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Qualcomm And Snap-On Diagnostics Announce Strategic Relationship

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San Diego CA (SPX) Jul 09, 2004
Qualcomm and Snap-on, Thursday announced the formation of a strategic relationship to cooperate in the development and marketing of integrated "Remote Diagnostics" and mobile asset management solutions for customers in the transportation, logistics and heavy equipment industries worldwide.

As the only solutions provider with more than 15 years in the business, Qualcomm sets the standard for measurable and cost-effective fleet management solutions using turnkey systems that help streamline operations, reduce costs and improve safety and security.

Together, Qualcomm and Snap-on have developed several initiatives that are expected to drive their respective technologies forward within the transportation industry by combining their core competencies.

Most significant is a plan to integrate Snap-on's eTechnician application, a Web-based remote vehicle monitoring and diagnostics solution, with Qualcomm's OmniTRACS fleet management solution to provide enhanced asset management, Remote Diagnostics, and control of vehicle parameters.

Snap-on's eTechnician enables communication of vehicle diagnostic data and information to a central operations base, with the ability for base operators to query vehicle data at any time.

The application also has a "command and control" feature invoking vehicle control and the re-programming of vehicle parameters while the vehicle is traveling on or off the road.

Other initiatives that will leverage the companies' core strengths include jointly exploring asset management solutions for vehicle manufacturers (OEMs) and opportunities for applications for the emerging market for command and control vehicle security solutions.

"We are excited to join forces with a company that has already demonstrated its global leadership in the field of diagnostics applications," said Chris Wolfe, president of Qualcomm Wireless Business Solutions.

"This agreement between Snap-on and Qualcomm will enable us to set a new standard in remote, mobile engine diagnostics and control."

"Wireless technology has opened up new opportunities for companies to better manage their fleets, and Snap-on is proud to collaborate with one of the pioneers in the wireless industry to bring these innovative solutions to a broad marketplace," said Tom Ward, president of Snap-on Diagnostics.

"Together, we expect to offer an integrated system to help automate maintenance and control for both over-the-road and off-road fleet vehicles, resulting in lowered maintenance and downtime costs as well as increased safety."

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