TomTom Receives Frost & Sullivan’s Customer Value Enhancement Award for Commercial Vehicle Telematics

TomTom ecoPLUS™ Product Allows Commercial Fleets to Maximize Fuel Efficiency

CONCORD, Mass.--()--TomTom Business Solutions, a leading provider of advanced GPS and fleet management solutions, has been recognized by Frost & Sullivan as the 2012 Customer Value Enhancement Award recipient in Commercial Vehicle Telematics.

The award recognizes the impact of TomTom’s ecoPLUS, fuel measurement module, and WORKsmart fleet management offerings, which provide commercial fleets with an innovative and easy way to reduce fuel consumption.

Through its dedication to enhancing customer value, TomTom has been instrumental in developing an innovative new product that addresses the crucial demands of fleets, while helping to meet the increasingly stringent demands of emission regulations, operational efficiency, and fuel consumption,” said Wallace Lau, research analyst, Frost & Sullivan. “TomTom’s cutting-edge ecoPLUS add-on and WORKsmart platform have generated significant industry interest that is fostering the proliferation of commercial vehicle telematics.”

TomTom’s solution encourages more efficient driving. The ecoPLUS device enables real-time feedback to the driver on fuel consumption, allowing for immediate changes in driving behavior to improve efficiency. Business owners can use online OptiDrive reports to help lower their fleets’ ecological footprint.

It is extremely gratifying to have Frost & Sullivan validate our product leadership, especially as we continue to reinforce our commitment to our customers’ businesses and the environment,” said Thomas Schmidt, managing director, TomTom Business Solutions. “We’ve designed our fleet solutions to be completely responsive and flexible to our customers’ needs and are pleased to be recognized for our product leadership. With WORKsmart and ecoPLUS, we are showing fleets worldwide how reducing fuel consumption not only benefits the environment, but also improves the bottom line.”

TomTom Business Solutions provides fleet management solutions to more than 19,000 customers worldwide.

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About TomTom

Founded in 1991, TomTom (TOM2) is the world’s leading supplier of in-car location and navigation products and services, focused on providing all drivers with the world’s best navigation experience.

Headquartered in Amsterdam, TomTom has 3,500 employees and sells its products in more than 40 countries. Our products include portable navigation devices, in-dash infotainment systems, fleet management solutions, maps and real-time services, including the award-winning TomTom HD Traffic.

For the world’s most up-to-date route planner, including live traffic information, go to www.tomtom.com/livetraffic. For further information, please visit www.tomtom.com.

About TomTom Business Solutions

TomTom Business Solutions is a leading provider of fleet management solutions and professional telematics services. Our in-car products are designed to help drive greener, safer and more efficiently. Our online platform, WEBFLEET, is highly scalable and has the highest standards in terms of reliability and security.

For further information, please visit business.tomtom.com.

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Liora Bram, +1 617-202-9854
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Release Summary

TomTom Business Solutions has been awarded Frost & Sullivan's Customer Value Enhancement Award for vehicle telematics.

Contacts

Media Strategies
Liora Bram, +1 617-202-9854
lbram@msipr.com
or
Frost & Sullivan
Mireya Espinoza, +1 210-247-3870
mireya.espinoza@frost.com