�We are thrilled to have been selected by a publication with such a strong reputation in the reseller market,� says Lind Hutton, president of Mintek Mobile Data Solutions. �The honor is a reflection of the hard work of our employees and the innovative technologies we have brought together in our industry-leading WinTrack PM system.�

�The All-Star VAR recognition is saved for an elite few who have demonstrated excellence in their respective vertical sectors,� says Albert Guffanti, publisher of VSR. �An advisory group of VSR staff poured over the detailed entries and evaluated each nominee for their state-of-the-art technology, their superior service and support, and their plans for growth. In our minds, Mintek best satisfied all of these criteria within the hospitality vertical sector.�

Winners in each of VSR�s vertical markets were judged based on the following criteria: use of state-of-the-art technology, the VAR�s commitment to its vertical market, the benefit to the end user�s business, and the potential for future growth/benefits. Winners were judged by an advisory committee comprised of VSR editorial staff and industry experts.

Hundreds of Hotels Use WinTrack PM

Since 1999, Dunedin, Fla.-based Mintek Mobile Data Solutions has helped hundreds of hotels throughout the United States and Canada automate their PM processes. Mintek�s WinTrack PM software, which incorporates handheld devices and bar coding, ensures that PMs, rounds, inspections and work orders are accomplished on time. The result: a safer, more energy-efficient hotel operation.

WinTrack PM replaces inefficient paper-based processes still found in many hotels. Bar codes are discreetly placed on every item needing a PM. When an engineer scans a bar code on a piece of equipment, it prompts him to answer previously determined questions. After the PM has been completed, the bar code is scanned again. Each step is recorded within WinTrack PM.

Mintek�s system adds accountability to the PM process because managers know exactly when an engineer was at a piece of equipment, what was recorded, and how long the engineer was there. WinTrack PM automates PM scheduling and streamlines the work order process. Work orders can be generated automatically through the handheld based on answers provided by engineers. WinTrack PM also tracks parts information for each item needing checked, as well as the costs associated with parts and equipment replacement. 

WinTrack PM can be used throughout a hotel�not only for expensive equipment but also for guestroom inspections. Meter readings also can be captured with Mintek�s PM system. If a meter reading is out of range, WinTrack PM can generate a warning message. If a PM becomes overdue, it is flagged within WinTrack PM. Mintek�s Maintenance Portal centralizes reporting so that work can be monitored from anywhere there is Internet access. Work Order Kiosk, which can be used as part of WinTrack PM, enables anyone outside of the engineering department of a hotel�housekeeping, general managers, f&b staff and others�to submit work orders via a browser-based system.

About Mintek Mobile Data Solutions:
Mintek Mobile Data Solutions is the developer of turn-key solutions for city utilities, lodging and cable companies that provide access to customer, employee and asset information beyond the �traditional office.� Mintek�s solutions have been implemented in more than 1,500 individual locations with more than 5,000 mobile field users. Among Mintek�s clients are Plant City, Fla., Time Warner Cable, Comcast, Bright House Communications, Marriott International and Loews Hotels. For more information, call Ty Abrahams, Director of Marketing, at (727) 734-9175, or go to: www.mintek.com.