Cabell County Adopts New Mobile Technology to Access, Share Life-Saving Electronic Patient Records

In Motion Technology, the leader in mobile networking technologies that efficiently connect and manage equipment, information and people in the field, today announced that Cabell County Emergency Medical Services of West Virginia has adopted an innovative solution to track vehicles, improve communications, and meet new electronic patient data-sharing requirements.

“After the influx of Katrina refugees in 2005, West Virginia’s emergency medical services struggled to access patient information,” said Cabell County EMS Systems Administrator Joseph Whitt. “Today, In Motion Technology allows our paramedics to send and receive a patient’s medical history, vital signs and other information, so they can administer the appropriate care quickly and save lives.”

Cabell EMS has deployed In Motion Technology’s onBoard Mobile Gateway, which turns each emergency vehicle into a secure, mobile, communications hotspot. During a call, the Gateway allows paramedics to enter medical data onto laptops, which wirelessly and securely upload information. The Gateway also enables precision GPS tracking of each EMS vehicle, allowing headquarters personnel to see vehicle locations during emergency calls and long-distance transports across the county’s rural service area.

“Before deploying Gateways in our fleet, we had an ambulance go over an embankment on its way to an emergency call in a remote area,” said Whitt. “It was difficult for us to locate the vehicle, and required us to dispatch several additional units. With In Motion, we are now able to track our vehicles, ensure the safety of our crews, and get to incident scenes quickly.”

Cabell County EMS provides life-saving rescue transportation and technical services to 96,000 people in a 286-square-mile service area in rural West Virginia. Answering more than 23,000 calls per year, the service employs 110 full and part time staff and operates a fleet of 16 ambulances located throughout the county and city of Huntington.

“The demands of a mountainous, rural service area require technologies that are rugged and adaptable,” said Whitt. “In Motion’s Gateway can send and receive data over multiple networks, a capability that will be a great benefit to us in rural areas where a wireless signal might be hard to come by.”

“We are pleased that Cabell EMS has joined the growing ranks of rural healthcare organizations that are discovering the benefits of the onBoard Mobile Gateway,” said In Motion Technology CEO Leonard Hordyk. “We are committed to helping these services find new and innovative ways to utilize technologies that help save lives, even in the most challenging service areas.”

In Motion Technology Named BC Export Award Finalist

Vancouver-based In Motion Technology, the leader in mobile networking technologies that efficiently connect and manage equipment, information and people in the field, today announced that it is a finalist to receive a 2009 BC Export Award, an accolade for companies that have successfully promoted British Columbia-bred technologies and products in markets around the world.

“We are honored to be among the innovative and successful companies that have been nominated for this prestigious award,” said In Motion Technology CEO Leonard Hordyk. “As our technology gains acceptance by organizations around the world, In Motion will continue to have a positive impact on the economy across Canada and here in British Columbia.”
Nominated in the “Advancing Technologies” category, In Motion’s patented technology turns vehicles into wireless hotspots that enable personnel and devices to access the Internet simply, reliably and securely. It also provides organizations with unmatched tools to manage fleets and personnel.

In Motion Technology products are used by 225 organizations on four continents to connect and manage equipment and personnel.

The company is part of vibrant technology and manufacturing community in British Columbia. According to Canadian Exporters and Manufacturers, an industry trade association, more than 12,000 companies in the province support 165,000 jobs and export approximately $22 billion worth of goods each year.

“Our commitment to customers is matched only by our dedication to innovation, jobs and the economy in British Columbia,” said Hordyk.

In Motion Technology to Provide Advanced Wireless Communications for the Utah Transit Authority

The Utah Transit Authority (UTA) today announced the fleet-wide deployment of the onBoard Mobile Gateway from In Motion Technology, the leader in mobile networking technologies that efficiently connect and manage equipment, information and people in the field. The solution provides wireless communications capabilities to enable in-vehicle credit card payments, Internet access and other advanced services for passengers utilizing UTA’s 530-vehicle bus service.

“We chose In Motion because they offered a mobile wireless technology that was reliable, secure and cost effective,” said Clair Fiet, Chief Technology Officer for the Utah Transit Authority. “This solution will enable us to improve operations and enhance the passenger experience in many ways.”

