UK Telematics Online is about providing users of Vehicle Telematics with an independent source of free information, tips & advice. UK Telematics Online provides visitors with information on various aspects of vehicle telematics including; vehicle tracking, trailer tracking, satellite navigation and mobile data. What is Vehicle Telematics? Every few years a new technology appears that changes forever the way people communicate and do business with each other. In less than a generation we have seen the advent of personal computers, mobile phones, global positioning systems and the Internet. These have all converged to form a new technology; vehicle telematics. The more general topic of telematics can cover many areas. The focus of this website is with vehicle telematics, which can be defined as; “The use of computers and telecommunications to enhance the functionality, productivity and security of both vehicles and drivers.” When used in a commercial environment telematics can be a powerful and valuable tool to improve the efficiency of an organisation. The challenge is finding the right solution and then using the information it provides to ensure the maximum benefit is returned against investment. UK Telematics Online provides visitors with information on various aspects of vehicle telematics including; vehicle tracking, trailer tracking, satellite navigation and mobile data. Other terms used in relation to vehicle telematics might also include, fleet management, GPS vehicle tracking, GPS tracking, fleet telematics and satellite tracking All of these terms generally relate to the content found on UK Telematics Online. Vehicle Tracking is the technology of tracking the movements and/or status of a vehicle or fleet of vehicles, through the use of a vehicle location unit (VLU) fitted in the vehicle and a method of returning the position data to the user, by mobile communication network, for use through either PC or Web based software. Trailer Tracking is the technology of tracking the movements and position of an articulated vehicle’s trailer unit, through the use of a location unit fitted to the trailer and a method of returning the position data via mobile communication network or geostationary satellite communications, for use though either PC or Web based software. Satellite Navigation is the technology of using a GPS and electronic mapping tool to enable the user to locate a position, then route plan and navigate a journey. Mobile Data means the use of wireless data communications using radio waves to send and receive real time computer data to, from and between devices used by field based personnel. Technology Guide The technology guide contains information and articles on telematics technology including GPS, Circuit and Packet switched data networks, Wireless Wide Area Networks, RFID. Submitted Articles UK Telematics welcomes written contributions of general or topical interest, relating to the topic of vehicle telematics or issues surrounding the management of a mobile workforce. Telematics News Visitors are invited to submit news, articles or press releases relating to the telematics industry, products or services.
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