| Country |
Name of Publication |
Date |
Heading |
Russia |
AMC Media Release |
01/22/2003 |
Russia Wants DataDot Official Delegation Meets Police Minister |
| Summary: NSW Police Minister- Michael Costa, will meet with a Russian Government delegation, to discuss DataDot Technology and its effect on crime. The delegation will also meet DataDot executives in order to discuss how the system can be implemented in Russia. |
| New Zealand |
Ten-One Volume Number 255 |
14/11/2003 |
Dots Provide Proof Of Identity |
| Summary: Constable Bryce Hayward of the Auckland Car squad, identifies recovered parts from a stolen HSV Commodore, by identifying DataDots present on the stolen parts. |
| USA |
SMITH & WARREN Press Release
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3/15/2004 |
An Exclusive Breakthrough In Badge Identification Technology |
| Summary: SMITH & WARREN has announced an exclusive partnership with DataDot USA to implement a high tech badge security and identification system. SMITH & WARREN will utilize the Micro DataDot Security Identification System on all of their badges. |
| New Zealand |
NZ Herald Auto Supplement |
02/19/2003 |
Sticking It To Car Thieves |
| Summary: Subaru New Zealand announce a decision to DataDot all their 2003 model vehicles. They are the first New Zealand auto manufacturer to adopt this initiative. |
| USA |
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1/03/2004 |
New Technology Combats Vehicle Theft |
| Summary: Nissan Motors of North America will be the first vehicle manufacturer in the US to trial the effectiveness of DataDot. Nissan has allied with law enforcement agencies and DataDot Technology USA to combat the problem of the theft of Xenon headlights. |
| Russia |
Department of Economy MED&T |
26/02/2004 |
All Automobiles Marked Against Stealing |
| Summary: Due to the high level of motor transport theft in the country, the Russian Ministry of Economic Development and Trade (MEDT) are financing the implementation of DataDot into Russia, after the technology was trial led and praised by a number of Russian Government organizations, including The Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation. |
| USA |
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DataDot Technology Part of Unique Theft Deterrent and Police Support Program |
| Summary: Launched By Nissan, Nissan North America develop a Theft Deterrent and Police Support Program in conjunction with DataDot Technology and the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB). It is designed to reduce theft of Xenon headlights from its Maxima range of vehicles. |
| South Africa |
www.bday.co.za |
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Avis Adopts Dotty Solution To Problem of Car Theft |
| Summary: Avis becomes the first fleet operator in South Africa to adopt DataDot Technology. More than 1000 vehicles being introduced into the rental fleet from July, will be fitted with the technology. The pilot project won approval of several South African bodies, including the BAC (Business Against Crime) and the SA Insurance Association. |
| South Africa |
www.cartoday.com |
06/29/2003 |
Dots Cut Theft |
| Summary: Avis- the car rental and fleet services group announce they are DataDotting more than 1000 of the new vehicles being introduced into their rental fleet. Microdot Technology does not only have the potential to deter theft, but increases the chances of vehicles being recovered, and can provide evidence that could lead to prosecution of offenders. |
| South Africa |
DataDot Technology SA (Pty) Ltd |
10/21/2002 |
Auto Africa Special Media Release |
| Summary: Major Taxi Insurer Is Spot-on! South African Auto Insurers- Clarendon transport Underwriters (CTU) enter into an agreement with DataDot Technology, whereby all taxis will be DataDotted. CTU are also offering reduced premiums and theft excesses to DataDotted vehicles. |
| South Africa |
www.cartoday.com |
02/26/2004 |
All Automobiles Marked Against Stealing |
| South Africa |
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29/04/2004 |
Stripping Car Theft Of Gain |
| Summary: The South African Insurance Association (SAIA) attributes lower car theft rates in South Africa to improved anti-theft technologies. They believe many stolen vehicles find their way back into the market because manufacturers are not yet building their cars with fool-proof identification systems. SAIA spokesperson Caroline DeSilva says At the moment we're treating the symptoms not the disease. We should look at a vehicle identification system that takes the value out of stealing a motor car, such as DataDot. |
| South Africa |
BAC (Business Against Crime) |
8/11/2003 |
News Release- Microdots Identify Hijacked Minibus |
| Summary: A Toyota Hi-ace was found by police with its identification marks removed. DataDots were present on the vehicle, thus police were able to correctly identify the vehicle and its owner- who as it turns out, had been carjacked one month prior. |
| UK |
New Scotland Yard- Stolen Vehicle |
06/23/2002 |
Microdot Systems In The Fight Against Vehicle Crime |
| Summary: The UK Metropolitan Police Department- Scotland Yard- release a report on theft, and evaluate the advantages of using a microdot system for parts marking, outlining the benefits of such a system. |
| Australia |
The West Australian |
6/11/2002 |
Will Microdots Reduce Vehicle Theft |
| Summary: Police were able to locate the NSW owner of a stolen bicycle that was recovered in WA, as the bicycle had been DataDotted. |
| Australia |
Subaru (Aust) Pty Limited |
