Digital Caddies Status Update
Next Generation Tablet Now Being Installed at Golf Courses Across the U.S.
SCOTTSDALE, AZ--(Marketwired - May 20, 2014) - Digital Caddies, Inc. (OTC Pink: CADY) (
Demand for Digital Caddies new 10-inch tablet has been extraordinary as evidenced by contracts in place for nearly 10,000 units. Installation of these new devices is expected to be completed near the end of summer 2014, which will bring the total number of tablets on the network to nearly 15,000. The new larger screen and recently improved user interface deliver valuable content to golfers, including GPS-based course navigation, aerial green views, accurate yardages to landmarks and on-course messaging. The new 10-inch tablets will also provide an improved platform for advertisers who seek to deliver relevant, interactive content to golfers when and where they play. This combination of features for the golfer and access to a powerful demographic for the advertiser creates an opportunity for golf course operators to enhance their customer experience and build loyalty for their facilities.
"Both the golfer and advertiser wanted a larger screen, and we have responded with the new 10-inch tablet," reported Mike Loustalot, president of Digital Caddies, Inc. "Digital Caddies remains nimble and responsive to its customers' desires, and we're confident that the visual appeal of the enlarged screen will enhance the golfer experience and attract new advertising partners, dramatically increasing opportunities for monetization."
Digital Caddies tablets install easily on golf cars and connect wirelessly to the Web through Sprint's nationwide 3G network, providing the golf course a broad portfolio of real-time course management tools via GPS-based golf car tracking and communications. These tools enable course operators to improve the golfer experience, manage pace of play and increase merchandise and concession sales via real-time promotions. Golf courses benefit from reduced operating costs by better tracking golf car inventory, managing driver behavior and forecasting agronomy issues.
About Digital Caddies
Digital Caddies was founded in 2003 and established a solid reputation and loyal customer base by providing a low-cost, user-friendly GPS service to golf courses. The company has now transitioned to a new business model, which provides courses and golfers with a tablet-based navigation system and advertisers with a content platform that is wirelessly connected to the Internet and installed on golf cars. For more information about Digital Caddies, please visit www.digitalcaddies.net.
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Media Contact:
Catherine Curry
ccurry@digitalcaddies.net
Investor Contact:
Mike Kordysz
mkordysz@digitalcaddies.net
