MARK IV unveils new CVO Transponders for PrePass(R)

HOUSTON, May 3 /PRNewswire/ -- In collaboration with the motor carrier industry, MARK IV's new preclearance system transponder enables users to verify the operational status of their transponders with the simple push of a button. Deployment by PrePass anticipated to begin in Fall 2010.

"Federal law requires commercial carriers to verify the pre-trip status of many elements of their equipment before embarking on their journey. Many drivers and carriers have looked for that same functionality in their onboard preclearance transponders," said Dick Landis, president and CEO of HELP, Inc., the public-private partnership that offers PrePass, the nation's largest weigh station bypass service for commercial carriers.

MARK IV's new transponder has the same high-performance and form factor of its current generation of TDMA devices. The self-test button is the newest enhancement to come in MARK IV CVO transponders. More than 100,000 new transponders will be deployed by PrePass over the next 12 months as older devices are upgraded and retired from useful service.

The new devices are technically compatible with those used by other preclearance systems including NORPASS, Oregon's Green Light and North Carolina's NCPass™. In addition, they can be used in other CVO applications where automatic vehicle identification is used, such as Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's wireless roadside initiative, yard access control systems and trailer tracking.

"At MARK IV, the customer comes first. In this instance, we were pleased to work with HELP Inc. and Affiliated Computer Services from design concept through production to ensure we meet their specific needs," said Chris Murray, president of MARK IVHS.  "Our goal is to build on past successes and drive new value into the transportation industry through innovation and efficiency."

MARK IV unveiled its new technology at the Intelligent Transportation Society of America's 20th Annual Meeting and Exposition in Houston, TX.

About MARK IV IVHS

MARK IV IVHS is a global technology leader and innovator of intelligent transportation solutions (ITS). With more than 21 million transponders on-the-road and more than 3,400 lanes equipped, MARK IV IVHS is the largest supplier of electronic toll collection equipment in North America. MARK IV IVHS has enabled many landmark ITS deployments, including: the world's first, non-stop, all-electronic toll road (Highway 407 ETR); interoperability between truck electronic preclearance systems and toll collection; and, the E-ZPass® system of the 24 toll authorities who comprise the InterAgency Group in the Northeastern United States. For more information, visit www.ivhs.com.

About PrePass

PrePass is a sophisticated system that enables motor carriers to electronically comply with weight, safety and credential requirements in more than 280 locations in 29 states. PrePass Plus enables motor carriers to pay their E-ZPass® tolls electronically using the same transponder. By avoiding weigh station and toll booth stops and idling in queues, trucks save time, reduce fuel consumption and contribute to a cleaner and safer transportation system.

Nearly 415,000 trucks have enrolled in the PrePass weigh station service nationwide. PrePass and its electronic toll collection companion service are operational at weigh stations and/or toll plazas in 36 states, including: Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Utah, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin and Wyoming. PrePass enables states to meet Federal CVISN requirements.

About Affiliated Computer Services, Inc., A Xerox Company

Xerox Corporation is a $22 billion leading global enterprise for business process and document management. Through its broad portfolio of technology, services and outsourcing offerings, Xerox provides the essential back-office support that clears the way for clients to focus on what they do best: their real business. Headquartered in Norwalk, Conn., Xerox provides leading-edge document technology, services, software and supplies for production and office environments of any size. Through ACS, A Xerox Company, which Xerox acquired in February 2010, Xerox also offers extensive business process outsourcing and information technology outsourcing services, including data processing, HR benefits management, finance support, and customer relationship management services for commercial and government organizations worldwide. The 130,000 people of Xerox serve clients in more than 160 countries. For more information, visit http://www.acs-inc.com or http://www.xerox.com. For investor information, visit http://www.xerox.com/investor.

SOURCE MARK IV IVHS

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