Advanced telematics

U-blox and Trakm8, a UK-based provider of end-to-end telematics solutions deployed around the world, have announced a new, advanced remote vehicle monitoring system which relies on u blox' technology.
February 6, 2012 Read time: 1 min
602 U-Blox and 497 Trakm8, a UK-based provider of end-to-end telematics solutions deployed around the world, have announced a new, advanced remote vehicle monitoring system which relies on u blox' technology.

The web-based system, Trakm8 Swift, provides fleet operators with comprehensive real time and historical vehicle location and vehicle data information. The solution includes all hardware, software, and system integration services.
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