Telematics

Telematics

The term telematics is used in a number of ways. It is the use of telecommunications and informatics together. In a nutshell, Telematics is the category of technology that refers to GPS enabled navigation devices in the car and other in... [more]

The term telematics is used in a number of ways. It is the use of telecommunications and informatics together. In a nutshell, Telematics is the category of technology that refers to GPS enabled navigation devices in the car and other in-car computing tech, including tech that sends data to and from the car. Also known as Information and Communications Technology.

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Texting While Driving Banned in California

Home GPS Vehicle Tracking Schedule On-site Eval Need copies of DVDs or CDs 20 01 2009 automotive-fleet.com - Effective Jan. 1, texting while driving is banned in the State of California. Though some see this a blow to the mobile industry, is should be a rally cry.  Hands-Free manufactures must be rejoiceing with “it’s about time”, yet our public officials (Law Enforcement) still wonder, how do we enforce it. Either way, Telematics will... Read Full Story

Telematics – market awareness is essential

Home GPS Vehicle Tracking Schedule On-site Eval Need copies of DVDs or CDs 13 01 2009 With the new year (2009) many look forward to starting with a fresh approach to sometimes old ideas. An Marketing is no exception. This week with the return of CES (Consumer Electronics Show) to Las Vegas, a new (to some) area is In-Vehicle Navigation/Telematics/ITS. It’s a start, GPS Vehicle Tracking, the next step up from directional mapping, has an up... Read Full Story

Fleetmatics 6.0 with Google Maps is now Live for the US

Achieving this required not only some significant coding on our behalf but a new release of Google Maps to cater for our volume. Prior to partnering with Fleetmatics, Google’s daily customer limit was 100,000 vehicle positions. To work with us they had to raise it to 13 million. Read Full Story

Welcome to Zimbio!

Welcome! My name is Jason and I've been paying a lot of attention to the telematics industry for the last few years. I love what GPS and wireless data--when combined--can do in particular and all of the possibilities that are possible..  Currently I am developing some new technologies for the company I work for, and I should have my very own patent application or two in the area within a few months. I thought I would start this portal so that I might offer what ever insight I can offer... Read Full Story

GPS Tracking – TELEMATICS a business solution not Big Brother.

In recent months we have seen a growing concern among bloggers tapping into the “fear” factor of what Telematics is. Considering the bulk of these postings focus on the Conservative approach or lose of “Privacy” this approach could not be further from the truth. Telematics is a business solution that allows companies the opportunity too get the most out there fleet and drivers. Today’s economic climate pushes the limits of where companies can find dollars and in this case control “Lost... Read Full Story
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