Security Companies Demand More Cost Effective GPS Systems in Harder Times

March 17, 2009 - PRLog -- Until now security companies have had to rely on expensive GPS systems to perform their functions.  These systems could cost thousands to install and maintain.  With the recent economic downturn all businesses have had to address how savings can be made.  

The security industry can now avail of software that can be loaded onto most GPS mobile phones.  The problems in costs of providing both mobile and tracking equipment are solved.  In addition this mobile software has the added flexibility of being handheld rather than fixed to a vehicle.

KoolTrax™ turns Windows Mobile and Nokia N95 GPS cell phones (or equivalent) into trackers, enabling their exact location to be monitored on the Internet or on another mobile PDA.  Software compatible with i-phone and Blackberry GPS cell phones is due to be rolled out in April.

The software can be downloaded from the internet and incorporates all the features that can be found on Blue Tree’s Blue Ranger tracking unit.  Virtual fence and speed alerts can be set up and all tracking history is visible.  KoolTrax™ lets you monitor as many licensed devices as you want all on one screen.

KoolTrax™ tracking software is live and continuous. Geo Positioning Satellite signals are sent to the unit every eight seconds and can determine the position of the cell tracker to within four metres.

Mike Smuts, Managing Director of Blue Tree Services commented:  “We found that Security Companies had problems in the amount of kit they needed their staff to carry and the costs associated with this.  It is not unusual for Security Companies to purchase mobile phones for their staff, being contactable is an essential part of the job.  In an emergency however staff  need to send an alarm quickly and so need a tracker so they can be found.  This is the perfect two in one product.  New versions for Blackberry and i-phone are planned for April.”

System Requirements & Details

• KoolTrax™ Mobile - Blackberry 8820 or similar, i-Phone, Nokia N95 or similar series 3 and any phone running Windows Mobile 5 & Upwards, Min 200mhz, GPS on board, GPRS enabled.
• PC – Windows XP or Vista, connected to the internet via broadband.
• Optional SMS alerts are free for the first month and then must be purchased from the BlueTree Site if required.
KoolTrax™ is priced at $14.99/£9.99

More information can be found at :
www.bluetreeservices.co.uk/koolTraxManager.php
Website: www.bluetreeservices.co.uk
Tel UK 0800 1120 365

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Blue Tree Services was founded in 2005 and is focused on developing, manufacturing and distributing location systems, including the Blue Ranger Personal tracking and alarm unit and KoolTrax™ Mobile Tracking Software.