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MiX Telematics: Telematics trends for 2022 and beyond
Telematics trends
for 2022 and beyond
The telematics industry has grown significantly in the past years due to the increased demand for advanced telemetry solutions that provide improved safety, increased efficiency and reduced expenses. The understanding is that the data derived from these assets through whatever telematics solution is used, needs to speak to stakeholders within a business, from operations to finance, and that data will speak to different areas of the business in different ways to help make informed decisions.
The use of advanced digital telematics and fleet management software is continuously advancing with features such as the integration of voice capabilities, data analytics with BI (Business Intelligence), and 5G network enhancements. Artificial Intelligence (AI) integration with dashcams for enhanced driver behaviour monitoring to optimise safety and prevent accidents emerging is one of the most popular new fleet management solutions.
Gert Pretorius Managing Director & CEO of MiX Telematics Africa As a leading global provider of connected fleet and mobile asset management solutions delivered as Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) to subscribers spanning more than 120 countries, MiX Telematics has successfully developed an extensive suite of fleet management solutions, with an understanding that each business has diverse needs.
One of the key solutions developed by MiX Telematics in the past year is AI powered technology as an enhancement to its current in-cab video solution – MiX Vision which was the first camera
system launched nearly a decade ago. MiX Vision AI, the next generation of video telematics, includes an advanced dash camera with a built-in AI processor to detect risky driving behaviour, including distracted driving (like mobile phone use), fatigue, seatbelt usage, smoking, unsignalled lane departure, unsafe following distance, and advanced warning of an imminent forward collision. The AI Driving Coach provides drivers with real-time in-cab feedback on every trip, helping to improve driver behaviour and safety. Although MiX’s commercial fleet solutions are
In-cab, driver-facing AI dashcam detects risky driver behaviour and distracted driving which help prevent accidents.
built based on in-vehicle hardware, on-demand software services, as well as value-added services, accessories and applications that enhance overall vehicle performance. App-based asset tracking is another new advancement that enables fleet
and driver management without the need for embedded hardware.
MyMiX Tracking, an app-based tracking solution using existing in-vehicle technology (cell phones, tablets, in vehicle connectivity, etc) leverages cell phone technology to provide a practical and costeffective option to expand management coverage to short-term vehicles or those not owned by the company. These two solutions have yielded another opportunity for MiX to introduce a technological solution that enhances road safety, driver management and vehicle monitoring. "The excellence of MiX Telematics’ products and services have been proven time and again by the numerous awards and commendations awarded to us over the years," says Gert Pretorius, Managing Director and CEO, MiX Telematics Africa. "MiX solutions embrace an integrated approach to telematics, delivering actionable intelligence to solve complex vehicle- and driver-related problems for the consumer and commercial vehicle markets, serving a wide range of industries, including transport & distribution, FMCG, oil & gas, mining, construction, emergency services, government, public transport, rental and leasing, security and utilities.".
Key to this success has been remaining abreast of the latest technological innovations, both locally and globally. In addition, MiX Telematics ensures that their technology is sufficiently robust for harsh African operating conditions, and its solutions are tried-and-tested for the international market.
Technology will help businesses to achieve increased visibility on their fleets, optimum customer service levels, timely delivery and improved customer communication. This is where MiX Telematics steps in, as a reliable fleet management service provider that will help fleet managers and operators keep their operations moving forward with technology that will enhance their operation in the long run. “Newer technological developments and the evolution of the 5G network will serve as a catalyst for greater innovation. In comparison to 4G, 5G offers faster network speeds, increased capacity, and extremely low latency”, says Henry Smith, Fleet Sales Director for Africa.
These features will translate into smoother Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) communication, improved predictive analytics, and more innovative vehicle tracking and data collection on a fleet management level. This is in addition to solutions like MiX Vision AI and MyMiX Tracking, real-time notification about different activities.
"With insightful reports and dashboards, fleet managers can identify inefficiencies in their operations related to safety and rectify them almost immediately”, Smith concludes.
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