In Motion’s onBoard Mobile Gateway creates a wired and wireless local area network aboard transit vehicles, enabling multiple devices and systems to have reliable connectivity over a variety of networks. In Motion’s onBoard Mobility Manager will give UTA’s headquarters staff a virtual dashboard of information about networks, devices and vehicles from the field, and a high level of information and control over its wireless communications.

The onBoard Mobile Gateway provides real-time communication enabling authorization of credit cards, ski passes and other electronic fare media used by UTA passengers as they board, providing a convenience for passengers and increasing efficiency for the agency. Wide-area and garage area communications are also provided for systems, managing vehicle location, route, schedule and service information. Using the onBoard Mobile Gateway as a WiFi hotspot, passengers will also have access to email and the Internet from their laptops, PDAs or smart phones. UTA’s IT team will also be able to monitor and troubleshoot its wireless network and devices in real time.

“We have tried other mobile data solutions, but In Motion’s technology and team set it apart,” Fiet said. “In Motion worked with us to identify a variety of business needs and develop solutions that have improved our operations and the service we provide to our patrons every day.”

“The Utah Transit Authority is a leader in public transportation services and technology,” said Kirk Moir, President and CEO of In Motion Technology, which has deployed solutions for transit, first responder, utility and commercial organizations across North America. “We are proud to serve UTA with technology that enhances the passenger experience and improves operations.”

STARRS Deploys In Motion Technology

In Motion Technology, the leader in mobile networking technologies that efficiently connect and manage equipment, information and people in the field, today announced that the St. Louis Area Regional Response System (STARRS), representing 340 agencies, has deployed In Motion Technology solutions to enhance emergency communications and manage and coordinate responses across the St. Louis area.

STARRS was formed in 2003 as a result of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Urban Areas Security Initiative (UASI) grant to coordinate funding, planning and disaster response for eight counties in the St. Louis region. The STARRS network includes nearly 200 fire departments, 55 hospitals, 90 police departments and other agencies that serve 2.4 million people in a response region covering 4,600 square miles. Using UASI grants, STARRS purchased Gateways for deployment in ambulances, fire apparatus, police, hazmat and command vehicles throughout the St. Louis Urban Area.

“We selected In Motion Technology because they were the one mobile solution that could provide reliable, secure wireless communications and the management tools that we needed to coordinate large-scale disaster responses across the region,” said Nick Gragnani, Executive Director of STARRS. With Gateway-equipped vehicles, emergency responders in the St. Louis Area will have unparalleled access to real-time information to direct assets, manage personnel and save lives. Firefighters can send live video from inside buildings, and medics will be able to send real-time EKG information to hospitals. Law enforcement officers will have access to a variety of criminal databases, and operations commanders will have a bird’s-eye view of an incident scene and access to powerful new disaster response tools.

STARRS was conceived in the aftermath the 9/11 terroist attacks. A lesson learned from this catastrophic event was emergency agencies had no way to track victims after a disaster. STARRS developed a first-of-its-kind patient tracking system that allows emergency personnel to track the location and status of victims using hundreds of mobile wireless devices, including handheld bar code scanners, laptops and PDAs – all of which will now feature reliable, secure connectivity thanks to mobile technology by In Motion Technology.

STARRS’ devices will connect using In Motion’s onBoard Mobile Gateway, which turns each emergency vehicle into a mobile hotspot that utilizes commercial cellular, 700 MHz, 3G, 4G and a variety of other wireless networks. Should one wireless network become overloaded – or fail altogether – the Gateway can seamlessly change networks to ensure an uninterrupted flow of critical response information. On the scene, Gateway equipped-vehicles will work together to create an incident-area network, enabling emergency personnel to scan bar-coded victim bracelets for triage, check databases to identify the nearest hospitals, track availability of hospital beds, and track patients until they receive care and are reunited with their families.

St. Charles County Ambulance District was the first STARRS agency to deploy the In Motion technology. “We tested other options, but determined that In Motion offered the greatest data security and reliability,” said Ken Koch, CEO of St. Charles County Ambulance District. “In addition, instead of paying for four or more network cards for devices in each vehicle, the Gateway consolidates our wireless traffic over a single network connection and saves us money.”

