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Dec. 8, 2008
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TeleNav Launches GPS Vehicle Tracker with AT&T
Allows organizations to monitor and manage fleets and other mobile assets using embedded GPS modem

SUNNYVALE, Calif. – December 8, 2008 – TeleNav, Inc. today announced that AT&T Inc. (NYSE: T) has added TeleNav Vehicle Tracker to its portfolio of enterprise mobility services. TeleNav Vehicle Tracker is a GPS-enabled device that is hard-wired or embedded onto a vehicle. It provides companies of all sizes with a hassle-free method for monitoring and managing fleet operations. Once installed, TeleNav Vehicle Tracker powers up and is active without requiring any additional driver interaction or resources.

“This offering builds on TeleNav’s industry-leading mobile resource management solution and provides businesses the ability to actively manage their vehicles, enhance workforce utilization and provide better service,” said Igor Glubochansky, director, Industry Solutions for AT&T. “TeleNav Vehicle Tracker from AT&T is backed up by mobile applications consulting and deployment support with a single point of contact, for faster time-to-value for AT&T customers.”

TeleNav Vehicle Tracker is accompanied by TeleNav’s secure, password-protected and Web-based management console. Managers can log onto the site and view the location of each vehicle in the fleet. The Web console also provides:

  • Historical mileage and breadcrumb reports that help organizations analyze fleet performance in order to improve productivity and reduce operational costs
  • Notifications to managers via email or SMS when employees violate a company policy for vehicle speed, stop time or mileage
  • Detailed information about vehicle activity, including whether the engine is turned on or doors are open

“TeleNav Vehicle Tracker is the ideal solution for any business that needs to monitor and track vehicles,” said Sal Dhanani, co-founder and senior director of marketing for TeleNav. “This product combines GPS and Web technologies to make mobile resource management an affordable solution for any business, from large fleets to small plumbing operations.”

TeleNav Vehicle Tracker is available immediately on AT&T’s wireless network. The TeleNav Vehicle Tracker device is $399.00, with a monthly service charge of approximately $34.00 per device (additional taxes and fees apply) with qualified AT&T data plan and TeleNav Vehicle Tracker service plan rates. Customers also pay a one-time setup fee of $19.99 per unit and $18.00 data plan activation fee. Volume pricing may be available. For a free consultation or to order TeleNav Vehicle Tracker, please visit http://www.telenavtrack.com/tnt/products/tnt/vehicle-tracker.html or call 1.88.TeleNav.2 (1.888.353.6282). For additional information, go to www.att.com/fleet.

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Mary Beth Lowell

Corporate and Mobile
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Aamir Syed

Mobile
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Mark Burfeind

Automotive
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About TeleNav

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