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Big Data Hits the Road with Fleets
5/21/2013
For many enterprise organizations, being able to leverage Big Data can help the business run more efficiently. Today, Big Data extends to more than just tech-savvy enterprises; the use of analytics is becoming a mainstream tool for all businesses. Telematics and fleet-management technology is one area Big Data plays a big role.
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Looking into the Future of Connected Cars
4/30/2013
There’s no denying connected cars are the wave of the future. Some believe we’re not far off from a world in which the majority of automobiles come equipped with M2M technology. Beyond basic connectivity, these automobiles can be alerted to hazards on the road, adjust to our driving habits, and even communicate with other vehicles. As the technology keeps evolving, the possibilities multiply.
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M2M Drives UBI Forward
3/22/2013
The example of M2M remains strong in the form of UBI (usage-based insurance). Leveraging M2M technology, such programs are making a difference in driving habits for millions across the globe, and it looks as if UBI could transform the personal auto insurance market throughout the next decade.
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M2M Keeps an Eye on Assets
3/21/2013
To truly know how a fleet is operating, having access to timely data is key. M2M solutions offer a way to track and monitor fleets of all kinds, from trucks to cars and even heavy equipment. Keeping track of these large assets can supply benefits that go directly to the bottomline.
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M2M Eases Development
2/25/2013
Creating a new connected device comes with its set of challenges—one of which is the amount of time it takes to integrate the wireless communications. Not to worry, M2M providers continue to come to market with new embedded technology to help make this process a little bit easier.
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Selling M2M to the C-Suite
1/2/2013
No business executive will turn down increased efficiency; nor will they turn down the opportunity to take cost out of a business’ supply chain, adding to its revenue stream. Yet, many businesses have yet to fully realize the ways in which M2M can impact a company’s bottomline. When it comes to selling the C-suite on game-changing M2M solutions, let the data do the talking.
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Communities Turn to M2M for Public Works and Police
12/30/2012
Local governments are learning to do more with fewer resources, and M2M technology is helping them balance the demands of services with the costs. For many public departments in the country, budgets are tight, and it’s important to use equipment and personnel in the most efficient way possible.
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Fighting Distraction in the Fleet with M2M
11/16/2012
When operating a commercial trucking fleet, safety is one thing managers always need to consider. In addition to driver safety and the safety of others on the road, costs for insurance and repairs can take a large bite out of a company’s budget. M2M technology offers a number of ways to promote road safety, one of which relates to distracted driving.
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Adding a Bit of Intelligence to Transportation
11/5/2012
Following a natural disaster—such as the recent Hurricane Sandy—it can take quite a bit of time to get city transit systems and commercial fleets running again. Certainly, no one can predict the impact future storms will have on a city, but transportation systems and fleets of vehicles with a bit of embedded intelligence can provide the knowledge needed to get up and running faster.
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Race to the Finish with M2M
11/1/2012
Off-road racing isn’t quite what it used to be. Today’s racing vehicles are equipped with the latest M2M (machine-to-machine) technologies, giving fans the ability to see the location of the vehicle and other race stats online immediately—as the competition is underway.
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UPS: Delivery Strategy for the Holiday Season
10/24/2012
The secret to on-time delivery of packages during the holiday season isn’t elves; it’s technology. With the busiest time of the year fast approaching for parcel deliveries, logistics companies are using advanced tech to distribute packages on time—and deliver a very high level of service to each individual customer.
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A Step Forward for UBI
9/11/2012
In many ways, technology is still finding its place in today’s vehicles. It has the ability to connect consumers to the information and the entertainment we desire while on the go, but it also has the ability to collect data about employees’ driving habits for enterprise use. The range of data—and the range of ways to use the data—is encompassing; but among the different value propositions for in-vehicle technology, one underlying theme remains: A desire for safety.
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Politics Get Connected
9/6/2012
If you’ve turned on the news at all during the past few days, you’ve heard about the 2012 Democratic National Convention taking place in Charlotte, N.C. You’ve likely heard about the speeches—what has been said or left unsaid—and the ensuing political debates regarding policy and ideology. What you may not have heard, however, is how connected technology is helping to run this major political event, and how important a behind-the-scenes M2M (machine-to-machine) deployment can be to this type of operation.
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Realizing the Value Add of M2M
8/23/2012
In today’s economy, the last thing a business needs is to lose track of assets due to theft or error. For consumers, too, the ability to keep tabs on what’s important to them can be priceless. As M2M (machine-to-machine) technology advances into more vertical markets, and further into the consumer consciousness, it’s becoming a little easier to add a layer of visibility and data onto an asset, a process, or a person that matters.
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Take Control of Your Charge
7/31/2012
Smartphones and tablets are not the only connected devices today’s consumers are using. In fact, the vehicles we drive are becoming increasingly connected—and, in some cases, these connected cars are also electric. Before EVs (electric vehicles) can become truly accepted by the mainstream, however, consumers need to feel confident the EV-charging infrastructure can support their vehicles.
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