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Slide 1: State of the Art Route Software Solutions Cellular Data Transmission Speeds with RouteRider LE by National Datacomputer, Inc. August 2005
Slide 2: Brief History of Cellular Technology In the 1980’s cellular technology was analog based. General business use was essentially just voice communication. This was the first generation (1G) of cellular technology. From 1990 to 1995 digital communication began with some data transmission at less than 20Kbps. CDMA and GSM made their debuts, this was 2G or second generation cellular technology. The years 1995 to 2000 saw the beginning of GPRS and 1xRTT technologies, 2.5G, with data speeds at dial up rates of 30Kbps to 90Kbps. During the last 5 years EDGE (2.5G) and UMTS and 1XEV-DO (3G) have evolved with the 3G networks running at data speeds anywhere from 144Kbps to 2Mbps.
Slide 3: Cellular Formats  GSM (Adopted in Europe, lastly in North America)   Cingular (AT&T Wireless), T-Mobile GPRS a 2.5G technology  30Kbps to 40Kbps data rates real world (50Kbps) 90Kbps data rates real world (384Kbps) 2Mbps but actual rates may be 300-400Kbps 14.4Mbps  EDGE a 2.5G technology   UMTS a 3G technology   HSDPA a 3G technology (an enhanced UMTS)   CDMA (Adopted in North America)    Sprint (Nextel), Verizon 1xRTT is a 2.5G technology 1xEV-DO/1xEV-DV   DO Data Only Speeds of 2.4Mpbs DV will enable data and voice
Slide 4: Cingular/AT&T Wireless   Current Network: GSM/GPRS/EDGE Planned 3G Network: UMTS/HSPDA in 2005  Available now in 6 cities  Dallas, Detroit, Phoenix, San Diego, San Francisco, Seattle  Timeframe for nationwide 3G service:  End of 2006 for most major markets
Slide 5: Sprint/Nextel   Current Network: iDEN; CDMA/1xRTT Planned 3G Network: 1xEV-DO, future 1xEV-DV  Not Available currently Sprint early 2006 Nextel sometime in 2007  Timeframe for nationwide 3G service:  
Slide 6: T-Mobile    Current Network: GSM/GPRS EDGE in 2005 (2.5G) Planned 3G Network: UTMS/HSPDA  Not Available currently 2007  Timeframe for nationwide 3G service: 
Slide 7: Verizon    Current Network: CDMA/1xRTT Planned 3G Network: 1xEV-DO Timeframe for nationwide 3G service:   Currently in 48 cities Nationwide by the end of 2006
Slide 8: Summarization 1G Speeds n/a 2G <20Kbps 2.5G 30Kbps to 90Kbps 3G 144Kbps to 2Mbps 3.5G 384Kbps to 14.4Mbps 4G 100Mbps to 1Gbps Features Analog (voice only) Voice; SMS; conference calls; caller ID; PTT MMS; Images; Web browsing; Short audio video clips; games; apps; Ring tone downloads Full motion video; streaming music; 3D gaming; faster Web browsing On-demand video; video conferencing High-quality streaming video, HQ video conferencin g; VOIP telephony WiMax Technology AMPS GSM CDMA iDen GPRS 1xRTT EDGE UMTS 1xEV-DO HSPDA 1x-EV-DV Time 1980 1990 – 1995 1995 – 2000 2000 – 2005 2005 + TBA
Slide 9: RouteRider LE    Uses GPRS or CDMA base technology Currently installed with in 3G technology in use Application uses:     Email Fax Application orders Online access to internet Faster throughput of data based on algorithms Only send critical modified or new information  Speeds  
Slide 10: e-mail Server   Fully Integrates to existing e-mail system Each user has unique address  Example name.pda1@ndcomputer.com    Easy set up and maintenance Immediate messaging to and from remote field reps Alert status of new message on handheld is parameter controlled
Slide 11: Fax Server   Ability to reprint aged invoices with signature DSO improved because fax invoice can be sent directly to customer’s payment office.   Invoice is sent to Communications Server Invoice is then faxed to customer  With signature, notes etc as if it was printed on site.   Integrates to the Communication Server Potential of reducing or eliminating truck printers Provide improved customer service with our invoice capture and reprint technology. Recall any invoice with your clients signature and fax it or mail immediately.
Slide 12: The RouteRider LE Environment Company Email System Communication Server e-mail Server Fax Server Parameters Goaling Module Fax Machines WEB BI Business Intelligence Full Data Repository Logs Surveys DB Users Interface Host System
Slide 13: Communications Overview Cellular Remote TCP/IP ISP The communication server allows several types of communications to take place. All of these methods can be deployed on a single system. Determination is based on business needs. Cellular Modems Internet Firewall Direct Active Sync DB Communication Server Back Office System Interface Wi-Fi 802.11b Ethernet
Slide 14: Thank you For a more detailed discussion of your Mobile Computing Operation please contact National Datacomputer and we’ll discuss how we can help. National Datacomputer, Inc. 900 Middlesex Turnpike, Building 5 Billerica, MA 01821 www.ndcomputer.com