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Sep 27, 2019 • Fleet Technology • News • fleet • telematics • TomTom Telematics • Webfleet Solutions
October 1 will see 'Webfleet Solutions' unveiled as new company name for recently acquired TomTom Telematics business.
Sep 26, 2019 • News • MIcrolise • fleet • telematics
David Midgley, former JCB Group Telematics Manager joins Microlise.
David Midgley, former JCB Group Telematics Manager joins Microlise.
Sep 06, 2019 • future of field service • Berg Insight • fleet • telematics • report
Installed-base of car telematics set to reach 150 million.
Installed-base of car telematics set to reach 150 million.
According to a new research report from the IoT analyst firm Berg Insight, the number of active aftermarket car telematics units will grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 20.6 percent from 58.7 million at the end of 2018 to 150.0 million at the end of 2023.
Berg Insight’s definition of an aftermarket car telematics solution in this report comprises both cellular/GNSS and RF-based solutions. A growing number of aftermarket telematics services have in the past few years become available for consumers that want to add services and connectivity to cars. Berg Insight forecasts that shipments of aftermarket car telematics devices for consumer applications will grow from 20.3 million units in 2018 to reach 51.0 million in 2023.
”Aftermarket car telematics solutions are useful in a number of application areas including stolen vehicle tracking and recovery (SVT/SVR), vehicle diagnostics, Wi-Fi hotspot, convenience applications and usage-based insurance”, said Martin Svegander, IoT Analyst at Berg Insight. Vehicle diagnostics allows service providers such as dealers and workshops to improve service offerings to car owners. Dealers and finance companies can moreover leverage telematics for internal fleet management and manage the customer lifetime value. Examples of convenience applications enabled by aftermarket telematics devices include remote control of certain vehicle functions such as door lock/unlock and finding the last parking position.
Aftermarket car telematics services are offered by a wide range of players. Examples of leading telematics companies selling services via third parties or directly to consumers include Octo Telematics, Spireon, Ituran, Mojio, Scope Technology, Automatic Labs (SiriusXM), CalAmp (LoJack), Bright Box, Viasat Group and Vodafone Automotive. “Distributing services and products through third parties is the most common way to market for aftermarket car telematics solution vendors”, continued Mr. Svegander. Important sales channels include insurance companies, dealers, mobile network operators and online retailers. Some solution vendors also market their products on their own websites and through telemarketing.
The connected car market is highly important for mobile network operators that bet on the Internet-of-Things market. Many mobile network operators have started to explore the aftermarket car telematics opportunity and they are well-positioned to provide such services. “Mobile network operators can accelerate sales by targeting their existing customer base as well as leverage an ecosystem of partners to pursue data monetization opportunities for their installed base of car telematics solutions”, added Mr. Svegander.
According to a new research report from the IoT analyst firm Berg Insight, the number of active aftermarket car telematics units will grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 20.6 percent from 58.7 million at the end of 2018 to 150.0 million at the end of 2023.
Berg Insight’s definition of an aftermarket car telematics solution in this report comprises both cellular/GNSS and RF-based solutions. A growing number of aftermarket telematics services have in the past few years become available for consumers that want to add services and connectivity to cars. Berg Insight forecasts that shipments of aftermarket car telematics devices for consumer applications will grow from 20.3 million units in 2018 to reach 51.0 million in 2023.
”Aftermarket car telematics solutions are useful in a number of application areas including stolen vehicle tracking and recovery (SVT/SVR), vehicle diagnostics, Wi-Fi hotspot, convenience applications and usage-based insurance”, said Martin Svegander, IoT Analyst at Berg Insight. Vehicle diagnostics allows service providers such as dealers and workshops to improve service offerings to car owners. Dealers and finance companies can moreover leverage telematics for internal fleet management and manage the customer lifetime value. Examples of convenience applications enabled by aftermarket telematics devices include remote control of certain vehicle functions such as door lock/unlock and finding the last parking position.
