Technology

Intelligent Telematics has teamed up with Sopp+Sopp and Collision Management Systems to launch an integrated 3G vehicle camera and claims handling service. The fleet solution will use immediate access to video evidence to minimise fraud, third-party overheads and liability disputes for vehicle operators across the UK, reducing claim costs by as much as 50 per cent. The industry-leading IT1000 3G vehicle camera will transmit high definition video and supporting data about a collision to a…

Ctrack has launched an Executive Dashboard to enable users of its advanced vehicle tracking solutions to access business critical summary data in easy to understand charts and tables. As a result, fleet operators will now be able to gain added operational insight and business intelligence through their telematics system, identifying trends and underlining route causes within seconds. This sophisticated and easy-to-use tool enables users to monitor key performance metrics such as driver behaviour, fuel efficiency, fleet…

International technology company, ByBox, is launching its latest technological development, Thinventory™ Mobile, which vastly improves visibility of parts in the supply chain. ByBox is also announcing updates to its Thinventory™ Lite technology, now making parts of the service free to businesses as part of the core offering. The technologies enable field engineers to maintain a holistic overview of the supply chain, enabling businesses to operate more efficiently and cost-effectively. Thinventory™ Mobile A key part of…

Whistl, the second largest postal company in the UK, has partnered with iForce, the fastest growing supply chain business in the UK, to develop IRS (Intelligent Routing System) a bespoke carriage software for its multi-carrier single supplier packets and parcel service. The software allows Whistl to collect all of a customer’s ecommerce large letters, packet and parcels (and any mail) in one go, integrating with a range of carefully selected UK and international carriers, allowing…

Paragon Software Systems has expanded its Paragon HDX solution to include a number of last mile fulfilment modules. The software system allows retailers to maximise the performance of their omni-channel fulfilment operations, whether they are using their own fleet, carriers or a mixed fleet. The ability to manage and track order fulfilment through a single system provides better visibility of the delivery process to retailers and consumers alike. This allows retailers to reduce costs and…

There is much made of the advantages businesses can gain through applying new technology, software updates and new applications within their operations, but less attention is paid to the need to train people to use all this new technology. James Smith, Training Manager at managed IT service provider Quiss Technology argues that implementing new technology and assuming people will know how to exploit it fully, is a risk for UK businesses: “Everyone accepts new technology…

Paragon Software Systems, the UK’s leading provider of routing and scheduling software, has boosted its hotline team with the appointment of two additional analysts, increasing the full-time team to six. The expansion will further Paragon’s ability to offer a specialised hotline service to its growing global client base, helping customers overcome the complex transport and order fulfilment challenges they face. Unlike most other help desks, Paragon’s hotline team provides in-depth first line support using extensive…

A cost-saving vehicle ordering solution enabling companies to purchase from multiple suppliers has been launched by Fleet Operations. MOVE interfaces with any UK leasing company or dealer, automating the multi-supplier procurement process to minimise workload and administration. MOVE is available as an intuitive standalone solution or as part of a modular to fully-outsourced fleet management service. The launch follows trials with fleet customers, which generated average savings of £21 per vehicle per month – a…