Surfside Software Systems, Inc., a subsidiary of CFI Mortgage, Inc.
(OTCBB:CFIM), today announced strategic development alliances with mobile data
equipment manufacturers to enhance the marketability of its TranWare(TM)
Transportation Software Suite.
On July 21, 2000, a strategic development agreement was signed with Qualcomm
(Nasdaq:QCOM). Under the terms of the agreement, an interface will be created
between TranWare Autodisp dispatching software and Qualcomm's OmniExpress(TM)
digital wireless mobile communications system. Qualcomm, a leader in developing
and enabling innovative wireless communications products and services based on
digital technologies, has been recognized for years as the industry frontrunner
for mobile data in the over-the-road trucking industry. The interface with
TranWare will bring this technology to Surfside's taxi, limousine and courier
customers. Drivers in fleet vehicles will be able to receive and update job/trip
information, communicate with the home office via digital text messages or voice
utilizing the Sprint PCS(R) network. Through this interface, Surfside will
enable its customers to access high-performance location functionality utilizing
the wireless assisted GPS (Global Positioning System) technology.
"This agreement is a key stepping stone in making TranWare the foundation for
the transportation industry," said Steve Furniss, president of Surfside. "We're
very pleased to be working with Qualcomm, one of the largest digital developers.
This agreement provides for the development of a wider range of product choices
to transportation providers for meeting their location server needs."
CFI also announced recent alliances with other leading mobile data equipment
manufacturers, including King Communications, CES Wireless Technologies, and RLM
Software.
TranWare Autodisp has been successfully interfaced with the King Communications
KDT5000 mobile data terminal system for over two years. Installations are
operational throughout the United States and Canada. This system delivers fully
automated dispatch capabilities, traditionally available only to the largest of
transportation fleets, to smaller operators. Additional interfaces are under
development with a variety of providers of mobile data components.
Another interface is under development with CES Wireless Technologies,
manufacturer of the rugged and reliable TRK-240 terminal that will be utilized
in the courier and taxi markets. This terminal can operate on traditional
two-way radio as well as packet switched type networks such as CDPD.
The WinLimo(TM) product is being interfaced to RLM FlightView(R), an industry
leader in providing real-time flight data to ground transportation operators,
allowing WinLimo users the ability to identify trips that must be rescheduled
due to flight time changes.
"Surfside's goal is to meet the challenges of this new information age by
addressing the ever-changing needs of its customers," said Stephen Williams,
president and CEO of parent company, CFI Mortgage, Inc. "To help them achieve
this goal, CFI has made substantial investments in development technology. These
investments are funded by revenues from our mortgage business, not by reaching
into the equity markets. Our vision is to continue to remain debt-free while
fueling technology growth."
"Our client base continues to grow due to our commitment to provide the latest
technology and the highest levels of service to our customers," said Jim
Furniss, VP - Sales and Marketing. Surfside's WinLimo Limousine and Premium
Transportation system has recently been licensed to SpeediShuttle, Maui, Hawaii.
This multi-user, multi-site installation of WinLimo will showcase the advanced
features of the product such as complex zone to zone pricing, cashiering with
voucher redemption, multiple order linking, and contract and charter business.
CFI is a broad, technology-based consumer finance company serving the national
and international markets. The Company's goal is to become a diversified
eCommerce financial services company with a 50-state lending capability. The
company's strategy is to introduce a solution into the financial services
marketplace, offering it as the most efficient and flexible web-enabled mortgage
solution that supports all borrowing channels, consumer direct, retail and
wholesale. For more information on the Company, visit the newly designed website
at www.cfiinc.com.
This release may contain forward-looking statements that involve risks and
uncertainties. These statements may differ materially from actual future events
or results. Forward-looking statements are inherently subject to risks and
uncertainties, some of which cannot be predicted or quantified. Future events
and actual results could differ materially from those set forth in, contemplated
by, or underlying the forward-looking statements. The risks and uncertainties to
which forward-looking statements are subject include, but a re not limited to,
the effect of government regulation, competition and other material risks.
CONTACT: CFI Mortgage, Inc., Clearwater
Marlene Noren, Director of Administration
727/674-1010
or
Lagano & Associates
Pam Lagano, 727/726-7910 |
