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CYBIT
www.cybit.co.uk.
Tel: 0870 013 2182

CYBIT has a long list of telematics products based around Fleetstar Online for larger fleets and Fleetstar AVL for small to medium busineses.

Fleetstar Online is a modular product, meaning extra modules can be added into the core system. Key features of the Fleetstar range include real-time vehicle locating and traffic information.

MASTERNAUT
www.masternaut.co.uk
Tel: 08444 150 150

MASTERNAUT provides a range of solutions depending on a fleet’s needs. These include web-based vehicle tracking through Microsoft MapPoint, and M-HourTrak, a VOSA compliant system for recording and monitoring individual drivers’ hours.

A messenger system alerts fleet managers to predetermined events such as speeding, while a scheduler automatically allocates jobs to the nearest drivers.

METASYSTEM
www.metasystem.co.uk
Tel: 01905 791700

METASYSTEM’S MetaSAT TVM system uses GSM and GPRS equipment to ensure information is exchanged between vehicle and fleet manager as often as possible.

Provides access to historical data and downloadable information on start and stop times, journey routes and vehicle speed. An accident alert feature uses such data to create a reconstruction of incidents.

MILEAGE MANAGEMENT
www.mileagemanagement.com
Tel: 0845 223 5910

WITH Mileage Management, fleet managers can access comprehensive driver information such as location, service and MoT warnings, warranty status and more from one central location. Mapping screens help fleet managers identify, locate and redirect vehicles at a glance.

MINORPLANET
www.minorplanet.co.uk
Tel: 0113 251 1600

MINORPLANET’S VMIgreenlight is a vehicle management information system run from a central server, with the firm providing reports on request for ease of use. Includes real-time vehicle tracking, history and performance and links in with satellite navigation.

NAVMAN
www.navman.com
Tel: 01782 557950

NAVMAN’S flagship system is its new M-Nav 650, which combines vehicle tracking with satellite navigation.

It is a system the firm calls ‘accept and go’, which allows real-time messaging and routing from the fleet manager’s desktop to the customer’s doorstep.

QUARTIX
www.quartix.net
Tel: 0870 013 6663

QUARTIX offers a service that delivers vehicle logs to fleet managers by email each morning.

Features include driver timesheets, web-based live GPRS tracking and route reports, as well as text alarms should a vehicle be started out of hours or stolen. Excel reports can be produced that show mileage, petrol use, maximum speeds and shift times.

Fleet vehicle itineraries can be compared to eliminate overlaps and can be accessed over the web and sent via email as an Excel attachment.

SIEMENS VDO
www.siemensvdo.co.uk
Tel: 0121 326 1234

DATATRAK Online is one of a number of products from Siemens VDO. It provides users with internet-based vehicle-tracking reports and aimed at both local and national fleets. No special software is required and reports can be accessed from any internet-enabled PC.

TOMTOMWORK
www.tomtomwork.com

Tel: +49 341 244 950

TOMTOM has long been a major player in satellite navigation for the general public, and it has now used that expertise to develop a business solution.

Real-time tracking and monitoring is available for everything from response times to driving/idling rations and fleet managers can benefit from two-way communication with drivers through the TomTom unit in the vehicle.

TRACKER
www.tracker.co.uk
Tel: 01895 455 045

ALTHOUGH well-known for its vehicle recovery system, Tracker also has an asset management product, Tracker Reporter. It includes real-time vehicle tracking, history, travel cost reports, fleet utilisation reports and timesheet reports.