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RMT WatchDog Satellite Tracking with Axonn

November 3rd, 2008

www.RMTracking.com There was a time when a “Beware of Dog” on a fence sign acted as a way to scare away potential prowlers, even if the owners of the house did not even have a dog.

Well, Rocky Mountain Tracking (RMT) has employed a watch dog of its own, not to scare you away, but to keep guard over your most precious assets. And we can assure you that this watch dog is definitely real.

RMT’s software has now been integrated with the RMT WatchDog, a satellite GPS tracking system that is manufactured by Axonn, LLC. Axonn LLC has been committed to the research, development and commercialization of satellite and radio frequency-based hardware for the tracking, monitoring and management of fixed and mobile remote assets since 1985.

“We are very excited about the release of the RMT WatchDog on NavIQ, which is raising the bar for web-based vehicle and asset tracking systems across the world,” says Brad Borst, President of Rocky Mountain Tracking.

If you were not aware, NavIQ is a robust, yet economical tracking software. This software is the foundation for our first-rate GPS (Global Positioning System) vehicle tracking selection. RMT’s GPS hardware has met strict testing and certification standards. RMT’s mission is to provide a high quality and affordable tracking solution for every application using the latest technology.

This dog doesn’t bark, but it has a mean bite. The RMT WatchDog combines GPS and RF technologies with the GlobalStar Simplex Satellite. It provides complete coverage–the kind that cannot be provided by GSM and CDMA devices. And you know they say that one human year equals seven dog years? Well the RMT WatchDog kind of fits that mold, except that it turns that saying on its ear. The RMT WatchDog’s innovative battery actually lasts for seven years–that’s seven of our human years, just to be clear.

The release of the RMT WatchDog Global Positioning System is one more way that RMT shows that it is a company that is dedicated to making sure its customers get the best possible service. Just last month, Rocky Mountain Tracking announced its partnership with KORE Telematics, a leader in machine-to-machine communications.We are continually looking for ways to serve you better and ways that we can improve our products. RMT also wants to make sure you have choices when it comes to selecting the tracking device that will best fit your needs.

Keep Your Pet Safe with the PT-200

October 29th, 2008

Thumbing through a magazine the other day, I saw an interview with a pet therapist. Some of you reading this may think that this is a very necessary profession and some of you may not. Either way, you surely have noticed that people are putting a lot more efforts to take care of their pets these days. Animals are not just left in the backyard, chained to a fence anymore.

If yours is a family that allows your pet to roam the neighborhood a bit or if you take your pet with you on hikes and family vacations, then you have to have some concern over your pet’s potential to get lost. Sometimes just yelling a pet’s name is enough for them to come running. This may work as long as your pet has not wandered too far out of eyesight and earshot. But what do you do when a pet simply cannot be found?

When an animal goes missing, it can be very difficult to find. Animals are often disoriented and frightened and can’t find their way home.

This is where GPS tracker technology can be very helpful. You can track your pet’s movements using a GPS tracking devices that is transported in a pouch that was specially designed to be attached to an animal collar, so it goes wherever your pet goes. Rocky Mountain Tracking has one such tracking devices in its product lineup–the PT-200 for Pet Tracking.

Some people have opted to put have microchips implanted into some part of their pet’s body, but as RMT’s president Brad Borst points out, that may not be very helpful when it comes to finding your pet.

“Our goal with the PT-200 is to provide pet owners with peace of mind to ensure the safety of all animals. Microchips are being implanted in animals, but the microchips are only used to identify the animal. Microchips are not GPS locating devices, said Borst.” The PT-200 is most common for dog tracking, but it can be used to track small and large animals of all sizes.

Multiple PT-200 GPS tracking devices can be managed from one tracking account. So if you already have a PT-200 GPS tracking device, you can just add a device for your pet to the service that you already have.

RMT Partners With KORE Telematics

October 24th, 2008

We’ve discussed before how Rocky Mountain Tracking (RMT) spends time testing and evaluating a number of potential products, subjecting them to rigorous standards. We want to make sure that our customers get products that really work and we reject a high percentage of the devices we test. We don’t take for granted that a GPS tracking device really works, we test it so that you don’t have to be a guinea pig. You want GPS tracking to work for you when you need it .

