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Numerex Selected by Global Telematics, Inc.For Wireless Communications and Tracking Services
October 01, 2002

Company: Numerex
Industry: Telematics



Atlanta, GA -- Numerex Corp.(Nasdaq: NMRX) today announced an agreement with Global Telematics, Inc.(GTI) of Irvine, CA, to provide wireless communications products and services for the deployment of GTI's GeoTracer(TM) location tracking and reporting device.

GeoTracer(TM) makes it possible for individuals and commercial fleet managers to track and locate their vehicles remotely, at any time and from any location.  GeoTracer(TM) is built around Numerex's telemetry radios and operates utilizing Global Positioning System (GPS) up-to-the-minute satellite tracking technology via Numerex's Cellemetry(R) network, the nation's most extensive cellular control channel data network.  GTI has partnered with Advent Resources, Inc.to distribute the GeoTracer(TM) product to car dealerships throughout the United States, providing in-vehicle tracking services for car owners, as well as inventory management assistance, geo- fencing capabilities for test drives, remote door lock/unlock operation features and more.

"We are pleased to be working with GTI in helping them bring new and innovative wireless communications products and telematics services to market," said Roland Rice, executive vice president of sales, Numerex Corp."This agreement further strengthens Numerex's position as an enabler of leading-edge telematics services, providing companies with everything they need from hardware devices to a scalable wireless data network with unmatched coverage."

"We are very excited about our relationship with Numerex, whom we have chosen, based on their leadership track record in wireless data networks and machine-to-machine communications solutions," said Dr.Laurence Harper, CEO, Global Telematics, Inc.  "The combination of the GeoTracer(TM) tracking and reporting features, and Cellemetry(R)'s expansive North and South American wireless data footprint, will bring a tremendous value to our existing and potential customers."

According to a recent North American GPS report by Frost & Sullivan, the unit and revenue potential for land-based GPS applications remains unrivalled.Continuing growth in areas such as automatic vehicle location (AVL) and fleet management, in-vehicle navigation and recreational hand-held markets will drive this GPS segment to revenues of $2.9 billion in 2006.

About Cellemetry(R)
Cellemetry(R) provides two-way, wireless data connectivity for a variety of machine-to-machine communications that remotely monitor, measure, or track fixed and mobile assets.  The Cellemetry(R) patented technology has been licensed to strategic partners and application developers providing a broad range of solutions widely available across North and South America.

About Numerex
Numerex (Nasdaq: NMRX) is a technology company comprised of operating subsidiaries that develop and market a wide range of communications products and services.  The Company's primary focus is wireless data communications utilizing proprietary network technologies.  The Company primarily offers products and services in wireless data communications through Cellemetry(R) and Data1Source(TM), and digital multimedia through PowerPlay(TM).  These services enable customers around the globe to monitor and move information for a variety of applications from home and business security to distance learning.  In addition, the Company offers wireline alarm security products and services, as well as telecommunications network operational support systems.  For more information on Numerex, please visit our Web site at: www.nmrx.com .

About GTI
Global Telematics, Inc (GTI) is a collective of like-minded Global Positioning System (GPS) pioneers and experts, best-in-their field software developers, financiers, and advisory professionals with combined experience that includes telecommunications, law enforcement, and manufacturing.

Statements contained in this press release concerning Numerex that are not historical fact are "forward-looking" statements and involve important risks and uncertainties.  Such risks and uncertainties, which are detailed in Numerex's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, could cause Numerex's results to differ materially from current expectations as expressed in this press release.
 

SOURCE  Numerex Corp.

CONTACT
Sara Stutzenstein
Numerex Corp.
1-770-485-2541
ss@nmrx.com
http://www.nmrx.com

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