Smart-Azz announce major Firmware upgrade and Google Maps integration

July 26, 2010 - PRLog -- The firmware upgrade announcement comes one week after the launch of their latest product, the Personal Security Device (PSD), marking the company's entry into the personal security market. The latest firmware version will come standard on all Smart-Azz's current GPS Tracker models, and can be uploaded onto earlier models via a download link from the company's website.

Smart-Azz are a supplier of GPS Tracking modules for monitoring vehicles, boats, animals, and people. A major feature for the new firmware release is it's full support for Google maps and other major mapping programs including Map Quest.

Product Development Manager for Smart-Azz, Mr Burt Joubert, said the latest firmware version offered increased functionality on all GPS Tracker models.

Mr Joubert today said  "We have worked hard with each new product to make them very simple to use. They all integrate with mobile phones using text messaging. This firmware release takes that simplicity one step giant further, using programs such as Google Maps directly on the users mobile phone to show a trackers position. Ultimately it's our support for existing products that has brought about customer loyalty".

The mapping process is automated, and does not rely on users having mapping software on their phone. When a text message is received from one of Smart-Azz's Tracker units, a link is displayed that connects directly to the users preferred map provider and shows the trackers position on a map. Many map providers offer the map services at no charge, so there is no added cost associated with the upgrade.

Traditionally, GPS Tracking providers tie users into a monthly monitoring contract. Smart-Azz has chosen a different path for their business model, and in doing so have carved out a niche  by offering users the ability to do all tracking from a desktop computer or mobile phone. This keeps costs to a minimum, and according to Smart-Azz offers individual users greater flexibility.

A large part of Smart-Azz's existing market is supply of Boat and Vehicle Trackers. The Tracking units allow users to monitor the exact position of their Vessels and Vehicles, and also integrate with systems such as bilge alarms, door sensors and motion detectors. The success with these systems has the ability to do all monitoring using a mobile phone.

Smart-Azz also offer full vehicle fleet tracking capability, and users monitor their own fleets using the provided software.

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