ROSWELL, GA - October 27, 2011 - Vehicle maintenance management
solution provider Ownersite Technologies is urging fleet owners to take
winter seriously and accelerate their efforts to implement a
comprehensive vehicle maintenance management program and policy. To
assist fleet owners in tackling winter head on, Ownersite Technologies'
flagship product, Ownersite.com, has been developed to be fully
"season-ready."
The comprehensive, web-based and mobile vehicle records management
platform incorporates full support for individual season schedules and
enables customers to establish reminders for non-routine checks that
help avert costly winter breakdowns.
"Winter is extremely hard on vehicles of all types, and especially on
fleet vehicles that are under heavy use," says Ownersite Technologies
founder Steve Eppinger. "Yet, fleet vehicles are frequently driven by
multiple operators with little to no coordination of effort. Without a
clear program and policy, not only for winterization but also for
cold-specific vehicle maintenance and operation, fleets may suffer an
unusually high failure rate in cold weather."
In winter, Eppinger notes, it's particularly important to adhere to
recommended preventive maintenance schedules and stay to the low end of
the mileage recommendation. Key core activities include replacements
such as oil changes, fluid top-offs, aging battery and spark plug
replacement, and even scheduled checks for excessive wear on crucial
equipment like brake pads and belts.
As part of its season-ready approach, Ownersite.com enables fleet
operators to set up automated reminders for both odometer-based and
date-based maintenance activities and adjust reminder intervals to
account for the harsh realities of winter.
The customization features of Ownersite.com also allow a customer to
establish periodic reminders for non-routine operations that can
substantially improve winter reliability. Eppinger's "Top Three" most
beneficial non-routine operations are:
1. Fuel Up. Maintain fuel levels at no less than a half a talk of gas
at all times. Water vapor that collects in the bottom of a tank can be
drawn into the fuel line and freeze, preventing engine start. In areas
of extreme cold, gas-line antifreeze is a beneficial additive.
2. Clear It Up. Inspect vehicle wipers and consider switching them to
heavy-duty blades in areas prone to frequent snow showers and storms.
Heavy-duty blades also can cut through some ice buildups. Check each
vehicle to make sure every light is working at full beam.
3. Roll On. Drastic temperature changes can cause substantial tire
pressure fluctuation. Drivers should check tire pressure several times a
month. Improperly inflated tires can reduce gripping action when
drivers need it most.
About Ownersite Technologies
Ownersite Technologies provides comprehensive web-based and mobile
solutions to enhance the safety, reliability and value of our customers'
personal and commercial assets and vehicles. Our low cost asset
management tools put the advantages usually reserved for large fleet
owners into the hands of small business owners for a fraction of the
cost. Ownersite.com is distributed directly to businesses and consumers
online as well as through our channel of financial service and insurance
providers, automotive service shops, and enthusiast networks. Founded
in 2001 and headquartered in Roswell, GA, Ownersite Technologies is a
privately held technology company formed by the original creators of
http://www.F150online.com. For more information, visit
http://www.ownersite.com.
Thursday, October 27, 2011
Tuesday, September 13, 2011
ColumbiaCare Services Chooses Ownersite to Manage Maintenance of 25-Vehicle Fleet
ROSWELL, GA - September
13, 2011 - Ownersite Technologies, developer of Web-based maintenance
management solutions for small to medium sized fleets, today announced
that ColumbiaCare Services, a non-profit system of behavioral healthcare
facilities and service programs serving eastern Oregon, has selected
Ownersite's Vehicle Maintenance Management Application to help manage
its 25-vechicle fleet.
Ownersite for Fleets
is one of the only SaaS solutions purpose-built for fleet vehicle
maintenance management. In addition to comprehensive maintenance and
expense tracking, Ownersite customers can track driving and ownership
information plus schedule alerts for a broad array of vehicle-related
activities—from service reminders to insurance claims.
"The software we were
using before wasn't providing us with regular updates, so our vehicles
weren't getting serviced in a timely manner. Ownersite's software sends
us updates so we know exactly when a vehicle needs an oil change or
registration," explained Patricia Trepanier, accounts receivable and
vehicle maintenance manager, ColumbiaCare Services. "Ownersite's
software also makes it easy for us to evaluate how much we're spending
on vehicle maintenance, which comes in handy when we need quarterly
reports on that data. We just click a button and there it is."
