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Product Update - February 2023 - User Empowerment
Newest update to the applications adds features that push user empowerment to the top.
What Is An IP Rating and Why Does It Matter For GPS?
IP ratings provide flexibility in where you can place any GPS tracker. For example, a higher IP rating will be needed if the trackers are deployed in...
How Do I Prevent Theft of Equipment?
The best way to prevent the theft of equipment is a combination of physical security, accurate inventory reports, and GPS tracking.
Complete Guide to GPS Tracking for Construction Equipment
Learn about all of the benefits and uses that GPS tracking for construction equipment can provide your company.
7 Best GPS Trackers for Construction Equipment
We have evaluated the seven best GPS trackers for construction equipment to ensure you get what’s best suited for your business.
Why You Need Real-Time GPS Equipment Tracking
Real-time GPS equipment tracking will allow 24/7 visibility so you can eliminate unnecessary costs and streamline operations for a more successful...
AirTags vs. GPS Tracking: Which Should I Use For Tracking My Equipment?
They both have uses, but the effectiveness and increased capability of GPS devices make it a far better choice than AirTags for tracking equipment.
Choosing the Right Reporting Mode
Learn more about when to use each Reporting Mode, a recent Spytec product update; including the gains and trade-offs.
Unlock These 3 Main Insights with Real-Time GPS Tracking
Here are three insights you can gain from a GPS tracker provides to help you monitor your assets and gain greater control over your business.
Product Update - December 2022 - A Big Deal
Our newest software version is releasing with several new core features and improvements. It is a BIG DEAL.
How Do Boundaries Work on GPS Systems?
Boundaries are digital fences that allow users of GPS systems to get alerts on when something interacts with a specific place on the map.
How GPS Technology Can Help Energy Companies Improve Operations
GPS tracking is a must-have for energy companies counting on many pieces of equipment and vehicles to keep their operations running. Here are 3...
Should I Hardwire GPS Trackers That Are Going On My Equipment?
Learn about the benefits of hardwiring GPS trackers to your equipment.
How Construction Companies Gain Peace of Mind with GPS Tracking
Learn how one construction company has gained true peace of mind since implementing GPS tracking with Spytec.
3 Tactics To Help Your Rental Company Navigate Extreme Wait Times For New Equipment
Experiencing long wait times for new rental equipment? Here are three ways you can navigate these challenges and stay ahead of delays.
Cellular Connectivity’s Role in GPS Tracking
Learn more about why cellular connectivity is vital in GPS/IoT services.
Rental GPS Tracking: How Rental Companies Can Benefit from Spytec
Here’s what some rental companies have to say about using advanced GPS tracking technology to better keep track of their equipment.
Performance vs. Battery Life Within IoT
Learn how increased performance reduces battery life and what we can do to mitigate that issue.
Product Update - October 2022 - Small Parts/Big Update
This is an update to both the web and mobile applications for Spytec GPS. We are adding productivity, visibility, and usability tools.
How Spytec’s GPS Asset Tracking Solution Can Help You Protect Your Assets
Get better asset protection for your business –with Spytec’s GPS tracking solution. Here's how
Real-Time Asset Tracking with Spytec: Features to Look For
Real-time asset tracking allows you to see where everything is –down to the second. Now, you can experience the smartest & easiest-to-use GPS...
How You Can Increase Your Team’s Productivity with Spytec
Get the visibility and control you need to build a better team and a better business. Spytec’s GPS tracking solution gives you insights so you can...
How to Prevent Theft and Aid Recovery with GPS Asset Tracking
GPS asset tracking is widely available to both recover stolen business assets and prevent theft. Here are three essential platform features that can...
How Asset Tracking and Monitoring Improves Your Business Operations
Several benefits come with accurate asset tracking and monitoring. Below is a list of ways an asset tracking system may improve your day-to-day...
Guide to Physical Asset Tracking, Management, and Protection
The key to keeping your physical assets safe is a holistic approach to asset tracking, management, and protection. Here’s a 4 step guide to get...
Private to Prevalent: How GPS Went From a Private Military Project to Being a Vital Part of Everyday Life
Take at the history of GPS and how it became available to consumers –allowing Spytec to do what we do today: offer easy-to-use GPS tracking to over...
