Infoterra launch VTracker visual resource tracking

24 September 2009, 10:41am

24th September 2009 - Infoterra Ltd, a leader in the provision of geographic information products and services, and part of Astrium Services, has launched VTracker a powerful visual resource tracking system.

VTracker, part of the Imass product suite, enables mobile resources to be tracked and locations viewed in real-time on aerial photography or maps. Target devices can also be tracked and their locations shown on the same screen as all mobile resources, so a full picture is delivered to the operation's controller. The VTracker's administration system allows the controller to assign each resource and device a unique name or call sign, so all resources are easily recognised on screen via the displayed icon.

"Many police, fire & rescue, security and transportation operations require the management of multiple resources which could be located in different places across a broad geographical area. Therefore being able to see the accurate location of all resources and the ability to view all movements in real-time is vital to a successful operation," explains Kevin Gladwin, senior business consultant for Infoterra Ltd.

For personnel safety VTracker offers an 'emergency alert' function, so helping organisations to ensure they fulfil their duty of care for personnel, particularly in lone worker scenarios. Once an emergency button is activated an alert is immediately visible to the controller on screen. The call sign, location and the direction of heading for that resource are all displayed. The alert remains on screen until an action is taken by the controller. All actions are recorded, so supporting personnel safety and providing assurance for both employers and employees alike.

Due to the many different situations and operations being managed today, our system has been designed to be flexible. For example, it can be operated across a secure network or stand-alone from either a vehicle or fixed office location. Also there is an extensive administration system which allows the user to configure functions such as how often a resource reports position. All helping operations management stated Gladwin.

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