Frequently
Asked Questions
Q:
My company is not in the fleet industry, but I want to track
other mobile assets. Can I use you’re the StealthTrak™
system?
A: Absolutely! EBR
Consulting offers not only the most advanced device technology,
but the most flexible, customizable administration system in the
industry. You can track any type of asset including vehicles,
workers, or goods and services.
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Q:
Do I have to host the application on my own server?
A: No, you do not. EBR
Consulting provides a fully outsourced ASP solution over a
secure, virtual private network.
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Q:
Can I host the StealthTrak™ system on my own server, if I want
to?
A: Yes, you can. Although
EBR Consulting provides a fully outsourced ASP solution, if you
would like, you can remotely host the ASP system. Either way you
will be assured of a secure, virtual private network.
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Q:
How much does the StealthTrak™ system cost?
A: Prices will very depending on a number of factors.
However, be assured that even though we provide the most
advanced technology and the most robust management system in the
industry, our prices are the lowest you will find. For more
information on pricing for the StealthTrak™ system, please
contact us.
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Q:
Are there any setup fees?
A: The setup fee for StealthTrak™ is very low compared
with other tracking systems.
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What is the StealthTrak™ Command Center?
A: The Command Center is a robust management tool, which
combines unparalleled command and control with maximum
flexibility. Using our remarkably simple customization tools,
your Command Center will reflect your unique business
application, allowing you to monitor and manage your mobile work
force and assets...Your Way!
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Q:
Will my company have verification of billing?
A: In the event of a billing dispute with a customer, the
company now has date and time documentation to show how long
vehicle was located at customer site.
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Q:
Do the StealthTrak™ devices use GPRS/GSM or Satellite
technology?
A: Yes, they do. In fact, we use both GPRS/GSM and
Satellite technology. The StealthTrak™ Single Mode Device uses
GPRS/GSM. The StealthTrak™ X2 is a revolutionary dual mode
device which combines GPRS/GSM and Satellite technology. GPRS
(General Packet Radio Service) enabled networks offer
“always-on”, higher capacity, Internet-based content and
packet-based data services. This enables services such as color
Internet browsing, e-mail on the move, powerful visual
communications, multimedia messages and location-based
services.
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Q:
Does StealthTrack™ offer Vehicle Diagnostics?
A: Yes, the StealthTrak™ system offers digital and
analog input sensing including battery low, panic alarm,
temperature, humidity, gas fume detection, door/trunk opening,
ignition on and other customer sensing requirements. Solid state
and relay outputs enable both high current and signal switching
of outputs.
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Q:
Which industries are commonly served by EBR Consulting’s
StealthTrak™ system?
A: Many. StealthTrak™ was designed to be so flexible,
customizable AND cost-effective, that it crosses industries,
making it possible for companies large and small in all types of
industries to benefit from our technology.
For
example, in the Transportation industry, we serve couriers,
taxis, delivery services, limo services, private transportation,
trains and containers. In the service industries, we have
clients in towing, appliance maintenance, security, lawn and
pest control. We have clients in construction, including
electrical, plumbing, air conditioning, contractors and
concrete. We also serve government entities including public
safety, cities, municipalities, public works, waste management
and schools.
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Q:
How long will it take to get my business setup and operating in
the Command Center?
A: Installation of the devices is quick and easy. Also,
the StealthTrak™ Command Center is extremely user-friend and
intuitive, allowing you to complete your setup very quickly. You
can be up and running within hours or days, depending on the
size of your fleet or the volume of mobile operators you wish to
track.
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Q:
What if I need assistance with setup, or if I have a problem
later on. Who do I call?
A: EBR Consulting provides 24/7 support to our clients.
You will have access to highly skilled engineers with who will
quickly and effectively resolve any issues you may have.
Technicians and support personnel have extensive experience with
GPRS and satellite modules and are capable of helping with any
issue that may arise with the devices. Command Center support is
also available around the clock.
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Q:
What type of tracking information is collected in the
StealthTrak™ system?
A: The tracking capabilities of our system are amazing.
For example, the StealthTrak™ system collects and displays
location, velocity and altitude. It also tracks vehicles or
containers by street map and longitude/latitude. You can setup
your system to track just about anything related to the movement
of an asset. If you can imagine it, we can probably do it!
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Q:
In what ways can I manage my assets using the StealthTrak™
system?
A: The StealthTrak™ online system provides tools for
mobile fleet management that provide active maps, real-time
tracking, geo-fencing, customizable reports, alerts, exceptions,
email messaging, and many other features. EBR Consulting clients
can also conduct remote operations, such as delivery
confirmation, signature capture and transaction processing, from
the field. EBR Consulting’s clients use our ASP System to
manage almost any kind of asset including their workers,
vehicles, and goods and services.
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Q:
I currently use another tracking system, but have found it to be
inflexible and costly. Can EBR Consulting save me money and give
me a more customizable solution?
A: Yes. Many companies that currently track their
vehicles with expensive satellite and antiquated AVL systems
today want to upgrade to online systems with integrated GPRS/GSM
cellular and/or Satellite devices. We can offer you
best-of-breed technology, including the StealthTrak™ X2 Dual
Mode Device, as well as unparalleled customization capabilities
at the lowest costs in the industry. If you are not satisfied
with your current solution, contact us. The StealthTrak™ low
cost solution is easy to integrate to most legacy systems and
allows for quick roll out and implementation.
