Cybit extends GPRS telematics platform with two-way messaging and management reporting tools

Cybit, the UK’s leading supplier of online fleet management and telematics solutions, has launched a major upgrade to its cybitfleet.com open platform solution to enable fleet managers to communicate with their mobile workers at a fixed cost using GPRS (General Packet Radio Service) technology. The new solution includes an in-vehicle terminal that enables drivers to send and receive data messages, such as consignment details, directions or job information without incurring the additional costs or limitations normally associated with SMS messaging. The upgraded platform will also offer improved visibility of vehicles, employees and deliveries with live updates to the customers’ web browser every few minutes.

In addition to real-time location-based tracking functionality, cybitfleet.com now has enhanced reporting tools to enable managers to run detailed journey and status reports. This enables managers to generate a range of reports including those for timesheets, detailed historical journeys and exceptions, based on predetermined events such as vehicles leaving a defined ‘geo-fenced’ area or whether the power has been operated for the vehicle’s crane, refrigeration unit or road sweeper brushes.

"The launch of our GPRS-based solution with two-way messaging is a clear demonstration of Cybit's leadership in providing scalable telematics solutions that deliver real business benefits to organisations with mobile workforces," said John Wisdom, Cybit’s Sales and Marketing Director. "Currently most systems rely on SMS messaging for two-way text communication with drivers. This can be costly and restrictive. Now we’re combining real-time tracking with two-way messaging so companies can exchange larger pieces of information with their employees effectively."

Cybit’s GPRS-based solutions are targeted at companies that need regular updates on the position and activity of their workforce in real time, such as transport and logistics companies, couriers and time critical service companies.

About Cybit
Cybit is the UK’s fastest growing provider of telematics and fleet management solutions and, through its distinctive open-platform approach, delivers a full range of Internet-based software and support services to mobile workforces. Key users of Cybit’s offering include service engineers, commercial vehicle operators, rental fleet operators and users, mobile office workers and local authorities. The Cybit product suite is the first in the market to combine a range high-technology telematics devices and Internet-based fleet management software with personalised service 24/7. This enables Cybit operators to obtain data and deliver services or assistance via wireless networks for safety critical events, accident or breakdown, as well as providing support if a vehicle is stolen, or a driver is late or lost. Cybit is also the first company to combine these high technology solutions with a car pooling service to address vehicle congestion and optimise resources.

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