GPS Asset Tracking

Asset tracking is the system of attaching GPS trackers to your assets and then monitoring them using online software and mobile apps. The GPS trackers fitted to assets can record activity such as movement, location, temperature, vibration, engine hours or a door opening — and then send this information to your GPS asset management software using mobile data (or another network service). Asset tracking is often an important part of GPS fleet management.

Asset tracking is a valuable tool to help you improve the maintenance, utilization and security of your equipment. It’s also an important way to understand how assets are being used so you can allocate resources effectively.

The telemetry information collected by asset tracking devices can be used in a variety of ways. For example, usage data (e.g. engine hours) can be used to schedule preventive maintenance. Better care of assets means less downtime, and this is a key way to lower operating costs. Employees, including mobile workers, can locate the right equipment quickly, instead of renting or calling around to find what they need. Movement alerts can be used to respond quickly to unauthorized use or theft. Asset location reports can help calculate work order costs or rental charges.

You can track almost anything, from the highest-value assets to any tools that are important to your business.

Assets typically tracked include:

• Vehicles, boats, motorcycles or ATVs
• Trailers
• Rental equipment
• Off-highway vehicles (OHV) such as diggers, bulldozers and forklifts
• Tools and generators
• Shipping containers, freight, pallets or parcels
• IT equipment

GPS tracking devices can be connected to the asset’s power supply or use long-life batteries when attached to non-powered assets (e.g. tools).

To decide if an GPS tracking solution for your assets is the right decision for your business, consider the following questions:

• Is downtime (due to equipment theft or breakdown) a significant cost to your business?
• Do you need to share assets between teams?
• Is preventive maintenance of assets important?
• Would knowing the cost of your assets by job site (or customer) help with billing?
• Do you know if all your assets are being fully utilized for profitability?
• Is it important to know the location (or temperature, etc.) of stored goods at all times?
• Would you like to have insights over an asset’s entire lifecycle?

Asset tracking can help with a wide range of business problems, cut costs, save time and improve customer service.

If you’d like to discuss your specific requirements, please contact our sales team.

A small electronic device (called a GPS tracker) is attached to an asset. It can be self-powered (batteries) or connected to the asset’s power supply. When switched on, it starts transmitting data using a network (e.g. 4G, Bluetooth, WPLAN etc.), and this data is collected by a GPS asset management system.

There are a wide variety of options to suit different asset tracking requirements, including asset types, data types, check-in frequency, weather-proofing and locations, near or far. Talk to us about what’s possible!

We have a range of affordable asset tracking plans to suit your budget, including no upfront costs and payment plans.

It’s also important to keep in mind the potential savings asset tracking can bring to your business, such as reducing asset downtime, finding equipment faster and minimizing theft.

One important way that asset tracking helps small businesses is through better utilization. Purchasing more equipment is a significant expense. It can be much more cost-effective to analyze current usage and see how your existing assets can be better utilized.

Improving security to prevent theft can also prevent costly downtime.

Yes, additional assets can be added at any time. Talk to us about the best hardware options to help you effectively manage all your equipment across a mixed fleet.

Inseego is a global leader in SaaS (Software as a Service), IoT (Internet of Things) and mobile solutions, which means our products are backed by a wealth of experience and expertise in the telematics industry.

Inseego can provide you with a ready-to-use fleet management solution, or customize one to the specific needs and size of your business. We work alongside you as a telematics partner to maximize your ROI.

Getting started is easy. Contact us today, let us know a little bit about your fleet and what you would like to achieve and one of our consultants will be in touch to explain how our GPS asset management solutions works, provide an overview of the installation process and discuss pricing.

You can also request a demonstration of the fleet tracking software so you can see the GPS tracking software in action.

With experience in a wide range of different industries and fleet sizes, our telematics experts can help you identify which features and functions are best for your business needs.

Yes, Inseego is committed to working alongside you as a telematics partner, helping you maximize the benefit and ROI of your new asset tracking solution. We offer a range of support and training services, designed to fit with the needs of your business and help your staff integrate the software with their daily processes.

Support and training options include:

• Help desk for fast and ready access to technical support
• Remote support to diagnose, troubleshoot and resolve technical issues
• On-site or remote training workshops to upskill staff

Adding new technology to your business doesn’t have to be difficult. Our support and training services are designed to make it easy to implement GPS tracking and start reaping the benefits for your business.