News

TracPlus 1.3.10 available: Fri, 26 Feb 2010 01:00:00 GMT - The latest version of TracPlus Windows, Version 1.3.10 will be made available on Monday, 1 March 2010 NZDT. This version includes 2010-2015 magnetic variation support, improved support for Windows 7 and North American date formats, as well as multiple minor improvements. If you are not automatically prompted to update to the latest version on Monday, simply choose "Check for Updates" from the Help menu in TracPlus Windows.
TracPlus front and centre in mid Tasman drama: Wed, 24 Feb 2010 01:00:00 GMT - When trans-Tasman rower Shaun Quincey was hit by a rogue wave five hundred miles from land, he faced a dilemma: to activate his emergency locator beacon and trigger a multinational rescue effort that would end his world record attempt, or to do nothing and risk an already dangerous situation becoming much worse.

More available in this press release.
Guardian Mobility and TracPlus Global Sign Worldwide Partnership Agreement: Mon, 21 Feb 2010 01:00:00 GMT - Guardian Mobility Corporation and TracPlus Global Ltd. announced today a worldwide partnership agreement that will see Guardian Mobility's range of aircraft tracking and communication products supported and distributed by TracPlus, and a reciprocal agreement whereby Guardian Mobility will be distributing the TracPlus Global next generation tracking, messaging and data service, which will work seamlessly with Guardian tracking devices.

More information available in this press release.
TracPlus selected to provide Australian Aerial Firefighting Tracking and Interoperability: Mon, 07 Jan 2010 20:00:00 GMT - TracPlus Global today announced that it has been selected as the exclusive provider of tracking integration services for aerial operations in Australia for the next four years.

More information available in this press release.
TracPlus Global launches TracWatch Worldwide: Mon, 12 Aug 2009 02:33:00 GMT - New Zealand-based global tracking service provider TracPlus Global Ltd has announced the worldwide release of the newest version of TracWatch, the company’s active monitoring service for vessels, aircraft and personnel tracked by the company.

More information available in this press release.
Internet Explorer 8 Tips and Tricks: Tue, 14 Jul 2009 10:15:00 GMT - If you are using Internet Explorer 8 to access TracPlus Web, here are some essential tips and tricks to getting the best out of Microsofts latest browser.

Most important tip of all? Just click 'NO'.

More information available in this document.
TracPlus Global appoints new CEO: Mon, 16 Jun 2009 03:15:00 GMT - Chris Hinch, founder of global tracking provider TracPlus Global, will step aside as chief executive of the company effective June 1 and hand over the reins to Stuart Campbell.

More information available in this press release.
TracPlus Global announces FAA Certification: Mon, 15 Jun 2009 03:15:00 GMT - New Zealand based tracking service provider TracPlus Global and Texas based avionics distributor DAC International today announced the successful FAA certification of a new satellite tracking and data modem that operates seamlessly with DAC International’s previously announced Gen-X Electronic Flight Bag.

More information available in this press release.
TracPlus credited with saving lost pilot: Thur, 04 Jun 2009 23:54:00 GMT - A Dunedin invention is credited with saving the life of a trainee pilot after he got lost - twice - on a solo flight to Queenstown. Mainland Aviation College manager John Penno confirmed an Indian trainee was flying a Cessna 152 from Dunedin to Queenstown as part of a solo cross-country navigation exercise when he "became lost".

"We were watching him, he was heading towards Queenstown and then turned 45 degrees to the left and began heading for Roxburgh.

He was beginning to get a bit worried."

Tracking the pilot via an onboard global positioning system, made by Dunedin company TracPlus Global, flying school instructors were able to give the trainee pilot directions via a cellphone on how to get to Queenstown.

But when the student became lost again, the instructors were able to guide him back to Dunedin with the help of the GPS system, Mr Penno said.

"[It] allowed us to avoid a tragic outcome in this situation. With no radar coverage south of Canterbury, the ability to see where our aircraft are, wherever they are, as in this case, is a live-saver."

After a two-hour trip, the pilot was guided back to Dunedin "safe and well", he said.

"No-one gave him any cheek when he came back, because you never know when something like this happens to you."

While pilots losing their bearings "doesn't happen very often", it was reassuring for trainees to know instructors were available to help them in times of need, he said.

