By Anton Le Saux
Here at Zest4, we’re delighted to hear that the vehicle telematics product ‘Smart Tracker’ that we offer to resellers was recently crowned winner of the ‘Best IoT Product/Solution’ category at the 2017 Mobile News Awards.
But as vehicle telematics systems have actually been on the market for some time, you may wonder why Smart Tracker would win such an award! Well let me explain…
It’s no secret that M2M and IoT technology has become a global phenomenon over the last couple of years and it continues to develop at a mind-blowing pace. But it’s this rapid advancement in technology that has also enabled vehicle telematics systems to improve which has lead the way to Smart Tracker becoming the award-winning product that it is.
Unlike original vehicle telematics solutions that require complex and costly installations, Smart Tracker is a low cost, easy-to-install, feature-rich product that is more than a match for other established vehicle telematics products that currently dominate the marketplace.
The GeoTab plug-and-play device, which can be self-installed, connects directly into the vehicles Canbus and reports a wide range of diagnostic information that’s not usually available remotely. Fleet Managers can be alerted of forthcoming vehicle requirements such as servicing, oil changes, break-pad replacements and so on, enabling them to minimise down time for their fleet.
The system also reports on vehicle movements, fuel usage, refuelling information and journey mpg, as well as monitoring full driver behaviour. By monitoring driver behaviour, Fleet Managers can be alerted to any occurrences of harsh driving, speeding or using vehicles out-of-hours and take immediate action.
The benefits of Smart Tracker to Fleet Managers are clear to see, but the benefits to solution providers have also improved with enhancements in vehicle telematics technology. Any communications provider can offer the Smart Tracker system and can successfully build a recurring revenue with it. With traditional vehicle telematics systems, the high monthly managements costs and low ROI deterred fleet operators from adopting such systems and made it a near-impossible sale for resellers. But with Smart Tracker, the equipment and installation charges are much lower, and all functionality is available for just a small monthly subscription charge. This has vastly increased the chances of a reseller making a sale and securing ongoing mobile revenue.
Smart Tracker has been available in the US for just over a year now and is being used by over 700k active subscribers. A proven solution for fleet operating companies, the system is now available via ourselves at Zest4. With our firm commitment to bringing M2M and IoT solutions to the partner channel, Smart Tracker was the perfect fit and enables us to provide resellers with an award-winning solution which can open doors and really benefit their business. The system is easy to sell, easy to install and creates real value for the end user, which in time may lead to further M2M opportunities.
Zest4 are delighted to offer this market-leading solution to resellers and are the only direct wholesale provider in the UK that are approved to sell this it. We not only provide the solution, but we also provide full sales support, tailored demonstrations, joint visits, training and collateral.
To find out more about Smart Tracker and to find out how Zest4 can support you to sell it, call us on 0161 956 3355 or visit http://www.zest4.com/m2m/vehicle-telematics.php.