HR Kiosk for Swift

September 20, 2005 10:43 AM US Eastern Timezone

Swift Transportation Selects Netkey for Innovative Employee Self-Service Kiosk Project; Nationwide Kiosk Network Provides Mobile Workforce with Easy Access to Human Resources and Corporate Information

BRANFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 20, 2005--Netkey Inc. announced today that Swift Transportation (NASDAQ: SWFT) is using Netkey software to power a nationwide network of kiosks designed to provide Swift drivers, owner-operators, shop workers, and other employees with easy access to human resources and corporate information.

Headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, Swift Transportation operates the largest fleet of truckload carrier equipment in the United States with regional operations throughout the continental United States. The company operates a fleet of about 18,500 tractors and 51,700 trailers from a network of 38 terminals. Swift has 23,000 employees, of which over 20,000 are drivers.

An organization known for an employee-focused culture, Swift was challenged by the need to deliver timely communications to its geographically-dispersed and highly-mobile driver workforce. In response, the company made a commitment to deploy a network of interactive kiosks to provide drivers and other employees with self-service access to critical corporate information.

After an extensive evaluation, Swift chose kiosks from KIOSK InformationSystems of Louisville, Colo. and software and services from Netkey for the application development, deployment and remote monitoring and management for what is now called the Swift Informer Self-Service System. About 150 Informer kiosks are being installed in over 60 distribution and repair facilities and customer locations where Swift maintains a full-time employee presence.

The Swift Informer kiosks provide drivers, mechanics and other employees -- once logged in and authenticated -- with secure online access to payroll, benefit, permit, training and safety information, truck repair manuals and parts availability, as well as e-mail, company news, weather and directions. Swift will benefit from lower costs to deliver HR services, improved data accuracy, quicker dissemination of company information, reduced driver turnover and increased employee satisfaction.

"Our investment in the Swift Informer self-service kiosk system reflects our continued focus on enhancing the workplace experience and improving communications with our drivers and other employees," said Swift's Vice- President of Human Resources and Safety, Barbara Kennedy. "Reaction to the kiosks has been overwhelmingly positive. We credit both Swift's vision of employee self-service and our deployment plan and Netkey's experience and enterprise-level software platform for playing a critical role in the rapid development and successful deployment of the Informer kiosk program."

"We're excited to partner with Swift Transportation on this initiative to more effectively communicate with its geographically-dispersed employees through self-service," said V. Miller Newton, chief executive officer of Netkey. "Swift is recognized as an industry leader for its innovative use of technology, and its commitment to deploying kiosks and Netkey software is a great example of that innovative spirit."

About Swift

Swift is the holding company for Swift Transportation Co. Inc., a truckload carrier headquartered in Phoenix. Swift's trucking subsidiaries operate the largest fleet of truckload carrier equipment in the United States with regional and transcontinental operations throughout most of North America.

About Netkey

Netkey provides a comprehensive software platform for authoring, securing, monitoring and managing self-service applications delivered on kiosks, computer terminals, digital signs and other retail technologies. Netkey measurably lowers the cost, and increases the value, of interfacing with customers and employees on unattended devices. Customers include BMW, Borders, JC Penney, Menards, Target and the U.S. Postal Service. Contact Netkey at 1-800-443-7924, via e-mail at info@netkey.com, or on the Web at www.netkey.com.

Contacts

Swift Transportation
Lindsey Lundeen, 602-477-7145
lindsey_lundeen@swifttrans.com
or
Netkey
Robert Ventresca, 203-483-2888
rventresca@netkey.com

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Government HR Applications

This is the first time KIOSK will participate in this conference and trade show which attracts 20,000 federal high tech buyers, 5000 industry professionals and more than 450 exhibitors. KIOSK currently provides kiosk solutions directly to the United States Postal Service and the Department of Homeland Security's US-VISIT program.

"This event provides us with an exceptional opportunity to demonstrate the application of KIOSK kiosk technology to the whole family of U.S. government agencies," said company President Rick Malone.

At FOSE, KIOSK will display models KT 125 and KC 590 which employ Department of Defense human resource and personnel applications developed in partnership with touchscreen pioneer and developer, DynaTouch Corporation.