Speaking from Washington DC, TracPlus Global Ltd chief executive Chris Hinch said it was pleasing the technology, which had been adopted by other flight schools, was "doing what it was designed to do".

Wed, 27 May 2009, Otago Daily Times.
TracPlus announces USFS AFF certification: Mon, 23 Feb 2009 20:03:00 GMT - TracPlus Global Ltd is pleased to announce USFS AFF Certification for the NAL Research NAL9601LP and NAL9601TP. The certification process was completed today with the signoff from USFS for the Iridium based tracking terminal, and the certification applies to both portable and permanent airborne installations of the device. Existing TracPlus customers who have purchased the NAL portable can now comply with USFS AFF contract requirements at no additional cost.
TracPlus Global to sponsor young skipper in world record attempt: Fri, 20 Feb 2009 01:26:00 GMT - When 15 year old Australian yachtswoman Jessica Watson announced her intention to become the youngest skipper to sail solo non-stop and unassisted around the world, it became very clear to those watching that she was no ordinary teenager.

More information available in this press release.
TracPlus Active Tracking Solutions: Mon, 16 Feb 2009 19:18:00 GMT - As aircraft owners move to replace their 121.5 MHz ELTs with new 406 MHz ELTs, an increasing number of operators are stacking the odds further in their favour by adopting active tracking systems.

More information available in this article.
Glider tracking at the Australian Qualifying Grand Prix: Sun, 15 Feb 2009 19:45:00 GMT - During the Australian Qualifying Grand Prix held at Narromine, a TracPlus NAL-LP transmitter was fitted to the duo discus flown by Mal Bruce and Peter Sommersby.

More information available in this article.
TracPlus Announces Automated Flight and Engine Time Reporting: Mon, 27 Jan 2009 01:58:00 GMT - TracPlus Global has launched a new flight and engine time reporting service for their customers.

More information available in this press release.
New Flight and Engine Time Reporting: Sun, 14 Dec 2008 11:48:00 GMT - January 15th is going to be a big day for us - we are officially going live with our brand new Flight and Engine Time reporting service. If you own a Flightcell DZM or a NAL 9601 LP terminal and have connected it to engine run sensors (e.g. oil pressure switch) and airborne sensors (e.g. strain gauge or collective) TracPlus now gives you accurate engine and flight time reporting for each aircraft in your fleet. What's more, you can also create individualised PDF reports to email straight to your customers with their invoices. You asked for it, and we are delighted to deliver!
MDT for NAL terminals: Sun, 14 Dec 2008 11:42:00 GMT - On the 15th, we will be shipping our new and improved Message Head (MDT860). After months of exhaustive testing, the Message Head has passed with flying colours (no pun intended) and supports the NAL 9601 Iridium terminal. The MDT860 brings dramatic new functionality to your existing NAL terminal, including global text messaging, time and distance based tracking, SAR Watch activation and deactivation, points of interest and so much more!
New SAR Watch - Automated Flight Following: Sun, 14 Dec 2008 11:40:00 GMT - On January 15th, we will be officially going live with our new SAR Watch Service for automated flight following (AFF) of aircraft. As many of you will know, we have consulted far and wide as to how an AFF service should work, and we have listened. Unlike other AFF services that only look for missed consecutive reports and will not activate in some instances (e.g. pilot incapacitation on the ground), we have developed an advanced continuous monitoring system to ensure the very best service possible. And, for those times when you forget to cancel SAR Watch, not only do you get an TXT alert to your cell phone, you can also cancel direct from your cell phone! No more having to go back to the hangar, or having to find a computer in a hurry!
TracPlus Christmas newsletter: Wed, 10 Dec 2008 11:00:00 GMT - Welcome to the TracPlus Christmas newsletter! You've received this email because you are a valued member of our ever growing TracPlus family. Of course, if you don't wish to receive newsletters from us in the future, please let us know.

The Christmas Season is well and truly upon us, and the New Year is just around the corner. We'd like to take this opportunity to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year, and spread a little good cheer by letting you know our latest news.

The newsletter is available here.
TracPlus adopted by New Zealand flight schools: Mon, 27 Oct 2008 12:16:00 GMT - TracPlus Global has today announced that six further flight schools throughout New Zealand have selected TracPlus as their tracking solution of choice.

