The Center of Excellence for Applied Research & Training (CERT) announced today that it has signed a Letter of Intent (LoI) with the Unibeton Readymix company in Abu Dhabi, aimed at providing a fleet deployment and management system for Unibeton’s Readymix trucks and support vehicles. CERT and United Arab Emirates University in collaboration with IBM, has produced a satellite-based Telematics system designed for the collection and dissemination of information, in particular vehicle-based electronic systems to allow for vehicle tracking and positioning, on-line vehicle navigation and information systems and emergency assistance. The CERT Telematics system was developed in the United Arab Emirates as collaboration among CERT, UAEU and IBM, and is the first deployment of this technology in the region. It is believed that this is the first major technology developed entirely in the UAE marking a significant milestone in the UAE’s pathway to becoming a global innovator and producer of knowledge.

Using the technology Unibeton Readymix, one of the largest concrete readymix manufacturers in the UAE, will deploy Telematics to optimize the timing and delivery of its products to construction sites to ensure the best quality of materials and just-in-time arrival. Trucks can be rerouted around traffic congestion, and can have immediate servicing provided in the event of breakdowns or emergencies. Replacement vehicles can be deployed to ensure the customer receives uninterrupted service. This technology will position Unibeton as an industry leader, and will set a new benchmark for expected levels of service in the construction industry.

CERT and UAEU in close strategic collaboration with IBM, is committed to harnessing leading edge Telematics technology to not only enhance the profitability of businesses across different industry sectors but also position UAE at the forefront of Telematics deployment world wide.

“Our entry into Telematics is an integral part of our long-term strategy for developing IP and jobs within UAE,” said Dr.Kamali, Vice Chairman, CERT

CERT Telematics based Fleet Management System for Unibeton is built on a front-end device, C-Box, developed in collaboration with IBM. Designed as an after-market device it can be installed any automotive vehicle. Equipped with GPS, GSM/GPRS as well as radio frequency wireless technology the device employs the most advanced and secure interface for machine-to-machine (M2M) and human-to-machine (H2M) communications.

Unibeton Control Centre will be able to monitor quite a list of critical parameters related to the operation of the drum rotation and direction of the trip such as
1. Start Time from Plant
2. Arrival Time on Site
3. Duration on site
4. Duration Discharging for Truck Mixers
5. Duration Pumping for Concrete Pumps
6. Duration of trip towards site from Plant
7. Depart time from Site
8. Return Time to Plant
9. Duration of trip towards plant from Site
10. Total Trip Km
11. Total Trip Hours
12. Total Engine Hours
13. Total Pumping Hours per supply
14. Total Waiting Hours during each trip
15. Total Waiting Hours between trips or supplies
16. Unscheduled Stops
17. Speeding incidents
18. G force violations (Harsh Braking / acceleration & cornering)
19. Log Km & hours worked for each vehicle
20. Alert for scheduled servicing

About Unibeton
UNIBETON is a professionally managed Ready Mix Concrete Company established in Al Ain in the year 1995 by a group of Technocrats to effectively participate in construction up-rise in U.A.E. meeting the British Standards & complying with Gulf Standards, particularly U.A.E. aspects & regulations.

With offices, materials & laboratories in Abu Dhabi covers the MIDDLE-EAST, WESTERN & SOUTHERN REGIONS with fully computerised batching plants each with a production capacity of 120 M3 per hour having a daily outlet of 1200 M3 during normal 12 hour shift & with a fleet of 115 transit mixer, 25 concrete pumps supported by a fleet of trailers, water tankers & cement tankers.

Our Supply of "Quality Readymix Concrete" in Abu Dhabi Emirate for different projects surpassed 3 Million M3 by the end of year 2002 from its inception.

The achievement of ISO 9001 Certification is the result of constant efforts of the management & the employees from the very inception of the company for its DUALITY SERVICES.

About CERT
CERT (Centre of Excellence for Applied Research & Training) is the commercial arm of the Higher Colleges of Technology in the United Arab Emirates and is in the business of developing and providing education, training and applied technology for public and private sector clients. CERT is involved in strategic alliances with a number of large multinational organizations in developing a diverse range of business and technology solutions.

The company is estimated to be the largest private education provider in the Middle East and is developing education and knowledge projects throughout the MENA region.

In 2005 CERT signed the largest Telematics deal in history, with IBM, to develop Telematics technology in the United Arab Emirates. Working with IBM, CERT provides the only super computing center in the South Asia, Middle East, North Africa region. The CERT Blue Gene supercomputer offers teraflop calculating speed to corporate clients for use in biotechnology, nanotechnology, and genetics research as well as oil and gas simulation. CERT Technology Park in the UAE is home to international companies such as Intel, Honeywell and Lucent Technologies