The KIOSK Model KT-125 "Thinman" is a standalone, small footprint, walk-up kiosk with a light box in the top front area designed to display a logo or advertising. The KC-590 offers a countertop and/or wall mounted kiosk design incorporating a monitor, optional touch screen overlay, speakers, keyboard, trackball and PC.

DynaTouch chose the KIOSK KC-590 as one of two preferred models offered through its OneStop product line. The OneStop is a comprehensive, ready-to-run self-service application for federal government employees and customers. It provides a one stop source of services and information related to payroll, personnel, housing, health and wellness, deployment, family support and relocation assistance.

"We continue to focus on helping federal government agencies empower their customers and employees to help themselves," states Terri McClelland, DynaTouch CEO. "Our OneStop application and partnership with KIOSK seem to be a perfect match."

KIOSK InformationSystems designs and manufactures touch screen, self-service kiosk solutions for retail, human resources, employee benefits, CRM, Wi-Fi, loyalty, gaming and many more self-service applications. With more than 28 standard kiosk models, custom models, turnkey vending units such as public internet terminals and photo kiosks, KIOSK has the largest self-service product and services line from which to choose.

KIOSK InformationSystems
Founded in 1993, KIOSK InformationSystems has more than 100 years of combined experience and is ISO 9001 and UL-listed certified. Retail kiosks, human resource and self-service solutions are a core competency. Major clients include Wal-Mart, U.S. Postal Service, McDonalds, Pepsi, the U.S. Government and Disney. For information about KIOSK products and services please visit www.kis-kiosk.com, call KIOSK at 303-466-5471 or email pr@gokis.net.

DynaTouch Corporation
DynaTouch Corporation is renowned as an industry leader and pioneer that's been providing custom touchscreen information kiosks since 1988. With systems at nearly 80% of all U.S. military installations worldwide, DynaTouch has long been the leading supplier of point-of-information kiosks to the Department of Defense. Other government clients include the Department of Veterans Affairs, Internal Revenue Service, Indian Health Services, Bureau of Customs & Immigration and National Archives & Records Administration. DynaTouch's versatile Windows-based TIPS multimedia kiosks and software satisfy a wide range of information kiosk applications for government, commercial and medical customers. For information about DynaTouch visit www.dynatouch.com or call 210-828-8343.

SOURCE KIOSK InformationSystems, Inc.

Tom Weaver of KIOSK InformationSystems, Inc., +1-303-661-1652

http://www.dynatouch.com

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USPS HR Kiosk Project

In the first phase of the project completed in 2003, KIOSK produced 310 KT-125 kiosks which were deployed in postal distribution centers nationwide. The new contract calls for 300 more units.

Postal Service employees without computer access in their work environments use the kiosks to perform basic human resources tasks including keeping track of benefits and viewing paycheck stubs. A privacy filter on the monitor enables workers to securely access personal information.

KIOSK partner Netkey, Inc. provides software support for the project which includes an integrated collaborative database developed specifically for the U.S. Postal Service by KIOSK. Netkey's software allows for management and updating of kiosks from a single desktop.

"The PCK project with the USPS demonstrates the important contribution kiosks make to the efficient delivery of human resources services to large workforces," said KIOSK President Rick Malone. "Kiosks are the preferred solution for companies seeking to extend HR services to dispersed employee populations."

For additional information about KIOSK visit www.kis-kiosk.com.

About KIOSK KIOSK InformationSystems designs and manufactures touch screen, self-service kiosk solutions for retail, human resources, employee benefits, CRM, Wi-Fi, loyalty, gaming and many more self-service applications. With more than 28 standard kiosk models, custom models, turnkey vending units such as public internet terminals and photo kiosks, KIOSK has the largest self-service product and services line from which to choose.

Founded in 1993, KIOSK InformationSystems has more than 100 years of combined experience and is ISO 9001 and UL-listed certified. Retail kiosks, human resource and self-service solutions are a core competency. Major clients include Wal-Mart, U.S. Postal Service, McDonalds, Pepsi, the U.S. Government and Disney. For information about KIOSK products and services please visit www.kis-kiosk.com, call KIOSK at 303-466-5471 or email pr@gokis.net.

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