Telematics Evaluation, Planning, Selection and Implementation

Use Our Expertise to Make the Right Choice

If you have not reviewed the benefits of a Telematics program for your fleet management in the past 12 months, it's time to look again. A Telematics system employs wireless communications devices (similar to pagers) on a firm's vehicles or assets. A wireless network carries short data messages from these devices (like the local cellular network), and an information application reports valuable parameters to the end-user. The wide variety of devices, networks, and applications available creates a very complex market.

There have been dramatic improvements in the price/performance equation of systems for Telematics, fleet management, and machine-to-machine (M2M) applications. With Telematics consulting from Advocate Networks, this may be the right time for your company to take advantage of vehicle or asset tracking systems:

• Real time, wireless tracking and monitoring of vehicles, equipment, rental units and other assets
• Active warnings of speeding, erratic driving, unauthorized locations, excessive idling, improper use, etc.
• Recording and management of vehicle activity for maintenance, safety, dispatch, retrieval, reloading and/or productivity using real data with automated reporting
• The potential to reduce vehicle and workers' compensation insurance rates
• 24/7 access to web-based information systems with friendly graphic interfaces including maps, charts, and warning indicators
• Low cost, in-vehicle devices with wireless connectivity and GPS that are easy to install and activate
• Opportunities for improved customer service and retention, new product offers
• Minimal up-front capital requirements

We can help you decide if Telematics will deliver a significant Return on Investment (ROI) for your organization.

How We Do It

Our expert consultants use a proven process to assess your organization's operations to determine if Telematics will benefit your bottom line. Our Telematics and M2M consulting services include:

• Analysis of requirements, opportunities, and benefits of a Telematics program in your organization
• A review and recommendation of in-vehicle devices, networks, and information applications that meet your needs
• The preparation of an ROI business case
• Planning and implementation of a pilot program (if warranted)
• Project management of a sourcing program including request for proposals, bid reviews, selection assistance and contract support
• Telematics system implementation planning and support
• Ongoing system management, audit, reporting, expansion, and upgrade advice and support

To find out more about Telematics Consulting from Advocate Networks, contact us now.