Capital Equipment News August 2020

controller’s fingertips.” The Ctrack Iris camera software provides 24/7 viewing and replays that match tracking alarm and risk notifications, while Ctrack Driver Mobi allows drivers to inspect a fleet vehicle before it is used. Ctrack Mobi also provides instant access for office-bound fleet operators. “We will outsource operational fleet management in our 24/7 Bureau Service model, should fleet management place a strain on clients’ operational staff or should they require extra employees. This helps fleets reduce operating costs and operators still have real-time access to data and fleet activity via the online and mobile applications. Our service level agreement minimises risk, and outsourcing means more time for staff to complete their other duties.” “All this software is designed for functionality and ease of use while providing more than just a tracking solution: it offers the ability to identify trends, detect risks and act proactively on areas requiring intervention, from service schedules to route management.” MiX Telematics’ Smith says fleet managers must be able to adapt to day-to- day challenges quickly. He says numerous factors can make a standard journey accumulate unnecessary costs, be less efficient and exposed to risks. The company has recently introduced the MiX Insight Analyser online business intelligence solution, designed to help fleet managers make faster, more informed operational decisions by presenting relevant and accurate fleet data in a simplified way. “The telematics data is presented in dashboards, graphs, charts and tables in the MiX Insight Analyser platform, making it easy to detect trends and draw conclusions about fleet utilisation and driver behaviour, and showing fleet managers exactly what areas to focus on and which changes to make for immediate improvement.” Smith says the solution provides user- friendly, visually engaging and dynamic dashboards, replacing static telematics reports. The data updates automatically, in real time, based on user presets. This BI solution helps fleet managers make insight-driven decisions for more efficient operations, saving time and money.” Loxton says WesBank Fleet Management is a trusted asset and fleet management outsource service provider and telematics forms an integral part of its value proposition. “Some service providers integrate telematics into their business model by establishing or acquiring telematics companies. As a financial services company,

WesBank Fleet Management is an asset and fleet management outsource service provider.

Ctrack’s systems, says Jordt, provide fleet managers with real-time visibility of their entire fleet. “Detailed information presented in an easy-to-understand format empowers companies and individuals to make report-driven changes on their fleet vehicles, thereby directly managing events that affect the bottom line.” Ctrack has developed what Jordt terms a “valuable insight into fleet operations” in the form of its supporting software and business intelligence platforms. These platforms can now provide customers with

“foresight”: “One can no longer provide basic solutions to an increasingly sophisticated market, so solutions must be tailormade for differing user requirements.” He says the various Ctrack platforms cater to the specific needs of smaller business and large corporates. These solutions include Ctrack Mobi for mobile devices and Ctrack Online, for viewing data and reports online. “Ctrack Maxx for large enterprises involves secure software permitting

large fleets to have their daily operational requirements at the

“One can no longer provide basic solutions to an increasingly sophisticated market, so solutions must be tailormade.”

Ctrack MD Hein Jordt

“The days of providing a basic fleet management platform are over. Customers want value for money, with a clear return on investment, and world-class service.”

Harry Louw, CEO of Cartrack South Africa

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