Descartes Systems Group just launched its new Delivery Management Suite, an enhanced road management service. The service provides road data, traffic patterns, real-time traffic, and points of interest. It also offers considerable location-based service (LBS) capabilities along with greatly improved image quality.
Ricardo Software recently upgraded their WAVE product to version 8 adding a better user interface and 3-D modeling capability. It is used by engine developers to model fuel economy performance and emissions. Stricter standards in both areas in the US and Europe make accurate modeling results critical to streamlining product development cycles.
Already a leading manufacturer of fifth-wheels, Fontaine International-North America is launching a new aftermarket company to handle parts, training and support. Fontaine Parts Connection will be headed up by Roger Crawford, formerly of Fontaine's parent company, the Marmon Group.