Technology Platform

Securus has developed a technology platform called "GPSaaS" that enables the company, along with its market partners, to efficiently deploy market specific GPS solutions to solve the unique problems in each market. The company's technology consists of an integrated platform that performs all of the functions necessary to, in real time, track, know and communicate the status of, and locate any individual or item on the Securus system.

GPSaaS Hardware Platform:

Securus can provide specialized GPS units to its customers and partners or interface with virtually any location-based device if required by the application. Units can include the following components:

• GPS modules for determining location

• Cellular modules for determining location when GPS fails (triangulation); sending outbound messages for communicating locator and asset status and location, as well as receiving inbound messages to control locator and set alarms on the locator

• WiFi modules for determining location when GPS and/or cell modules fail or more precise locations are needed inside buildings and for sending and receiving messages

• Power and control circuitry to manage the above modules

• Specialized packaging and external controls designed specifically for each application

 

GPS Software and Communication Platform:

The GPSaaS Software Platform is delivered to Securus' customers and partners in a Web Portal format. Additionally, the software platform handles all incoming and outgoing messages whether delivered by text message, email, or voice.

The GPSaaS software platform consists of the following components:

• Portal: This is a web-based application that is available to both the end user and to Securus' channel partner(s). The portal is the "command center" that customers interface with to set up profiles, "alarm" conditions, and to track individuals or items either on an ongoing basis or when an alarm condition is met (depending on the application). The portal utilizes Google Maps to visually provide real time location information.

• Communication Center: The Communication Center handles all incoming and outgoing messages and utilizes a rule's based engine to determine what messages to send and what actions to take. Outbound and inbound messages can take the form of emails or text messages and can be delivered to, and received from, a variety of locators including cell phones and computers.

• Portable "Apps": The software platform also extends to portable locators like smart phones including the BlackBerry and the iPhone. Users can interface with the system through multimedia applications designed specifically for these locators.

• Back-end: In addition to the "front end" functionality described above, the GPSaaS platform also contains an entire back office and customer management system that allows our partners, when appropriate, to run the entire Securus-based business themselves. This consists of inventory management, order management, automated billing, customer information management, diagnostic tools, locator management system, marketing and reseller/affiliate self serve system, search and recovery support portal, automated registrations, rescue button and order management, etc.

The GPSaaS software platform includes all of the functionality needed for end customers and Securus' partners to utilize the system based on their specific goals. The system can also be modified and tailored easily and deployed with the specific functionality needed in each case.