The vehicle tracking market has evolved considerably over the years and the days of customers simply wanting a dot on the map seem a distant memory. As consumers become more educated in the different ways the technology can help their business, the demands and expectations of systems is set to increase.
A number of the more advanced vehicle tracking systems already offer comprehensive reporting and alerting suites, giving users the ability to monitor exceptions based on criteria unique their business. Alongside this many providers also offer two way messaging and integrated navigation terminals, helping them drive efficiency throughout their business.
So where is the market going? One direction is engine diagnostics, being able to remotely monitor and report on driving performance is something many businesses would find beneficial, however this isn't always suitable, particularly when vehicles are being driven in different environments. Another direction is integration through an API interface. Again a number of the more reputable providers offer this functionality, enabling the data from the tracking system to be displayed and manipulated within any third party software package; opening vehicle tracking to many new markets.
Which direction will the technology go, only time will tell...
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