Ownersite's reporting
capabilities include multiple vehicle analysis of total cost of
ownership, cost per mile and comparative fuel costs. Driver-directed
reminders, multi-user support and user-defined access groups are among
the functions Ownersite offers to fleet managers. New mobile
capabilities provide authorized users and drivers with direct access to
vehicle records and maintenance management information -- from the road
-- for entry of vehicle servicing as well as fuel purchases.
"Ownersite Fleet
Management enables our customers to look at vehicle maintenance records
once a month or once a day and quickly and easily see the information
they need to service vehicles so that their fleets are working at peak
performance. which translates into cost savings for organizations," said
Steve Eppinger, CEO, Ownersite Technologies.
About ColumbiaCare Services
ColumbiaCare has been
providing a full range of mental health and residential services for
citizens of Oregon since its inception in 2003, and has since expanded
services into Idaho. ColumbiaCare has extensive history and experience
in designing, developing (building or remodeling), and/or operating
residential treatment programs including 13 licensed treatment
facilities providing 24-hour residential services to adults with a
primary diagnosis of mental illness. ColumbiaCare also owns and operates
6 supportive housing apartment buildings; owns a children's foster
home-based crisis respite home and has 3 other facilities under
development. More information is available at
http://www.columbiacare.org.
About Ownersite Technologies
Ownersite
Technologies provides comprehensive web-based and mobile solutions to
enhance the safety, reliability and value of our customers' personal and
commercial assets and vehicles. Our low cost maintenance management
tools put the advantages usually reserved for large fleet owners into
the hands of small business owners for a fraction of the cost.
Ownersite.com is distributed directly to businesses and consumers online
as well as through a channel of financial service and insurance
providers, automotive service shops, and enthusiast networks. Founded in
2001 and headquartered in Roswell, GA, Ownersite Technologies is a
privately held technology company formed by the original creators of
http://www.f150online.com. For more information, visit
http://www.ownersite.com.
Tuesday, August 2, 2011
Vancouver Sightseeing Specialists: Controlling Preventive Maintenance Through Technology
OWNERSITE FOR FLEETS CASE STUDY
Vancouver Sightseeing Specialists: Controlling Preventive Maintenance Through Technology
For many fleet owners, preventive maintenance is a continual recordkeeping nightmare. Even firms with in-house maintenance staffs report difficulty staying on top of this crucial task. Yet, failing to keep buses maintained on the proper schedule reduces fuel efficiency, shortens vehicle life spans and can potentially leave customers stranded on the side of the road.
Tim Bourassa, Operations Manager of Burnaby, BC-based Big Bus LTD (which operates Vancouver Sightseeing Specialists), recognized the role preventive maintenance plays in keeping his buses operating at peak performance. He also realized that manual coordination of maintenance schedules and service records—or even informal, computer-based recordkeeping—was not an efficient solution for the 50+ bus operation.
Yet, while plenty of firms offered to perform maintenance on his buses, there were few realistic solutions for streamlining management of the process. "We had been looking for something for several years to fit our bill," says Bourassa. "A simple Google search brought Ownersite to our attention."
For Bourassa, preventive maintenance tracking was more than a financial necessity—it was a regulatory requirement. Canada has strict guidelines for bus owners to meet regarding safety and preventive maintenance programs.
After evaluating Ownersite and its offerings, Bourassa selected Ownersite for Fleets. This software suite is an enhanced and customized version of Ownersite's vehicle lifecycle management solution, a Web-based maintenance, expense and records tracking, alerting and reporting solution for vehicles of all types.
Ownersite for Fleets supports such fleet-centric features as driver-directed reminders, multi-user support and user-defined access groups. Its reporting capabilities include multiple-vehicle analyses of total cost of ownership, cost per mile and comparative (pre- and post-maintenance) fuel costs. In total, this "Swiss-army knife" of tools provides some 75 utilities for recording, tracking and reporting on vehicle records, including maintenance schedules and service records.
Bourassa says his shop manager uses the preventative maintenance component of the program to assign duties to the shop staff (Big Bus has an in-house maintenance shop). To use Ownersite for Fleets, Bourassa or his staff logs into the interface from any Web browser (PC or mobile). Although Bourassa's staff enters data manually on a daily basis, Ownersite also supports upload (in several formats) of vehicle records data ranging from mileage logs and service records to driver information, accidents, recall and vehicle histories, and more.
Data entry screens are custom-designed for vehicle records, making it easy and quick to record the correct information. "Ownersite has helped save us time and confusion with keeping records," says Bourassa. "And the customer service is amazing. Ownersite representatives are very helpful and understanding about our needs. The service alone tipped the scales to Ownersite."
