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IMS: Custom M2M Analytics Give Drivers and Insurers Unprecedented Levels of Intelligence
IMS redefines end-to-end UBI solutions with choice of three data analytics partners Adding to their already robust, end-to-end usage-based insurance (UBI) programs, IMS is pleased to announce the addition of three data analytics partners to offer customers a choice in data insights and intelligence. The company’s UBI programs, along with a complete suite of other driver-centric programs and services, are all powered by the IMS DriveSync platform, which includes the use the IMS DriveSync device. While others in the connected car space only [...]
IMS M2M Hardware Innovation Provides Universal Vehicle Coverage, Rich Intelligence
Revolutionary IMS DriveSync device expands company’s impressive hardware portfolio Intelligent Mechatronic Systems (IMS) is pleased to announce the launch of its most advanced connected car hardware to date. The new IMS DriveSync device is at the core of the company’s overall Intelligent M2M Platform – an all-encompassing data aggregation and intelligence platform that powers an entire suite of connected car products. Recognizing that the best intelligence requires the best M2M technology, IMS developed the compact device as the [...]
M2M technology cuts firm’s CO2 emissions by 600 tonnes a year
Company slashes CO2 by the equivalent of one thousand London to Manchester return lorry journeys Zenith Hygiene Group is saving almost 600 tonnes of CO2 a year with TomTom fleet management technology, enabled by Vodafone, according to independent research. The study, undertaken by global sustainability consultancy Environmental Resources Management (ERM), was commissioned by Vodafone, whose world-leading machine-to-machine services support TomTom Business Solutions. Zenith’s estimated 597-tonne saving equates to a 28 per cent [...]
The installed base of fleet management systems will reach 5.7 million in Europe by 2016
According to a new research report from the analyst firm Berg Insight, the number of active fleet management systems deployed in commercial vehicle fleets in Europe was 2.5 million in Q4-2011. Growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 17.9 percent, this number is expected to reach 5.7 million by 2016. The fleet management industry is yet again affected by the financial crisis in Europe, but it is still clear that 2012 will be a positive year generating growth of 10–20 percent. A group of international aftermarket solution providers [...]
Telit’s GSM/GPRS/UMTS 3.5G module makes ATrack’s GPS trackers attractive, feature-rich products
Telit Wireless Solutions, a global leader in machine-to-machine (M2M) wireless technology, today announced its M2M modules enable feature-rich trackers by ATrack Technology Inc., a leading automatic vehicle location (AVL) tracking system supplier. ATrack Technology Inc. designs, develops and manufactures AVL tracking systems. ATrack understands that the stability of the tracking device is a critical success factor in the GPS tracking industry. In order to improve functionality and capability, as well as to enhance communication stability, [...]
The installed base of fleet management systems will reach 8.7 million units in the Americas by 2016
According to a new research report from the analyst firm Berg Insight, the number of fleet management systems deployed in commercial vehicle fleets in North America was 2.8 million in Q4-2011. Growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 15.9 percent, this number is expected to reach 5.9 million by 2016. In Latin America, the number of installed fleet management systems is expected to increase from 1.3 million in Q4-2011, growing at a CAGR of 16.6 percent to reach 2.8 million in 2016. Fleet management vendors such as Qualcomm, XATA and [...]
Digital Matter Embedded introduces GPS Log Book based on u-blox technology
Compact logger generates SARS compliant travel log book, simply plug and drive! Digital Matter Embedded, a South African based provider of innovative technology providing electronic and software solutions for a wide range of Industry applications, has launched a compact GPS logging device which plugs into any vehicle’s cigarette lighter. The device, the GPS Log Book, is designed around u-blox’ NEO GPS receiver module to provide an easy way for drivers to automatically keep an accurate travel log book which can be securely accessed later [...]
Novatel Wireless and NexTraq Sign Supply Agreement for Fleet Management Solution
Novatel Wireless, Inc. (NASDAQ: NVTL), a leading provider of intelligent wireless networking solutions, and NexTraq, the value leader of GPS fleet tracking and vehicle management solutions, today announced that they have signed a supply agreement for mobile tracking devices. Under the agreement, Novatel Wireless will supply its MT 3000 device for NexTraq's GPS fleet tracking solution. The Novatel Wireless MT 3000 is a compelling choice for fleet management providers who are looking for productivity improvements and cost [...]
Novatel Wireless Selected by Tripple Track for Integrated M2M Solutions
Novatel Wireless, Inc., a leading provider of intelligent wireless networking solutions, today announces that Tripple Track, a leading Scandinavian provider of GPS tracking and vehicle management solutions, has selected Novatel Wireless to provide its full portfolio of Enfora asset tags and mobile tracking devices as well as its N4A™ CMS service delivery platform. Tripple Track is currently operating in the Nordic countries providing mobile tracking and asset tags for a number of enterprises. Tripple Track's CEO Erik Thaysen [...]
Global Fleet Management and Trailer Tracking System Subscriptions to Surpass 30 Million by 2016
Global fleet management and trailer tracking system subscriptions are expected to grow from 13.3 million in 2012 to 30.4 million by 2016. Dominique Bonte, vice president and group director, telematics and M2M, comments: “The commercial telematics market continues to enjoy good overall growth as smaller fleets and new non-trucking segments such as delivery, service, and public and private transportation are being addressed by vendors offering more affordable solutions. Qualcomm Enterprise [...]
