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Calgary, AB: Magtec Products Inc., a developer and manufacturer of vehicle controlsecurity systems has announced its new partnership with PeopleNet, a provider of onboard computing and mobile communications systems to the transportation industry.

Magtec’s M5K technology, which provides enhanced security that focuses on driver safety and management, vehicle control, asset protection and cargo theft prevention, will be integrated into PeopleNet’s g3 onboard computing and mobile communications system. The resulting system will provide greater fleet control.

Through PeopleNet’s g3 services, dispatchers will be able to communicate remotely with the M5K to alter driver authentication codes or idling times, receive tamper notification, or access Magtec’s Acceleration Control System to remotely and safely slow a vehicle down to a point where it can be shut down completely. This means that carriers can now regain control of their vehicles in extreme, volatile or potentially costly situations.

“We have been excited about this partnership for some time and our development teams have experienced great results from the field testing that has taken place,” says Mark Ochitwa, vice president of Magtec Products Inc.

Beta testing has begun with four to six major carriers in North America who are existing PeopleNet customers and commercial availability is expected mid-August 2007.

“Partnering with Magtec opens many new doors for us,” states Ron Konezny, chief operating officer for PeopleNet. “Our customers have been looking for something that will provide them the safety and security they need and now we can offer it to them.”