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Q:
Can someone disable the StealthTrak™ device once it is
installed in a vehicle?
A: No, they can not. The devices are not only stealthy,
which means they are virtually impossible to locate once they
have been installed, but they are also tamper resistant. In the
unlikely event the device is located, if an attempt is made to
tamper with it, the vehicle will be disabled.
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Q:
Will EBR Consulting customize a solution for me, if my
application requires it?
A: Yes, we will. Although our StealthTrak™ devices and
system were designed as an effective solution for any
mission-critical mobile environment, if you need assistance with
customization for an unusual application, EBR Consulting will
work with you to create it.
Q:
Does StealthTrak™ use real-time tracking?
A: Yes, EBR Consulting’s Active Maps display real-time
vehicle locations. Also, users have access to vehicle
diagnostics, velocity, alerts and exceptions through a secure
internet connection for on-board laptops or Pocket PC’s to
deliver data communications through the devices from the
field.
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Q:
How secure is the StealthTrak™ Command Center?
A: Totally secure. Users manage their assets, customize
and generate reports, set geo-fences and utilize EBR
Consulting's entire suite of feature sets from any location over
a virtual private network, a secure socket via the Internet.
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Q:
The assets I want to track are not land-based. Can you track
assets at sea, or in the air?
A: Absolutely! StealthTrak™ devices and systems offer
adaptive solutions, which cross many industries, including Law
Enforcement, Ground Transportation, Air Cargo and Containers at
Sea. EBR Consulting tracks assets on Land, Sea or in the Air!
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Q:
Does StealthTrak™ provide the capability to set geo-fences for
my mobile assets?
A: Yes, it does. You can set up multiple types of
geo-fences, which will alert you the instant a vehicle has
strayed from the pre-defined territory. You can also set the
system up to disable the vehicle if it crosses a geo-fence.
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Q:
If a vehicle goes outside a predefined geo-fence, does your
system automatically disable the vehicle?
A: If you set it up to disable the vehicle in that
situation, then yes…it will disable the vehicle.
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Q:
Does EBR Consulting offer an Agent Program?
A: Yes, we do. We now offer our best-of-breed asset
tracking, monitoring and management equipment and systems
through our highly structured agent network around the globe. In
addition to our own direct sales force, EBR Consulting
authorizes independent agents to sell our powerful mobile and
interactive communications solutions.
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Q:
What is the underlying technology used by EBR Consulting?
A: The core application is developed in Microsoft's
Internet standard .NET technology making it extremely easy to
customize. This allows EBR Consulting to customize feature sets
for various industries that need specialized reports,
transactions and data communications.
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Q:
Do my Administrators have to have extensive computer experience
to manage the information in the Command Center?
A: No, they do not. EBR Consulting’s StealthTrak™
Command Center is extremely user friendly and intuitive. In
fact, many of the features and reports can be customized at the
user level, even for users with minimal computer skills.
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Q:
What is GPRS?
A: General Packet Radio Service (GPRS) is an extension of
the GSM network that enables data packets to be transmitted at
high speed. It’s the same principle as with the data delivery
on the Internet. The network offers a virtually instantaneous
connection.
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Q:
Will the StealthTrak™ Command Center allow my company to
monitor employee activity?
A: Yes, you will be able to monitor any of your business
assets, including your workers, throughout the day using the EBR
Consulting StealthTrak™ Command Center.
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Q:
Will I be able to monitor unauthorized use of company vehicles?
A: Yes, your company will have full insight not only
regarding usage during work hours, but usage AFTER hours, as
well. You will know if your employees are misusing the company
vehicle for personal purposes. You will be able to track weekend
usage. You will know if an employee is using the vehicle to
complete “side jobs”. All of these things represent lost
revenues. With StealthTrak, you will know exactly where and when
a vehicle or an individual in your mobile workforce moves.
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Q:
Will the EBR Consulting StealthTrak™ Command Center increase
dispatch efficiency?
A: Yes, your efficiency will be dramatically enhanced
with StealthTrak™. Just one example is when a service call
comes in. Using the ODT (Online Data Terminal) you can quickly
locate and dispatch the vehicle nearest to the customer. You
will quickly discover that there are many other ways for you to
increase efficiency, which equates to greater profit for your
company, using StealthTrak™.
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Q:
How will having the EBR Consulting StealthTrak™ solution
installed increase routing efficiency?
A: With StealthTrak™, you can monitor the system,
insuring that your vehicles are routed as efficiently as
possible, avoiding road closures, congested roads, accidents,
etc.
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Q:
Can the EBR Consulting StealthTrak™ Command Center provide
verification of employee timesheets?
A: Yes, your employee timesheets will be accurate down to
the minute. This will allow you to be more productive and cut
costs, as it eliminates paying employees for time not spent on
job. It also allows you to track which employees show up 15
minutes late and/or leave 15 minutes early, those who take
“extended” lunches, make “side trips” during the day,
etc. It will also help reduce unnecessary overtime.
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