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What is the Correct Vehicle Tracking Direct Solution for me?
Vehicle Tracking Direct offers 3 basic
solutions which each use the vehicle hardware, we have a web
based system which is ideal for fleets of any size.
A desktop system which we recommend for clients where transport
is their main business or if they have a fleet of 20+ vehicles.
The client/server system is ideal if you operate from multiple
depots or have multiple fleets controlled by separate traffic
controllers, the client/server is also capable of delivering
your tracking onto your own website and can operate within your
company LAN or over the internet.
Can I Move from One Solution to Another?
No Problem, we realise that many companies won't want to
jump right into a long term commitment and unlike other
tracking companies we offer contracts from 1 year upwards,
if you start on the web service and later want to upgrade to
one of the other systems we will reprogram your vehicle
units free of charge, the only cost will be carriage or
travelling expenses if it is more appropriate for us to come
to you. If you are on
a 5 year contract with another company and need to add an
extra vehicle - think twice - you could put the new vehicle
on our web service and when your contract comes up for
renewal just move all your vehicles to one of our services.
Can I Send Messages?
All of our solutions have the ability
for 2 way messaging between vehicle and base, this is
already setup in the vehicle hardware when we supply it and
all you need is to buy a Mobile Data Terminal from us and cabling.
Are the maps of just the UK or do they include Europe?
The web service uses UK and Northern Ireland maps only
however the other systems are available with either UK & NI
or Europe as well.
What is the Vehicle Tracking Direct Solution?
Vehicle Tracking Direct combines the power of satellite-based GPS and
wireless networking to give you the ability to track and monitor
your mobile assets from any computer connected to the Internet.
The system consists of a rugged GPS receiver and
wireless modem that transmits accurate GPS coordinates to our
server. Then, authorized users can access that data
on any internet-enabled PC using Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.0
or later. Location and path information is available in map
form, also in a variety of print-ready report formats.
How Does GPS Work?
GPS stands for Global Positioning System. The GPS receiver has
an antenna that receives signals from a constellation of GPS
satellites. Using the timing of signal reception from multiple
satellites, the receiver calculates its own position, speed and
elevation. GPS satellite signals are transmitted free of charge
by the U.S. Government. GPS receivers come in all shapes and
sizes suitable for boating, wilderness hiking and other outdoor
activities. Our solution combines a GPS receiver
with a wireless modem. The radio transmits GPS-calculated
positions back over a wireless network. Location and course data
is then uploaded to the Vehicle Tracking Direct web site or your
desktop depending on system used. Authorized users
monitor vehicle movement on maps and reports displaying route
information, stop location/ duration and other valuable
information.
Is the Vehicle Tracking Direct Web solution appropriate for any size of fleets?
Yes. Vehicle Tracking Direct Web service requires no up-front investment in servers or
software, so the service is equally cost-effective
for one to one million!
Is Vehicle Tracking Direct Web Service map and report information real-time?
Almost. The in-vehicle unit transmits GPS position
data to the servers, which in turn updates your
web pages. Updates are transmitted at standard
intervals. This provides timely location updates, while avoiding
the data-overload problems that come with continuous position
updates. The web site maps display asset position as
updates are received. You control settings for how often the
maps update. So depending on how frequently maps update - also
depending on when vehicle reports were last received - location
data can be virtually real-time!
What hardware and/or software do I need to use my Vehicle
Tracking Direct
Web solution?
The hardware consists of a small hardware unit installed in each
mobile or fixed asset you want to track. Negligible power -
drawn from the vehicle's own electrical system - is used. The
hardware unit includes an integrated GPS receiver,
plus a wireless data radio connected to a cellular antenna.
Software is a secure suite of web pages, that we provide,
accessible to authorized users only, available on any PC running
Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.0 or later. No other hardware or
software is required.
Why should I consider the Vehicle Tracking Direct solution? How do I benefit
by using it?
Benefits include improved customer service, increased
productivity through better scheduling, as well as enhanced
driver safety and asset protection.
What if I need to know asset position right this instant?
This in known as asset "polling". You may instantly locate a
mobile or fixed asset anywhere in the UK. You simply
select "Get Vehicle Position" from your secure web browser and
within a few seconds your Vehicle Tracking Direct solution pinpoints the
asset. If this is a mobile asset that is on the move you receive
location, speed and heading! If you are using the non-Web
services you can define your own update rates as well as polling
the vehicle at any time.
What will it cost me to start tracking my vehicles?
Click the prices link below for full pricing info.
What are the terms and conditions of subscribing to Vehicle
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