New Agreement with Vanguard
September 11 2003 - 3:01AM
UK Regulatory
RNS Number:6341P
CybIT Holdings PLC
11 September 2003
CYBIT HOLDINGS PLC
CYBIT ANNOUNCES RESELLER PARTNERSHIP WITH VANGUARD
Cybit Holdings PLC ("Cybit") is pleased to announce the signing of a reseller
agreement with Vanguard PLC ("Vanguard"), one of the UK's most established
mobile telecommunications resellers. The contract should deliver annual revenues
of #1.5 million to Cybit.
Under the agreement, Vanguard's direct sales team will market and sell Cybit's
internet based fleet and asset management solutions to its expanding 300 plus
corporate customers, and also through its 250 strong dealer channel which is
primarily concentrated in south-west England.
This move accelerates Cybit's drive to recruit reseller partners, significantly
strengthening its coverage within the telematics sector. Cybit now has
partnership deals with Smart Moves to distribute its Drive-IT solutions and
other strategic deals with Norwich Union, Mandata and Lex Vehicle Leasing. In
addition, Cybit recently announced a partnership with Signature Industries worth
in excess of #500,000 in additional revenues.
Vanguard is one of the leading and most successful national mobile
telecommunications distributors. With an annual turnover of #100 million and
employing in excess of 500 people, Vanguard has taken a strategic decision to
significantly expand its reseller business. As an existing vehicle installation
partner for Cybit and user of Cybit's fleet management, satellite navigation and
traffic information solutions, Vanguard has developed first hand experience as
to how this extension of the existing business relationship will strengthen and
differentiate their offering to corporate customers, whilst complementing its
wireless and data communications developments.
Richard Horsman, Chief Executive of Cybit Holdings PLC, said:
"This is another significant step forward for Cybit. The continued expansion of
our reseller partnerships will help us to expand our customer base and
strengthen Cybit's geographical and product penetration within target market
sectors. As an existing Cybit user with first hand experience of the benefits
delivered through implementation of this technology, it is a strong endorsement
for Cybit that Vanguard have chosen our solutions to underpin their growth in
this area."
Andrew Shortis, Managing Director of Vanguard PLC, said:
"As a major player in the telecoms marketplace Vanguard is delighted to be
associated with Cybit for the supply of telematics products. Our sixteen year
relationship with key corporate clients provides us with an immediate
opportunity to assist Cybit in it's desires for business growth. This, coupled
with Vanguard's expansion within the business marketplace, marks a significant
milestone in both company's futures."
For more information please contact:
Bell Pottinger Financial
Jonathon Brill/Charlotte Kirkham Tel: 020 7861 3232
About Cybit
Cybit is a leading provider of fleet management and telematics solutions,
delivering a full range of Internet-based software and support service to
private motorists, vehicle fleet managers and commercial haulage operators.
Cybit operates a number of telematics platforms, from end-to-end OEM solutions
to its own generic platform, providing satellite tracking of mobile assets via
street-level digital maps. This enables Cybit operators to obtain data and
deliver services or assistance via wireless networks for safety critical events,
accident or breakdown, as well as providing support if a vehicle is stolen, or a
driver is late or lost. By facilitating the processing of this information for
financial management purposes, Cybit then frees users up to promote best use of
existing resources.
For more information about Cybit's technology solutions, please contact Philip
Szomszor at IBA Europe on 01780 721433.
About Vanguard
Established in 1985, Vanguard is one of the longest established mobile
telecommunications distributors in the UK. Vanguard is based in North Wales with
satellite offices in London and Birmingham.
Vanguard is a successful, growing and completely independent partner to all of
the major networks, e.g. Vodafone, Orange, O2 and T-Mobile and is accredited to
ISO9002.
*A major distributor of handsets and airtime with a network of 300 UK
independent dealers.
*Major refurbisher and repairer of over 270,000 mobile telecoms handsets
every year (Most major manufacturers, e.g. Nokia/Sony Ericsson).
*Installer of over 44,000 mobile voice and data products throughout the UK
annually.
Provides bespoke development of mobile payment terminals and least cost routing
devices, e.g. solutions developed for over half of all UK Universities and
higher education establishment.
This information is provided by RNS
The company news service from the London Stock Exchange
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