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Press Release: April 18, 2005FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ALK ANNOUNCES TMW INTEGRATION Princeton, NJ April 18, 2005 — ALK Technologies, Inc., the leading developer of routing, mileage and mapping software, today announced a partnership with TMW Systems in which ALK|FleetSuite ™ Tolls has been fully interfaced with TMWSuite ™ and TL2000 enterprise management software for fleets. The ALK|FleetSuite Tolls module enables transportation and logistics companies to enhance toll calculation, collection and reconciliation. By integrating these software solutions, TMW clients will have accurate truck toll costs at their finger tips. By utilizing the power of TMW’s Windows ® and AS/400-based fleet management solutions, toll costs will now become part of decisions relating to lane analysis and support, as well as extensive accounting and billing processes. “Our tolls solution has been adopted extensively by carriers and shippers who run in high density toll areas, integration of this valuable data into core enterprise systems like TMW further enhances the potential for increased profitability,” stated Ed Siciliano, Vice President, Sales and Marketing at ALK Technologies. “TMW customers have been provided the capability to have ‘total toll control’ giving them a true competitive advantage in many business areas including the ability to quickly and precisely price lanes and accurately reimburse drivers for toll expenses. We appreciate TMW’s continued leadership in the industry.” “TMW and ALK have cooperated successfully for many years, we value their quality products. ALK|FleetSuite Tolls integrated with TMWSuite and TL2000 is yet another example of one plus one equaling three,” said Tom Weisz, President and CEO of TMW Systems. “In this case, our integration efforts were driven by strong client demand. Our joint customers saw the advantages of having comprehensive toll data generated within our TMW solutions. We were happy to assist.” The ALK|FleetSuite Tolls module is maintained on a real-time basis and customers receive frequent updates. The software incorporates data from nearly 1,000 toll plazas in over 31 states, 112 toll authorities and 232 toll roads, bridges and tunnels. This unique exact toll cost calculation tool is seamlessly connected to industry standard PC*MILER ® routing, mileage and mapping software. Also supported by the ALK|FleetSuite Tolls module are numerous discount toll programs, including Cruise Card, EXpressToll, EZ Tag, EZPass, FAST LANE, FasTrak, I-PASS, K-TAG, M-TAG, NH Tokens, PikePass, Ready Toll, Smart Tag, SunPass, TollTag, and Transpass. “ALK supports the trucking industry’s initiative to stop the trend of adding toll roads and increasing toll rates. But in the mean time, we are at least providing true visibility into actual expenditures, and by working with our partners, we are even providing alternative routes designed to avoid expensive toll segments,” Siciliano added. For additional information on ALK|FleetSuite Tolls, visit www.alk.com/tolls. Free trial software and customized toll cost analyses are available. About TMW Systems About ALK Technologies Ltd ALK is a member of the Microsoft Mobility Partner Advisory Council (MPAC), a unique partner programme developed by Microsoft Corp. to serve as a focused feedback mechanism for Microsoft Windows Mobile platform development, and provide leading companies with the tools and resources they need to bring the most innovative and successful mobility solutions to market.
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