Visitors to the National Automobile Dealers Association's (NADA)
85th Annual Convention and Exposition were among the first to
experience a new mobile communications tool developed specifically for
automotive use. According to Comworxx, Port-IT is an in-car telematics solution with
voice-activated telephone dialing, dynamic turn-by-turn navigation,
and hands-free personalized information access; when combined with a
common Personal Digital Assistant (PDA), even more advanced services
are available.
Following a launch at the 2002 Consumer Electronics
Show, Port-IT is now available to retailers and automotive dealers
nationwide.
"We were overwhelmed with the positive response from attendees and
the media at this year's Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas," said
Mike Jonas, president and CEO of Comworxx, Inc., the Florida-based
telematics company that developed Port-IT. "We think the automotive
community will be equally enthusiastic about Port-IT. It's the first
time their customers will have the option to purchase the most
comprehensive telematics solution available, and it can be installed
in any vehicle, new or used."
According to Comworxx, Port-IT offers the only complete telematics solution available for
the aftermarket. This means that consumers can access Port-IT's
services without having to buy one of the limited number of car models
available with a pre-installed system.
Port-IT uses telematics technology - two-way
communications that relay information to and from a vehicle, combining
the latest advancements in GPS, mobile communications and Web-based
information systems. Port-IT gives drivers a hands-free
information source, phone, roadside assistance and emergency services.
Adding a Windows CE-based PDA gives subscribers additional
services, such as the ability to use their existing address book for a
PDA-based phone dialer, and access to turn-by-turn navigation
services.
At MyPortIT.com, customers can personalize Port-IT services, such
as designating a default "starting point" for services such as
directions and local weather forecasts, or choosing a portfolio of
stocks for regular updates. The portal also contains
directions and voice commands for accessing a wide variety of
information - from local business listings to the latest movie plots.
About Comworxx
Comworxx, Inc., headquartered in Sarasota, Fla., was initially
founded as the North American operating partner for ComRoad AG, a mobile telematics company with over 200,000
subscribers internationally. Comworxx's mission is to bridge the gap
that exists between the telecommunications, computing and automotive
industries by delivering a comprehensive telematics solution to the
North American consumer. For
more information, please visit www.comworxx.com.
