The iAwards (‘i’ is for innovation) are Australia's leading ICT industry awards heldannually by the Australian Information Industry Association (AIIA). As a NSWwinner Translogix will now enter the national awards for the same category, withwinners to be announced at a gala dinner in May 2009.
Opal is a new generation end-to-end Transport & Logistics solution that enablestransport operators to achieve greater control over every step in the supply chain andprovide the highest level of service to their clients while maximising fleet utilisationand increasing efficiency and profitability. Supply chains are becoming ever more complex often involving multiple carriers,suppliers and customers – all of whom have increasing demands for increasedreliability, security and visibility of service, which is why the ability to track & traceindividual goods in real time, as they are being transported, is an increasinglyimportant requirement for the transport and logistics industry.
Opal is the only product in Australia to offer item level tracking in a comprehensivetransport and logistics solution. The product is built on the Microsoft platform toensure the widest range of hardware options and ease of deployment. It utilises thelatest mobility, RF, GPS and web technologies to deliver the most innovative productavailable on the market. “ICT plays a pivotal role in developing strong economic performance, productivitygrowth and a culture of innovation across much of Australian industry,” saidTransLogix Managing Director, Anselm Waterfield.“The iAwards recognise the accomplishments of Australian software developers,award the best in the nation, and help take them to the rest of the world. We atTranslogix are delighted to accept this award in recognition of that.”.