New 'Switch to Cybit' programme makes it easier for businesses to migrate to latest modular Internet-based telematics solutions

  • UK’s leading online telematics service provider makes new
  • modular Fleetstar-Online fleet management solution available from as little as £20 per vehicle per month
  • Scalable solution means customers can specify the exact level of
  • telematics functionality they require

Cybit, the UK’s leading online telematics service provider, has launched a new programme that makes it even easier for users of first generation telematics systems to switch to Cybit’s new modular Fleetstar-Online, Internet-based fleet management solution. The ‘Switch to Cybit’ programme provides customers of older fleet management systems with the opportunity to switch easily to Cybit’s industry-leading solution and also take advantage of its range of specialist customer services. These services help organisations unlock real business benefits and an improved Return on Investment (ROI) from the implementation of Internet-based telematics technology. As part of the programme, Cybit is also offering to incorporate any outstanding telematics funding costs that organisations still have tied up in first generation solutions - such as Minorplanet’s VMI vehicle tracking system - into the customer’s new Fleetstar-Online funding agreement, subject to credit clearance.

The latest modular version of Fleetstar-Online is fully scalable, allowing organisations to select precisely the level of fleet management functionality and reporting their business requires. Fleetstar-Online is available in five different levels of functionality, from an entry-level ‘reporting-only’ offering - with prices from as little as £20 per vehicle per month - through to full bespoke solutions. The system’s unique scalability means that Cybit can also help users to implement additional functionality as and when their business demands, as well as optimising the performance of their Fleetstar-Online implementation, thanks to Cybit’s comprehensive portfolio of training and consultancy services.

“Our new ‘Switch to Cybit’ programme is all about providing organisations with the best-in-class telematics solution they want, and the long-term support they need to make it deliver bottom line benefit for their business,” commented Richard Horsman, Cybit’s Chief Executive Officer. “At Cybit we’re focused on ensuring that our customers optimise the ROI and derive competitive edge from their telematics implementation. We start by offering the most comprehensive solution, support our implementations with extensive consulting services, and also provide businesses with the information they need to optimise their contract performance and Service Level Agreement adherence.

“We’re also working closely with major partners such as Norwich Union to help develop innovative telematics-based solutions that can deliver additional value for users of our solutions,” he continued. “For example, Norwich Union’s new 'Fleet Telematics' offering uses Cybit technology to help customers benefit from fixed insurance premiums for two or three years, and give them the opportunity to earn up to 16 per cent premium rebates each year - subject to their meeting agreed risk management standards. Solutions such as 'Fleet Telematics' demonstrate that telematics is entering an exciting new era, and we’ve launched the ‘Switch to Cybit’ programme to help organisations benefit from the clear ROI and performance enhancements that a Fleetstar-Online solution can offer.”

Key benefits that organisations switching to Cybit will enjoy include improved productivity, technology options including GPRS for real-time operations, reduced operating costs, two-way voice and data communications, validation of timesheets and overtime claims, elimination of unauthorised mileage, compliance with Health and Safety Legislation, driver support and Duty-of-Care.

Fleetstar-Online is Cybit’s scalable Internet-based telematics solution that features real time vehicle tracking, exception reporting, replay mode, customised reports, mileage information, SMS messaging and live traffic information. Fleet vehicles are fitted with a small electronic in-vehicle-unit (IVU) which is tracked by GPS in real-time and data transmitted to Cybit’s online control centre. It provides companies with a cost-effective ASP-based fleet management solution, which offers users anytime, anywhere access to the system via a standard web browser. Fleetstar-Online also features added value solutions support, with fully integrated Smartnav satellite navigation and RAC Trackstar Plus stolen vehicle recovery system functionality.

Minorplanet customers in the third year of their VMI contract who wish to take advantage of the ‘Switch to Cybit’ programme should call Cybit on 01480 389100 or visit the company’s website at www.cybit.co.uk.

About Cybit:
Cybit is a leading Internet-based Telematics Service Provider (TSP) and supplier of fleet and asset management solutions to the business-to-business sector. Cybit’s solutions portfolio includes vehicle tracking and management, lone worker support and car pool management. Hundreds of companies across a wide range of industries already use Cybit’s online solutions to improve the management and control of their fixed and mobile assets. Additional information is available at www.cybit.co.uk

Contact information:
Andy Gray
IBA - PR for Cybit
Tel: 01780 721 433
Email: agray@iba-europe.com

Sophie Geering
Marketing Manager, Cybit
Tel: 01480 389100
Email: sgeering@cybit.co.uk