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TomTom expands fleet management market

TomTom Business Solutions has joined forces with stolen vehicle recovery specialist LoJack to expand the North American distribution network for its fleet management technology. LoJack will use its extensive dealer network to market, sell and support TomTom’s range of fleet management solutions, including TomTom PRO, TomTom Link 510, TomTom Webfleet, ecoPlus as well as the Live services including HD Traffic. “This strategic alliance enables both companies to strengthen their position as best-in-class provid
January 24, 2013 Read time: 2 mins
1692 TomTom Business Solutions has joined forces with stolen vehicle recovery specialist LoJack to expand the North American distribution network for its fleet management technology.

LoJack will use its extensive dealer network to market, sell and support TomTom’s range of fleet management solutions, including TomTom PRO, TomTom Link 510, TomTom Webfleet, ecoPlus as well as the Live services including HD Traffic.

“This strategic alliance enables both companies to strengthen their position as best-in-class providers of automotive technology,” said Thomas Schmidt, Managing Director, TomTom Business Solutions.

“LoJack’s far-reaching market presence will introduce TomTom’s fleet management technology to new business markets in North America and enable existing LoJack customers to benefit from a full fleet management solution.”

“Significant market opportunities exist with the connected car,” said Randy L Ortiz, President and CEO of LoJack Corporation.  “Working with TomTom will enable us to have a unique and important position in this market by leveraging our complementary capabilities. Together we can develop products and services for new and existing markets, delivering increased value for customers and partners.”

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