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DataDot Technology (Australia) Pty Limited |
| Summary: An endorsement of DataDot, from Subaru (Aust) Pty Ltd who implemented application of DataDot across their entire range of vehicles |
| Australia |
DataDot Technology (Aust) Pty Ltd |
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Industry Gets The Hots For Dots |
| Summary: DataDot Technology was awarded the AMIF's New and Innovative Product of the Year for 2003 and Club Marine waiver the theft excess for boats protected by DataDot HIN Dots, a saving of up to $1000. |
| Australia |
Australian Financial Review |
22/01/2003 |
Local Technology Beats Car thieves |
| Summary: NSW Police Minister- Michael Costa, meets with Russian Government delegation on methods to combat car theft. The Russian government aims to finalise a contract that will give allow them distributorship of DataDot in Russia. |
| Australia |
www.gtlaw.com.au |
5/08/2003 |
Court Rules SmartDot Infringes |
| Summary: First Innovation Patent to be considered in Australia On 5 August 2003, the Federal Court ruled that company- SmartDot- were liable for infringing on DataDot Technology's Innovation patent, and were ordered to cease sale or distribution of the SmartDot product. |
| Australia |
Endeavour Region Target Action Group- Property Unit Ryde Police |
15/05/2002 |
Letter Of Appreciation |
| Summary: NSW Police thank DataDot for their assistance in identifying the correct owner of stolen goods found in a random audit of a pawnshop. |
| Australia |
National Motor Vehicle Theft Reduction Council NMVTRC |
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Welcomes Subaru's Initiative To Combat Criminals |
| Summary:The NMVTRC congratulate Subaru Australia's decision to standard fit DataDot across their entire range of vehicles from 2003. |
| Australia |
Sydney Channel 7- Today Tonight |
03/19/2004 |
Will Microdots Reduce Vehicle Theft |
| Summary: Interviews with a number of people who unknowingly purchased rebirthed motor vehicles. NMVTRC Director- Ray Carroll suggests a way to curb the growing problem of car-rebirthing, is to use a microdot identification system on motor vehicles. |
| Australia |
Club Marine |
02/01/2003 |
Will Microdots Reduce Vehicle Theft |
| Summary: A Club Marine endorsement recognising DataDot Technology as successfully meeting their requirements to be recognised as an anti-theft device. |
| Australia |
Haines Hunter |
05/25/2003 |
Haines Hunter Boats Protects Its Customers |
| Summary: With World leading anti-theft Technology Haines Hunter and DataDot Technology announce a partnership against the growing problem of boat theft. All models will be marked with DataDots. |
| Australia |
DataDot Technology (Aust) Pty Ltd |
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New & Innovative Identification Technology embraced by the Australian Marine Industry police & insurers |
| Summary: DataDot Technology has produced a marine anti-theft system, which was awarded New and Innovative Product of the Year 2003 by the Australian Marine Industry Federation (AMIF). |
| Australia |
Sydney Morning Herald 1 |
5/08/2003 |
Car Security- A Special Report- Thief stopped |
| Summary: The National Motor Vehicle Theft Reduction Council (NMVTRC) is encouraging more manufacturers to adopt a microdot identification system, to assist in combating vehicle theft. |
| Australia |
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8/06/2000 |
News Release- DataDot Security Saves Schools Money |
| Summary: Hon. John Aquilina- Minister for Education & Training claims that a trial of DataDot reduced school property loss in 40 Wollongong schools by 89%. |
| Australia |
Col Crawford Pty Ltd |
04/19/2004 |
To Whom It May Concern- Securing Your Stocking Holding Yard |
| Summary: Stephen Crawford- Managing Director of Col Crawford's- the multi-franchise car dealership endorses DataDot Technology as an effective theft deterrent, following a successful reduction in the number of theft/break-ins to his dealership since his decision to fit all his stock with DataDot |
| Australia |
Sydney Morning Herald |
08/15/2003 |
Rebirthing and other scams |
| Summary:Discusses the crime of Vehicle Rebirthing and the extent of the practise in Australia. The National Motor Vehicle Theft Reduction Council (NMVTRC) ultimately wants to see all spare parts identified with Microdots, in an effort to thwart this epidemic. |
| Australia www.innovated.gov.au |
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DataDot Technology (Aust)- Dotty about security… |
| Summary:Provides a case study on DataDot Technology Ltd. Appraising DataDot's Technology as a new age for crime prevention and resolution in Australia. |
| Australia |
Bayliner Australia |
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| Summary: Bayliners Now Protected by World leading Anti-theft Technology DataDot- DNA for Boats Bayliner Australia and DataDot Technology today announced they have forged a strategic partnership to take an industry leading role tackling boat thieves. All Bayliner boats sold at the Sydney International Boat Show 2003 by their dealers; Berowra Waters Marina, Avanti Marine and Hunts Marine will feature this Australian world-first technology at no additional cost! |
| Australia |
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School Security Link With DataDot Technology |
| Summary: Ryde Secondary College launched a new security link with DataDot Technology which has also been endorsed by the NSW Pawnbrokers Association because the easy identification of property is a meaningful way of identifying and returning stolen property |
