Technology Overview

 

Through state-of-the-art technology management practices and strong, industry-leading infrastructure partners, @Road delivers the performance, reliability and security that mobile workforces require.

Our architects have designed world-class infrastructures, hosting facilities, advanced security technologies and leading application integration platforms. By delivering powerful enterprise solutions as web services (via Service Oriented Architechture), @Road technology provides the power and mission-critical availability needed to manage mobile resources efficiently and cost-effectively.

 

Delivering State-of-the-Art Infrastructure

The @Road LocationSmart application processing centers provide critical linkage, data processing and database management between wireless data networks, mobile clients and your corporate networks. Our infrastructure leverages dual data center server facilities across the United States to ensure secure, uninterrupted service 24 hours a day—every day of the year.

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Leveraging Open Standards with Integrated Applications

@Road leverages the latest, open standards-based, non-proprietary technology to provide a complete solution for mobile consumers and business professionals. By building core components using the XML standard and partnering with industry leading vendors, @Road integrates best-of-class, intelligent, location-relevant, wireless solutions that deliver proven ROI.

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Growing Patent Portfolio

With a strong and growing international patent portfolio, @Road, a Division of Trimble, is strategically positioned as a technology leader in Mobile Resource Management (MRM) solutions.

@Road Internet services patents comprehensively cover location-relevant wireless services for businesses and consumers. @Road open standards architecture encourages our partners to develop complementary and easily integrated solutions that enhance MRM, extending the reach and effectiveness of our patented technology.

Patented technology includes:

  • MRM delivered as web services
  • Data directive XML transformation, which enables mobile business professionals to exchange mission-critical data during field operations
  • Location and directional technology
  • Inverse differential wide area correction for highly precise location data
  • Location-specific Internet content delivery to wireless devices
  • System for mobile units to locate and contact each other
  • Method to obtain vehicle usage information from a remote location
  • Use of location data to determine traffic information
  • Method for resource allocation when scheduling changes are incorporated in real time

 


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