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Product Updates

MyGeotab Dec 2016 updates: IFTA fuel reports

A summary of recent Geotab software/firmware updates, including: HOS/DVIR, SDK, Reports, Database, UI, and Language.

December 9, 2016

1 minute read

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Productivity

Connected car technology: How cars talk to each other

Connected car technology is rapidly advancing. How will it all work? Read up on connected car standards, hardware, and the role government plays.

December 5, 2016

4 minute read

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Fleet Management

Open cars: The future of transportation?

Will the car of the future be open or closed? A review of the landmark article "Open Cars" by L. Determann and B. Perens and a discussion about the future of connected cars.

December 1, 2016

11 minute read

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Product Updates

What’s new: MyGeotab updates in October-November 2016

A summary of recent Geotab software/firmware updates, including: HOS/DVIR, SDK, Database, Reports, User Interface (UI), and Language.

November 23, 2016

5 minute read

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Productivity

Introducing the new MyGeotab fleet management app

Download now on the Google Play Store — MyGeotab mobile app for GPS fleet management. Access MyGeotab quickly and easily from your Android phone or tablet.

November 21, 2016

1 minute read

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Productivity

15 security recommendations for building a telematics platform resilient to cyber threats

Connecting vehicles to the internet provides new benefits, but opens up cybersecurity concerns. Read 15 security recommendations for telematics platforms.

November 14, 2016

6 minute read

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Fleet Optimization

GPS asset tracking with the new IOX bluetooth add-on

GPS asset tracking allows fleets to track delivery, manage inventory, and reduce time spent searching for misplaced equipment.

November 7, 2016

1 minute read

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Driver Safety

Usage-based insurance (UBI) and telematics

Usage-based Insurance (UBI), also known as Pay-How-You-Drive (PHYD) or telematics auto insurance, offers potential discounts and other benefits for fleets and drivers.

November 2, 2016

3 minute read

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Product Updates

Geotab software firmware updates (September 2016)

Summary of Geotab software and device firmware updates for September 2016. Includes Engine Measurements report update and new database option.

October 28, 2016

2 minute read

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Productivity

DEV update: New authentication API call limits

Starting in November 2016, Geotab will introduce API call limits on the number of Authentication requests it will accept, to ensure optimal performance.

October 27, 2016

2 minute read

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Fleet Optimization

What is fleet dispatching?

The age of using whiteboards to manage fleet dispatching is over. Tracking, delivery, and communication can now be carried out through a mobile platform.

October 24, 2016

2 minute read

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Driver Safety

IIHS hosts global NCAP fleet safety day event

Geotab will be attending Global NCAP Fleet Safety Day. The event focuses on vehicle safety technology and includes a car-to-car crash test.

October 20, 2016

1 minute read