“Our technology helps first responders connect, collect, prioritize and understand the overwhelming amount of information generated in a large-scale incident,” said Kirk Moir, CEO of In Motion Technology. “STARRS responders will be able to quickly organize and understand data that will help save lives and protect regional communities. Their approach to large-scale incident coordination, response and funding is breaking new ground, and we are pleased to be helping STARRS improve communications, reduce costs, and keep the people of the region safe.”

Acadian Ambulance Service Deploys In Motion Technology

In Motion Technology, the leader in mobile networking technologies that efficiently connect and manage equipment, information and people in the field, today announced that Acadian Ambulance Service is deploying In Motion Technology solutions to manage operations, improve emergency communications and save lives across Louisiana and South East Texas.

Founded in 1971 with two ambulances, Acadian Ambulance Services today is the largest private ambulance company in the United States, with 270 ambulances and more than 2,650 employees. Acadian transports more 1,000 patients every day across its vast and diverse service footprint that includes urban and suburban areas, the remote swamps of Louisiana’s bayou, and offshore oil rigs in the open Gulf of Mexico. Acadian has dispatch centers in Lafayette, Louisiana and Austin, Texas.

Acadian Ambulance has deployed In Motion’s patented onBoard Mobile Gateway in 250 ambulances and command vehicles, and plans to deploy Gateways throughout its entire fleet.

The Gateway turns Acadian’s vehicles into reliable, secure mobile hotspots, enabling all on-board data devices, including laptops, mobile data terminals, ECGs, and driver and vehicle monitoring systems to connect seamlessly and securely. The Gateway senses and selects the best available wireless network, and roams across commercial cellular, 3G, 700 MHz and municipal W-Fi networks to provide mobile communications with unparalleled reliability across Acadian’s vast service area. The Gateway offers levels of data security and communications reliability that set it apart from other mobile communications solutions.


“In Motion Technology has dramatically improved our operations and reduced our response times,” said Kenny Logan, Director of Electronic Technology for Acadian Ambulance Service. “Previously, emergency communications took up to 2 minutes to be received by units in the field. Today, with In Motion Technology, voice, data and diagnostic quality patient information get through instantaneously.”

Acadian’s headquarters staff uses In Motion’s onBoard Mobility Manager to monitor and manage operations remotely and in real time. The Mobility Manager continuously collects and analyzes information from Gateway-equipped vehicles to provide headquarters staff with a virtual dashboard of detailed information about networks, vehicles and devices. In the future, Acadian plans on deploying recently released modules that allow organizations to remotely monitor vehicle diagnostics, track assets and troubleshoot data devices connected to Gateways.

“The gulf coast region is one of the most demanding parts of the world for first responders, and we are honored that Acadian Ambulance relies on In Motion Technology,” said Kirk Moir, CEO of In Motion. “More than 185 utility, commercial and first responder fleets have entrusted In Motion Technology to transform operations, improve communications, and reduce costs.”

Tempe Police Department Arms Officers with Mobile Communications by In Motion Technology

In Motion Technology, the leader in mobile networking technologies that efficiently connect and manage equipment, information and people in the field, today announced that its solutions have been deployed by the Tempe Arizona Police Department to put reliable, secure, real-time information at the fingertips of its officers in the field, enhance the Department’s ability to manage assets in the field, and strengthen law enforcement efforts.

“Today our officers are able to spend less time behind a desk and more time in the community, protecting the public,” said Hugh Hallman, Mayor of the City of Tempe, whose 320 officers protect 170,000 residents across 42 square miles and respond to more then 115,000 calls each year. “Our officers appreciate the quick access to information that they could previously only get at their offices, and are anxious for us to give them more applications that can further extend the office to their vehicles! In Motion Technology is helping us improve our operations and enhance public safety.”

In Motion’s patented onBoard Mobile Gateway creates a wireless mobile hotspot in and around each vehicle. The Gateway connects to commercial cellular, 700 MHz, 3G, 4G and a variety of other wireless networks -- and seamlessly switches between networks – to create a continuous, high-bandwidth pipeline of information to and from the vehicle.

