| Fri 8 Mar 2002, 0:00 | | Digicore Ensures Proactive Control Over Health Dep |
|
DigiCore Holdings Limited
Press Release
MPUMALANGA, NELSPRUIT - South Africa's leading distributor of fleet
management systems, DigiCore Holdings Limited, has been awarded a supply
contract worth R1,2 million related to a national tender issued by the
Mpumalanga Provincial Government. DigiCore is to furnish the entire fleet of
the Health Department with C-Track satellite tracking devices.
"With the C-Track GPS/GSM product installed, their control centre has access
to tamperproof virtual odometer readings, and is able to monitor engine
speed, oil pressure and temperature, as well as excess idling and harsh
braking", states Nick Vlok, executive deputy chairman of DigiCore Holdings
Ltd.
After a successful demonstration over four months, during which the product
was tested for reliability, cost-effectiveness and other operational
criteria, the C-track units were installed into the department's 112 vehicle
fleet ranging from; 30 Mazda Marathon 16 seater 2200, 10 Toyota Condor
Estates 1600i, 30 Toyota Corollas 160i GLE, 15 Mazda Drifters LWB 1800 and
27 Mercedes Benz Sprinter CV313D ambulances.
Installation of the fleet management system allows for stricter, proactive
control over vehicle usage, with a commensurate reduction in maintenance
costs. C-Track has in the past also aided in the recovery of stolen or hi-
jacked vehicles.
"Accessibility to our service infrastructure in maintaining these units on a
long-term basis in geographically decentralised areas, will set an excellent
example to other government departments within the region. We are currently
assisting several departments in conducting a cost versus benefit analysis
in equipping their fleets with the same fleet management system", says Vlok.
According to the Health Department's deputy director of transport, Shadrack
Tshabalala, DigiCore affords the best investment opportunity on the market:
"DigiCore offers us high-quality products, a cost-effective SMS service and
excellent network coverage that will in turn assist us to maximise fleet
allocation and use".
"The fleet management system will allow savings as much as 40% on everyday
expenditures like fuel, that is frequently tallied up during improper
private use", explains Tshabalala. "These savings will also directly benefit
the general public as this will enable our department to fully maximise the
tax payers' money and thus providing an enhanced service offering like,
swifter medical response times ".
The three-phase installation of the C-Track units is expected to be
completed during March this year. "We look forward to a conducive and long
working relationship with DigiCore", Tshabalala concludes.
For information, please contact:
Mr Nick Vlok
Executive Deputy Chairman
DIGICORE HOLDINGS LTD
Tel: 012-665-7300
Fax: 012-665-5376
http://www.digicore.co.za