Bourassa is looking forward to Ownersite's upcoming smart phone integration, but is very content with the current solution. "The program helps keep us on track and offers a simple and easy-to-understand audit trail," says Bourassa. "Ownersite is without a doubt a great investment. The program gives us a sense of security knowing that our fleet is being looked after and operating safely."
About Big Bus LTD
Big Bus LTD operates guided, "hop-on, hop-off" sightseeing tours of Vancouver, Canada. Although the tour takes 90 minutes from start to finish, ticketholders can leave the bus at any or all of the tour's 22 stops around the city and rejoin at their leisure. Tickets are good for two days, consecutive or non-consecutive, and ticketholders have two weeks from the first date of use to take advantage of the second day of travel. Each ticket also includes one ice cream treat. For more information, visit www.bigbus.ca or call 604.684.5605
Vancouver Sightseeing Specialists: Controlling Preventive Maintenance Through Technology
For many fleet owners, preventive maintenance is a continual recordkeeping nightmare. Even firms with in-house maintenance staffs report difficulty staying on top of this crucial task. Yet, failing to keep buses maintained on the proper schedule reduces fuel efficiency, shortens vehicle life spans and can potentially leave customers stranded on the side of the road.
Tim Bourassa, Operations Manager of Burnaby, BC-based Big Bus LTD (which operates Vancouver Sightseeing Specialists), recognized the role preventive maintenance plays in keeping his buses operating at peak performance. He also realized that manual coordination of maintenance schedules and service records—or even informal, computer-based recordkeeping—was not an efficient solution for the 50+ bus operation.
Yet, while plenty of firms offered to perform maintenance on his buses, there were few realistic solutions for streamlining management of the process. "We had been looking for something for several years to fit our bill," says Bourassa. "A simple Google search brought Ownersite to our attention."
For Bourassa, preventive maintenance tracking was more than a financial necessity—it was a regulatory requirement. Canada has strict guidelines for bus owners to meet regarding safety and preventive maintenance programs.
After evaluating Ownersite and its offerings, Bourassa selected Ownersite for Fleets. This software suite is an enhanced and customized version of Ownersite's vehicle lifecycle management solution, a Web-based maintenance, expense and records tracking, alerting and reporting solution for vehicles of all types.
Ownersite for Fleets supports such fleet-centric features as driver-directed reminders, multi-user support and user-defined access groups. Its reporting capabilities include multiple-vehicle analyses of total cost of ownership, cost per mile and comparative (pre- and post-maintenance) fuel costs. In total, this "Swiss-army knife" of tools provides some 75 utilities for recording, tracking and reporting on vehicle records, including maintenance schedules and service records.
Bourassa says his shop manager uses the preventative maintenance component of the program to assign duties to the shop staff (Big Bus has an in-house maintenance shop). To use Ownersite for Fleets, Bourassa or his staff logs into the interface from any Web browser (PC or mobile). Although Bourassa's staff enters data manually on a daily basis, Ownersite also supports upload (in several formats) of vehicle records data ranging from mileage logs and service records to driver information, accidents, recall and vehicle histories, and more.
Data entry screens are custom-designed for vehicle records, making it easy and quick to record the correct information. "Ownersite has helped save us time and confusion with keeping records," says Bourassa. "And the customer service is amazing. Ownersite representatives are very helpful and understanding about our needs. The service alone tipped the scales to Ownersite."
Bourassa is looking forward to Ownersite's upcoming smart phone integration, but is very content with the current solution. "The program helps keep us on track and offers a simple and easy-to-understand audit trail," says Bourassa. "Ownersite is without a doubt a great investment. The program gives us a sense of security knowing that our fleet is being looked after and operating safely."
About Big Bus LTD
Big Bus LTD operates guided, "hop-on, hop-off" sightseeing tours of Vancouver, Canada. Although the tour takes 90 minutes from start to finish, ticketholders can leave the bus at any or all of the tour's 22 stops around the city and rejoin at their leisure. Tickets are good for two days, consecutive or non-consecutive, and ticketholders have two weeks from the first date of use to take advantage of the second day of travel. Each ticket also includes one ice cream treat. For more information, visit www.bigbus.ca or call 604.684.5605
Thursday, June 30, 2011
Ownersite.com Empowers Drivers with Mobile Edition of Affordable Vehicle Maintenance Management Application, Now in Beta
ROSWELL, GA – June 30, 2011 – Ownersite Technologies, developer of Web-based maintenance management solutions for small to medium sized fleets, today announced the public beta release of its mobile edition, with a target for general availability of August 31, 2011. Access to the application will be free for all Ownersite.com subscribers.
