Google said it would leverage more than 1 billion Android devices to find lost items
At its I/O 2023 conference, Google GOOG 0.00 said it would launch its Find My Device (FMD) network that would leverage more than 1 billion...
AGCO and Hexagon to Expand Distribution of Hexagon’s Ag Guidance Systems
AGCO AGCO 0.48%↑ has signed an agreement with Hexagon to expand its factory-fit and aftermarket guidance offering. The new guidance system will be sold as Fuse Guide on Massey Ferguson and Valtra tractors. The new arrangement expands upon the current...
Powerfleet and MiX Telematics to Hold Merger Shareholder Meetings
Powerfleet PWFL -1.56%↓ and MiX Telematics MIXT -1.27%↓ have announced shareholders meetings on Feb. 28, 2024, to vote on the proposed business combination between the companies. The transaction is expected to close at the beginning of April, subject to required...
IoT company ORBCOMM Inc. has announced the completion of its acquisition by investment management firm GI Partners for $1.1 billion, including net debt.
The provisions of the deal, announced in April, will have ORBCOMM stockholders receive $11.50 in cash per outstanding share of...
Digital Matter has announced that the next-generation Remora3 battery-powered GPS and Bluetooth Gateway is now available with global Cellular LTE-M (Cat-M1) and NB-IoT connectivity.
The Remora3 features ‘Deploy Once’ battery life and new ‘Second-by-Second’ tracking performance to support aggressive and/or extended reporting requirements,...
All of Hyundai Motor Group’s European vehicle lineup will have TomTom maps and real-time traffic data. The deal, announced late last week, is potentially a huge one as millions of HMG vehicles, including all Hyundai and Kia cars, will come equipped with TomTom maps and traffic information as a...
Location Business News at CES
Location Business News will be onsite at CES in Las Vegas from Jan. 3 to Jan. 7, 2023. Interview requests are filling up. Contact Kevin Dennehy at kdennehy@driverlessreport.com to schedule an interview/product demonstration.
Globalstar Signs Commercial Agreement with Wiagro
Globalstar GSAT 0.00is supplying Argentina-based Wiagro with...
Caterpillar and Trimble Extend Joint Venture
Caterpillar CAT -0.77%↓ and Trimble TRMB -1.41%↓ this week announced the extension of their long-standing joint venture. The agreement includes expanded distribution of grade control solutions in the construction sector. The companies, which have partnered since 2002 on grade control solutions,...
A new Consumer Watchdog report may ruffle feathers in the industry as it says that California is developing rules to battle consumer privacy issues from connected cars and location technology.
The new rules will be part of Prop 24—the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), which “should...
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Lytx and Geotab Launch Unified Video and Telematics Fleet Platform
Lytx has unveiled Lytx+ with Geotab Integration, a new all-in-one fleet management solution combining video telematics with advanced vehicle data....