Well, RMT applies those same standards to the technology that is used to power our top quality GPS tracking products.

Earlier this month, Rocky Mountain Tracking announced that the company has decided to partner with KORE Telematics to power its full suite of vehicles and asset tracking solutions. KORE Telematics is the world’s largest digital wireless service provider. KORE Telematics is a leader in machine-to-machine communications, so they are more than equipped to aid Rocky Mountain Tracking. As a pioneer in the M2M industry, KORE is focused on helping its partners reduce real business costs and drive profitable growth in today’s competitive business environment.

Although people make machines, machines do not always talk to each other in the exact same way that people do. With KORE’s help, Rocky Mountain Tracking can be certain that your GPS tracking device is speaking to your cell phone or your desktop computer in a such a way that these devices give you a clear message about the people and/or assets that you are tracking.

Alex Brisbourne, president and COO, KORE Telematics, said “We are extremely pleased to see Rocky Mountain Tracking utilizing the KORE network to provide reliable wireless connectivity to their customers. This is another example of the value-added, revenue-generating services made possible by the KORE network for companies in the M2M asset tracking applications industry.”

With KORE, Rocky Mountain Tracking can now enhance its leading GPS-based tracking solutions with the wireless connectivity required to offer additional services, such as vehicle speed, direction and fuel capacity, among others.

“During the past five years, we have worked with a number of wireless network providers and none of them have been able to match the reliability and performance of the KORE network,” said Brad Borst, founder and president of Rocky Mountain Tracking.

Borst noted that the KORE network has the capabilities needed to differentiate among RMT’s application offerings and transmit time-sensitive date with the speed and accuracy the consumers of GPS tracking technology expect.

Using GPS to Maximize Resources

October 17th, 2008

Earlier this week we talked about how GPS can help improve customer service. But you may have other questions, such as, “How can GPS tracking help me make the most of my resources?”

Well, we at Rocky Mountain Tracking (RMT) are so glad that you asked that question.

GPS tracking can increase productivity
With GPS tracking, drivers and dispatchers can communicate with ease. If your dispatchers know where a driver is, they can easily give that person additional instructions, if needed. Dispatchers will not have to call around to figure out who is where, they will already know. This can be a great help when you find that you need someone to make an extra pick up.

GPS tracking can save you money on fuel
Even with the slight dip that we have seen in gas prices, we are becoming all too accustomed to paying rather high prices for gasoline. When you insall GPS tracking devices on your company vehicles, you will be able to monitor your drivers’ habits on the road. Then you can figure out how they can drive in ways that use less gas if they have wasteful driving habits. Plus, GPS tracking allows for more efficient route planning. Your vehicles will use less gas because there will be no guessing or making unecessary turns.

GPS tracking can help you watch out for your employees
If for some reason, one of your drivers is in danger, GPS tracking technology will help you locate that person quickly. Should an employee become ill, you can dispatch help immediately. Being able to monitor the location of your vehicles with GPS tracking means that you will be aware if something goes awry with a routine delivery of pick up.

GPS tracking can help reduce the wear and tear on your vehicles
When you install GPS tracking devices to help you plan routes, save fuel, and monitor driving habits, you are taking a step to protect the investment you have made in your vehicles. Making sure that your drivers use less fuel and driving more efficiently are two ways that you can make certain that your vehicles last longer and need fewer repairs. But it would be hard to monitor driving habits and maximize route planning all on your own. And this is where GPS tracking and RMT come in to the picture.

No doubt you do a great job managing your fleet and your employees, but that doesn’t mean that you don’t need a little extra help. You can visit the RMT website from information and then call Rocky Mountain Tracking toll free (877) 477-9668 to speak to someone who can help you decide with GPS tracking product will work best for you.