Ownersite Mobile will give authorized users and drivers direct access to the Ownersite.com vehicle records and maintenance management information for their vehicles, allowing them to enter data on vehicle servicing (both scheduled and unanticipated), fuel purchases and other information from the road. Integration with geolocation services will reduce data entry for trip logging, fuel and maintenance stops by automatically capturing the event location.
Panchero's Franchise Corp., which uses a small fleet of Hummers to advertise its business in the Midwest, has been testing the release. "Since we began using Ownersite's mobile platform, it's easy for our drivers to log in and enter their miles on trip reports," says Nanette Boyer, director of real estate. "Ownersite's solution has made it more convenient to keep track of mileage logs, maintenance, insurance and registrations."
Ownersite for Fleets, one of the only Web-based solutions purpose-built for fleet vehicle maintenance management, gains powerful new functionality with the release of Ownersite Mobile. Additional features include setting user access policies, automating maintenance alerts to drivers, capturing trouble tickets from the road at the time they occur, and generating mobile reports that show administrators which records are being entered by drivers.
"The mobile solution not only empowers drivers to input data so someone in the back office doesn't have to; it also puts the maintenance schedule and vehicle history in the hands of the driver at all times," says Steve Eppinger, founder of Ownersite Technologies. "With this history at hand, they can take better care of the vehicle and make better decisions when faced with maintenance issues on the road, ultimately saving the company time and money."
Ownersite Mobile is available as a native Android app that can be downloaded from the Android Market, and as a website optimized for access by mobile devices like iPhones and iPads, and smartphones and tablets that run Android, Windows 7 and Blackberry OS. Ownersite pricing is tiered based on the number of vehicles, with no additional charge for adding users or access to Ownersite Mobile.
About Ownersite Technologies
Ownersite Technologies provides comprehensive web-based and mobile solutions to enhance the safety, reliability and value of our customers' personal and commercial assets and vehicles. Our low cost maintenance management tools put the advantages usually reserved for large fleet owners into the hands of small business owners for a fraction of the cost. Ownersite.com is distributed directly to businesses and consumers online as well as through a channel of financial service and insurance providers, automotive service shops, and enthusiast networks. Founded in 2001 and headquartered in Roswell, GA, Ownersite Technologies is a privately held technology company formed by the original creators of www.f150online.com. For more information, visit www.ownersite.com.
Ownersite Mobile will give authorized users and drivers direct access to the Ownersite.com vehicle records and maintenance management information for their vehicles, allowing them to enter data on vehicle servicing (both scheduled and unanticipated), fuel purchases and other information from the road. Integration with geolocation services will reduce data entry for trip logging, fuel and maintenance stops by automatically capturing the event location.
Panchero's Franchise Corp., which uses a small fleet of Hummers to advertise its business in the Midwest, has been testing the release. "Since we began using Ownersite's mobile platform, it's easy for our drivers to log in and enter their miles on trip reports," says Nanette Boyer, director of real estate. "Ownersite's solution has made it more convenient to keep track of mileage logs, maintenance, insurance and registrations."
Ownersite for Fleets, one of the only Web-based solutions purpose-built for fleet vehicle maintenance management, gains powerful new functionality with the release of Ownersite Mobile. Additional features include setting user access policies, automating maintenance alerts to drivers, capturing trouble tickets from the road at the time they occur, and generating mobile reports that show administrators which records are being entered by drivers.
"The mobile solution not only empowers drivers to input data so someone in the back office doesn't have to; it also puts the maintenance schedule and vehicle history in the hands of the driver at all times," says Steve Eppinger, founder of Ownersite Technologies. "With this history at hand, they can take better care of the vehicle and make better decisions when faced with maintenance issues on the road, ultimately saving the company time and money."
Ownersite Mobile is available as a native Android app that can be downloaded from the Android Market, and as a website optimized for access by mobile devices like iPhones and iPads, and smartphones and tablets that run Android, Windows 7 and Blackberry OS. Ownersite pricing is tiered based on the number of vehicles, with no additional charge for adding users or access to Ownersite Mobile.
