Retrieving data from equipment and making the most of that data continues to be an area in which telematics technology is evolving.
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elematics systems continue to play a pivotal role in heavyduty equipment. As use of these systems has increased over the years, so too have their capabilities. “Telematics as a technology has evolved significantly over the last 10 years,” says Pankaj Sharma, vice president, Marketing and Product at NexTraq, a Michelin group company. “It’s no [longer] just a location-based service like it used to be perceived in the past. It has evolved to be all about insights that make an impact on a fleet’s operations, whether it’s productivity, safety, cost efficiency, compliance and a lot more.” Retrieving data from a piece of equipment and making the most of that data continues to
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be an area in which telematics technology is evolving. Incorporation of more data analytics as well as artificial intelligence and vision technology, such as dash cams, are some of the ways Sharma says telematics systems are advancing to provide more information for vehicle and equipment owners. Integration is becoming an important part of the equation, as well. “Understanding that no individual entity can provide all services, it’s very evident we need to be part of a big ecosystem to provide a higher impact for customers,” says Sharma. Because of this, forming industry partnerships — whether with service providers or OEMs — will be vital to ensuring end-use customers get the features and information PAGE
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Journal of Equipment Management
