Altair fleet management launched as a Cloud Service on www.altairfms.com

1st June 2010 - Altair (www.altairfms.com), the next generation fleet management system has been launched today as a Cloud service for Global access. The software service enables any corporation or individual to control, manage, optimize and view in real time the use of any type of moving vehicle. Commercial vehicle operators, will see immediate benefits and increase in profits. There will be less empty trips, less wear and tear, less down time, less accidents, real time order processing, more efficient resource and vehicle allocation reduced administration efforts, reduction in fuel consumption and reduction of CO2 gas emissions. In addition, every vehicle can be tracked live by GPS devices via satellite. Importantly, Altair is fully scalable and can manage from a few to many thousands of vehicles.

The software runs in safe data centers which ensures near zero down time and is accessible via the internet. A two week free trial is offered to new users. Users can subscribe on a monthly basis for as little as four US dollars ($4) per month per vehicle. The software offers two modules; (1) Live Tracking, and (2) Fleet Management System. Subscribing to both gives maximum benefits and offers a very attractive combined price. There are three models of low cost, but heavy duty GPS tracking devices available. These can be ordered on line or through authorized resellers.

The Live tracking module enables the follow up of vehicle locations on maps down to street level, records travelled routes, vehicle speed charts, petrol & tyre consumption levels, provides sms alerts to mobile phones. Users can build Geo fences on the map to restrict allowable travel routes. The Fleet Management System offers advanced features including Live fleet scheduling, Maintenance management, accident management, HR & resource management, driver shift management, Fleet utilization statistics, cost center management, customer billing, management reports and dashboard, "For the last year, we have been piloting Altair with 10 customers including an ambulance service with over 2000 vehicles. Our customer’s applications are mission critical and Altair has introduced significant improvements to efficiency and cost reductions. We truly believe in the value of Altair and that we have a solution that is globally needed.” says Ines-J.Paupié, Marketing Manager at Softec International.

Altair is being rolled out by Aptec which is the sole authorized distributor for the Gulf region.

About Softec International
Softec International is a software development and services company with international global clients. With the development team based in Egypt, it benefits from the availability of technical expertise coupled with excellent communication and infrastructure. Highly qualified team of architects and project managers develop smart solutions of highest quality for SMEs and large enterprises. Softec International is positioned for flexibility, whether working offshore as a virtual team, onsite sending professionals to your location, or combining expertise with an existing team.

About APTEC
Aptec Holdings (www.apteconline.com) is one of the region’s leading technology sales, marketing and logistics companies, covering Middle East, Turkey &  sub-Saharan Africa.
As a vital link in the technology value chain, Aptec creates sales and profitability opportunities for vendors and resellers through unique marketing programs, outsourced logistics services, technical support, financial services and product aggregation and distribution. The company offers a wide range of solutions and services to nearly 10,000 resellers and offers thousands of products from leading IT and Telecommunications manufacturers. From its offices and warehouses in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Lebanon, Turkey, Kuwait and Libya, and with more than 500 specialized staff, Aptec serves over 40 countries.

Contacts:
Ines-Jeanne Paupié at:   ines.paupie@softecinternational.com
Kamlesh Lal:   klal@aptecme.com