Security Dealer & Integrator

FEB 2018

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48 Security Dealer & Integrator / www.SecurityInfoWatch.com February 2018 I n today's world, it is common to hear that a business should be making "data-driven decisions." Technology is advancing at a rapid pace, making it possible to harness data and use it to find new efficiencies in a vehicle fleet; however not every business has caught on. Owners of smaller fleets in particular may feel like they just do not have space in their budgets, but companies of every size can benefit from fleet management technology – which, in time, should provide a significant ROI. Fleet tracking systems can be deployed by deal- ers to maximize their investment on service calls, and they can be leveraged as a value-add for clients. How Fleet Management Technologies Work Fleet management technologies encompass a wide range of features, and while GPS tracking is the most common, the best solutions go well beyond Technology Transforms Fleet Management Even small security dealers can maximize their vehicular investments with specialized systems By Shawn Welsh Your Business simple tracking. In addition to GPS, a compre- hensive solution may include: • Automated alerts and notifications; • Cloud-based soware that is accessible from mobile devices; • Reporting and access to historical data; • Driver behavior tracking that monitors speed- ing and excessive idling; • Route optimization and turn-by-turn directions; • Maintenance tracking and scheduling; and • Driver scheduling capabilities. Fleet management technology uses a combi- nation of soware and hardware. e hardware is the actual tracking device that is installed on the vehicles – either openly via the OBD-II port or covertly without the driver's knowledge. e soware enables access to the data and automates aspects of fleet management. It should be intuitive and easy to use from any device for on-the-go management.

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