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: How Mapon Solutions Help Reduce Workplace Theft Risks

Agriculture companies employ specialised and very expensive equipment that requires special monitoring and maintenance. That’s why agriculture company fleet managers are always seeking reliable fleet management solutions.

In this article, we explore how Mapon solutions have helped Artis JP, a leading Latvian grain company, overcome key challenges and safeguard its fleet against 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.

Minimizing food waste during transportation is a critical challenge for delivery companies – ⅓ of the food produced globally goes to waste due to inadequate storage conditions and supply chain inefficiencies. 

Telematics can help freight companies better deliver temperature-sensitive products to their retail destinations and reduce food loss during transportation. Read this article to find out how!

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