There has been a significant drop in the number of koalas — going from 30,000 to 20,000 in only 20 years. Only 200 koalas are estimated to be left in the southern highlands.

Twenty koalas will have a GPS tracking device collar attached to their necks by Southern Highlands Koala Conservation Project researchers for real-time monitoring their movements and exact position. This project involves the Sydney University, Wingecarribee Council and the Office of Environment and Heritage.

Through a 3G network, these collars transmit data to the base stations, as well as the researchers’ smartphones and laptops.

The data collected will be used for finding out where the koalas live as well as to conserve their habitats, according to Mark Speakman, NSW Environment’s Minister.

He says they be able to determine what the koalas are consuming, where their habitat is located and come up with plans of management for protecting the koalas that are more focused.

Joe Stammers, wildlife conservation officer for Wingecarribee Council, says the data on koala corridors can be included into local environmental plans, which will help to make better assessments and decisions for the future. Read the rest of this entry »

The core behind every successful business is customer satisfaction, no matter which industry it operates in. Fleet managers typically focus on speed of service, reliability, and communication to drive a more satisfied customer base. GPS fleet management is able to improve the image of the company in the eyes of existing and new customers by offering key data for strengthening each of those vital facets. So, how else does GPS fleet tracking help with enhancing the experience of customers?

Monitor Arrival Times

GPS fleet tracking helps managers to obtain a more precise estimated time of arrival or delivery. When customers wish to know the arrival of their service order technician, the dispatcher is able to check and let them know. This type of information helps in reducing the estimated time frame that customers have to wait for service.

Solutions like this allow company vehicle arrival and departure time insight. Insight on when employees reach the job site, the amount of time they are there for and when they leave is helpful when you are trying to maximize productivity of the fieldworkers during a day. Read the rest of this entry »

ABC 20/20, a weekly hour-long magazine which is focused on topics of human interests, goes undercover this week using Gio Benitez, journalist, to locate stolen items using modern technology, including GPS tracking devices and hidden cameras.

A trailer previews Benitez finding a stolen bike from a private garage. The stolen bike is tracked through the GPS device and points to a storage facility. To the surprise of the investigators, the bike was traced back to a flea market and to a man named Ricardo.

A lot of these stolen items taken from homes all over the country, end up at popular advertising sites like Craigslist and county flea markets. Another big online company that is cracking down on counterfeit and ‘hot’ merchandise is eBay. Gio Benitez, along with his crew, aren’t the only people using modern technology for tracking stolen items. Law enforcement agencies and policemen use this technology for making arrests. Read the rest of this entry »

Chimney sweeping companies face many challenges during busy seasons of the year. GPS fleet tracking services can help weather the swift uptick in calls and service orders leading into the fall and winter season without missing a beat.

These are a few key ways that GPS fleet tracking is beneficial to chimney sweeping companies throughout the country.

Ensures No Customers are Left Behind

The busy season for chimney sweeping companies can get a little hectic. As many homeowners run through their yearly checklists of projects to get through the winter it seems that everyone calls for chimney sweeping services in the same three to four-week window of time. It’s great for business, but makes it far too easy for customers to slip through the cracks for businesses that operate via paper invoices and written directions.

With GPS fleet tracking, the information is entered as it comes in the appointment is scheduled and worked into the route without anyone getting left out of the queue. No customers are missed and your business gains a reputation for dependability. Read the rest of this entry »

When it comes to advanced statistics, the NFL is ramping up its game by evaluating the use of GPS tracking for its players. These GPS tracking devices are about the size of a thin flip phone and are positioned in the middle of the back of an athlete, typically underneath a compression shirt.

Once the biometric sensor comes to life, each movement the athletes make, each muscle twitch, and every heartbeat are tracked and turned into numbers which arms teams with data about the athlete’s potential, performance, and health.

It’s thought to be the next logical step in information collection for the biggest and most profitable professional sport worldwide, where this type of data is both precious and lucrative. The statistician’s dream is professional football where numbers have a big impact on coaching decisions, fantasy leagues, bets and a deep connection between the game and fans.

The NFL can now collect information at an extraordinary level, thanks to the newly introduced GPS trackers. Teams are now leaning on data and technology for not only preventing and rehabilitating injuries, but also for preventing them, which is ultimately the end result goal of the trackers. Read the rest of this entry »