Bulldog and EMS Partner To Provide Trucking Industry Satellite Security

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Richmond - Feb 20, 2004
Bulldog Technologies, Inc. and EMS Technologies, Inc. have signed of a distributorship agreement. Bulldog will resell the EMS Packet Data Terminal (PDT-100) as part of an end-to-end total cargo security, tracking and messaging application. This agreement represents further incorporation of EMS PDT-100 into Bulldog's line of cargo security products.

The Bulldog Road BOSS consists of a security unit that affixes to the locking rod of the trailer. The unit triggers an alarm if anyone tampers with the doors of the trailer. In the event of an alarm, the unit alerts the driver's pager within a range of 1.5 miles. Simultaneously, through the PDT-100 satellite terminal, the system also immediately alerts dispatch of the situation.

If the vehicle is stolen, dispatch could follow the location and heading of the vehicle via the PDT-100 on the truck. "This continues to demonstrate our close relations with EMS Technologies, and further expands our product offering to the transportation and security market," said John Cockburn, President and CEO of Bulldog Technologies.

"This complete system will allow Bulldog to offer remote security for trailers and containers anywhere and it will provide the solid security solution for any transportation company that needs to ensure the integrity of the shipment from the factory to final destination."

The Road BOSS cargo security products are now in full production. The initial production run of two hundred fifty units was limited to the Company's RB-200 Road BOSS model, a portable external double-attachment unit, designed to secure a container/tractor trailer while in transit. This product is configured for use with the PDT-100 or stand-alone pager.

The PDT-100 operates over the MSV MSAT satellite network, which offers coverage over North and Central America, extending down to Northern South America. The near real-time communications possible with the EMS PDT-100 is a key feature of the system.

This near real-time capability allows trucks to do two-way messaging, provides dispatchers with the ability to manage the fleet, and helps ensure the safety of drivers because they are always in touch. The ubiquitous coverage offered by a satellite solution means cargo is always protected, even in areas not covered by traditional communications technologies.

Darrel Huskey, International Sales Manager - Land Mobile Products for EMS Technologies, stated, "The integration of the EMS PDT-100 with Bulldog Technologies' security products represents a logical extension of the AVL (Automatic-Vehicle-Location) messaging and dispatch-coordination applications already in existence for the versatile PDT product.

"EMS is pleased with the sustained and consistent growth of Bulldog Technologies. The company has evolved into a value added role and essential marketing partner."

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