Top 6 Challenges of Asset Visibility & How GPS Tracking Technology Can Help
GPS tracking has quickly become a must-have for asset management and visibility. Here are 5 challenges you may run into when optimizing your...
10 Frequently Asked Questions About GPS
GPS technology is all around us, in cars, smartphones, tracked packages, and more. Learn everything you need to know with this comprehensive GPS FAQ...
GPS Tracking for Cannabis Businesses
Developing a plan for keeping a cannabis business’s assets safe is a necessary part of the enterprise. Learn how cannabis GPS tracking systems can...
What is an OBD Port?
What is an OBD Port? Learn the answer to this question and more from business owners and individuals interested in learning about implementing them.
How to Implement Your Business’s GPS Tracking System in 8 Easy Steps
Learn how to implement a GPS tracking system within your business in the most cost- and time-effective way with these eight simple steps.
The History of GPS
With over hundreds of use cases, GPS is implemented in many businesses. Learn the history of GPS here and how it got to where it is today.
How AI is Changing the Boundaries of GPS Asset Tracking
AI for GPS asset tracking technology is advancing fast and changing how businesses manage their property. Here are 6 ways it streamlines your...
Spytec's GPS Trackers: 3 Devices to Choose From
Choose from various battery-powered devices that are built to fit any scenario. And when you need an always-on device connected to powered equipment...
How to Control Access to Historical Data For New Users
See what's new on the Spytec App. We want to show you the new releases and updates to User Management and Customer Support based on customer feedback.
All About Asset Tracking and Fleet Tracking
When it comes to asset vs. fleet tracking, which one are you tracking for your business? Here's what you need to know.
Top 3 Benefits of Using Fleet and Asset Tracking Systems
Incorporating fleet and asset tracking systems in your operations will offer 3 key advantages for your business.
Top 13 Use Case Examples for GPS Asset Tracking
Every business has valuable assets, and there's a solution to help. Here are 13 unique IoT use cases for GPS asset tracking that are worth exploring.
5 Benefits of Using A Mobile App for Asset Tracking
Use the benefits of a mobile app for asset tracking to improve operations and productivity. Instantly access important data, adjust schedules, and...
What to Consider For Mobile Asset Tracking: 5 Features to Look For
When choosing a mobile tracking app, there are certain factors to consider, like scalability, customization and reliability.
Types of Asset Tracking for Professional Services
More than ever professional services should consider asset tracking for their business since this helps avoid many problems. Learn more in the blog!
The Benefits of Asset Tracking Solutions: What To Consider
GPS tracking allows you to make better business decisions, save time and money, and much more. Check out all benefits of asset trackers in this blog.
10 Best GPS Trackers for Food and Beverage Industry
GPS is a valuable tool for managing your distribution operations. How to choose the right one? Check out 10 GPS trackers for food and beverage...
Understanding the Differences Between Passive and Active GPS Tracking
Depending on your business' needs, passive or active asset tracking might be a better solution for you. Find out more about the differences to help...
GPS Tracking for Tools and Equipment: Pros and Cons
GPS tracking for tools and equipment is beneficial in many ways. Learn about the pros and cons so you can make the best decision for your business.
Monitoring Your Employees Through GPS: What Is Legal?
What does the law say about the legality of employee GPS monitoring? Where’s the line between legal and illegal GPS tracking activities?
4 Key Benefits of GPS Tracking for Construction Companies
Explore the top 4 benefits of GPS tracking for construction companies that every stakeholder in the industry should know.
How to Choose the Best GPS Tracking Solution for Your Business
Choosing a GPS tracking solution for your unique business goals can become a complex process. Learn how to navigate the buying process in this...
5 Best GPS Asset Tracking Solutions in 2022
We have evaluated the best GPS asset tracking solutions in 2022 to ensure you get what’s best suited for your business.
How Does GPS Tracking Work?
Like many digital technologies, GPS is ubiquitous while still being a mystery to much of the population that uses it. Get a quick overview here.
Top 6 Ways To Use GPS Tracking for Construction Equipment
Explore the best use cases for GPS tracking for construction equipment, and how you can put them into play in your own business.
What is Real-Time Asset Tracking?
What is real-time asset tracking? Find out in this blog and learn the competitive advantages it offers for small businesses in a range of industries.