Aftermarket car telematics services are offered by a wide range of players. Examples of leading telematics companies selling services via third parties or directly to consumers include Octo Telematics, Spireon, Ituran, Mojio, Scope Technology, Automatic Labs (SiriusXM), CalAmp (LoJack), Bright Box, Viasat Group and Vodafone Automotive. “Distributing services and products through third parties is the most common way to market for aftermarket car telematics solution vendors”, continued Mr. Svegander. Important sales channels include insurance companies, dealers, mobile network operators and online retailers. Some solution vendors also market their products on their own websites and through telemarketing.
The connected car market is highly important for mobile network operators that bet on the Internet-of-Things market. Many mobile network operators have started to explore the aftermarket car telematics opportunity and they are well-positioned to provide such services. “Mobile network operators can accelerate sales by targeting their existing customer base as well as leverage an ecosystem of partners to pursue data monetization opportunities for their installed base of car telematics solutions”, added Mr. Svegander.
Aug 21, 2019 • News • fleetmatics • MIcrolise • fleet • telematics
Telematics and transport technology solutions provider Microlise, has launched Focus, a telematics solution, specifically designed for smaller fleets.
Telematics and transport technology solutions provider Microlise, has launched Focus, a telematics solution, specifically designed for smaller fleets.
With efficiency, safety and security looming large on any fleet operator’s agenda, Focus provides smaller operators with the same level of data and fleet performance intelligence available to larger operators.
Focus provides users with the tools needed to improve operational efficiency, maximise vehicle utilisation, reduce costs and environmental emissions, support drivers and improve safety and compliance outcomes. Optional add-ons include a multi-camera solution, incident analysis and a remote digital tachograph download.
“There are a number of telematics solutions on the market, but Focus is tailor-made for smaller fleets and provides users with usable data to support fleet utilisation, without flooding them with data they simply don’t need,” said Stephen Watson, Microlise Director of Product.
“Our aim is to make it possible for every fleet owner to deploy next generation telematics across any make and model of vehicle, including pre-Euro VI. With a warranty that extends for the life of the contract and our own manufactured units, plus the option to move seamlessly onto a larger fleet solution if required, Focus provides all the essential elements,” concluded Watson.
With an established reputation for innovation and collaboration, Microlise already provides telematics, real-time journey management and proof of delivery solutions to 14 of the UK’s 15 largest retailers as well as to JCB and MAN Truck & Bus UK.
Focus provides users with the tools needed to improve operational efficiency, maximise vehicle utilisation, reduce costs and environmental emissions, support drivers and improve safety and compliance outcomes. Optional add-ons include a multi-camera solution, incident analysis and a remote digital tachograph download.
“There are a number of telematics solutions on the market, but Focus is tailor-made for smaller fleets and provides users with usable data to support fleet utilisation, without flooding them with data they simply don’t need,” said Stephen Watson, Microlise Director of Product.
“Our aim is to make it possible for every fleet owner to deploy next generation telematics across any make and model of vehicle, including pre-Euro VI. With a warranty that extends for the life of the contract and our own manufactured units, plus the option to move seamlessly onto a larger fleet solution if required, Focus provides all the essential elements,” concluded Watson.
With an established reputation for innovation and collaboration, Microlise already provides telematics, real-time journey management and proof of delivery solutions to 14 of the UK’s 15 largest retailers as well as to JCB and MAN Truck & Bus UK.
Aug 08, 2019 • Software & Apps • News • Berg Insight • fleet • telematics • report
Study shows the global installed base of systems reached 3.3 million units in 2018 and is expected to rise.
Study shows the global installed base of systems reached 3.3 million units in 2018 and is expected to rise.
Jul 24, 2019 • Fleet Technology • News • fleet • telematics
Kinesis is to make its popular vehicle tracking service more widely available to potential partners in the UK and overseas following the announcement of a re-seller programme.
