Quanta Partners with Telogis to Power Next Generation Navigation Technology

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Mon Nov 9, 2009 12:36pm EST

ALISO VIEJO, Calif.--(Business Wire)--
Telogis today announced that Quanta, a leader in automotive equipment in Brazil,
will expand their aftermarket product portfolio with two lines of navigation
devices, powered by Telogis` navigation engine. 

Quanta`s new solutions, RADAR Consumer Navigator and RADAR Automotive Navigator,
will utilize the GeoBase mapping platform for visual and audible turn-by-turn
navigation. Additionally, the Automotive Navigator series will incorporate
next-generation "connected navigation" features, via GSM modem, allowing the
device to receive routes and messaging instructions from any back-office system.
"Improved navigation technology and connected services increase the efficiency
of our transportation and field service customers. Fuel consumption and
environmental impact are reduced and driver safety is increased with improved
route planning and control," said Silvio Cirelli, CEO, Quanta Technology. 

"As a recognized leader in Brazil, Quanta`s selection of GeoBase is a validation
of the flexibility of our geospatial platform. Our ability to quickly localize
the product demonstrates our capability to meet our customers` global expansion
plans," said David Cozzens, CEO. 

GeoBase is Telogis` market-leading geospatial platform for application
developers, systems integrators, telematics/OEMs and enterprise customers.
Features include rich and detailed maps, navigation, geocoding, reverse
geocoding and route optimization. As demonstrated by Quanta, with GeoBase,
organizations can quickly develop dispatching and navigation solutions
leveraging traffic, commercial vehicle restrictions, and custom route
strategies. The GeoBase mapping platform provides a scalable, feature-rich
engine that delivers core geospatial functionality in a user-friendly software
application. 

About Telogis 

Telogis, a leading global platform for enterprise location based services, is
dedicated to enhancing the value of our customer's businesses through
intelligent integration of location technology, information and services.
Telogis was established in 2001 and is headquartered in Aliso Viejo, CA with
offices in Europe, and Latin America as well as a development center in
Christchurch, New Zealand. Telogis` products and services are used and
distributed in over 60 countries worldwide. To learn more about Telogis visit
our website at www.telogis.com or call toll free at 866-TELOGIS (866-835-6447). 

About Quanta 

Established in 1987, Quanta has been a pioneer and one of the main manufacturers
of automotive alarms in Brazil. The Company launched the first tracking in
Brazil beginning a 10-year heritage in automotive alarms. Today, Quanta is a
leader in the development and manufacturing of alarms and tracking and tracing
devices for trucks, motorcycles and cars, managing aspects of security,
logistics and telemetry for more than 400,000 vehicles in Brazil. Currently, the
portfolio of products is comprised of the TETROS line of tracking and tracing
solutions and the RADAR line of alarms and accessories. Quanta Technology
www.quantatec.com.br has two offices located in the Region North of São Paulo.

Telogis
Tina Shilling, 949-389-5527
tina.shilling@telogis.com



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