Calgary’s Magtec Products has entered into a “development partnership” with PeopleNet that will see its M5K security system integrated into PeopleNet’s g3 computing and mobile communications platform.

The M5K is “state of the art” technology providing security that focuses on driver safety and management, vehicle control, asset protection, and cargo theft prevention. Through PeopleNet’s g3 services, dispatchers will be able to communicate remotely with the
M5K to alter driver authentication codes or idling times, receive tamper notification, or access Magtec’s Acceleration Control System to remotely and safely slow a vehicle down to a point
where it can be shut down completely.

“Our development teams have experienced great results from the field testing that has already taken place,” says Mark Ochitwa, Magtec vice president. Beta testing has been done with six major carriers that are existing PeopleNet customers. The system should be available now.

Magtec launched a similar relationship with Qualcomm earlier and its M5K system will be integrated in Shaw Tracking’s communications offering in the near future.