About Ownersite Technologies
Ownersite Technologies provides comprehensive web-based and mobile solutions to enhance the safety, reliability and value of our customers' personal and commercial assets and vehicles. Our low cost maintenance management tools put the advantages usually reserved for large fleet owners into the hands of small business owners for a fraction of the cost. Ownersite.com is distributed directly to businesses and consumers online as well as through a channel of financial service and insurance providers, automotive service shops, and enthusiast networks. Founded in 2001 and headquartered in Roswell, GA, Ownersite Technologies is a privately held technology company formed by the original creators of www.f150online.com. For more information, visit www.ownersite.com.
Wednesday, May 18, 2011
Ownersite.com Helps Fleet Managers Control Fuel Expenses During Gas Price Spike
ROSWELL, GA – May 18, 2011 – Ownersite Technologies, developer of asset management software for vehicle and home owners, today announced that fleet managers utilizing Ownersite.com to track the maintenance of their vehicles are feeling less pressure from rising fuel prices because of the greater fuel efficiency of their vehicles. Ownersite.com, the maintenance reminder and expense tracking system popular with fleet owners, has been shown to help car and truck owners who keep their vehicles in top condition achieve a measurable reduction in fuel usage.
When fuel prices rise, service-based businesses are often the first to feel the pinch at the pump. Businesses who can maintain the same level of quality service with a smaller increase in the cost of doing business gain a competitive advantage.
"We depend on Ownersite's technology to remind us when to service our vehicles – from oil to air filter changes," stated Paul Hartnett, president of Axis Coach, LLC. "Keeping our fleet well maintained has saved us between five and ten percent on our fuel costs."
Ownersite.com's developers recognize that in some fiercely competitive service industries that five to ten percent savings may contribute straight to the profit margin of a sale. Business owners recognize that with gas at $4/gallon, they could potentially recapture $500/year for each vehicle averaging 20,000 annual miles.
"Our software is designed to help vehicle owners operate their vehicles more efficiently and extend their lifetime on the road," said Steven Eppinger, President and CEO of Ownersite Technologies. "Ultimately we're helping them gain more value from their vehicle investment."
Ownersite.com users range from limousine and car services to pest control providers and landscapers. They drive a wide assortment of cars, trucks, vans and buses but are all searching for ways to deliver their service or reach their destination more efficiently.
Ownersite.com capitalizes on what automotive manufacturers have long advocated: that well maintained vehicles will experience better performance – including seeing better gas mileage – and have greater resale value when it comes time to upgrade.
About Ownersite Technologies
Ownersite Technologies provides comprehensive web-based and mobile solutions to enhance the safety, reliability and value of our customers' personal and commercial assets and vehicles. Our low cost asset management tools put the advantages usually reserved for large fleet owners into the hands of small business owners for a fraction of the cost. Ownersite.com is distributed directly to businesses and consumers online as well as through our channel of financial service and insurance providers, automotive service shops, and enthusiast networks. Founded in 2001 and headquartered in Roswell, GA, Ownersite Technologies is a privately held technology company formed by the original creators of http://www.f150online.com. For more information, visit http://www.ownersite.com.
When fuel prices rise, service-based businesses are often the first to feel the pinch at the pump. Businesses who can maintain the same level of quality service with a smaller increase in the cost of doing business gain a competitive advantage.
"We depend on Ownersite's technology to remind us when to service our vehicles – from oil to air filter changes," stated Paul Hartnett, president of Axis Coach, LLC. "Keeping our fleet well maintained has saved us between five and ten percent on our fuel costs."
Ownersite.com's developers recognize that in some fiercely competitive service industries that five to ten percent savings may contribute straight to the profit margin of a sale. Business owners recognize that with gas at $4/gallon, they could potentially recapture $500/year for each vehicle averaging 20,000 annual miles.
"Our software is designed to help vehicle owners operate their vehicles more efficiently and extend their lifetime on the road," said Steven Eppinger, President and CEO of Ownersite Technologies. "Ultimately we're helping them gain more value from their vehicle investment."
Ownersite.com users range from limousine and car services to pest control providers and landscapers. They drive a wide assortment of cars, trucks, vans and buses but are all searching for ways to deliver their service or reach their destination more efficiently.
Ownersite.com capitalizes on what automotive manufacturers have long advocated: that well maintained vehicles will experience better performance – including seeing better gas mileage – and have greater resale value when it comes time to upgrade.
