FAQ Glossary

GPS Tracking
GPS tracking is the surveillance of location through use of the Global Positioning System (GPS ) to track the location of an vehicle or asset remotely. https://www.techtarget.com/whatis/definition/GPS-tracking#:~:text=GPS%20tracking%20is%20the%20surveillance,course%20direction%20of%20the%20target.
Internet of Things (IoT)
The Internet of Things (IoT) refers to a network of physical devices, vehicles, appliances, and other physical objects that are embedded with sensors, software, and network connectivity, allowing them to collect and share data. https://www.ibm.com/topics/internet-of-things
Smart Algorithm
AI-Based algorithm is the programming that tells a computer how to learn to operate on it's own over time by using data collected and analyzed. https://www.tableau.com/data-insights/ai/algorithms#:~:text=So%2C%20at%20the%20essential%20level,and%20their%20ability%20to%20learn.
Telematics
Telematics is a method of monitoring cars, trucks, equipment and other assets using GPS technology and on-board diagnostics (OBD) to plot the asset movements on a computerized map. https://www.geotab.com/blog/what-is-telematics/
Telemetry
Meaning the remote measurement of data. In fleet management, this would include the measurement of a driver's behaviors and infractions, fuel consumption, idle/drive times, routes driven daily, and vehicle health. https://beyondtechnology.net/vehicle-telemetry-to-increase-productivity/