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Telematics trends to focus on in 2023

The end of the year is a good time to take a pause and look at what’s been done and where we’re heading. We begin by reflecting, going over global events and how they influenced the telematics industry and specific market segments within. Once you have an idea of where you stand, it’s always interesting to take a peek into the future. Dust off the crystal ball that’s been tucked away for the whole year and see what we might expect in the new year. If you don’t like the idea of wishfully predicting telematics future trends, perhaps you’ll settle for an educated guess on what to focus on going forward. Let’s go!

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4 reasons why your fleet needs video telematics

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Video telematics are a category of fleet management solutions that allow managers to receive a lot of useful visual information about individual vehicles and the fleet as a whole. The overall market of fleet management is growing – at the end of 2021, the number of active fleet management systems deployed in Europe was 13.2 million, according to a report by Berg Insight.

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Riches of the Gulf Tiger: Looking back at GITEX GLOBAL 2022

The Mapon team has returned home from GITEX GLOBAL – the largest annual technology event in the Gulf and North Africa. From October 10 to 14 Dubai gathered tech enthusiasts, business representatives and visitors from many different industries, giving us the opportunity to meet with existing partners, form new partnerships and showcase our all-in-one fleet management and asset tracking platform.

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Movement of the Future: Impressions from IAA Transportation 2022

This September, Mapon was invited to join the wireless beacon and sensor manufacturer ELA Innovation at their stand at IAA Transportation 2022, one of the largest transportation events in Europe. We asked the Export Sales team members who represented us to share their impressions and experience at the event.

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Mapon at GITEX: showcase of our latest fleet management solutions

Our team is once again attending the largest annual technology event in the Gulf and North Africa – GITEX GLOBAL, taking place from October 10 to October 14. The electronics trade show, exhibition, and conference always gathers thousands of guests from many different industries, so it’s the perfect environment to discover new technological opportunities and establish partnerships.

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3 things that reduce mobile workforce productivity

While the concept of a mobile workforce may seem relatively new, it can be traced back to 1972 when Jack Nilles, a former rocket scientist, invented telecommuting by running a complex NASA communication project fully remote. Exactly 50 years later, working offsite has grown into the new normal – about 80% of the workers around the world are referred to as deskless employees.

The individuals making up the deskless workforce are mostly operating in such industries as construction, transportation, retail, healthcare, and other fields. Over the years, the number of remote workers has grown rapidly, therefore, companies must recognize situations that can negatively impact their mobile workforce productivity, as well as learn how to avoid them.

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Artis JP: Mapon solutions help to reduce the risk of theft in the workplace

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Latvia is among the greenest countries in Europe. Its natural resources – forests and fields – cover more than half of the territory, ensuring a sustainable, prospective environment for those entrepreneurs representing the agricultural industry.

To manage their crops, companies often employ special equipment that assists field workers. However, since each and every technical unit must be carefully looked after, managers are always seeking reliable fleet management solutions. In this article, you’ll learn how Mapon solutions have helped the company Artis JP overcome various business challenges and protect its fleet from theft.

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Reducing food waste during transportation: How can telematics help?

A thermometer that's closer to the hot side, indicating food waste during transportation, including bananas and avocados.

Food waste during transportation is a serious issue because, despite the fact that the world produces more than enough food to feed everyone, around 800 million people go to bed on an empty stomach every night. That’s according to research conducted by the Food and Agriculture Organization.

While poverty, climate change and international conflicts are among the greatest contributors to hunger in the world, nearly one-third of the food produced globally simply goes to waste due to inadequate storage conditions and supply chain inefficiencies. While it’s hard to tell exactly how much food is wasted during transportation, it certainly is an area wirth improving. Therefore, this article explains how the use of telematics can help freight companies better deliver temperature-sensitive products to their retail destinations and reduce food loss during transportation.

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