About Ownersite Technologies
Ownersite Technologies provides comprehensive web-based and mobile solutions to enhance the safety, reliability and value of our customers' personal and commercial assets and vehicles. Our low cost asset management tools put the advantages usually reserved for large fleet owners into the hands of small business owners for a fraction of the cost. Ownersite.com is distributed directly to businesses and consumers online as well as through our channel of financial service and insurance providers, automotive service shops, and enthusiast networks. Founded in 2001 and headquartered in Roswell, GA, Ownersite Technologies is a privately held technology company formed by the original creators of http://www.f150online.com. For more information, visit http://www.ownersite.com.
Tuesday, January 18, 2011
Ownersite Celebrates 10 Years of Helping Customers Enhance Their Vehicle Safety, Reliability, and Value
Offers a Best Practices Lesson on Building a Web Company that Lasts
ROSWELL, GA – January 18, 2011 – Ownersite Technologies, a developer of asset management software for vehicle and home owners, today announced the ten-year milestone of helping customers enhance the safety, reliability, and value of their vehicles through their web-based vehicle maintenance and management solution, Ownersite.com.
Launched in January 2001, the idea for Ownersite.com was born from the Founder's ownership of the highly popular F150online.com community site. Starting as an online alternative to the traditional spreadsheet method of documenting fuel usage and vehicle maintenance, the Ownersite.com solution has been continually enhanced throughout the years.
"Although there was initial skepticism that this innovative subscription-based system for vehicle owners had enough traction to last, it's clear that we stand as a best practices lesson on how to build a successful web company," said Steven Eppinger, President and CEO of Ownersite Technologies. "And, even better is the fact that we are continuing to grow and expand our offering as an invaluable service for thousands of consumers and fleet organizations."
Eppinger added, "There are so many highlights that stand out. One of the first is being recognized in July 2001 as an 'Incredibly Useful Site' by Yahoo! Internet Life Magazine shortly after our launch. Then, in 2004, we launched our private-label model, also known as Ownersite OEM, which licenses the core Ownersite.com technology to companies, such as credit unions, financial service providers and maintenance providers, who are interested in providing our technology as a value-added service to their customers."
Over the years, Ownersite has had numerous successes that have enhanced the company's brand equity and solidified its credibility as a viable web-based business driven by a passion for driving and for detail. Here are some highlights:
* From 2005 to 2007, Ownersite initiated promotional strategic partnerships that incrementally increased revenue, including a stint in NASCAR sponsorship.
* In 2008, recognizing that vehicle owners are also often homeowners, Ownersite expanded its model under the label, Home Ownersite, to help provide the same level of safety, reliability, and value from their homes.
* In 2009, Ownersite formed many strategic affiliate relationships that deepened its revenue stream and provided a solid foundation for growth.
* In 2010, Ownersite reached the milestone of tracking 100 million miles of service records and introduced major product enhancements for fleets and consumers.
* To kick off 2011, Ownersite will reach out to auto enthusiasts by sponsoring Adam Carolla's popular CarCast podcast.
Going forward, Eppinger is excited about the possibilities: "We have a clear strategy laid out for the next few years about how Ownersite will continue increasing the value, savings, convenience and intelligence that a web-based service organization can offer customers. We plan to expand our efforts in social media, improve our mobile offerings, and continue to develop innovative product features for consumers and fleets. We look forward to the new opportunities that await over the next ten years."
About Ownersite Technologies
Ownersite Technologies is a privately held technology company based in Roswell, GA. Launched in January 2001, it is the mission of Ownersite Technologies to provide the most comprehensive web-based and mobile solutions to enhance personal asset lifecycles, aimed at increasing the safety, dependability and value of our customers' homes and vehicles. We do this through direct relationships with the owners themselves as well as through financial service and insurance providers, automotive service shops, and enthusiast networks. For further information, please visit www.ownersite.com.
ROSWELL, GA – January 18, 2011 – Ownersite Technologies, a developer of asset management software for vehicle and home owners, today announced the ten-year milestone of helping customers enhance the safety, reliability, and value of their vehicles through their web-based vehicle maintenance and management solution, Ownersite.com.
Launched in January 2001, the idea for Ownersite.com was born from the Founder's ownership of the highly popular F150online.com community site. Starting as an online alternative to the traditional spreadsheet method of documenting fuel usage and vehicle maintenance, the Ownersite.com solution has been continually enhanced throughout the years.
"Although there was initial skepticism that this innovative subscription-based system for vehicle owners had enough traction to last, it's clear that we stand as a best practices lesson on how to build a successful web company," said Steven Eppinger, President and CEO of Ownersite Technologies. "And, even better is the fact that we are continuing to grow and expand our offering as an invaluable service for thousands of consumers and fleet organizations."