Rocky Mountain Tracking: 5 Years of Great Service

October 6th, 2008

Rocky Mountain Tracking (RMT) is celebrating five years of bringing clients high quality GPS tracking devices and helping them when they really needed it. RMT provides GPS tracking systems to individual consumers and businesses all over the country. The GPS vehicle and asset tracking systems that RMT offers can be used for personal or business reasons.

RMT believes that everyone deserves to get the help they need, when they need it. This is why we do not simply ship you a products and wish you well. Although our products are easy to install, we know that you may still have questions, so we are there for you. And we are there for you whether you buy one GPS tracking device or place a bulk order for many GPS tracking devices.

Rocky Mountain Tracking uses the latest technology to bring its customers the highest level of service imaginable. We search for the best, most innovative products and spend time evaluating each one to make sure that they fit our standards before we integrate a device to our proprietary software. In fact, Rocky Mountain tracking only ends up choosing about 2% of manufacturers’ products. We don’t just include any and everything and let customers find out if it really works. Rocky Mountain Tracking does its homework and you benefit from the results.

Whether you need to track a teenage driver, track an elderly relative, track construction equipment, track a pet or track a roster of employees, we have a tracking product that will work for you. But don’t think that RMT is just some young whippersnapper. We are celebrating five years in business as a team, but our team members bring with them more than 20 years of experience in the business. If you are looking to use GPS technology to keep track of someone or something, rest assured that Rocky Mountain Tracking is here to keep you on track.

Passive GPS Tracking

October 3rd, 2008

If you are looking for a passive GPS tracking device, look no further than Rocky Mountain Tracking’s GPS Tracking Key. You’ll get an easy to use GPS tracking device that will give you accurate, second-by-second information. It will provide you with data on time, date, speed, direction of travel, location and length of stop time. This water resistant has a built-in antenna and runs on 2 AAA batteries. It also comes with a powerful magnet that allows you to securely adhere it to a surface. You don’t have to be concerned about getting special equipment or recharging batteries.

The unit pauses in between motion, so you do not have to worry about the battery running out while the car is not being used. You can also get custom reports with details about mileage between each stop.

Tracking Key Features:

Second-by-Second GPS Tracking Device, No Monthly Fees, Easy to Use! * Battery Life is 4 Weeks
* Built-in Motion Detector
* Records 100 hours of movement
* Unit pauses when not in motion
* Adjustable Recording Rate
* Shows All Travel Activity
* Displays location, date, time, speed, and direction
* Custom reports show locations driven and mileage between stops
* Our Software animates the driving car
* One of the smallest GPS tracker units

Not only does RMT’s GPS Tracking Key provide you with accurate information, but RMT itself is there to help you make the most of your tracking key. RMT provides clients with customer service that is second to none. We don’t simply ship you a GPS device and expect you to figure it all out yourself. The GPS Tracking Key is simple to operate, but we know that you may still have questions, so we give free technical support. We want to make sure that you are able to make the most of your GPS Tracking Key.

GPS Can Locate Missing People with Disabilities

September 29th, 2008

One county in Minnesota is looking into using GPS tracking technology to help some its residents with disabilities. Dakota County may follow lead of neighboring counties and municipalities across the country. This vulnerable population and their loved ones could benefit if county officials approve of the plan.

Jurisdictions can provide tracking bracelets to those who have had brain injuries, suffer with autism, Alzheimer’s or similar ailments. One sheriff started to consider this use of GPS vehicle tracking technology after he was approached by families who wanted increased protection for their loved ones. One family who approached him has gone through the anguish of having a son who has autism wander away more than once. The man seems to find his way toward water each time and his family is concerned about his safety.

When a person who is wearing a GPS tracking device designed for personal safety goes missing, a family member of caregiver needs to contact the authorities. Then they send out a team that has been specially trained in search-and-rescue missions.

People with disabilities who wander off tend to have limited communication skills. Even if they realize that they are lost, they are often not able to seek the help they need. Families and caregivers may not always be able to prevent someone from wandering off, but it is possible to take measures to protect those with special needs.

