Telematics - Page 27

Intelligent Telematics has made a number of key appointments in response to increased demand for its services.

Fleet managers are being offered a guide that claims to show them how to save fleet costs in nine hours at the CV Show.

Office Essentials has increased control over its vehicles and seen delivery times cut by over half since implementing Masternaut’s telematics solution.

TomTom Telematics (formerly TomTom Business Solutions) has achieved a 38% year-on-year growth with 28,000 customers and 350,000 vehicles subscribed to its Software as a Service (SaaS) fleet management service.

TomTom Telematics will be showcasing its new ruggedized seven-inch driver terminal, the latest edition to the Webfleet fleet management platform, at the CV Show which takes place at the NEC Birmingham from April 29 to May 1.

Police forces across the country are considering deploying advanced telematics systems in an effort to drive down costs.

The head of transport at the UK’s fourth largest police force believes others will follow its lead and fit vehicles with sophisticated telematics devices in a bid to manage driver behaviour, improve fleet efficiency and drive down costs.

Practical Car & Van Rental, one of the largest vehicle rental companies in the UK, has partnered with vehicle-to-business technology provider In-Car Cleverness (ICC).

A vehicle tracking device has helped convict a van driver who knocked down and killed a cyclist while drunk.

Specialist heating service Somerset Gas is using Masternaut’s mobile workflow application across its workforce in order to cut fuel costs, improve communication and increase customer satisfaction.

Visitors to this year’s Commercial Vehicle Show will, for the first time, get to see a rugged 7-inch Android tablet. Isotrak and Getac will demonstrate Isotrak’s mobile app solution on the Getac Z710 Android-powered device.

Building service company James Frew has reduced fuel costs by almost 30 per cent in the past 12 months following the adoption of a vehicle tracking solution.

TomTom has announced that its business unit dedicated to providing fleet management and vehicle telematics services has been renamed to TomTom Telematics.

A survey of approved driving instructors (ADIs) has found that the majority of them believe that the Highway Code learner licence questions and study material lags too far behind today’s automotive technology.

This year's Microlise Annual Transport Conference will take place at the Ricoh Arena in Coventry on May 14 to meet increased demand.

Driver hostility to black box technology is waning with experts claiming the number of motorists and fleets adopting telematics could soon explode.

Quartix has appointed Avril Palmer-Baunack as non-executive chairman, following record sales growth in 2013 and a continuing increase in installation volumes.

Masternaut has launched Masternaut Tax & Expense, promising customers automated and accurate mileage logging to support expense claims and compliance regulations.

Drivology has launched a mobile-phone based telematics insurance product for over 25s.

Natures Menu, Europe’s largest raw pet food manufacturer, has chosen Maxoptra - a real-time dynamic routing and scheduling solution - from Magenta Technology, to ensure high customer service levels are maintained as the business grows.

Audi has previewed advanced traffic light recognition technology which could make driving through towns and cities easier.

Fleet operators are at risk of severe financial losses by adopting inadequate forward-facing cameras that fail to capture correct data of an accident or driving incident, according to Intelligent Telematics.

Apple has launched the CarPlay system, linking iPhone apps into the car dashboard.

International transport and logistics provider Currie European has improved the efficiency of its fleet by using Masternaut’s telematics system.

TomTom is launching TomTom Bridge, enabling the integration of TomTom technology with applications to help businesses achieve their efficiency goals.

Fleet operators are being offered access to 10 key fleet management tools for less than £5 per month per vehicle.

A stolen LGV was recovered by police within 90 minutes thanks to Microlise telematics system.

Just Fleet has teamed up with Intelligent telematics to fit vehicles with a front facing accident camera.

The introduction of Fleetmatics GPS vehicle tracking into the 40-strong fleet of Burflex Scaffolding has helped the company reduce operational costs, with around £4,000 saved each month in labour costs alone through more accurate monitoring of time sheets.

Ctrack has launched a self-installed fleet tracking device for cars and light commercial vehicles that can be fitted within a matter of seconds and transferred when required between different assets.

Airmax Group has jointly developed a new range of vehicle related telematics applications for autonomous driving.

Heatcare Oil and Gas has been able to guarantee a two-hour emergency response time to its customers 24/7 thanks to using Fleetmatics’ GPS vehicle tracking system.

Tracker is the first telematics provider to offer businesses a fuel saving guarantee of 10% or their money back.

Drivers may be able to subscribe to a ‘cloud’ of driverless cars within the next decade, according to LeasePlan UK, part of the world’s largest fleet management company.

Quartix has released a new free mobile app which enables users to view the real-time location of their vehicles and access the core features of its tracking system while on the move.

Telogis has launched Fleet 11, the latest major upgrade to its cloud-based software platform.

Lysanda has today announced its acquisition of Tracker Network, a wholly owned subsidiary of Direct Line Group.

Intelligent Telematics, the integrated camera and tracking provider, has acquired Smart Telematics as part of its global expansion plan.

Tracker, the fleet telematics specialist, is urging businesses to reduce the risks for their drivers during Car safety Week.

Trimble has announced to that it will provide its GeoManager Fleet Management and Driver Safety solutions to Millers Vanguard.