Autovision Wireless acquires SFT Telematics

Autovision Wireless, a fleet management company specialising in GPS tracking, anti-idling and fleet management software, has announced the acquisition of the assets of SFT Telematics of Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. SFT offers specialised GPS tracking and fleet management solutions to the oil & gas, transportation, and construction industries among others. The company has been in business since 1998 and provides M2M services to several thousand subscribers in Canada and the USA. The terminals operate over cell
March 22, 2012 Read time: 2 mins
4160 Autovision Wireless, a fleet management company specialising in GPS tracking, anti-idling and fleet management software, has announced the acquisition of the assets of 4161 SFT Telematics of Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. SFT offers specialised GPS tracking and fleet management solutions to the oil & gas, transportation, and construction industries among others. The company has been in business since 1998 and provides M2M services to several thousand subscribers in Canada and the USA. The terminals operate over cellular and satellite networks across North America.

According to Elaine Perri, GM of SFT, the acquisition will provide a wider portfolio of products and services that complement the company’s existing product lines. “Our customers will benefit from the fleet management expertise that AutoVision brings to this acquisition and their depth in software development will enable us to enrich our services.”

All SFT services will continue to be offered and the Smartfleet trademark and brand will also continue.
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