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Trimble Unveils RFID System [Professional Services Close - Up](Professional Services Close - Up Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) Trimble recently unveiled the Trimble Tracker RFID System, a new solution for construction asset location tracking using Trimble ThingMagic RFID technology. Trimble reported that the Trimble Tracker RFID System allows contractors to locate and track assets in real-time, and then access the information in the office with Trimble Asset Manager, a Web- based database application. "According to a 2012 report by the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB), close to one billion dollars a year was lost in the U.S. due to the theft of construction equipment," said Roz Buick, vice president for Trimble Heavy Civil Construction. "Trimble Tracker RFID System gives the equipment or site manager a complete end-to-end asset tracking solution to better manage site assets and reduce their asset loss." According to a release from the company, the Trimble Tracker RFID System combines Trimble ThingMagic RFID technology, GPS and telematics to provide a complete, integrated solution for asset tracking, connecting the field and office. High accuracy combined with wireless automatic updates to the office gives equipment managers the ability to find assets on site or in the laydown yard for storage. The new Trimble Tracker RFID System is available now in North America, Europe and Australia through Trimble's SITECH Technology Dealer Channel. Trimble Asset Manager software is available globally through Trimble's SITECH Technology Dealer Channel. Trimble's Heavy Civil Construction Division is a provider of productivity solutions for the heavy and highway contractor. Trimble applies technology to make field and mobile workers in businesses and government significantly more productive. More information and complete details: construction.trimble.com www.trimble.com ((Comments on this story may be sent to [email protected])) (c) 2014 ProQuest Information and Learning Company; All Rights Reserved. |