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, 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, utilisation 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. Mobile workers can use location data to quickly find equipment, instead of renting or calling around. Geofences and movement alerts can be used to respond quickly to unauthorised use or theft. Asset location reports can help calculate work order costs or rental charges.

You can track just about anything — it doesn’t need to only be high-value assets, it can be whatever is important to your business.

Types of assets typically tracked include:

• Vehicles, boats or motorbikes
• 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 a GPS fleet 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 utilised?
• Is it important to know the location of stored goods at all times?

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

If you would like to discuss your specific requirements, please feel free to contact our sales team.

A small electronic device (called a GPS tracker) is attached to an asset. It is 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 physical remoteness. Talk to us about what’s possible!

We have a range of affordable asset tracking plans to suit your budget, including payment plans.

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

One important way that asset tracking helps small businesses is through better utilisation. Purchasing more equipment is a significant expense — it can be more cost-effective to analyse current usage and see how assets could be better utilised.

Improving security against theft can also help to prevent costly downtime, and make sure your business stays productive.

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.

In Australia, Inseego (formerly known as Ctrack) has been in the telematics industry for more than 35 years, with a lot of experience across different industries throughout the region.

Inseego can provide you with a ready-to-use tracking solution, or customise to the specific needs and size of your business. We work alongside you as a telematics partner to maximise your ROI.

As a global leader in 5G and intelligent IoT device-to-cloud solutions, Inseego can combine the power and innovation behind this technology with our existing telematics expertise to bring you new opportunities to enhance your business operations.

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 asset tracking system works, provide an overview of the installation process and discuss pricing.

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

Our telematics consultants have experience with a wide range of different industries and fleet sizes so are in a good position to suggest what features and functions would suit your business best.

AWS (Amazon Web Services) is used to store client data securely here in Australia. The data facility is ISO compliant and provides the safest option available to make sure your data is protected and accessible at all times.

You can read more about the security and reliability features of AWS here.

Yes, Inseego are committed to working alongside you as a telematics partner, helping you maximise 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
• Onsite or remote training workshops to upskill staff

Adding new technology to your business can create some anxiety - our support and training services are designed to make the process of implementing GPS tracking as seamless and trouble-free as possible.