More information available in this press release.
DAC International and TracPlus sign worldwide distribution agreement: Thu, 9 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT - DAC International, Inc. and TracPlus USA Inc. announced today a worldwide distribution agreement that will see DAC International distribute TracPlus, a next generation tracking, messaging and data service.

More information available in this press release.
Clean sweep for TracPlus Global at TUANZ Innovations Awards 2008: Fri, 29 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT - At the TUANZ Innovations Awards in Auckland, TracPlus Global won the TUANZ Initiative of the Year award, and then went on to be named as the Overall Winner of the prestigious TUANZ Telecommunications Innovation Award for TracPlus.

More information available at the TUANZ website.
TracPlus Global Helps Smash World Speed Record: Wed, 20 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT - TracPlus Global Limited played a critical support role in helping American pilots Scott Kasprowicz and Steve Sheik smash the existing World Helicopter Speed Record by nearly six days.

More information available in this press release.
Fox 5 Coverage of the Grand Adventure: Fri, 8 Aug 2008 01:00:00 GMT - Fox 5's Elaine Reyes interviews Scott and Steve prior to departure on the Grand Adventure.

View the video clip here.
TracPlus Global Wins Start-up Exporter of the year: Fri, 8 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT - TracPlus Global has just been awarded Start-up exporter of the year at the Gen-i sponsored New Zealand Incubator Awards.

More information see this article.
National Recognition for TracPlus Global: Mon, 28 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +1200 - TracPlus Global has been selected as a finalist in the prestigious Gen-i Startup of the Year, Gen-i Startup Exporter of the Year, and TUANZ Initiative of the Year. TracPlus Global CEO Chris Hinch has also been selected as a finalist in the National Business Review Bayer Innovator of the Year, as well as Gen-i Startup Entrepreneur of the Year.
Official Launch Of MyTracPlus: Wed, 23 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT - TracPlus customers can now manage their account information online! You can change your password, manage contact details, view installations and more.

To use MyTracPlus, simply login here.
Congratulations to Earthrace on their record breaking performance: Sat, 28 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT - TracPlus Global has congratulated eco-boat skipper Pete Bethune on shattering the Round The World Powerboat Speed Record, beating the previous record by almost 14 days.

More information available in this press release.
TracPlus Global provides tracking for Auckland to Suva Yacht Race: Thu, 5 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT - Dunedin based company TracPlus Global was the official tracking provider for the Auckland to Suva Yacht Race. The race was won by 21 year old sloop 'Systems Thunder' by beating out favourites - V5, Wired and Pussy Galore by 43 minutes.

More information available in this press release.
TracPlus Global wins International Technium Challenge: Wed, 4 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT - Dunedin based company TracPlus Global, providers of ground-breaking GPS tracking services, is the winner of the International Technium Challenge 2008

More information available in this press release. Also this article from ITBrief
Tracplus announces "Truly Portable" Iridium Tracking: Fri, 23 May 2008 02:00:00 GMT - Dunedin based company TracPlus Global has announced support for NAL Research's range of portable tracking terminals.

More information available in this press release.
TracPlus Global announces cost savings for customers: Fri, 23 May 2008 01:00:00 GMT - New Zealand company TracPlus Global Ltd has announced key changes to their pricing model that will deliver significant savings to existing and new TracPlus customers alike.

More information available in this press release.
Tracplus Global Establishes North American Office: Fri, 23 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT - New Zealand company TracPlus Global Ltd has announced the company's establishment of TracPlus USA Inc, a wholly owned subsidiary of the global tracking service provider.

More information available in this press release.
TracPlus Chosen to Support Round-the-world Helicopter Record Attempt: Wed, 14 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT - Dunedin-based company TracPlus Global will be along for the ride when American businessman Scott Kasprowicz attempts to set a new round-the-world record for a helicopter in July.

More information available in this press release.
TracPlus New Zealand Winner of Technium Challenge: Tue, 22 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT - TracPlus is the New Zealand winner of the worldwide Technuim Challenge. Tracplus Global beat four other New Zealand technology companies and will now go on to compete with companies from 15 countries in the final leg of the competition held in Cardiff in late-May.

More information available in this press release.
TracPlus chosen by Coastguard New Zealand: Wed, 19 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT - TracPlus has been chosen by Coastguard New Zealand in a national upgrade that will see TracPlus equipment deployed to 87 vessels and six aircraft.