Kinesis is to make its popular vehicle tracking service more widely available to potential partners in the UK and overseas following the announcement of a re-seller programme.
The Crewe-based provider of telematics offers a unique online platform that, since its launch in 2015, has already attracted over 20,000 customers in the UK and is being used to track 130,000 vehicles worldwide.
To underpin further growth, Kinesis is now seeking suppliers in the fleet sector who want to add value to their business with a tracking service that is particularly easy to use and integrate with other solutions. Built as a modern cloud solution from the outset, Kinesis is designed to incorporate fuel card data, giving fleet operations managers a single platform for their insight and performance activity.
“Kinesis has been a big hit since launch not only because it is very affordable, accessible and easy to use but because it also offers a one stop shop for fuel and telematics. This appeals to busy managers who are always looking to get more done in less time,” comments Jez Strong, Strategic Alliance Director at Kinesis.
Because of this integration capabilities, Kinesis - their team pictured above - believe fuel card companies will be especially interested, and the company has already signed reseller agreements with Drive Card, Wex, DKV, Certas and Fuelmate. Elsewhere, the Kinesis team are confident that suppliers of fleet software, financial services, and insurance will particularly benefit in offering a telematics service due to it adding increasing value.
“With our recent acquisitions of telematics businesses the group has boosted its technical capability and resources in this area and that has given us a strong platform for growth. The company has already established a presence in the US, Europe and the Far East and by making Kinesis more widely available through partners, we will be well placed to meet the demands of what continues to be a growing market,” says Greville Coe, Group Managing Director - Telematics at Radius Payment Solutions, the company behind Kinesis.
Kinesis offers real time monitoring with the provision of arrival time and vehicle location data to customers, with added features such as a mobile app, vehicle-use data and driver performance analysis.
“Kinesis provides a forthright solution for fleet managers operating in a range of sectors from across the globe and as the company looks to expand internationally, it is clear that this programme will be central to any future growth,” added Strong.
Jul 02, 2019 • Fleet Technology • News • fleet • telematics
Ctrack and Eworks Manager have teamed up to provide telematics-enabled workforce management solutions to the field service industry.
Ctrack and Eworks Manager have teamed up to provide telematics-enabled workforce management solutions to the field service industry.
The companies will integrate industry-leading vehicle tracking and job management software to create a single system that delivers live visibility and control over engineers, technicians and other mobile teams.
The companies will integrate industry-leading vehicle tracking and job management software to create a single system that delivers live visibility and control over engineers, technicians and other mobile teams.
“The partnership will enable us to expand our proposition and take advantage of Ctrack’s advanced telematics expertise,” explains David Taylor, Global Business Director of Eworks Manager. “Ctrack is a likeminded business – possessing a similar outlook and mindset – with a complementary customer base and geographic reach. We quickly recognised the growth opportunities from working together both in the UK and within our international markets.”
The system integration will use Ctrack’s application programming interface (API), enabling real-time tracking data to be shared with Eworks Manager’s software solution that is designed to manage every aspect of field service workflow. This can include a wide range of fleet information including current position, trip summary, odometer reading, exception alerts such as speed violations, driver behaviour and tamper alerts.
This will enable Eworks Manager to build on its existing in-house vehicle tracking capabilities to develop unique and highly-functional management tools that empower a business with added intelligence, insight and control. By combining Eworks Manager’s web-based administrative system with both mobile and vehicle tracking technology, field service customer can ensure that internal and external processes are effectively managed and monitored.
Jason Laight, Head of Indirect Sales at Ctrack UK Ltd commented: “We have significant experience integrating our fleet tracking software with leading third-party applications such as ERP, routing and scheduling, work management, GIS and transport management. We are working closely with Eworks, using our advanced API and in-house development team, to develop a bespoke solution for the field service marketplace. This will benefit new and existing customers from both businesses as well as appealing to service organisations looking for a telematics-enabled workforce management solution.”