The Gateway offers levels of data security and communications reliability that set it apart from other mobile communications solutions. This enables Tempe officers to file reports and access information about suspects, vehicles and property from their patrol cars. They can download mug shots, view databases of “most wanted” criminals, and access other crime fighting resources without returning to the station. This level of knowledge lets officers make split second judgments based on real-time information. The Gateway is designed to enable the Tempe Police Department to easily add the latest network and crime fighting technologies to the vehicle area network. In the future, this will allow the Police Department to deploy mobile surveillance video technology, electronic ticketing, automated license plate recognition and a variety of other devices to enhance officer safety and effectiveness.

The onBoard Mobility Manager, In Motion's network management system, played a key role in Tempe's decision to work with the company. It provides a full suite of management tools that enable the City to remotely monitor vehicles and onboard communications, so they can keep patrol cars on the street. Coverage tools that analyze wireless network signals were instrumental in helping the City and their carrier improve wireless coverage in their operating area.

“Effective policing is all about presence, and In Motion Technology's products are allowing our officers to do the work they used to do in the office from their vehicles," said Dave Heck, Deputy CIO for the City of Tempe. "It provides officers in the field with worry-free communications, and seamless access to crime fighting tools and information."

In Motion Technology solutions are cost effective and easy to deploy. Tempe installed Gateways in 180 vehicles in under three weeks, and is now considering deploying In Motion Technology in other city fleets to enhance operations, reduce costs and improve services for the residents of Tempe.

“The City of Tempe has taken a visionary approach to policing that leverages technology, and we're delighted to have them as a customer," said Kirk Moir, President & CEO for In Motion Technology. "Our goal to provide seamless connectivity that enables teams in the field to operate as efficiently and effectively as if they were at headquarters is exemplified in Tempe. We’re pleased our solution is enabling them to enhance the safety and security of the people of the City.”

Queen Anne's County, MD Deploys In Motion Technology Solutions

In Motion Technology, the leader in mobile networking technologies that efficiently connect and manage equipment, information and people in the field, today announced that Queen Anne’s County, MD Department of Emergency Services and Office of the Sheriff have selected In Motion Technology's solution for their fleets of EMS and Sheriff’s vehicles.

In Motion Technology’s end-to-end solution provides seamless, reliable communications, and real-time information from the field. The onBoard Mobile Gateway turns emergency vehicles into mobile wireless hotspots, enabling all on-board devices -- including laptops, video cameras, ECGs and other devices -- to connect seamlessly. The onBoard Mobility Manager gathers and analyzes information from Gateway-equipped vehicles to enable headquarters staff to track vehicles, monitor engine diagnostics, and troubleshoot on-board data systems, all on a single, web-based virtual dashboard.

“This solution gives emergency organizations the information they need to manage operations to peak efficiency,” said Kirk Moir, CEO of In Motion Technology. “It also frees emergency personnel at the scene to focus on protecting and saving lives.”

Queen Anne’s County, MD Department of Emergency Service provides first responder services to more than 48,000 residents across 510 square miles along Maryland’s Eastern Shore. The Department of Emergency Services and Office of the Sheriff plan to install onBoard Mobile Gateways throughout their fleets of ambulances and patrol cars.

“Prior to In Motion Technology, our units in the field struggled to stay connected,” said Brad Smith, Data Manager for the Department of Emergency Services. “In Motion Technology has improved our communications, provided us new tools to manage our operations, and is allowing us to deploy the latest technologies to reduce costs, enhance productivity and improve the service we provide to the community.”

For the Office of the Sheriff, the onBoard Mobile Gateway will allow video cameras to be used in and around vehicles to document evidence. Deputies will be free to file reports and send emails without being tethered to the patrol car. And, in the future, the Office of the Sheriff plans to use the Gateway to deploy electronic ticketing and other technologies to improve officer safety and productivity.

“Our Sheriff’s deputies are already seeing significant improvements in communications in the field,” said Cpl Sean Hampton of the Office of the Sheriff. “But we are only scratching the surface of how this technology will enable us to deploy the latest law enforcement tools to improve operations and enhance our ability to protect the public.”

For the county’s emergency medical services, live video is being streamed to operations command from ambulances outfitted with web-cams, improving incident scene coordination. In the future, the Gateway will allow lifesaving information from ECGs and other devices to be sent from ambulances to emergency rooms before the patient arrives, saving critical minutes before care is administered and improving patient outcomes.