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Category Archives: Geotab Inc

Cloud Computing: Pros and Cons

What is Cloud Computing? Cloud computing, or working in the cloud, is the use of computer technology that is Internet-based and on-demand. It differs from on-site or on-premise solutions in that the collection of data and resources exists on an off-site, scalable, and dynamic network. In this post, we will look at the pros and […]

Cloud Computing: Pros and Cons

What is Cloud Computing? Cloud computing, or working in the cloud, is the use of computer technology that is Internet-based and on-demand. It differs from on-site or on-premise solutions in that the collection of data and resources exists on an off-site, scalable, and dynamic network. In this post, we will look at the pros and […]

How to Detect and Stop True Fleet Idling

Some drivers idle without even thinking about it. For example, an employee waits in their car for a coworker at a local coffee shop, the engine humming in the background. However, fleet idling can be very costly to business operations, in terms of wasted fuel, accumulation of vehicle maintenance costs, the possibility of fines or […]

Reporting Seatbelt Data: It’s not as Easy as Buckling Your Seatbelt

Seatbelt information is crucial to many of GEOTAB’s customers. However, it is not always as easy to retrieve as its physical simplicity may imply. Seatbelt data is not mandated by OBD-II specifications. This means that different vehicle models, makes, and years can all report seatbelt data differently. Because of this, GEOTAB goes the extra mile […]

Telematics Benefits for the Greater Good

There is a side of telematics that is one of the industry’s best-kept secrets. If more widely known, it would make big news. The fact that’s not well-publicized is how telematics can be used for the greater good. Many understand how telematics can help businesses increase productivity, lower operational costs, increase fuel efficiency, improve vehicle […]

The Incredible Disappearing Car: Combating GPS Jammers with Geotab’s Device

They will always be people trying to defeat GPS tracking devices with GPS jammers. Fortunately, Geotab’s device can pick up the GPS signal disruption.

Understanding Your Vehicle Odometer

Your Geotab GO device understands a lot about your vehicle’s health and the behavior and habits of everyone that drives it. When connected to your OBD-II port, the GO device collects all sorts of engine diagnostics and then combines that with real time location history, allowing you to accurately understand and recreate where the vehicle […]

#GeotabAfrica – Logging ACCURATELY curve based algorithms

Logging accurately The main concept behind GO device logging is to produce an accurate representation of the original data by logging the essential points on a graph and discarding redundant points. We sometimes refer to this as curve-based logging.

#GeotabAfrica – Cummins Connected Diagnostics™ is now available with Geotab(R) fleet management solution

Cummins Connected Diagnostics™ is now available with Geotab(R) fleet management solution February 09, 2016 – Geotab, an industry-leading telematics engineering company, and Cummins Inc. (NYSE: CMI), a leading independent manufacturer of diesel and natural gas engines, controls and emission solutions, today announced that Cummins Connected Diagnostics application is now available to customers using Geotab’s fleet […]

#GeotabAfrica: Product Announcement: New IOX Beta Versions Being Tested

IOX-ANALOG The IOX-ANALOG was developed to provide flexibility in supporting different types of sensors in a vehicle. It is similar to IOX-AUX in that it transmits changes in voltage, but different in that it sends the actual voltage values rather than simple on/off conditions.

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