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Magellan Announces Integration with KORE/Position Logic GPS Tracking Platform

Magellan RoadMate RC9496T-LMB Integrated with Position Logic Location Based Platform Provides Advanced GPS Tracking and Now Available for Position Logic Customers

SANTA CLARA, Calif., Oct. 12, 2015 — (PRNewswire) — Magellan is pleased to announce the integration of its RoadMate RC9496T-LMB fleet navigation device with Position Logic's advanced GPS tracking software solution. This partnership allows Position Logic service providers to leverage all Magellan RoadMate RC9496T-LMB devices. The RoadMate RC9496T-LMB, a 7-inch Android GPS fleet navigation device, is available now to current and prospective Magellan and Position Logic customers. Position Logic, a division of KORE, provides precision location-based services for business-to-business applications.

Magellan, the industry leader for innovative GPS navigation devices and content services

The Magellan and Position Logic integration delivers a powerful and seamless end-to-end communication and navigation solution for fleets. The solution includes the RC9496T-LMB, an active mobile terminal, allowing real-time two-way communication between driver and dispatch when paired with Position Logic's GPS tracking software. Send and receive important information to immediately identify driver status including route-receipt, in-route or on-scene, and deliver real-time messages to improve driver productivity. The solution delivers critical information for field service fleets, emergency services, roadside assistance and many more applications.      

"Position Logic is an innovative technology leader in the location based services space. We are pleased to partner with them and offer the Magellan RC9496T-LMB to Position Logic customers," said Stig Pedersen, associate vice president of product management for Magellan. "The combination of our two services delivers a highly efficient and flexible way for dispatchers to communicate with drivers in real-time, saving time, money and frustration."

The RC9496T-LMB is also connected to Magellan's SmartGPS Eco cloud, providing drivers and fleet managers with customizable time and money saving content such as: real-time fuel price information, weather and truck speed limit warnings. 

"We are pleased to have the RoadMate RC9496T-LMB integrated. The Magellan integration further complements our Workflow/Dispatch module; improving communication between the dispatcher and driver and enhanced stop management," said Felix Lluberes, executive vice president, advanced applications, KORE. "I am certain our service providers will be able to leverage the device and deliver more comprehensive services."

The RoadMate RC9496T-LMB provides drivers with a host of truck navigation features. These include:

The Magellan Android Fleet application is also fleet protocol-support ready. The application is included with the RoadMate RC9496T-LMB as well as available separately for use on fleet-ready Android devices. A few of the protocols supported include:

Pricing and Availability
The Magellan RoadMate RC9496T-LMB is available now at www.magellangps.com. It has an MSRP of $399.

About KORE/Position Logic
KORE ( www.koretelematics.com) is a leading provider of wireless data solutions to the machine-to-machine (M2M) industry. The company lives by its mantra to 'make it easy' by providing support for companies to build, manage and enhance wireless M2M applications. KORE can assemble a flexible, end-to-end M2M wireless connectivity solution for its partners – including delivering custom rate plans, tailored billing solutions and customized wireless connectivity as well as helping them brand their M2M applications and delivering 24/7 customer service. Among its numerous awards, KORE has been recognized with a Stevie® Award from the American Business Awards as 2012's "Most Innovative Tech Company" and as the "Entrepreneurial Company of the Year" by Frost and Sullivan.

About Magellan
Headquartered in Santa Clara, CA, MiTAC Digital Corporation, manufacturer of the Magellan ( www.magellangps.com) brand of portable GPS navigation devices, is a wholly-owned subsidiary of MiTAC International Corporation. Magellan, the industry leader for innovative GPS navigation devices since 1986, globally markets award-winning products in multiple categories including auto, RV, commercial, outdoor, fitness and mobile. Continuing its spirit of innovation, Magellan is developing new cloud-based technologies, wearables, OEM, and B-to-B solutions to meet the changing needs of today's consumers.

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KORE Contacts:                                                                   

Magellan Contacts:

Rob Skinner or Maggie Fairchild                                               

Andrew Wille & Rita Lee

MSLGROUP Boston                                                              

Copernio

781-684-0770                                                                        

714.891.3660             

kore@mslgroup.com                                                              

magellan@copernio.com

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