Safety Program. For the first
time, fleet managers can instantly view all of their safety events-of-interest on
a map in a single click, with all of the zoom and viewing capabilities that are
an inherent part of Bing Maps, to visualize trends in unsafe driving behaviors that
may not have been obvious previously.
"My first time using SmartDrive with integrated maps was an enlightening experience,"
said Mike Connell of Karst Stage airport and bus transportation in Bozeman, MT.
"In minutes, I was able to pinpoint an area where my drivers had made multiple incomplete
stops in the past week, and could coach my staff before crashes occur. Safety of
our drivers and of our community is extremely important to Karst Stage, and SmartDrive
continues to provide us with the most innovative driver safety programs available."
The maps will be fully integrated into all existing SmartDrive accounts later in
June and will be included as a core feature of the Program at no additional cost.
About SmartDrive Systems
SmartDrive creates safer drivers, reducing the frequency, severity, and financial
impact of accidents. From mid-size fleets (e.g. motor coaches, shuttles, and taxi
companies) to large 500+ fleets (e.g. school bus, utility, waste management, and
transit companies), SmartDrive captures comprehensive in-vehicle data, reviews and
scores operational and safety performance, and provides actionable management reports,
eye-opening video, and easy driver coaching tools - all through an easy-to-use managed
service. SmartDrive Systems is based in San Diego, and employs over 300 people worldwide.
For more information, please visit
www.smartdrive.net
Contact:
Jason Palmer
SmartDrive Systems
858-225-5589
Jason.Palmer@smartdrive.net