Despite needing assistance, trailers walk away often If your trailer is missing, it is rarely “stolen off the highway.” It is almost always detached, unattended, and out of sight for long enough that everyone’s best guess of where it is gets faded behind a few beers and a long weekend. The job moved on, the crew assumed someone else hauled it back to the yard, and the site changed hands. Now it's urgent, and you are working on finding it...
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Simple Asset Tracking for Billing, Proof, and Peace of Mind Some assets will never have odometers, ECM ports, or full telematics. They do not have dashboards or hour meters, and they will never feed you engine data. They simply do their job, get moved to the next place, and keep working. The trouble sometimes comes when someone tries to bill for services delivered by those assets, especially if the asset is rented or the jobsite is not tightly...
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The Equipment You Forget About Most Every crew has one. The trailer that’s always “around here somewhere.” It got dropped at the south job last week, or maybe someone borrowed it for a weekend run, or it’s tucked behind the container yard under a tarp. By the time anyone realizes it’s missing, you’ve already burned half a morning driving around trying to find it. That’s normal. Trailers are invisible when they’re doing their job...
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Jeff joined Globalstar’s IoT technology panel at NASDAQ in New York City for their 2024 investor day, and we’ve got the replay for you. It was an honor to lead a discussion with Globalstar about the future of satellite IoT in 2025, and we thank Mersad for the opportunity to answer important questions about how we will deliver success with Globalstar-powered GSatSolar and GSatRancher product lines. We’ll summarize the highlights for you...
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The sunset of 2G and 3G cellular networks is poised to disrupt countless industries and leave millions of devices stranded. This transition, while signifying progress towards faster technologies, exposes a significant vulnerability within the Internet of Things (IoT) ecosystem, particularly affecting critical infrastructure like smart meters. In the United Kingdom alone, an estimated seven million smart meters are at risk of becoming obsolete....
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GSatSolar Series is the world's first solar-powered satellite tracking device designed for the most rugged and remote areas. Before GSatSolar, tracking options in these challenging environments were severely limited. In early 2021, GSE revolutionized the field by launching the GSatSolar, and later that year, the GSatRancher followed. Since their introduction, these innovative devices have undergone extensive field testing, seen widespread...
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The trucking logistics sector faces substantial challenges in maintaining constant connectivity across fleets, particularly when vehicles traverse remote, rural, or otherwise underserved areas with poor cellular coverage. These connectivity gaps hinder real-time tracking of vehicles and cargo, efficient route management, and timely communication between drivers and dispatchers. The lack of reliable data exchange can lead to delays, increased...
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Capitalize on the Power of Solar-Satellite-Based Asset Tracking with GSatSolar In today's fast-paced world, businesses and organizations rely heavily on efficient asset-tracking solutions to manage their operations effectively. Traditional tracking systems, however, often fall short when it comes to tracking assets in remote or off-grid locations where cellular connectivity is limited or unavailable. Enter the GSatSolar - a revolutionary...
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Conservation Innovation with wings In the vast skies of South Africa and across the African continent, the once plentiful vulture populations are facing a silent but significant threat to their existence. Habitat loss, poisoning, and illegal wildlife trade have pushed many vulture species to the brink of extinction. Amidst these challenges, however, innovative approaches are emerging to safeguard these majestic birds. One such endeavour is led...
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Asset Mismanagement in Road Construction: The High Cost of Lost Attachments In the road construction industry, managing attachments like milling heads, cold planers, compactors, and pavers is fraught with challenges, particularly when these costly components are frequently detached and left on worksites. The lack of a reliable tracking system often results in misplaced attachments, leading to significant financial losses, especially when these...
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