World's First Multi-Trigger Software Integrates MRM Telematics, Bluetooth and Phone-GPS
ZoomSafer, the leading provider of corporate policy software to prevent distracted driving, today released a major upgrade to its FleetSafer™ enterprise software platform. The latest version of FleetSafer is the world's first and only safe driving software that integrates seamlessly with Mobile Resource Management (MRM) telematics solutions, in-vehicle Bluetooth® products (OEM-installed or after-market accessory) and/or phone-based GPS services to automatically activate/deactivate "safe drive mode" on users' smartphones whenever they start/stop driving.
"Corporations such as B&G Equipment & Supply, Girard Environmental and GENSCO are beginning to recognize the growing risks associated with employee use of mobile phones while driving," said Matt Howard, CEO and Co-Founder of ZoomSafer. "To minimize risk and liability, corporations with traditional fleets or mobile workers require FleetSafer's flexible policy management solution that can be easily implemented across a variety of vehicular and employee scenarios."
"Monitoring driver behavior to identify and re-train high risk drivers is a significant trend among corporate fleet managers in America today," said Clem Driscoll, CEO of C.J. Driscoll and Associates, a leading research and consulting firm focused on vehicular telematics. "We see the ability to control driver use of potentially distracting mobile phone features, such as texting, as a logical extension of this trend."
FleetSafer is a simple way for employers to proactively enforce corporate safe driving policies and encourage employees to use their cell phones in a safe, legal and responsible manner. With the latest version of FleetSafer corporations can now:
* Support multiple, real world, fleet and non-fleet usage scenarios
* Leverage existing/planned investments in MRM telematics solutions
* Proactively monitor and manage employee cell phone use in company or personally owned vehicles
* Configure, deploy, manage and analyze policies in a single administrative portal
"Mobile phones create potentially costly and protracted risks for employers, including driving-related lawsuits, insurance claims, and related PR nightmares," said Nancy Flynn, Founder and Executive Director of The ePolicy Institute and a leading expert on electronic policy and compliance management. "Best practices call for the implementation of cell phone policy governing talking and texting while driving, supported by employee education, and enforced by technology tools."
About ZoomSafer
ZoomSafer is a leading provider of software for mobile phones to prevent distracted driving. Designed specifically for corporate customers, FleetSafer™ enables employers to proactively enforce cell phone usage policies to reduce crashes, risk and liability. For more information, please visit http://www.zoomsafer.com.
Last night's episode of Larry King Live tackled the problem of distracted driving head-on. Host Larry King was joined by a panel of victims' advocates and law enforcement experts, including Jennifer Smith, co-founder and president of advocacy group FocusDriven, and Janice Dickinson, friend and client of celebrity surgeon the late Dr. Frank Ryan. Dr. Ryan died in a car crash on August 16; while investigators are still determining its cause, there are indications he may have been texting before the crash occurred.
Watch the video below to see the panel answer the questions at the core of the distracted driving debate:
Why is distracted driving so incredibly dangerous?
If it's common sense to stay focused while you're driving, why do we need a campaign to combat the serious and growing problem of distracted driving?
Share your thoughts in the comments.
New partnership provides companies with tools to reduce distracted driving liability
Reston, VA - ZoomSafer, the leading provider of policy management software to prevent distracted driving, and SkyGuard, provider of fleet management systems to increase fleet productivity, cost effectiveness and safety, announced a partnership today to provide innovative technology solutions to help corporations monitor and manage risks stemming from employee use of mobile phones while driving.
The partnership uniquely combines ZoomSafer's FleetSafer policy management software with SkyGuard's fleet management system. As a result, corporations can proactively and simultaneously encourage employees to utilize company owned vehicles and company issued smart phones in a safe, legal and responsible manner.
From now on, when an employee drives a vehicle equipped with the SkyGuard service, his/her smart phone will automatically enter into safe driving mode thereby eliminating the dangerous temptation to text or email while driving and protecting the employer from crashes, risks and liability.
"Today's businesses are aware of the swiftly increasing risks associated with distracted driving, and many are enacting employee policies to define acceptable use of mobile phones while driving," said Matt Howard, CEO of ZoomSafer. "The combination of FleetSafer and SkyGuard gives corporations a simple and reliable way to combat the increasing dangers associated with distracted driving."
"The simple truth is that mobile phones compete very effectively for our attention in every aspect of life - at home, at work, even when we're driving," said SkyGuard's Chairman, J.D. Power, III. "As a platform for delivering innovative fleet management services, SkyGuard is pleased to partner with FleetSafer to make it easier for government and corporate fleet managers to embrace solutions to prevent distracted driving."
About ZoomSafer
ZoomSafer is a leading provider of software for mobile phones to prevent distracted driving. Designed specifically for corporate customers, FleetSafer enables employers to proactively enforce cell phone usage policies to reduce crashes, risk and liability. For more information, please visit http://www.zoomsafer.com.
About SkyGuard
SkyGuard provides fleet management services to businesses throughout the United States using a secure web?based application, created by SkyGuard. The customized telematics device collects a wealth of valuable information that can be displayed in that application or integrated into a customer's software application. SkyGuard's systems and reporting provide fleet managers with the tools necessary to confidently make changes that result in lower costs, higher productivity, improved customer relations and reduced liability.
http://www.skyguard.com
New Partnership Combines Safe Driving Policy Software with Mobile Device Lifecycle Management
Reston, VA -ZoomSafer, the leading provider of policy management software to prevent distracted driving, and Ovation Services Group, a leading provider of Mobile Device Lifecycle Management solutions for corporate customers, announced a partnership today whereby Ovation will resell ZoomSafer's enterprise safe driving software, FleetSafer, to corporate customers who seek solutions to proactively enforce cell phone usage policies and minimize business liability.
As a result of the partnership, corporations can purchase a single integrated solution to manage procurement, tracking and usage of mobile phones and ensure the safe, legal and responsible use of those phones by employees while driving.
"More and more businesses are realizing that distracted driving is not just a buzz word, but a real threat to their business, their brand and their employees," said Matt Howard, CEO of ZoomSafer. "FleetSafer complements the existing cell phone management services from Ovation, enabling corporate customers to minimize liability by proactively encouraging employees to use their mobile phones in safe, legal and responsible ways while driving."
"We are excited for the opportunity to integrate FleetSafer with our existing services," said Andy Gordon, President of Ovation Services Group. "FleetSafer is a critical application that enables our customers to prevent employees from texting and emailing while driving, and ensuring hands-free use of phones."
About ZoomSafer
ZoomSafer is a leading provider of software for mobile phones to prevent distracted driving. Designed specifically for corporate customers, FleetSafer enables employers to proactively enforce cell phone usage policies to reduce crashes, risk and liability. For more information, please visit www.fleetsafer.com or www.zoomsafer.com.
About Ovation Services Group
Ovation Services Group provides outsourced wireless technical support and equipment and service procurement as well as expense management. We provide enterprise mobility management from end-to-end and eliminate the need for complex training, in-house wireless expertise or staffing. For more information, please visit www.OvationWireless.com.
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