We'd like to share with Fleet Management Weekly readers an exclusive presentation from Telematics Update with Kevin Link, SVP of Verizon Telematics on the opportunities that automotive can reap from the Internet of Things (IoT).
The presentation includes insights into how the IoT will affect the day-to-day life of drivers to see how it can improve the car ownership experience. It will also help you to understand the challenges facing the integration of cars and the connected world, including interoperability and security, so you can plan your strategy.
The good news is that the telematics industry is better placed than you may think to seize the opportunities in this emerging space. Learn how to use this to your business advantage. Click here to enter your details and get access to the presentation.
Does your fleet have a sustainability initiative? Implementing sustainability practices will improve your mobile business on a number of levels, and will show your customers that your fleet is taking action to limit your environmental impact. GPS tracking solutions, like GPS Insight, can help you achieve your sustainability goals by monitoring fuel consumption, greenhouse gas emissions, fleet utilization, and more.
Distracted driving is a hot topic these days. Beyond the usual distractions of burgers, babies, and blush, now we have to deal with smartphones, infotainment systems, and a host of other bright, shiny things.
Many companies and organizations have tried to put the brakes on distracted driving, from app-makers to cell phone makers to government agencies. A few automakers have jumped into the fray with ads that encourage drivers to put down their devices, but General Motors may one-up all of them thanks to new in-car technology designed to detect distracted motorists.
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Intelligent Mechatronic Systems (IMS) is unveiling the IMS Connected Car Experience, demonstrating real-time driver coaching, driver health monitoring integrated with wearable devices and distraction-free technology that supports smarter driver decisions.
World-renowned experts in connected car technology with a portfolio of 145 patents, IMS is showcasing a unique, real-time experience with this drivable vehicle powered by the DriveSync® platform. Insight gained from wearable technology is transformed into anticipated driver behaviors.
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For the first time, Fortune teamed up with Travel + Leisure to survey readers about how they travel for work today. These experienced business travelers, who average nine trips a year both in the U.S. and abroad, shared insights into the best—and worst—parts of life on the road.
They were asked about their priorities and pain points, what they love about business trips, and what drives them to the brink. They were also asked to reveal which apps and websites they’re addicted to and the hotels and airlines that make life away from home easier and more productive.
The result: the inaugural Best in Business Travel survey—take a look at the world and mindset of today’s road warrior.