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Protect your fleet from winter weather hazards

Key research on weather-related crashes and how big data and new safety technologies can help fleets manage winter weather hazards and mitigate risk.

December 15, 2016

3 minute read

Driver Safety

5 star safety ratings matter: Crash test shows why

A dramatic car-to-car crash test at the recent Global NCAP Fleet Safety Day showed the fatal difference between a car with safety features and one without.

December 12, 2016

2 minute read

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Product Updates

MyGeotab Dec 2016 updates: IFTA fuel reports

A summary of recent Geotab software/firmware updates, including: HOS/DVIR, SDK, Reports, Database, UI, and Language.

December 9, 2016

1 minute read

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Productivity

Connected car technology: How cars talk to each other

Connected car technology is rapidly advancing. How will it all work? Read up on connected car standards, hardware, and the role government plays.

December 5, 2016

4 minute read

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Fleet Management

Open cars: The future of transportation?

Will the car of the future be open or closed? A review of the landmark article "Open Cars" by L. Determann and B. Perens and a discussion about the future of connected cars.

December 1, 2016

11 minute read

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Product Updates

What’s new: MyGeotab updates in October-November 2016

A summary of recent Geotab software/firmware updates, including: HOS/DVIR, SDK, Database, Reports, User Interface (UI), and Language.

November 23, 2016

5 minute read

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Productivity

Introducing the new MyGeotab fleet management app

Download now on the Google Play Store — MyGeotab mobile app for GPS fleet management. Access MyGeotab quickly and easily from your Android phone or tablet.

November 21, 2016

1 minute read

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Productivity

15 security recommendations for building a telematics platform resilient to cyber threats

Connecting vehicles to the internet provides new benefits, but opens up cybersecurity concerns. Read 15 security recommendations for telematics platforms.

November 14, 2016

6 minute read

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Fleet Optimization

GPS asset tracking with the new IOX bluetooth add-on

GPS asset tracking allows fleets to track delivery, manage inventory, and reduce time spent searching for misplaced equipment.

November 7, 2016

1 minute read

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Driver Safety

Usage-based insurance (UBI) and telematics

Usage-based Insurance (UBI), also known as Pay-How-You-Drive (PHYD) or telematics auto insurance, offers potential discounts and other benefits for fleets and drivers.

November 2, 2016

3 minute read

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Product Updates

Geotab software firmware updates (September 2016)

Summary of Geotab software and device firmware updates for September 2016. Includes Engine Measurements report update and new database option.

October 28, 2016

2 minute read