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LAS VEGAS, Aug. 18 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — Columbus Geographic Systems (GIS) Ltd. (”Columbus”) (Pink Sheets: CGSE) announced today that it has completed a successful round of meetings with German auto manufacture mercedes Benz, at mercedes offices in Stuttgart Germany, in response to mercedes Benz’s interest in the Ranger, Columbus’ off-road navigation system. Negotiations between Columbus and mercedes Benz will continue.
This announcement follows the company’s announcement dated January 18, 2008 regarding interest expressed by the procurement department of Mercedes-Benz in Ranger as an advanced navigation solution for drivers operating in cross-country and off-road environments. Mercedes-Benz is now moving forward to the next stage of more comprehensive testing by its Electronics Division.
“Our meeting with mercedes executives was very positive,” noted Columbus CEO Tsvika Freidman. “Columbus and mercedes discussed compatibility issues between Columbus’ Ranger and Mercedes’ vehicle computers. mercedes executives received detailed specifications of the Ranger and examined a customized Ranger demo covering the Stuttgart region, prepared specifically for Mercedes. I am pleased to state that mercedes was impressed with our product, and asked Columbus to address several additional issues to facilitate the integration of the Ranger in mercedes vehicles. We agreed to meet again to promote this issue further.”
“Leading auto manufactures such as Mercedes-Benz are looking for navigation solutions for the in-car PC system fitted in each new vehicle. Our product, Ranger, clearly meets this need for an off-road navigation solution, particularly for truck and 4×4 cross-country vehicle drivers,” says Columbus CEO Tsvika Freidman. “These contacts with Mercedes-Benz are a critical element of our strategy to establish Ranger as the leading off-road navigation solution integrated in new vehicles. We are optimistic following the initial trial results and look forward to working with Mercedes-Benz as well as other leading global auto manufacturers.”
About Columbus Geographic Systems
Columbus Geographic Systems (GIS) Ltd. is a rising player in the field of geographic information systems (GIS) and navigation applications. The Company brings advanced software capabilities to a wide range of users and devices, previously only accessible to trained professionals on dedicated devices.
Main products:
– Highly-effective off road, outdoor GPS navigation tools, working on a full range of devices including Car PC, PDA, and Personal Navigation Devices (PND), with options for 3D imaging.
– Innovative, affordable GIS tools easily used in a range of applications, including businesses, agriculture, surveys, and government agencies.
– Aerial GIS applications for military and civilian aircraft operating in complex or threatening environments. For more information, please visit .
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ATLANTA, Aug. 14 /PRNewswire/ — Bitam, a leading provider of Enterprise Performance Management (EPM) software, today announced Autostar, industry leader of software technology to automobile dealerships and finance companies nationwide, selected the Bitam Business Intelligence application, Artus, to provide a cost effective EPM solution to their client base.
The core strategy for Bitam and Autostar is to offer a robust EPM feature set regardless of the size of the company or the amount of resources available. By working closely together, this EPM functionality will help Autostar’s customers gather, analyze and report on all types of organizational data quickly and easily. This functionality will help them manage their loan portfolios more effectively and protect their profits.
Based in Fort Worth, TX, Autostar Solutions, Inc. provides an end-to-end software solution to automobile dealerships and finance companies. Customers of Autostar are able to manage their various business units using its core technology which encompasses inventory, shop management, sales, receivables, and accounting. At Autostar, software development is led by an expert team of professionals with many decades of collective experience in the automotive and finance business.
“Autostar Solutions, Inc. is an industry leader in automotive and finance software technology, which is why we are so excited about this dynamic opportunity. We continually strive to provide our dealer customer with industry leading software solutions. With this in mind, Artus provides business users with dashboard and analytical capabilities to drill down and analyze their data in a way that has previously been denied,” said Allen Dobbins, President of Autostar.
Bitam continues to advance their BI application in the United States. “The partnership between Bitam and Autostar allows Bitam to showcase its proven Business Intelligence software, Artus, to a widespread range of automobile dealerships in the U.S. The Artus product will empower those dealerships with the right information to track inventory and grow sales while also allowing business decisions to be made quickly and effectively,” commented Antonio Rajan, Bitam Northeast Sales Manager for the U.S.
