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Kapsch TrafficCom applauds HELP/Xerox Selection of 5.9 GHz as "Best" Technology
BELLEVUE, Wash., April 24, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Kapsch TrafficCom North America, a subsidiary of Kapsch TrafficCom AG, an international supplier of intelligent transportation systems, including those for truck safety screening, applauds HELP Incorporated's selection of 5.9 GHz DSRC. Through its partnership with Xerox, HELP is the service provider of PrePass, the nation's largest truck safety screening system.
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"We believe 5.9 GHz DSRC is far-and-away the best technology for next generation commercial vehicle safety screening because of its performance, flexibility and ability to provide real-time vehicle health information to state enforcement personnel," said Chris Murray, president and CEO of Kapsch TrafficCom North America. "We look forward to our continued relationship with Xerox in offering open solutions and technology choices."
5.9 GHz technology has been selected by the United States Department of Transportation Intelligent Transportation System Joint Program Office to provide vehicle-to-vehicle and vehicle-to-roadside communications. 5.9 GHz based truck safety projects have demonstrated the benefits for safe, efficient, and environmentally friendly truck screening.
Kapsch TrafficCom has been at the forefront of efforts to commercialize this technology and was a lead contributor to the completion of the now-published standards. HELP's announcement lends further credence to the commercial viability of this enabling technology.
Kapsch TrafficCom currently supplies Xerox, the solution provider for HELP Inc., with 915 MHz transponders, cameras for automatic license plate and US DOT Number readers coupled with recognition software and soon, 5.9 GHz DSRC transceivers and in-cab multi-purpose devices.
"Kapsch's pioneering leadership in the 5.9 GHz space has brought us to a place where application providers can begin offering ITS solutions that can make our roadways safer and more efficient," said Scott Belcher, president and CEO of the Intelligent Transportation Society of America.
Kapsch TrafficCom is an international supplier of superior intelligent transportation systems (ITS) and primarily supplies electronic toll collection (ETC) systems. With its end-to-end solution portfolio, Kapsch TrafficCom covers the entire value chain for its customers, from products and systems to integration and operations, as a one-stop shop. Kapsch TrafficCom also offers solutions for urban access management as well as for traffic safety and security. Add-on applications to these solutions complete the offering. With references in 41 countries on 6 continents, Kapsch TrafficCom has positioned itself among the internationally recognized suppliers of intelligent transportation systems. Kapsch TrafficCom AG is headquartered in Vienna, Austria, and represented in 27 countries. In North America the company operates offices in Virginia, Texas, California, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Ontario, and Mexico. For additional information, please visit http://www.kapschtraffic.com.
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CONTACT: Lorelei Luchkiw, Manager, Marketing of Kapsch TrafficCom IVHS, +1-905-624-3020, x1131, lorelei.luchkiw@kapsch.net
Web Site: http://www.kapschtraffic.com
Kapsch TrafficCom applauds HELP/Xerox Selection of 5.9 GHz as "Best" Technology
BELLEVUE, Wash., April 24, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Kapsch TrafficCom North America, a subsidiary of Kapsch TrafficCom AG, an international supplier of intelligent transportation systems, including those for truck safety screening, applauds HELP Incorporated's selection of 5.9 GHz DSRC. Through its partnership with Xerox, HELP is the service provider of PrePass, the nation's largest truck safety screening system.
(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20111201/LA15520LOGO)
"We believe 5.9 GHz DSRC is far-and-away the best technology for next generation commercial vehicle safety screening because of its performance, flexibility and ability to provide real-time vehicle health information to state enforcement personnel," said Chris Murray, president and CEO of Kapsch TrafficCom North America. "We look forward to our continued relationship with Xerox in offering open solutions and technology choices."
5.9 GHz technology has been selected by the United States Department of Transportation Intelligent Transportation System Joint Program Office to provide vehicle-to-vehicle and vehicle-to-roadside communications. 5.9 GHz based truck safety projects have demonstrated the benefits for safe, efficient, and environmentally friendly truck screening.
Kapsch TrafficCom has been at the forefront of efforts to commercialize this technology and was a lead contributor to the completion of the now-published standards. HELP's announcement lends further credence to the commercial viability of this enabling technology.
Kapsch TrafficCom currently supplies Xerox, the solution provider for HELP Inc., with 915 MHz transponders, cameras for automatic license plate and US DOT Number readers coupled with recognition software and soon, 5.9 GHz DSRC transceivers and in-cab multi-purpose devices.
"Kapsch's pioneering leadership in the 5.9 GHz space has brought us to a place where application providers can begin offering ITS solutions that can make our roadways safer and more efficient," said Scott Belcher, president and CEO of the Intelligent Transportation Society of America.
Kapsch TrafficCom is an international supplier of superior intelligent transportation systems (ITS) and primarily supplies electronic toll collection (ETC) systems. With its end-to-end solution portfolio, Kapsch TrafficCom covers the entire value chain for its customers, from products and systems to integration and operations, as a one-stop shop. Kapsch TrafficCom also offers solutions for urban access management as well as for traffic safety and security. Add-on applications to these solutions complete the offering. With references in 41 countries on 6 continents, Kapsch TrafficCom has positioned itself among the internationally recognized suppliers of intelligent transportation systems. Kapsch TrafficCom AG is headquartered in Vienna, Austria, and represented in 27 countries. In North America the company operates offices in Virginia, Texas, California, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Ontario, and Mexico. For additional information, please visit http://www.kapschtraffic.com.
SOURCE Kapsch TrafficCom IVHS Inc.
Photo:http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20111201/LA15520LOGO
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Kapsch TrafficCom IVHS Inc.
CONTACT: Lorelei Luchkiw, Manager, Marketing of Kapsch TrafficCom IVHS, +1-905-624-3020, x1131, lorelei.luchkiw@kapsch.net
Web Site: http://www.kapschtraffic.com