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INNOVATIVE COMPUTING CORPORATION SETS NEW STANDARD

Brentwood, TN — May 11, 2005

Innovative Computing Corporation® continued its tradition of setting industry standards through the recent introduction of its on-line school for the trucking world - Innovative University.

Innovative, whose enterprise software provides operational and administrative solutions used in hundreds of trucking fleets, unveiled its web-based, on-demand training program at its annual user conference in San Antonio, Texas. The 300, plus, attendees at this week's Innovative Conference and Exhibition (ICE) got the first look at the trucking and logistics industry background and technical courses tailored to meet the unique training needs and time constraints of Innovative's customers.

"Innovative University is our response to customers and other industry professionals telling us that they need more training to be done by someone other than their best users," said Ernie Betancourt, CEO of Innovative Computing Corporation. "Innovative University does just that job and helps our customers address the dilution of training brought on by user turnover."

With Innovative University, students can work at their own pace, pause and return to lessons as needed, and test their mastery of the material before proceeding to the next level. Administrators can plan assignments and monitor student progress, even proctor the tests if they wish.

Innovative University is user-inspired and user-friendly. Some early examples of IU offerings include:

  • Industry basics with Trucking 101 - 107 core courses
  • How to set up Innovative Enterprise Software® (IES®) with the Master Files 201 technical course
  • IES dispatch fundamentals with Operations 201 - 205 technical courses
  • Mobile communications nuts-and-bolts from their first visiting professor, QUALCOMM® Incorporated

Beyond introductory trucking and IES system instruction, Innovative has plans for 300-level Operations courses, as well as basic and advanced Maintenance and Administration offerings.

Comdata Corporation, Innovative's colleague in providing technology to the commercial carrier business, has previewed Innovative University and recognized its benefits. "We have had our staff working within Innovative University, and we think it will be a great asset to the trucking community, as well as those new to the industry," said Scott Phillips, Senior Vice President and General Manager for Comdata's Transportation Services Division.

QUALCOMM Incorporated has taken an active role with Innovative University, serving as the university's first visiting professor and contributing an introductory mobile communications course. "We are delighted to make this contribution to Innovative University," stated Norm Ellis, vice president and general manager of Transportation and Logistics, QUALCOMM Wireless Business Solutions. "The content and format of all the courses available in the catalog will be an invaluable resource for those working in the trucking industry."

"Our system has a number of unique and new features that untrained customers miss," Betancourt added. "Innovative University enhances the value of our system by seeing that users can do more and do it accurately while generating more profits for their company. We are setting a new standard, one that will help our customers continue their leadership positions in the trucking industry."


Innovative Computing Corporation is the leading provider of software solutions to the truckload motor carrier industry. With 37 years of experience serving the industry, Innovative is installed in hundreds of fleets throughout the US and Canada. Innovative's customer base includes customers ranging in fleet size from under 15 to over 10,000 trucks and is used to dispatch tens of thousands of trucks nationwide. Innovative Computing Corporation is a wholly owned subsidiary of BetaZone, Inc., 750 Old Hickory Blvd., Suite 290, Brentwood, TN 37027.

Media contact: Jennifer McQuiston
Director of Communications, Innovative Computing Corporation
615-986-1900


Comdata Corporation (www.comdata.com) is redefining the movement of money and information through technology for businesses, their customers and employees. A leading provider of transaction and payment services, Comdata provides credit and debit processing and reporting for commercial fleets and merchants, electronic cash, gift and smart/chip card programs for retailers and governmental agencies, Comchek eCashpayroll services for food, retail and other service industries, and point-of-sale equipment, software and auxiliary services for merchants and convenience stores. Headquartered in Brentwood, Tenn., Comdata employs more than 1,500 people nationally and internationally. Comdata is a wholly owned subsidiary of Minneapolis-based Ceridian Corporation (NYSE: CEN).

Media Contact: Deby Samuels
Marketing Director, Comdata Corporation
1-800-COMDATA (266-3282), ext. 3


QUALCOMM is a leading provider of best-in-class products and services for more than 2,000 trucking and logistics fleets throughout North America. With over 500,000 mobile units shipped worldwide, these solutions are designed to help streamline operations, improve productivity, reduce operating costs, and increase safety and security. Now deployed with 34 of the top 40 truckload fleets, 6 of the top 7 tank truck fleets, and all of the commercial munitions carriers hauling for the Department of Defense, QUALCOMM's OmniTRACS® mobile communications solution has revolutionized the way trucking companies communicate with drivers, monitor vehicle locations, and protect cargo. At the core of our business is the ability to provide reliable, flexible, and affordable solutions that can be tailored to meet the needs of any operation.

Media Contact: Anita Gomes
Marketing Manager, QUALCOMM Incorporated
858-651-5279

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