About Bitam
Bitam is a global provider of Enterprise Performance Management (EPM) software solutions for Business Intelligence (BI), Financial Planning, and Strategic Planning. EPM software powers the metrics that enable performance reporting, governance, and accountability to help businesses analyze, plan, and manage their business operations to meet business-critical goals. The Bitam suite of solutions offers a rapid deployment rate, an industry leading
user adoption rate and low total cost of ownership. Bitam, founded in 2000, is headquartered in Roswell, GA and has a presence in more than 20 countries worldwide. Bitam has served more than 1500 customers including Pfizer, Coca-Cola, Home Depot, Johnson Controls, Pemex, GNC, Black & Decker, Janssen and government clients, through direct sales or our extensive partner network. For more information visit:
About Autostar Solutions
Autostar Solutions, Inc. (”Autostar”) provides management application software to automobile dealerships and both related and independent finance companies. Founded in 1991 by Allen Dobbins, Autostar has become an industry leader in automotive and finance software technology. Autostar products have evolved over time to meet the demands of the marketplace. Autostar software development is led by an expert team of professionals with many decades of collective experience in the automotive and finance business. Additionally, Autostar employees are active members in local and national dealer associations. Autostar’s client base extends across 38 states. Autostar clients range in size from small, single-user applications to those deploying over 200 user workstations.
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PLANO, Texas and BEIJING, June 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — Siemens PLM Software, a business unit of the Siemens Industry Automation Division and a leading global provider of product lifecycle management (PLM) software and services, today announced Tianjin Motor Dies Co., Ltd., the largest independent private company of automobile dies in China, has selected NX(TM) software to reduce development costs, enhance product quality and trim time to market.
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Tianjin Motor Dies will utilize NX to integrate all aspects of the design-through-manufacturing process in a high-performance digital product development solution. NX will also enable knowledge-based engineering methods to enhance the ability to effectively leverage knowledge across all departments and easily bring on additional users. NX will help condense the product development cycle to bring more innovative products to market faster to support the goal of gaining a strong competitive advantage in China.
“As one of the top automobile die manufacturers in China, we are dedicated to advancing the development of China’s automotive industry,” said Shi Ping Chang, Deputy General Manager of Tianjin Motor Dies Co., Ltd. “We needed a strong partner that would allow us integrate design and manufacturing and enhance knowledge sharing across our company. Siemens PLM Software’s technology and strong industry experience combined with its strong presence in China made it the perfect choice.”
“Siemens PLM Software is pleased that Tianjin Motor Dies, a leader in automobile dies, has selected NX technology for its design and manufacturing integration project,” said Chuck Yuan, senior vice president and general manager of Greater China Operations for Siemens PLM Software. “We understand Chinese manufacturers’ needs and are committed to enhancing design capability and knowledge re-use to improve efficiency and reduce time to market.”
About Tianjin Motor Dies
Tianjin Motor Dies Co., Ltd designs and manufactures large and mid-size inner or outer cover dies for motor body, assemblies, welding fixtures and checking equipment. From 1965, the company has worked for TJ210E Jeep, TJ740, TJ133 Light duty trucks, Xiali, Huali, Sanfeng mini-bus, etc., for more information visit .
About Siemens PLM Software
Siemens PLM Software, a business unit of the Siemens Industry Automation Division, is a leading global provider of product lifecycle management (PLM) software and services with 5.5 million licensed seats and 51,000 customers worldwide. Headquartered in Plano, Texas, Siemens PLM Software’s open enterprise solutions enable a world where organizations and their partners collaborate through Global Innovation Networks to deliver world-class products and services. For more information on Siemens PLM Software products and services, visit .
About the Siemens Industry Automation Division
The Siemens Industry Automation Division (Nuremberg), a division of the Siemens Industry Sector, is a worldwide leader in the fields of automation systems, low-voltage switchgear and industrial software. Its portfolio ranges from standard products for the manufacturing and process industry to solutions for whole industries and systems that encompass the automation of entire automobile production facilities and chemical plants. As a leading software supplier, Industry Automation optimizes the entire value added chain of manufacturers — from product design and development to production, sales and a wide range of maintenance services.
Note: Siemens and the Siemens logo are registered trademarks of Siemens AG. NX is a trademark of Siemens Product Lifecycle Management Software Inc. or its subsidiaries in the United States and in other countries. All other trademarks, registered trademarks or service marks belong to their respective holders.

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