Jun 28, 2019 • Fleet Technology • News • telematics • TomTom Telematics
TomTom Telematics has been awarded the prestigious Investor in Sales accolade by the Association of Professional Sales (APS) in recognition of its commitment to ethical sales standards.
TomTom Telematics has been awarded the prestigious Investor in Sales accolade by the Association of Professional Sales (APS) in recognition of its commitment to ethical sales standards.
More than 50 per cent of a company’s sales team are required to pass the APS professional registration assessment to gain the coveted award. TomTom Telematics’ pass rate, across its UK sales force, was 100 per cent and its sales team now appear on the APS professional register, which is open to public scrutiny.
The award was presented to the fleet management and connected car solutions specialist at the Commercial Vehicle show, at the National Exhibition Centre in Birmingham.
Receiving the award, Beverley Wise, Director UK and Ireland for TomTom Telematics, said: “TomTom Telematics prides itself on a commitment to best practice across all areas of the business and this is exemplified in our investment in on-going staff training and development. “We are extremely proud of our excellent sales team who are dedicated to demonstrating the very highest standards of business ethics, integrity and service. This award recognises and reinforces these standards, which ensure our customers can put their trust in us to advise on the right solutions to meet their business needs.”
Andrew Hough, APS Co-CEO, who presented the award added: “Well done to the dedicated sales team at TomTom Telematics UKI. Their enviable 100 per cent past rate is a credit to their professional skill and knowledge. We look forward to working with TomTom Telematics over the coming years and applaud their leadership. We know that organisations which develop strong sales teams focused on ethics, standards and continuous professional development build strong customer relationships. “Trust is at the heart of good business partnerships and the APS quality mark is an important differentiator to show customers that they are dealing with ethical salespeople.”
More than 50 per cent of a company’s sales team are required to pass the APS professional registration assessment to gain the coveted award. TomTom Telematics’ pass rate, across its UK sales force, was 100 per cent and its sales team now appear on the APS professional register, which is open to public scrutiny.
The award was presented to the fleet management and connected car solutions specialist at the Commercial Vehicle show, at the National Exhibition Centre in Birmingham.
Receiving the award, Beverley Wise, Director UK and Ireland for TomTom Telematics, said: “TomTom Telematics prides itself on a commitment to best practice across all areas of the business and this is exemplified in our investment in on-going staff training and development. “We are extremely proud of our excellent sales team who are dedicated to demonstrating the very highest standards of business ethics, integrity and service. This award recognises and reinforces these standards, which ensure our customers can put their trust in us to advise on the right solutions to meet their business needs.”
Andrew Hough, APS Co-CEO, who presented the award added: “Well done to the dedicated sales team at TomTom Telematics UKI. Their enviable 100 per cent past rate is a credit to their professional skill and knowledge. We look forward to working with TomTom Telematics over the coming years and applaud their leadership. We know that organisations which develop strong sales teams focused on ethics, standards and continuous professional development build strong customer relationships. “Trust is at the heart of good business partnerships and the APS quality mark is an important differentiator to show customers that they are dealing with ethical salespeople.”
Jun 13, 2019 • Fleet Technology • News • fleet • telematics
Speedy Asset Services, the provider of tools, plant and specialist equipment, is adopting video telematics technology as standard on all new vehicles as part of the company’s commitment to road safety and fleet risk reduction.
Speedy Asset Services, the provider of tools, plant and specialist equipment, is adopting video telematics technology as standard on all new vehicles as part of the company’s commitment to road safety and fleet risk reduction.
The company has installed VisionTrack’s VT2000 connected forward-facing camera on a further 50 recently acquired vans, which will provide Speedy Asset Services with added visibility of any collisions, near misses and harsh driving events.
“We have taken the decision to make video telematics part of our fleet replacement programme, with all new vehicles to be fitted with VisionTrack’s industry-leading road safety technology,” explains Gareth Jones, Road Risk Manager at Speedy Asset Services ltd. “The connected vehicle cameras will help target further improvements as part of our award-winning fleet safety strategy that has already reduced road collisions by 37 per cent, while also enabling us to avoid unnecessary insurance costs.”
