Alanco Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: ALAN) operates in three business segments: Wireless Asset Management, RFID Tracking Technology and Data Storage Solutions.
Wireless Asset Management
StarTrak
Systems, acquired by Alanco on June 30,
2006, is a leading provider of GPS tracking and
wireless asset management services to the
transportation industry and the dominant
provider of tracking, monitoring and control
services to the refrigerated or "Reefer" segment
of the transportation marketplace.
StarTrak products wirelessly monitor and
control critical Reefer data, including GPS
location, cargo temperatures and Reefer fuel
levels. StarTrak's subscription
monitoring and control services provide
transportation customers with a high return on
investment (ROI) through improved equipment
utilization, less cargo spoilage, lower fuel use
and other supply chain efficiency improvements.
StarTrak offers complete integrated
solutions for tracking, monitoring and
controlling refrigerated trailers, trucks,
railcars and containers.
RFID Tracking Technology
Alanco/TSI PRISM, acquired by Alanco in May 2002, has developed a state-of-the-art wireless RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) tracking technology featuring proprietary software and patented hardware components, marketed as the
TSI PRISM™ system. The
TSI PRISM system is utilized for area security management and personnel monitoring with present market focus on the corrections industry, where the system provides continuous, real-time prison inmate and officer identification and tracking capabilities indoors and out.
TSI PRISM enhances staff safety and facility security; deters inmate violence; and provides the correctional industry with operational cost reductions and unique inmate management capabilities.
Computer Data Storage
Excel Meridian Data, Inc. (EMD), acquired by Alanco in June 2000, provides unique data storage, backup and disaster recovery solutions. The company, which was founded in 1992, is headquartered in Dallas, TX. Throughout its history, EMD has focused on a commitment to providing customers with an unmatched service experience that sets it apart from the competition, and has earned an extensive customer base, including many in the Fortune 1000. With a technically advanced product line and key industry partnerships, EMD is well-positioned to grow rapidly in the future.
