Geotab named finalist in 2015 IT World Awards

Toronto, Ontario– Jun 03, 2015 – Geotab, an industry leading telematics engineering company, today announced that Network Products Guide, an industry leading technology research and advisory guide, has named Geotab’s end-to-end fleet tracking solution as a finalist in the IT Products and Services for Transportation category of the 10th Annual 2015 IT World Awards.

Geotab’s GO7 telematics device and MyGeotab fleet management software was implemented with 800 commercial vehicles by Red Hawk Fire & Security Fleet. The implementation has resulted in a reduction of accidents by 80 percent and dramatically increased seatbelt use in their Northeast operating region. This was done by utilizing detailed driver behavior data collected by advanced Geotab GPS fleet tracking technology and fleet managers executing corrective action on an as-needed basis.

Geotab’s GO7 telematics device and MyGeotab fleet management software make up the end-to-end solution that allows fleet managers to track productivity, optimize their fleet, enhance driver safety and achieve optimal compliance standards, while improving on and off road safety. Geotab’s end-to-end telematics solution is entirely scalable, from light duty, medium duty, to heavy commercial trucks, in addition to supporting all major vehicle manufacturers globally. Geotab is a world leader in the development of technology that intrinsically connects vehicle diagnostic data, GPS tracking and fleet management information by secure handling of data movement from the vehicle to web-based software that transportation companies use to manage their business.

Network Products Guide’s 2015 IT World Awards® are the world's premier information technology awards honoring achievements and recognitions in every facet of the IT industry.

“We’re excited to be recognized by the IT industry for our advanced GPS fleet tracking technology and its immense impact on the transportation industry,” said Colin Sutherland, Vice President, Sales, Geotab. “Geotab will continue to produce premium hardware and software that serves as the most scalable, reliable and secure telematics technology available.”