News Release
McLeod Software Announces PC*MILER® Web Services and Multi-Version Switch Interfaces
ALK Technologies’ advanced integration tools enhance newest versions of McLeod’s LoadMaster® IX and PowerBroker™ II solutions
Birmingham, Alabama – July 9, 2009 –– McLeod Software is now providing greater mileage
calculation flexibility for its customers with the introduction of a new PC*MILER® Web
Services and PC*MILER Multi-Version Switch (MVS) Interface module. This new module
enables McLeod’s 9.2 Versions of LoadMaster® IX and PowerBroker™ II
to fully integrate with ALK Technologies’ PC*MILER Multi-Version Switch (MVS) mileage solution.
ALK’s PC*MILER Web Services, allows customers to easily access PC*MILER functionality
hosted in a secure Tier 1 data center. MVS capabilities are included within PC*MILER Web
Services, making it easier and less costly for customers to stay current, share data and improve
efficiency. PC*MILER Web Services supports the special needs of customers who prefer that the
mileage version used for distance calculations be controlled.
McLeod’s new 9.2 versions also integrate with PC*MILER MVS, which is an advanced function
of PC*MILER|Connect. It serves as an integration tool that allows multiple versions of
PC*MILER, version 16 through version 23, installed on a single hardware server to be accessed
from McLeod’s LoadMaster/PowerBroker mileage interface. MVS reduces the number of dedicated network
servers needed, along with the associated maintenance costs and setup fees.
Many LoadMaster carriers are asked by their customers to bill mileage based on a specific
version of PC*MILER. One carrier may have to maintain and use several different PC*MILER
versions to meet each of their customers’ needs. With the new MVS Interface, McLeod product
users are able to specify a specific PC*MILER version number on each mileage request.
The MVS Interface eliminates the need to manually query data from each individual version,
enabling users to cut the labor costs of manual mileage entry processes, and to automatically
calculate freight bills within LoadMaster and PowerBroker based on their customers’ contracted
or designated version of PC*MILER.
“In our continuing commitment to respond to customer needs with new product development, we
are pleased to offer the important advantages of MVS to our carrier and brokerage customers,”
said Tom McLeod, president and CEO of McLeod Software. “This new module will help
increase customer satisfaction for our carrier customers by providing accurate mileage
calculations every time. This will allow for significant savings in labor costs through more
efficient routing and mileage request processing.”
“McLeod Software’s industry leadership is exemplified by its willingness to offer its customers a
choice of PC*MILER Web Services or the traditional PC*MILER interfaces,” said Roy
Schijns, vice president, sales for ALK’s PC*MILER Solutions. “With Web Services’ flexible
service level options, both customers and McLeod Software benefit from the improved
functionality while reducing costs.” PC*MILER MVS has become a customer requirement for
most carriers. “Their transparent interface allows McLeod customers to manage operations
based on the most current, accurate version while billing on multiple previous versions as
necessary,” added Schijns. “Accounting and dispatch modules can be uniquely and easily
specified throughout the enterprise.”
For more information on ALK’s PC*MILER Web Services and MVS, please visit
www.pcmiler.com. For more information on McLeod Software’s LoadMaster and PowerBroker
solutions, visit www.mcleodsoftware.com/Products.aspx.
About McLeod Software
McLeod Software is a leading provider of transportation, brokerage and document management
systems. Specifically developed for the trucking industry, McLeod’s advanced management
solutions and services enable transportation companies to increase their efficiencies in all areas
while reducing costs. McLeod Software's integrated best-in-class software products include
LoadMaster IX, PowerBroker II, DocumentPower™ Enterprise and HirePower™. Founded in
1985 and headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama, the company serves truckload carriers and
brokers throughout North America. For more information, contact McLeod Software toll free at
877-362-5363 or visit www.McLeodSoftware.com.
About ALK Technologies
Since 1979, ALK Technologies has developed innovative mobile navigation and transportation
technology solutions. ALK's award-winning CoPilot Live GPS software is the navigation-based
services platform of choice for mobile operators, hardware OEMs and systems
integrators globally. ALK's PC*MILER routing, mileage and mapping solutions are used by over
22,000 transportation, logistics and manufacturing companies worldwide. For more information
on ALK Technologies, visit www.alk.com or
www.alk.eu.com.
Media Contact:
Mark Stephens
Director of Special Events
McLeod Software
205-823-5100 tel.
205-823-0000 fax
Mark.Stephens@McLeodSoftware.com