It looks like they are "busy selling". This news release was received 3/12/97. I will ask re: a web site -- it would certainly help those who follow the stock on the Web.
AMAGER - OBRO TAXI OF COPENHAGEN SELECTS
MDSI'S MOBILE TAXI DISPATCH SYSTEM
Richmond, BC, March 12 -- MDSI Mobile Data Solutions Inc. (Nasdaq:
MDSIF; TSE, ME: MMD) announced today that its UK division has signed a contract valued at approximately US$1 million with Copenhagen based Amager-Obro Taxis, for the implementation of MDSI's computerized taxi dispatch and management system.
MDSI's Advantex-Taxi system sends job details and information to fleet
vehicles in a rapid wireless digital format, rather than the traditional voice over radio, dramatically speeding up job allocation and ride turnover. Using the MDSI GPS (Global Positioning System) process, Advantex-Taxi automatically offers jobs to taxis closest to the customer.
MDSI in-vehicle terminals, purchased by Amager-Obro, are state-of-the-art mobile computing devices specifically designed for taxi fleet data communications and management. Each device features an integral receipt printer and magnetic card swipe to give drivers on-line authorization for credit and smart card payments. Large screens capable of displaying both character messages and graphics ensure that drivers rapidly receive accurate job details.
``MDSl is a world-class mobile workforce management company,'' said Mr.Sell, Chairman of Amager-Obro. ``We chose MDSI because of their proven Advantex-Taxi product which will help provide increased productivity to our taxi-fleet, and will enable our drivers to provide customers the best possible service.''
The contract is the second major Danish account won by MDSI - UK Ltd in the last three months. The Cambridge-based UK division of MDSI signed a US$6 million contract with Copenhagen Taxi last November. Erik Dysthe, MDSI Chairman & CEO, commented, ``Advantex-Taxi is the answer for conducting business in a highly competitive taxi marketplace. The support of Danish companies demonstrated by the recent contracts awards, plus a major contract last year in the UK to Radio Taxi of London, establishes MDSI as a leader in the provision of mobile data solutions to taxi operators in all of theEuropean Union.''
MDSI is a leading provider of mobile data solutions for the management of mobile workforces to companies seeking to improve their competitive edge.
For furthfer information contact Nancy McLeod, Investor Relations
Ph: (604) 270-9939 Fax: (604) 270-130
Shaeholders' Line 800-665-4789
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