Modern Quarrying Q4 2024

FLEET MANAGEMENT

Netstar, South Africa’s leading telematics and car security solutions provider is celebrating its 30th anniversary. Modern Quarrying spoke to Grant Fraser, Netstar Group’s Managing Director. He provided insight into how the group meets the unique needs of the South African freight, logistics, and transport market. S peaking on the significance of Netstar’s service offering to the South African market, Fraser notes: “Netstar moves rapidly in the South African market and solving the unique combination of to companies in the transport, freight, and logistics sectors. By improving fleet management, enhancing driver behaviour, reducing downtime, strengthen ing security, and promoting driver safety, Netstar helps companies navigate the challenges of today’s dynamic environment. As the need for these features continues to evolve, Netstar remains at the forefront, delivering cutting-edge solutions that drive efficiency and security in the industry. Netstar’s offering to the transport and logistics sectors NETSTAR CELEBRATES 30 YEARS IN THE SA TELEMATICS INDUSTRY security and value-added services”. He continues to add, “We are exceptionally proud that our products and services are in high demand globally, delivering them in Southeast Asia, Australia, and now Italy”. Over the past 30 years, Netstar’s technology has evolved from basic location tracking to near real time video using the latest mobile satellite networks. These advances have enabled more proactive ser vices, allowing customers to operate more efficiently and securely, supported by data insights and global bureau services. Netstar’s extensive use of data analytics and innovative solutions provides significant benefits Data analytics have become a crucial tool for com panies in the transport, freight, and logistics sectors. This is particularly true for the South African market. Netstar, a leader in telematics and fleet management solutions, utilises extensive data analytics to optimise its own operations and provide valuable insights to its

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