As part of an international consortium, Ascom will handle the delivery and installation of a new toll system in the Dominican Republic. The order – worth 7.8 million US dollars (over CHF 10 million) – confirms Ascom's leading position in the market for large and complex toll solutions.
Using the innovative, modular MultiToll integrated system, the Transport Revenue division at Ascom will design and install the equipment for three toll plazas, comprising 32 toll lanes and the control system for the new toll solution, in the Dominican Republic by summer 2004. The fully networked solution allows for efficient collection of motorway fees using automated coin machines and electronic toll collection for cashless payment.
Cost-effective implementation, high degree of investment protection
In addition to its proven specialist and technological know-how in developing toll systems, Ascom won the order on the strength of the large functionality and openness of its MultiToll system, which can be easily customized to the specific requirements of the Dominican toll road operators.
"The project in the Dominican Republic is further confirmation of the enduring success of our MultiToll solution and of Ascom's leading position in the international market for large toll collection solutions", says Riet Cadonau, Member of the Ascom Executive Board, Transport Revenue Division. "The modular concept and completely standardized system allow us to provide customized solutions with which we can easily integrate both existing and new components."
In addition to automated coin machines, Ascom's MultiToll solution features a system for detecting in-car ID tags, which counts the number of times a vehicle passes through the toll and then uses the information as the basis for cashless payments. The corresponding toll lanes are equipped with toll collection road-side equipment and anti-fraud video enforcement system.
Simplified maintenance via online access
The core of the Ascom MultiToll system is a central systemwhich processes all toll booth data. A central computer handles the subscriber management for electronic toll collection. In addition, the staff can monitor all functions of the toll solution from here. Internet or intranet access to all parts of the system simplifies maintenance, troubleshooting and system updates.
Ascom is an international solution supplier with a comprehensive technology know-how. In the areas Transport Revenue (revenue collection and parking systems), Security Solutions (applications for security, communications, automation and control systems for infrastructure operators, public security institutions and the army), Network Integration (network solutions in the data/voice convergence market) and Wireless Solutions (high quality on-site communications solutions) with many years of experience in the execution of complex projects for demanding customers the company has established itself in important key markets. Ascom's offering covers analysis and consulting, system design and system integration, project management, engineering and implementation, and goes right through to maintenance and support. The company has subsidiaries in 23 countries and has a staff of more than 5,000 employees worldwide. The Ascom registered shares (ASCN) are quoted on the SWX Swiss Exchange in Zurich.
The Transport Revenue Division is a leading, globally active supplier of integrated, comprehensive solutions for transport infrastructures. Acknowledged experts, with many years of experience in the technology and the branch, implement tailor-made solutions for the automation of revenue collection – in public transport, for toll collection and for car park operators. A high level of standardisation, their high flexibility and openness to other components distinguishes the comprehensive solutions from Transport Revenue.
