Trimble Acquires Advanced Public Safety, Inc.

Sunnyvale, CA - Trimble recently announced that it has acquired privately held Advanced Public Safety, Inc. (APS) of Deerfield Beach, Florida, in an all-cash transaction. APS is a leading software development company that creates mobile and handheld software products used by law enforcement, fire-rescue and other public safety agencies. Financial terms were not disclosed.

APS' software provides real-time information to police officers via in-vehicle computers and handheld mobile computing devices to improve safety, productivity and accuracy. APS' Virtual Partner voice software for in-vehicle computers automates data query processes by responding to voice commands and reading critical information to an officer. The QuickTicket software for electronic ticketing automatically populates relevant data into citations, accident and other reports on handheld and in-vehicle computers. APS products increase officer safety and productivity by allowing officers to focus on the individuals involved in a traffic situation rather than on data entry and transcription. The APS software seamlessly integrates with a public safety agency's Computer-Aided Dispatch (CAD), criminal databases and Records Management Systems (RMS).

With the APS acquisition, Trimble plans to leverage its Tripod Data Systems' (TDS) rugged mobile computing devices and Trimble Mobile Solutions' (TMS) fleet management systems to provide complete mobile resource solutions for the public safety industry.

"APS is an industry leader in creating innovative technology solutions specifically designed for the public safety industry. The company has demonstrated profitable revenue growth and has built a strong market position," said Mark Harrington, vice president of strategy and business development for Trimble. "The APS acquisition opens up a new vertical segment in which Trimble can offer public safety agencies complete mobile computing and resource management solutions."

"We are pleased to join Trimble," said Jeffery D. Rubenstein, president of Advanced Public Safety, Inc. "The acquisition is an ideal fit with the convergence of mobile computing and location technologies. Now our existing and potential customers will have the opportunity to fully capitalize on the unique advantages offered by Trimble's technology."

APS will be reported within Trimble's Mobile Solutions business segment. Trimble expects the acquisition to be accretive in 2006.

SOURCE: Advanced Public Safety, Inc.