Reading UK, February 22, 2005

UK based 3DiS Ltd who manufacture and provide a ‘telematics’ asset management system called Amicus VMS has been successful in securing financial investment by Siemens Acceleration based in Germany.

3DiS Ltd offers a state-of-the-art Vehicle Management System (VMS) called ‘Amicus VMS’.  The system comprises a discreet, on-board vehicle data logger that records key operational data for both the vehicle and driver and delivers all the data cost-effectively over GSM, GPRS via the Internet for wireless machine-to-machine (M2M) communication.  M2M communication involves the direct mobile data exchange between a remote machine, such as a vehicle, and a control center for the purpose of monitoring and control.

Initially, Amicus VMS was developed to satisfy and address the needs and requirements of ground handling equipment/vehicles used within the airport sector providing both productivity and utilisation reports.  Units have been installed in many types of vehicles and are operating in several European countries.  Further, the Amicus system can work in other vertical sector markets that include; commercial vehicles, car fleets, material handling and plant equipment providing an economical and scalable solution for any size of fleet.

Siemens Accelerations investment into high-growth 3DiS Ltd will allow the company to expedite global growth coupled with technology opportunities.
 
Dr. Dietrich Ulmer, CEO of Siemens Acceleration, explained: “3DiS Ltd is a perfect investment for us, because it fits seamlessly into the strategy of the Wireless Module business unit of Siemens Communications. The market for vertical M2M solutions that are end2end is large, lucrative and demand exists already today.” Michael Bradshaw, CEO of 3DiS Ltd adds: “The company is excited by the investment made  - this will allow for continued expansion and global penetration.  Further, it will enable future developments of applications in line with customer expectations and using GPRS modules from Siemens that provide a solution that is particularly suited to the airport environment”.

3DiS Ltd is a privately owned company based in Reading UK providing a vehicle asset management system; utilizing latest technology to enhance productivity and utilization reports via an internet browser.
www.amicusvms.com

Siemens Acceleration GmbH is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Siemens Communication Group. Siemens Acceleration fosters early stage start-ups that focus on wireless applications and technologies for mobile communication by providing funding and strategic counsel. Headquartered in Munich, Germany, Siemens Acceleration seeks investment opportunities in Europe, Asia and North America. www.siemensmobileacceleration.com

Calder Corporate Advisory Limited (www.calderca.com), a specialist UK based Corporate Finance business, acted as financial adviser to 3DiS Ltd on the investment by SMAC.

For further information please contact: 

John Bradshaw

3DiS Ltd
Amicus House
Danehill
Cutbush Industrial Park
Lower Earley
READING
RG6 4UT
UK

Tel + 44 (0) 118 922 4540
Fax + 44 (0) 118 922 4545
Email: john.bradshaw@3dis.co.uk

www.amicusvms.com