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Networkcar Receives Stevie® Award for Most Innovative Company in Fourth Annual American Business Awards

by Staff
June 21, 2006
3 min to read


SAN DIEGO, CA. -- Networkcar®, a Reynolds and Reynolds company (NYSE: REY) specializing in remotely monitoring vehicle location and diagnostics, announced that it has won a Stevie Award for the "Most Innovative Company" at the 2006 American Business Awards annual gala in New York City. Networkcar was recognized for its innovation in product development for its Networkfleet wireless vehicle management system for commercial fleets. Networkfleet enables fleet managers to access near real-time productivity and efficiency information on virtually every aspect of their fleet operations via the Internet. Networkfleet's in-vehicle device collects and wirelessly transmits data directly from a vehicle's engine computer and from a global positioning system (GPS). Fleet managers can log on and view specific vehicle data such as current location, fuel consumption, mileage, speed, and idle-time, 24/7 through a secure, easy-to-use web application. "At Networkcar, our goal is to continually improve our products and services with the latest GPS location and vehicle diagnostics technology so that our customers get more return for their investment," said Paul Washicko, president of Networkcar. "We are pleased that our team has been recognized for their efforts and dedication to this goal." Nicknamed the Stevies for the Greek word "crowned," Stevie Awards were presented in over 40 categories including "Best Overall Company," "Best Executive," and "Best Corporate Social Responsibility Program." More than 1,500 entries from companies of all sizes and in virtually every industry were submitted for consideration. Winners were announced during the annual gala on Monday, June 12, at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in New York City. About Networkcar
Networkcar (www.networkcar.com) is a leading provider of services for remotely monitoring the performance and location of fleet vehicles. Networkcar's wireless in-vehicle technology merges patented remote diagnostic systems with GPS-based Automatic Vehicle Location technology. Networkcar's wireless vehicle management solution, Networkfleet, helps fleet operators reduce operating costs and improve productivity by providing remote online access to detailed vehicle information ranging from vehicle location to fuel efficiency trend data. The company has received several recognitions for its innovation including a 2005 Telematics Update Magazine Award for Best Commercial Vehicle Solution and a 2004 Technology Leadership Award from Frost and Sullivan for Remote Vehicle Diagnostics. Networkcar is headquartered in San Diego, CA. About Reynolds
Reynolds and Reynolds (www.reyrey.com) helps automobile dealers sell cars and take care of customers. Serving dealers since 1927, it is a leading provider of dealer management systems in the U.S. and Canada. The company's award-winning product, service and training solutions include a full range of retail Web and Customer Relationship Management solutions, e-learning and consulting services, documents, data management and integration, networking and support and leasing services. Reynolds serves automotive retailers and OEMs globally through its incadea solution and a worldwide partner network, as well as through its consulting practice. About The Stevie Awards
Hailed as "the business world's own Oscars" by the New York Post (April 27, 2005), Stevie Awards are conferred in three programs: The American Business Awards, The International Business Awards, and The Stevie Awards for Women Entrepreneurs. Honoring companies of all types and sizes and the people behind them, the Stevies recognize outstanding performances in the workplace worldwide. Learn more about The Stevie Awards at www.stevieawards.com.

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