WOODBRIDGE, ON, Oct. 31 /CNW/ - BSM Technologies Inc. ("BSM") (TSX.V:
GPS,) a leading provider of high security vehicle tracking, surveillance and
fleet management solutions today announced that Mr. Lou Arcari has been
appointed to the newly created position of Vice President OEM Sales. He will
be responsible for developing a new International OEM strategy and achieving
sales revenue via targeted OEM clientele.
Mr. Arcari has over 20 years experience in the wireless
telecommunications industry, with extensive experience in sales and business
development in the North American and Global Marketplace. Most recently, Mr.
Arcari served as a sales and business development executive for AirIQ;
responsible for private label clientele. Prior to this position he held
various sales and business development executive positions with wireless
carriers, such as Bell Mobility, Rogers, and international business
development for Skywave Mobile and Orbcomm.
"BSM is pleased to add Mr. Arcari's industry expertise to our executive
team," said Nick Cirella, President and CEO, BSM technologies inc. "Lou's
impressive sales track record, extensive experience in sales and business
development in the North American and Global Marketplace has provided him with
first-hand experience in developing strategic OEM channels into new markets
and large enterprise accounts worldwide."
"Our ability to attract this calibre of sales professional with expertise
in this market internationally, should be an indicator to the business
community of our ability to address the specialized requirements of the
Telematics clients Internationally." continued Nick Cirella, President and CEO
of BSM
"I am excited to be joining BSM and capitalizing on a solid,
comprehensive solution offering to develop new business opportunities and
significant company growth," stated Mr. Arcari. "BSM's offering is poised to
be a leader in the industry, and I am looking forward to expanding sales and
marketing efforts to further establish its place in the global telematics
marketplace".
About BSM Technologies (GPS:TSX-V) (http://www.bsmtechnologies.com)
BSM Technologies designs, manufactures and markets a comprehensive line
of AVSL (Automatic Vehicle Security and Tracking) solutions for Fleet
Management, Law Enforcement, and Consumer Vehicle Protection, through its
subsidiaries BSM Wireless and HGI Wireless. The BSM line of products range
from Fleet Management and Consumer Vehicle Protection offerings to the full
featured "Stinger" product featured in news media worldwide as the key
technology behind the Bait and Covert application used by major Law
Enforcement agencies to deter vehicular, trailer and heavy equipment theft.
BSM's role as the leading provider of Bait Car technology to hundreds of
police forces is based on an impressive track record of almost a 100%
conviction rate in the prosecution of criminals caught through application of
BSM technology. Wherever it is implemented, BSM's Bait Car technology is
usually successful in reducing vehicular theft by up to 40%.
Superior functionality, seamless switching between 2 separate footprints,
enhanced reliability, advanced security features, and excellent value,
characterize BSM products. By incorporating advanced wireless locating and
mapping technology, and IP-based communications protocols, the BSM line of
products provides sophisticated real-time monitoring and control of commercial
and personal vehicle assets to meet the demanding needs and stringent
requirements of today's mobile environments. BSM's unique end-to-end solution,
features sophisticated wireless hardware, firmware and software all developed
by and proprietary to BSM. The BSM product line can be easily adapted and
customized to match any customer user requirement while BSM's in-house support
infrastructure assures that all clients receive the premium AVSL solution in
the industry to meet their needs.