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Geotab teams up with EROAD to provide affordable solutions to fleet managers
Global telematics leader Geotab has teamed up with New Zealand-based EROAD to provide powerful and affordable fleet management solutions for businesses across Australia and New Zealand .
The partnership ’ s first initiative is the launch of EROAD Locate , a simple and cost-effective telematics solution for light commercial vehicles . This product will be introduced in New Zealand and Australia , targeting fleet operators who need a straightforward solution to track and manage their vehicles efficiently .
Geotab and EROAD are partnering to provide fleet management solutions for businesses across Australia and New Zealand .
The partnership ’ s first initiative is the launch of EROAD Locate , a simple and cost-effective telematics solution for light commercial vehicles . This product will be introduced in New Zealand and Australia , targeting fleet operators who need a straightforward solution to track and manage their vehicles efficiently .
“ Fleet managers across Australia and New Zealand now have an appealing and affordable option for light commercial vehicle fleets , allowing more businesses to access the benefits of telematics . This partnership will continue to deliver fantastic solutions for fleets with complex needs ,” said David Brown , Associate Vice President for Geotab APAC .
This collaboration brings together the strengths of both companies , unlocking new opportunities in the light commercial vehicle sector by integrating
Geotab ’ s affordable hardware with EROAD ’ s advanced fleet management platform .
“ We ’ re always looking for ways to help our customers operate safer , more efficient and sustainable fleets ,” said EROAD Co-CEO Mark Heine . “ This partnership with Geotab accelerates our ability to deliver a lowcost , high-quality solution that meets the needs of a wider range of fleets , especially those that have been priced out of telematics solutions in the past .”
Geotab ’ s partnership with EROAD – which is one of the largest telematics providers across the Australia and New Zealand markets – will empower more customers with enterprise-grade solutions to help them manage complex transport and regulatory challenges .
Geotab has over 4.4M connected vehicles globally and strong OEM relationships , which will enable EROAD to provide a broader range of solutions to meet the diverse needs of its customers .
The global telematics market is growing at an annual rate of around 12-16 % with significant potential in both New Zealand and Australia . It is estimated that the light commercial vehicle fleet size is around 800,000 in New Zealand and 4m in Australia .
However , EROAD ’ s research indicates that only 48 % of these fleets currently use telematics ,
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