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U.S. Postal Service Expands Implementation of Wireless Industrial Vehicle Management Solutions from I.D. Systems, Inc.

Posted by | Oct 24, 2007 | |

I.D. Systems, Inc. announced that it has received follow-on purchase orders from the United States Postal Service (USPS) to deploy I.D. Systems’ Wireless Asset Net(r) industrial vehicle management system at five additional mail distribution facilities. The orders are cumulatively valued at approximately USD 1.4 million. Fulfillment of these orders will increase the number of USPS facilities deploying the Wireless Asset Net system to 77.

The Wireless Asset Net consists of intelligent wireless devices (Vehicle Asset Communicators(r)) installed on powered industrial vehicles (such as forklifts and pallet movers), a patented communication infrastructure, and client-server software for access control, utilization analysis, real-time location tracking, and many other functions. The system is designed to improve industrial workplace safety and security by restricting vehicle access to trained, authorized operators and by providing electronic safety inspection checklists. The system is designed to reduce maintenance expenses by automatically uploading vehicle data, reporting vehicle problems in real time, giving management the option of scheduling maintenance according to actual vehicle usage rather than on a calendar basis, and helping plant management determine the optimal economic time to replace equipment. The system is also designed to help improve productivity by ensuring equipment is in the proper place at the right time and by providing management with unique reports on vehicle utilization.

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UK Post Office moves into broadband market

Posted by | Oct 24, 2007 | |

The Post Office, part of the Royal Mail Group, is launching a new, national broadband service on Monday 29 October, specifically designed to attract late adopters of broadband services and those looking for a better, fairer and easier broadband option.

OFCOM has predicted that broadband uptake is set to rise by up to 80 per cent by 2012 . According to their research, the over-50s and cash economy represents an untapped high value market, valued by the Post Office at GBP 478 million.

Post Office Broadband provides national coverage at a universal price, avoiding now common ‘rural surcharges’ imposed by most other ISPs. Users will also have the option to pay for the service in cash at any of the 14,000 Post Offices nationwide, a payment alternative not offered by any other nationwide ISP.

The new services are primarily targeted at the ‘NETSKI’ generation of 50-65 year olds with a high disposable income who are going online for the first time – and customers wanting to pre-pay in cash.

Two high quality, fast broadband packages are available from the Post Office, offering users headline speeds of up to 8MB. Broadband Standard and Broadband Extra can also be bundled with the existing Post Office HomePhone service. Subscribers will be able to simply plug in and go while technical support from UK call centres will be on hand 24/7.

A five year deal with BT Wholesale’s network guarantees Post Office Broadband a national reach – from John O’Groats to Lands End – of over 99.6 per cent of the country, while network support, kit maintenance and back office support is also provided by BT. This infrastructure supports the Post Office’s commitment to provide its users with a reliable and fair broadband service.

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Post Office launches life insurance

Posted by | Oct 24, 2007 | |

The Post Office today announces the launch of a new product into the life market, and is offering a GBP 100 cash back bonus to anyone taking out a policy.*

Post Office Life Insurance has the flexibility for customers to choose Level Term cover which pays out a fixed lump sum to the deceased’s dependents in the event of their death or Decreasing Term which is suitable for those with a repayment mortgage as the sum assured decreases in line with the outstanding mortgage.

Both products offer up to GBP 500,000 worth of life cover and people can get cover from as little as GBP 5 a month and choose the amount and length of cover they require.

The new life insurance will join the Post Office®’s recently launched Over 50s Life Cover to create a suite of life products, offering affordable and comprehensive peace of mind to customers wanting to protect their loved ones and their home.

In line with the Post Office®’s other financial policies, the new life insurance product is easy to understand and simple to apply for.

The Post Office® will be able to accept more life insurance applicants on standard terms by using an interactive application process, which will see fewer applications referred to its underwriters for a decision on health issues.

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John Lewis selects Home Delivery Network as partner

Posted by | Oct 24, 2007 | |

Home Delivery Network has been selected by John Lewis Partnership to carry out home deliveries on behalf of the department store chain.

Under the terms of the rolling contract, Home Delivery Network will handle more than one million parcels annually for the John Lewis Partnership.

Walter Blackwood, Home Delivery Network managing director, said: “We are delighted the John Lewis Partnership has chosen our next day delivery service and we look forward to a long association with this well established company.”

Stuart Hill of John Lewis Partnership added that Home Delivery Network had been selected for its “unique ability” to adapt operations to the retailer’s increasing needs.

The UK’s largest dedicated home delivery service, Home Delivery Network delivers items from flowers to furniture, with more than 120 million items a year delivered to all 120 postal regions of the UK.

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Belgium's postal service could be privatised

Posted by | Oct 23, 2007 | |

La Poste/De Post could be privatised under a new Belgium coalition government according to Finance Minister Didier Reynders in an interview for the L’Echo newspaper.

Belgium currently owns 50.01 per cent of La Poste/De Post, the rest is owned by Post Danmark A/S and CVC Capital partners.

La Poste/De Post is Belgium’s leading service provider in the mail handling business sector. The company’s main activities include letter post, the provision of financial services and e-business.

The change could happen due to the defeat of the Socialist Party in June this year.

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