More information can be found here.
TracPlus exhibited at Hannover, Germany: Mon, 3 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT - Daestra and TracPlus will be exhibited at CeBit in Hannover, Germany, this week as part of the NZ Trade and Enterprise "New Zealand, New Thinking" exhibition at the international conference. One of just fourteen New Zealand technology companies hand picked by NZTE to participate, CEO Chris Hinch and VP Sales and Marketing Mike Hanning have been joined by Upstart Incubator CEO Dr Norman Evans to help spread the TracPlus word.

Join us at Hall 14 Stand G38.
Pacific Wings Magazine profiles TracPlus: Mon, 18 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT - Respected aviation magazine editor Rob Neil gives a comprehensive profile of TracPlus in the February issue of Pacific Wings.

Rob's excellent article can be downloaded and read here.
TracPlus follows trans-Tasman paddlers home: Thu, 10 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT - As trans-Tasman kayakers James Castrission and Justin Jones near the end of their epic journey, their effort has been applauded by Daestra New Zealand whose TracPlus global tracking service has followed them every splash of the way.

More information available in this press release.
Daestra New Zealand Ltd appointed as Iridium VAR: Mon, 26 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT - Daestra New Zealand Ltd, providers of TracPlus, have been appointed as Iridium Value Added Resellers (VARs), which means more choice and better service for TracPlus users.

More information available in this press release.
TracPlus Version 1.2.5 released: Tue, 20 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT - TracPlus Version 1.2.5 with dramatically improved performance has been released today via online update. All existing users are urged to update to this latest version of TracPlus to take advantage of this new functionality. To upgrade to Version 1.2.5, simply start TracPlus and choose "Check for Updates" from the Help menu.
Australian adventurers cross the ditch under watchful gaze of TracPlus: Mon, 12 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT - Australian kayakers James Castrisson and Justin Jones trans-Tasman crossing attempt will be monitored in real time by rescue authorities and supporters alike, thanks to New Zealand tracking company Daestra New Zealand.

To monitor Jame's and Justin's progress visit the Crossing The Ditch website.

More information is available in this press release.
Daestra announces new message data terminal for Sat201 owners: Mon, 5 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT - Daestra New Zealand Ltd has announced their new Message Data Terminal for Satamatics 201 owners citing "...(the MDT) will allow airborne, maritime and fleet operators to send and receive text messages via satellite, as well as significantly improving the functionality and cost effectiveness of the 201".

More information on the MDT is available in this press release.
TracPlus Version 1.2.3 released: Mon, 15 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT - TracPlus Version 1.2.3 with multiple projection support and improved performance has been released today via online update. All existing users are urged to update to this latest version of TracPlus to take advantage of this new functionality. To upgrade to Version 1.2.3, simply start TracPlus and choose "Check for Updates" from the Help menu.
Satamatics announces IsatM2M satellite service: Wed, 19 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT - Satamatics UK Ltd has announced their new iSatM2M service, citing "...the new service will improve the end-user experience by offering faster data forwarding rates, quicker responses to polling requests and shorter time to first transmission for a broad range of applications."

Daestra NZ Ltd will assist all TracPlus users who own Satamatics 201 to upgrade their terminals to take advantage of this dramatic improvement in performance.

More information on IsatM2M is available in this Satamatics press release and brochure.
AMS AFIRS Support announced: Sun, 16 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT - Daestra NZ Ltd has announced TracPlus support for AMS Canada's AFIRS 110 and 220 terminals.

The "Blue Box" terminals perform real time data recording and analysis on aircraft performance inflight and transmit scheduled and exceedence reports to TracPlus's secure servers.

The AFIRS equipment has FAA and TC STC's approved and pending for a wide variety of airliners.
Financing option available: Thu, 16 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMT - Daestra NZ Ltd has teamed with finance company Pier One Ltd to offer attractive financing options for TracPlus.
Flight Explorer gateway launched: Wed, 15 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMT - TracPlus now offers a secure gateway to specialist flight tracking service Flight Explorer, allowing TracPlus aviation users to deliver data to the American data integrator at no additional cost.
TracPlus Version 1.0.1 released: Tue, 14 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMT - TracPlus Version 1.0.1 with multiple map support and automatic updates has been released today and is being shipped on DVD by courier to all existing TracPlus users. All existing users are urged to update to this latest version of TracPlus to take advantage of this new functionality.