Telematics Go-To Guide Part 2: Telematics and Fleet Management
Telematics has spurred a revolution for fleet management. But before discussing fleet management, you may be wondering, “How does telematics work in a car?” As discussed in the first blog post of our Telematics Go-To Guide series, telematics systems utilize GPS technology to...
Telematics Go-To Guide Part 1: What is Telematics?
Telematics systems make up an important part of everyday life for anyone that uses a vehicle. However, it’s not something we think about each time we get in the car and drive to work, or call for a ride share...
So you’ve heard of GPS… but what about GLONASS? We’ve answered all the questions that come along with this lengthy acronym and how it applies to modern navigational systems.What is GLONASS? GLONASS is Russia’s version of GPS (global positioning system). This...
What is GIS?GIS? GPS? GNSS? The acronyms abound!Mapping technologies have come a long way since explorers triangulated their location by the North Star. Every part of contemporary life is affected in some way by these mapping systems, from the route...
So much of our world relies on the positioning and navigation capability of what is commonly known as GPS, yet many do not know what the acronym stands for, how it came to be, or who owns the actual system....
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. Kubrick-esque images of space might come to mind. In a way, satellites are similar to...
OBD ports play an important role in pulling information from your vehicle, like its speed, mileage, and mechanical issues. But their use goes far beyond addressing problems at the car shop. Here are some answers to commonly asked questions by...
Ask the Experts: The Difference Between 4G and LTE
Today almost everyone walks around with a cellular device in their pocket, but few understand how they work. For a brief explanation of 4G, LTE, satellite, and cellular technologies, we sat down with Yatri Trivedi, Product Research and Development Manager...
Global positioning systems, also known as GPS, are satellite-based navigation networks that provide time and location information anywhere on earth to a corresponding GPS receiver. GPS plays a vital role in real-time tracking, which is used here at Spytec GPS...