When it comes to personal tracking, Rock Mountain Tracking (RMT) provides the products and comprehensive customer support. A lot of GPS solution providers that are simply not structured to give helpful, customer-friendly to access tech support after you purchase a unit. RMT offers customer and tech support that is second to none. Call RMT at (877) 477-9668 or visit http://www.rmtracking.com to learn more about how you can benefit from personal tracking.

Thieves Take the GPS Tracking Bait

September 22nd, 2008

GPS devices are great crime-fighters and are a very useful tool to have in your arsenal when it comes to preventing or investigating theft. Organizations and private citizens have found that they really got their money’s worth by installing GPS tracking devices on their property, be it a car, a bicycle or construction equipment.

Let’s stop here for a moment. What do a car, a bike and construction equipment have in common? (No, this isn’t a trick question.) Give up?
Well, they are all non-perishables and it is easy to think of using a GPS device to keep track of these sort of things. But what about perishable and edible items? Well, GPS technology can be used to keep track of those kinds of things too.

When a company notices that someone had helped themselves to more than $50,000 worth of their inventory over a period of three months, they decided to take action. The company’s owner put a GPS tracker on a pallet of Alaskan king crabs and the thieves took the bait. With cell phone tracking technology on his side, the business owner had information on the whereabouts of his cargo sent to his cell phone. This data was turned over to the local police department and the police were able to zero in on the thieves’ location because of the information provided by the GPS tracking device.

When you are tracking something with a GPS device, you get raw data for several satellites, but that data is useless or confusing if it isn’t presented through the right software. Rocky Mountain Tracking has user-friendly and reliable software that will get you the information you need when you need it. Plus, RMT provides customer and tech support that is second to none.

Visit Rocky Mountain Tracking today to learn about GPS asset tracking.

GPS Can Mitigate Risky Teen Driving

August 27th, 2008

It has been documented that the teenage mind, although maturing, has not quite reached maturity. Teenagers, even the most well-behaved teens, are not always good when it comes to calculating risk. Teenagers are known to take more risks than adult drivers. Knowing this as a parent empowers you to do what you can to mitigate any risks your teen might take.

The good thing about having teenagers who are licensed to drive is that you are not obligated to take them everywhere. This frees you from having to play chauffeur. The bad thing is that you have to let go enough to let them take the keys and hit the road. Why not meet in the middle? Let your teens drive, but install a GPS tracking system in the vehicle they drive to give you information on their driving habits and destinations.

Rocky Mountain Tracking wants to partner with parents to provide teen tracking products that allow teen drivers to get driving experience, while giving them the safety net they need. Earlier this year, Rocky Mountain Tracking was named as TeenDriverInsurance.com’s preferred vendor.

RM Tracking has a variety of top quality GPS tracking products for you to choose from, but the one designed specifically for keeping up with adolescent drivers is the RMT Rover. The RMT Rover allows parents to keep track of how fast their teen is driving, if their teen is using a seat belt and it will give you information on where they have driven, in real time. You can’t get inside their heads, but you can see what they are doing behind the wheel.

Comparison Shop on RMT’s Website

August 1st, 2008

If you have been to the Rocky Mountain Tracking website then you’ve seen all of the great products they have there. You see that there are GPS tracking devices that suit different needs and come in several categories that fit several needs including devices to:

Manage Your Fleet
Recover Stolen Vehicles
Keep Tabs on Heavy Equipment
Track Teens
Protect Parents

Now that you’ve seen all that RMT has to offer, perhaps you’d like a comprehensive tool so you can make your decision. This is why RMT, the single source for all of your GPS tracking needs, has a page on its website that lets you compare GPS tracking devices. For those of us who are visual, this is especially helpful. Look at and compare the features, power source and service requirements for a range of GPS tracking devices. When you see them side by side, it will be easier to zero in on the combination of features that will best suit your purpose.

Click here to view RMT’s product comparison page.

As you may have observed, these devices are not one-trick ponies; some of them can fit into more than one category. It is possible that you may see a device in one category that for some reason you think will work better for a different purpose than the one outlined on the site.

If you are not sure of which product to use, do not hesitate to call Rocky Mountain Tracking at 1-877-477-9668. In addition to providing top of the line products, RMT also give you top notch service.