The latest roll-out follows the successful adoption of a connected multi-camera DVR system on a fleet of HGVs. The solution has provided all around visibility of the vehicle and shares all captured information with VisionTrack’s cloud-based IoT platform. This has enabled Speedy Asset Services to view HD video evidence of road incidents within second of them occurring, as well as gain a better understanding of driver behaviour to identify areas of risk.
Speedy Asset Services had previously used a competitor SD-card vehicle camera solution within its fleet operation, but the devices required video to be manually downloaded before it could be viewed. It often took up to three weeks to receive footage from drivers, while the solution was also prone regular equipment failure. In contrast, the video telematics system provides real-time alerts in the event of a collision and access to footage, so Speedy Asset Services can immediately check on the welfare of the driver and prove liability in less than 30 minutes.
“As one of the first fleets in the UK to achieve DVSA earned recognition we have demonstrated our commitment to keeping our people, customers and members of public safe by meeting all driver and vehicle standards. As part of this, we understood the need for an advanced and scalable video telematics system that safeguards drivers, prevents road collisions and mitigates fleet risk. We are working closely with VisionTrack – a technology leader that is driving innovation in connected technology and smart transportation – to take advantage of their unrivalled ambition, expertise, service and support,” concludes Jones.
Simon Marsh, Managing Director of VisionTrack commented: “We combine the most advanced and reliable technology with first-class service and support to provide solutions that deliver true value. With a growing number of fleet and transport operations seeking innovative ways of protecting vehicles, drivers and brand reputation, we are now partner of choice for connected vehicle cameras and video telematics.”
The company has installed VisionTrack’s VT2000 connected forward-facing camera on a further 50 recently acquired vans, which will provide Speedy Asset Services with added visibility of any collisions, near misses and harsh driving events.
“We have taken the decision to make video telematics part of our fleet replacement programme, with all new vehicles to be fitted with VisionTrack’s industry-leading road safety technology,” explains Gareth Jones, Road Risk Manager at Speedy Asset Services ltd. “The connected vehicle cameras will help target further improvements as part of our award-winning fleet safety strategy that has already reduced road collisions by 37 per cent, while also enabling us to avoid unnecessary insurance costs.”
The latest roll-out follows the successful adoption of a connected multi-camera DVR system on a fleet of HGVs. The solution has provided all around visibility of the vehicle and shares all captured information with VisionTrack’s cloud-based IoT platform. This has enabled Speedy Asset Services to view HD video evidence of road incidents within second of them occurring, as well as gain a better understanding of driver behaviour to identify areas of risk.
Speedy Asset Services had previously used a competitor SD-card vehicle camera solution within its fleet operation, but the devices required video to be manually downloaded before it could be viewed. It often took up to three weeks to receive footage from drivers, while the solution was also prone regular equipment failure. In contrast, the video telematics system provides real-time alerts in the event of a collision and access to footage, so Speedy Asset Services can immediately check on the welfare of the driver and prove liability in less than 30 minutes.
“As one of the first fleets in the UK to achieve DVSA earned recognition we have demonstrated our commitment to keeping our people, customers and members of public safe by meeting all driver and vehicle standards. As part of this, we understood the need for an advanced and scalable video telematics system that safeguards drivers, prevents road collisions and mitigates fleet risk. We are working closely with VisionTrack – a technology leader that is driving innovation in connected technology and smart transportation – to take advantage of their unrivalled ambition, expertise, service and support,” concludes Jones.
Simon Marsh, Managing Director of VisionTrack commented: “We combine the most advanced and reliable technology with first-class service and support to provide solutions that deliver true value. With a growing number of fleet and transport operations seeking innovative ways of protecting vehicles, drivers and brand reputation, we are now partner of choice for connected vehicle cameras and video telematics.”
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