Eppinger added, "There are so many highlights that stand out. One of the first is being recognized in July 2001 as an 'Incredibly Useful Site' by Yahoo! Internet Life Magazine shortly after our launch. Then, in 2004, we launched our private-label model, also known as Ownersite OEM, which licenses the core Ownersite.com technology to companies, such as credit unions, financial service providers and maintenance providers, who are interested in providing our technology as a value-added service to their customers."
Over the years, Ownersite has had numerous successes that have enhanced the company's brand equity and solidified its credibility as a viable web-based business driven by a passion for driving and for detail. Here are some highlights:
* From 2005 to 2007, Ownersite initiated promotional strategic partnerships that incrementally increased revenue, including a stint in NASCAR sponsorship.
* In 2008, recognizing that vehicle owners are also often homeowners, Ownersite expanded its model under the label, Home Ownersite, to help provide the same level of safety, reliability, and value from their homes.
* In 2009, Ownersite formed many strategic affiliate relationships that deepened its revenue stream and provided a solid foundation for growth.
* In 2010, Ownersite reached the milestone of tracking 100 million miles of service records and introduced major product enhancements for fleets and consumers.
* To kick off 2011, Ownersite will reach out to auto enthusiasts by sponsoring Adam Carolla's popular CarCast podcast.
Going forward, Eppinger is excited about the possibilities: "We have a clear strategy laid out for the next few years about how Ownersite will continue increasing the value, savings, convenience and intelligence that a web-based service organization can offer customers. We plan to expand our efforts in social media, improve our mobile offerings, and continue to develop innovative product features for consumers and fleets. We look forward to the new opportunities that await over the next ten years."
About Ownersite Technologies
Ownersite Technologies is a privately held technology company based in Roswell, GA. Launched in January 2001, it is the mission of Ownersite Technologies to provide the most comprehensive web-based and mobile solutions to enhance personal asset lifecycles, aimed at increasing the safety, dependability and value of our customers' homes and vehicles. We do this through direct relationships with the owners themselves as well as through financial service and insurance providers, automotive service shops, and enthusiast networks. For further information, please visit www.ownersite.com.
Friday, June 18, 2010
Ownersite Introduces Operational Process Efficiencies for Fleets and Enhanced Functionality For Consumers
Celebrates One Hundred Million Mile Mark for Stored Maintenance and Fuel Records
ROSWELL, GA – June 18, 2010 – Ownersite Technologies, a developer of asset management software for vehicle and home owners, today introduced greater functionality for their steadily increasing small and medium-sized fleet customer base (including limousine and chartered fleet operators, ambulance and EMS providers, computer and network assistance providers, home theater and automation companies, and landscaping and HVAC companies) and service enhancements for their growing consumer following.
"Ownersite is beginning its tenth year of offering a comprehensive web-based vehicle maintenance management solution to consumers and fleets," said Steven Eppinger, President and CEO of Ownersite Technologies. "Over the years, we have helped our customers log more than one hundred million miles worth of maintenance and fuel records. In our continuing quest to discover creative ways to add further value for all of our customers, we have been working tirelessly to develop our most comprehensive product enhancements to date to answer specific challenges that our customers face."
Eppinger added, "In developing the new functionality for our innovative solution, we focused on features that would enhance our value proposition of safety, reliability, and value that are the hallmarks of our success. For consumers and fleet customers, the new features offer unparalleled ease of use and convenience. In particular, our fleet customers have been hit with some critical challenges due to the recessionary environment, including volatile fuel prices, increased costs, and residual values on used vehicles. They are looking for ways to keep the vehicles in service for a longer time to contain costs associated with vehicle replacement. Our new features will help fleet companies handle these pressures by offering a more concise way to track maintenance and costs associated with those vehicles."
New Features for Fleet Users
* Multiple Users – As one of the most frequently requested features, Ownersite now includes multi-user capabilities, which will enable administrators to create groups with specific product access rights as well as assign users to specific vehicles.
* Work Orders - Fleet users now have a tool to create work orders, which improves their workflow and helps track revenue and costs.
* Preventive Maintenance Schedules – The PM Schedule feature allows users to group services along with their frequencies and assign them to vehicles rather than entering each service individually, one vehicle at a time. This is an excellent way to reduce time and costs.
New Features and Enhancements for All Users
* Accident Manager – Though the professionals behind Ownersite hope users never have to take advantage of this feature, it provides a centralized place to record accident details, including photos, files, notes and driver information when necessary.
