The term GEO fence refers to a virtual perimeter that is established so that specific triggering devices entering or leaving the perimeter will trigger an alert via text message or email. It can be highly beneficial to businesses today and is one more way that GPS tracking is changing the way we do business today – for the better.

How are GEO Fences Beneficial for Businesses?

There are actually several ways that GEO fences benefit businesses today. The one that comes to mind first for most people, as it is associated with GPS services, is tracking business vehicles after hours. Why would you want to do that? Read the rest of this entry »

Researchers try to reduce rhino poaching by placing GPS tracking devices in their horns.

Poaching is not a new concept, but unfortunately the incidents are still occurring. Researchers want to try and reduce how often this happens by tracking animals that might be a target.

In South Africa, this includes the black rhinos. In 2015 alone, 749 black and white rhinos have lost their lives due to poaching. While it is less than the record-breaking 1,215 in 2014, it is not enough a decline. Since they are often poached for their horns, that is exactly where the tracking devices are being implanted. They are also using other technology to help track down the poachers, including spy cameras and heart rate monitors.

This new tracking project is being led by We Are Protect, a wildlife conservation group out of South Africa. The group is using what they call Real-Time Anti-Poaching Intelligence Devices (RAPID) to not only track the animals themselves, but the horns as well. Read the rest of this entry »

Planning major events can be as thrilling as it is challenging. Nailing down all the details and keeping up with all the pieces and parts that allow large scale events to go off without a hitch was once virtually impossible. Today, thanks to the fleet telematics, it’s easier than ever to keep up with what’s going on with the preparations, organization, and execution of your high profile event.

These are just a few ways fleet telematics can help.

Provide Additional Layer of Protection for Event Equipment and Vehicles

The first layer of protection is by establishing GPS tracking of event equipment and vehicles. These items are costly to replace and their absence can have a profoundly negative impact on the event and public perception. It’s critical to know where they are at all times. GPS tracking can be used to send alerts whenever these important and costly items are moved. That way organizers can quickly determine whether they’re supposed to be moving and take appropriate action accordingly.

Additionally, it can be used to establish a specific perimeter for event equipment that will alert key personnel whenever equipment moves beyond the predetermined perimeter. Further, live GPS fleet tracking can be used to track the items as they move and once they stop moving to aid in their timely recovery. Read the rest of this entry »

There is nothing more terrifying for parents than losing a child. Even if the loss only occurs for a moment, your world stops turning until your child is found. It is one of the biggest fears parents face.

This is the same fear that Jori Kennedy, a mother of two sons, experienced when she was in a large crowd and lost visual sight of her oldest son. That was one moment she never wanted to experience again, and got GPS trackers for her kids.

Technology presents a possible solution to help ease parents’ fears of losing sight of their children to some degree in the form of wearable GPS trackers for children.

In this event, it was GPS tracking technology implanted in devices that function like children’s watches. The device itself works like a watch but also allows children to call or text five different contacts.

For further easing of parents fears, parents can establish a perimeter or “safe zone” for their children. They will receive immediate notification if children leave their designated safe zones. Read the rest of this entry »

There are a lot of things you need to maintain and keep up with when you have fleet vehicles. This includes getting a tune-up to check hoses and connections, making sure the fluids are always topped off, and checking things like the battery and tire condition. Speaking of tires, you also need to rotate them regularly. It can be difficult to remember to get the tires rotated on fleet vehicles, which is where GPS fleet tracking comes in.

The Importance of Rotating Your Tires

One of the biggest reasons you need to have your fleet vehicle’s tires rotated regularly is because tires don’t wear typically evenly between the front and back tires. While the back tires might wear evenly, but they wear slower than the front tires. Read the rest of this entry »