Telematics explained to you in 2 minutes

What is telematics?

Telematics is a Smart Mobility technology that helps you keep track of your vehicles, machinery, and tools. You can collect important data to improve your business efficiency by installing a tracking device.

It’s all about making your equipment smarter. The technology uses GPS and sensors to monitor the location, performance, and driving behaviour of your vehicles. For example, it can record harsh braking or rapid acceleration.

All the data is sent to a system where it is analysed, helping you make better decisions regarding operations and maintenance. Whether in construction or landscaping, telematics enhances both safety and efficiency in your business.

A good example of telematics in action is the Fleet Management systems that Fleet Managers use today to gain better control over their vehicle fleets.

Why telematics is like a smart home

Telematics can be compared to a smart home because it gives businesses the same level of control and efficiency. By connecting vehicles, tools, and personnel in a monitored system, similar to how a smart home manages different devices, telematics helps businesses optimise their operations.

With real-time data, businesses can increase productivity, save money, and manage resources more effectively, just like a smart home reduces costs by using resources more efficiently.

How ABAX telematics works

The ABAX telematics system simply involves installing a tracking device in a commercial vehicle, on machinery, or equipment. This device allows telemetric data to be transmitted, received, and stored.

From a technical perspective, the tracking unit is connected to the vehicle, machine, or equipment via a SIM card, and the built-in modem enables communication over a wireless network.

The device collects GPS data, such as the vehicle’s location, and transmits this information through a mobile network or data connection to a central server. The server analyses all incoming data and shares it with management via secure websites and the ABAX app, which is optimised for smartphones and tablets.

The data collected includes the vehicle’s geographical position, speed, idling time, acceleration, braking, and maintenance needs. The tracking unit provides detailed statistics on individual driving patterns, offering management valuable insight into what happened during a specific traffic incident.

Telematics using Bluetooth for tracking tools works by attaching Bluetooth sensors to the tools. These sensors communicate with nearby telematics devices, which collect data on the tool's location and usage. The information is then sent to a central system, allowing businesses to monitor tool availability and movement in real-time.

This solution gives you complete visibility of the entire fleet of vehicles, tools and machinery. The information can then be used to reduce costs, optimise driving routes, encourage better driving habits, improve customer service, and gain greater control.