* Improved Data Imports - The performance of the fuel record import has been improved and a maintenance record import, payment record import, and trip log import have been added. This will make it much easier to import data that is already maintained in other applications or spreadsheets.
* List Management - For areas where users can add their own entries to the drop-down lists, such as maintenance types, service reminder types and parts and accessories, those entries can now be edited and removed. Users also have the option of adding custom payment types.
Many of these new features are currently in beta mode with many of them coming online in full production in the near term. This public beta can be accessed with the user's existing email address and password at http://beta.ownersite.com. Although Ownersite enjoys a more than 80% subscription renewal rate, customers do not renew from time-to-time, so the company is extending an offer to try this beta version for thirty days to experience these exciting improvements.
About Ownersite Technologies
Ownersite Technologies is a privately held technology company based in Roswell, GA. Founded in 2000, it is the mission of Ownersite Technologies to provide the most comprehensive web-based and mobile solutions to enhance personal asset lifecycles, aimed at increasing the safety, dependability and value of our customers' homes and vehicles. We do this through direct relationships with the owners themselves as well as through financial service and insurance providers, automotive service shops, and enthusiast networks. For further information, please visit http://www.ownersite.com.
ROSWELL, GA – June 18, 2010 – Ownersite Technologies, a developer of asset management software for vehicle and home owners, today introduced greater functionality for their steadily increasing small and medium-sized fleet customer base (including limousine and chartered fleet operators, ambulance and EMS providers, computer and network assistance providers, home theater and automation companies, and landscaping and HVAC companies) and service enhancements for their growing consumer following.
"Ownersite is beginning its tenth year of offering a comprehensive web-based vehicle maintenance management solution to consumers and fleets," said Steven Eppinger, President and CEO of Ownersite Technologies. "Over the years, we have helped our customers log more than one hundred million miles worth of maintenance and fuel records. In our continuing quest to discover creative ways to add further value for all of our customers, we have been working tirelessly to develop our most comprehensive product enhancements to date to answer specific challenges that our customers face."
Eppinger added, "In developing the new functionality for our innovative solution, we focused on features that would enhance our value proposition of safety, reliability, and value that are the hallmarks of our success. For consumers and fleet customers, the new features offer unparalleled ease of use and convenience. In particular, our fleet customers have been hit with some critical challenges due to the recessionary environment, including volatile fuel prices, increased costs, and residual values on used vehicles. They are looking for ways to keep the vehicles in service for a longer time to contain costs associated with vehicle replacement. Our new features will help fleet companies handle these pressures by offering a more concise way to track maintenance and costs associated with those vehicles."
New Features for Fleet Users
* Multiple Users – As one of the most frequently requested features, Ownersite now includes multi-user capabilities, which will enable administrators to create groups with specific product access rights as well as assign users to specific vehicles.
* Work Orders - Fleet users now have a tool to create work orders, which improves their workflow and helps track revenue and costs.
* Preventive Maintenance Schedules – The PM Schedule feature allows users to group services along with their frequencies and assign them to vehicles rather than entering each service individually, one vehicle at a time. This is an excellent way to reduce time and costs.
New Features and Enhancements for All Users
* Accident Manager – Though the professionals behind Ownersite hope users never have to take advantage of this feature, it provides a centralized place to record accident details, including photos, files, notes and driver information when necessary.
* Improved Data Imports - The performance of the fuel record import has been improved and a maintenance record import, payment record import, and trip log import have been added. This will make it much easier to import data that is already maintained in other applications or spreadsheets.
* List Management - For areas where users can add their own entries to the drop-down lists, such as maintenance types, service reminder types and parts and accessories, those entries can now be edited and removed. Users also have the option of adding custom payment types.
Many of these new features are currently in beta mode with many of them coming online in full production in the near term. This public beta can be accessed with the user's existing email address and password at http://beta.ownersite.com. Although Ownersite enjoys a more than 80% subscription renewal rate, customers do not renew from time-to-time, so the company is extending an offer to try this beta version for thirty days to experience these exciting improvements.
About Ownersite Technologies
Ownersite Technologies is a privately held technology company based in Roswell, GA. Founded in 2000, it is the mission of Ownersite Technologies to provide the most comprehensive web-based and mobile solutions to enhance personal asset lifecycles, aimed at increasing the safety, dependability and value of our customers' homes and vehicles. We do this through direct relationships with the owners themselves as well as through financial service and insurance providers, automotive service shops, and enthusiast networks. For further information, please visit http://www.ownersite.com.
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