Spytec GPS is Now Powered by Google Maps: Here’s What That Means
Get the scoop on all the awesome Google Maps features and views that will take your Spytec GPS tracking experience to the next level.
The Growing Problem of Construction Site Theft in 2021
Construction site theft is a growing problem impacting small construction businesses across the country. Learn how to proactively protect your assets...
GPS Tracking for Fleet Management
GPS offers many competitive advantages for businesses with fleets of drivers and vehicles. Learn what GPS can do for your business and fleet...
GPS for Monitoring Landscaping Assets
Installing GPS trackers on your vehicles and equipment such as lawnmowers or generators will help your crew use their machinery more efficiently and...
What We're Thankful for at Spytec GPS
The groceries are bought, the food prep has begun, and Thanksgiving 2021 is underway. Here's what our team members have to say about our gratitude...
How to Stop Employee Misuse of Company Vehicles
Can you hear it? That’s employee vehicle misuse coming to a screeching halt. These five tips are sure to stop vehicle misuse in its tracks, saving...
5 Best Fleet Tracking Devices for Small Businesses
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See GPS Tracker History with Time Machine: Spytec’s Newest Feature
With our latest feature, Time Machine, we’re giving our mobile app users the ability to go back in time. And we designed it based on direct feedback...
Top 3 GPS Asset Trackers with a Long Battery Life
How long do GPS trackers last? And which GPS trackers offer the longest battery life? Find out in this blog and explore the top solutions.
Top 8 Ways Contractors are Dealing with High Material Costs
Material costs are high, and that’s putting small construction businesses in a bind. Learn how to not only overcome expensive material costs, but how...
What’s the Difference Between Bluetooth and GPS Tracking?
Both Bluetooth and GPS help you keep track of things. Learn the difference between Bluetooth and GPS tracking, what each solution can do, and when...
Should Construction Businesses Charge Customers for Equipment Rental?
When you accept a job that requires equipment you don’t have on hand, should you bill the customer for the new rental cost? We hash out the pros and...
The Price is Right: How Much to Charge for Rental Equipment
There are a lot of ways to approach rental pricing. From loyalty discounts to bundles and add-ons, this post covers the most common strategies.
Spytec GPS Presents: Location-Based Business Horror Stories
Spytec GPS Presents: Location-Based Business Horror Stories
Handling Customer Complaints: A Guide for Mobile Service and Delivery Businesses
Learn the most common causes of bad reviews, the five types of complaining customers, and a simple five-step process for responding to negative...
Renting vs. Owning Equipment: Which is Right for Your Construction Business?
For some businesses, renting equipment can be a cost-effective alternative to forking over the cost of new machinery upfront.
The Great Construction Labor Shortage: How to Find and Hire Workers
The building and remodeling industry is booming, but the labor market is lagging behind. Here are some key hiring strategies for contractors feeling...
Top 5 Ways to Cut Costs on Your Commercial Auto Insurance
While you can’t duck insurance costs entirely, there are lots of ways to reduce the amount you spend on your commercial auto coverage.
Passive vs. Active GPS Tracking: What’s the Difference, and Which One is Right for You?
There are many differences between passive GPS trackers and active GPS trackers, and they each have benefits. Find out how they work and which one is...
3 Ways GPS Tracking Promotes Construction Safety
GPS can help improve efficiency by promoting higher safety standards for crews and drivers, which leads to fewer expenditures on accidents and...
The GPS Glossary
This glossary covers common GPS terms, technologies, and reference points for finding more information.
3 IoT Solutions Revolutionizing Business
From tracking assets to gaining customer insights, advancements in IoT solutions are transforming GPS and how we do business today. Here's how.
Telematics Go-To Guide Part 4: Telematics Hardware vs. Software and Firmware
Most people are by now familiar with basic software tasks, but words like “driver” and “firmware” can still inspire panic. Here’s a short guide to...
Telematics Go-To Guide Part 3: The Future of Telematics
Learn more about some of the potential uses of telematics, which will undoubtedly shape the way we live and move in the future.
Telematics Go-To Guide Part 2: Telematics and Fleet Management
This piece discusses telematics systems such as hands-free cell integration and driverless technologies.
Telematics Go-To Guide Part 1: What is Telematics?
Learn how telematics technology and GPS work in tandem, how telematic devices work, who benefits from telematics, and more.