1-800-GOT-JUNK? Partners with Microsoft and Sprint Using Cutting Edge Software

1-800-GOT-JUNK? Partners with Microsoft and Sprint Using Cutting Edge Software

May 17, 2005 (Vancouver, BC)- 1-800-GOT-JUNK? is proud to announce a new partnership with America’s leading software and cell phone providers Microsoft and Sprint. As part of a new case study, 1-800-GOT-JUNK? will utilize MLS Software into their fleet of junk removal trucks starting May 16, 2005.

1-800-GOT-JUNK? is bringing Microsoft and sprint technology into their trucks! As one of the fastest growing companies in North America, 1-800-GOT-JUNK? continues to pursue technological advances to better manage their fleet operations in the United States and Canada.

In short, we’re testing new software and technology for MS and sprint, and improving our bottom line with their MapPoint software, and cutting edge cell phone technology. What this means to 1-800-GOT-JUNK? is more efficient job dispatching based on the trucks location to a potential job. The company also projects improved fuel efficiency, an ability to precisely locate appointments, and give navigational instructions while improving on–time arrivals.

“This is a perfect opportunity to show the mainstream media just how high-tech the junk removal industry can really be,” said Brian Scudamore, Founder and CEO of 1-800-GOT-JUNK?.

“We couldn’t be more excited about working with both Microsoft and Sprint on this project. This will completely change the way we do business,” added Scudamore.

MLS and Sprint Business Mobility Framework have created an easy platform for integrating real-time network services into line-of-business applications. Third party application developers and business customers benefit from the Sprint nationwide CDMA network and now the location, messaging and notification capabilities of Sprint Business Mobility Framework. 1-800-GOT-JUNK? is planning to benefit from this platform.

Microsoft’s rich set of development tools for building location-based applications and powerful mapping capabilities power a wide range of applications including those used for asset tracking, fleet management and mobile-worker dispatch based on real-time location information. 1-800-GOT-JUNK? hopes to improve their bottom line as a result of Microsoft’s timely innovation.

Have you got junk in your life? Millions of people’s homes and offices are cluttered with junk and useless items. 1-800-GOT-JUNK? is pioneering an industry that is helping them unclutter their lives. Whether it’s an old couch, a pile of junk in the garage, backyard debris or old office furniture, 1-800-GOT-JUNK? will get rid of it for you. Founded in 1989, 1-800-GOT-JUNK? is located in over 150 locations making it North America’s largest Junk Removal Service. For more information visit www.1800gotjunk.com.

For more information:
Christopher Bennett
Public Relations 1-800-GOT-JUNK?
604-630-0167
christopher.bennett {at} 1800gotjunk(.)com