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CSX Technology Signs VinTelligent™ License Agreement
with Embarcadero Systems Corp.
ALAMEDA, CA - February 23, 2003
- Embarcadero Systems Corporation (ESC) and CSX Technology, a subsidiary of CSX Corporation (CSX), announced today the signing of a deal that will enhance automobile delivery across the country. Embarcadero's web-based VinTelligentTM software accelerates automobile transportation throughout the distribution network. Deployment of the system will begin immediately and a systematic phase-in will bring complete on-line functionality by the end of 2004.
"In today's marketplace, it is essential for CSX Transportation (CSXT) and Total Distribution Services Inc. (TDSI) to exceed the ever increasing demands for customer service and operational efficiency. ESC's VinTelligent application provides us the answer for our customers' automotive businesses," said John West, Vice President - Application Development, CSX Technology. West continues, "One out of every three vehicles produced in the United States is currently delivered by CSXT. In fact, CSXT operates the largest rail network in the eastern United States moving more than six million vehicles annually through its extensive network." TDSI, a subsidiary of CSX, operates automobile terminals throughout the CSXT rail network.
Andy Strok, Vice President-Automotive Service Group, added, "CSXT continues to focus its energy and resources in areas that support its value proposition for customers. These enhancements will help facilitate ordinary people to do extraordinary things-taking our service product and productivity to the next level."
CSX Technology will deploy ESC's VinTelligent
system for all of TDSI's automobile terminal operations including
directly-served auto manufacturing plants. Scott Skillman,
ESC's President, said, "The ESC / CSX Technology transaction
furthers ESC's goal of becoming the premier software design
and systems integrator for transportation providers and high-volume
shippers."
Steven Lautsch, ESC's Senior Vice President,
added, "ESC's VinTelligent enables operational excellence
for carriers in the automotive sector, and for the automotive
shipper, sharpens visibility into the supply chain. We are
delighted CSX Technology chose Embarcadero Systems to be its
partner in providing a real-time logistics solution to its
customers."
VinTelligent is a Web-based system to manage and track the movement of automobiles and heavy vehicles. The system is scalable to fit medium to very large terminal operations. The technology used provides improved accuracy and speed, reduced delays, reduced handling, and optimal utilization of resources (e.g., personnel, yard and vessel management). VinTelligent provides for Internet browser-based interfaces to the data, allowing personnel, customers, and vendors access to pertinent information anytime and anywhere. State-of-the-art technology and flexible architecture allows VinTelligent to be deployed in the rail, truck, and maritime terminal environments.
About Embarcadero Systems Corporation
Embarcadero Systems Corporation, located
in the San Francisco Bay Area, specializes in the development
and implementation of advanced software and security solutions
for the transportation industry through its four business
units comprised of: Professional Services, System Integration,
Software Solutions, and Technology Services. ESC is a full
service information systems supplier providing: mission-critical
business analyses, leading edge application designs, disciplined
IT deployments, 24x7 technical support, and reliable data
center application hosting services. The ESC family of products
includes VinTelligent™ for vehicle terminal management, VASTAC®
for facility security and access control, VoyagerTrack® for
cargo status and availability, Premier Appointment System™
to improve gate efficiency and trucker scheduling, webTAMS®
for real-time steamship cargo management and status, and CATOS,
for highly integrated marine and intermodal terminal management
and operations.
About CSX Corporation
CSX Corporation, based in Richmond, Va.,
operates one of the largest rail networks in the eastern half
of the United States. It also provides intermodal, domestic
container shipping and global container terminal operations.
Ross Gaisor
Phone: (510) 749-7416
Fax: (510) 749-3801
E-Mail: rossga@esystem.com
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