Auriga Systems Releases New In-Vehicle Unit, 360° Eclipse

Nov. 11, 2010 - PRLog -- Auriga Systems, the UK-based Data Dispatch supplier for taxi and private hire companies, has released the Drive 360° Eclipse, a new 5” screen in-vehicle data unit to partner its office-based Data Dispatch system, Evocab.

The 360° Eclipse combines the mobility and instant installation benefits of modern PDA devices with a glorious 5” high resolution (800x480) screen, and a range of advanced features to assist taxi and private hire drivers in their working lives.

Blueline Taxis Newcastle’s owner Ian Shanks took part in the 360° Eclipse’s Beta test, and has been delighted by its performance: “We have been testing the new unit in five vehicles, and are very impressed with its functionality, large screen, and performance.”

After testing the 360° Eclipse, Blueline Taxis immediately ordered 600 units for their fleet.  A further six Auriga customers have also placed fleet wide upgrade orders, bringing the current total of 360° Eclipse orders to 2,000 units – making it Auriga’s fastest ever selling in-vehicle device.

Auriga’s Product Marketing Manager, Nick Godfrey-Morgan, hailed its release as a revolutionary step in Dispatch System technology: “We have produced a device which offers an unprecedented marriage of style and functionality.  The unique combination of a mobile device with PMR connectivity is something the industry has been crying out for, and which we are delighted to be the first to offer.”

The 360° Eclipse is the first unit in Auriga’s brand new range, Drive 360°, which offers taxi and private hire drivers a complete ‘next generation’ dispatch solution.  The forthcoming 360° Connect is patented technology, offering the ability to use PDA devices with a company’s privately owned and maintained radio network; and providing a hub allowing the connection of printers, meters, and other external devices.  360° Connect is the missing link that finally gives PDA-based devices the full range of functionality enjoyed by traditional installed devices.

For more information on the Drive 360° Eclipse and Drive 360° Connect; or Auriga’s Evocab dispatch system; please call 01582 466802 or visit www.auriga.co.uk.

Auriga Systems is a trading name of Auriga Taxi Systems Ltd.

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Auriga Systems is a UK-based Data Despatch supplier for taxi and private hire companies. We provide high quality, technologically advanced computer systems that simplify processes such as booking and despatching work, and managing account work.