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Geotab Debuts Next-Generation Telematics Devices to Advance AI-Driven Fleet Management
Geotab announced the launch of its next-generation GO and GO Plus telematics devices Wednesday at the Geotab Connect 2026 conference. The new hardware offers high-precision data capture, native Bluetooth integration, and enhanced tamper protection to provide fleets with deeper diagnostics and improved security, the company said.
The advanced GO Plus model is engineered for complex environments, featuring satellite-ready tracking and integrated Wi-Fi hotspots to ensure continuous connectivity in remote areas. These devices are designed to power AI-driven insights and will be available in North America during the second quarter of 2026, with a global rollout to follow.
Contact: Nicole Riddle, Geotab, pr@geotab.com, www.geotab.com.
Topcon Secures Early Access to Xona’s Satellite Navigation Service
Topcon Positioning Systems signed a commercial agreement Thursday with Xona to obtain early-adopter access to its Pulsar low-Earth orbit satellite navigation constellation. The partnership allows Topcon to integrate the high-precision Pulsar service into its future positioning workflows, targeting sectors such as construction, geomatics and agriculture.
By leveraging these satellites, Topcon aims to provide customers with stronger signal performance and improved resiliency against jamming and spoofing in challenging environments, the company said. In other company news, Topcon Positioning Systems has announced a significant strategic investment in its U.S. retail network — Topcon Solutions Stores (TSS) — by RPC.
Contact: Staci Fitzgerald, Topcon Positioning Systems, (925) 245-8610, corpcomm@topcon.com.
TomTom Joins Precisely’s Data Link Program to Boost Pre-Linked Data Ecosystem
TomTom has joined Precisely’s Data Link program, enabling easier integration of its map and street data with complementary datasets from other providers. TomTom’s solutions support applications like transportation efficiency, traffic management and urban planning, which gain added context when paired with Precisely’s data, the company said. The program now includes partners like Dun & Bradstreet, Overture Maps Foundation, GeoX Analytics and Regrid, fostering a connected data network for shared challenges, the company said.
Contact: Precisely, www.precisely.com.
Kapsch TrafficCom Launches Software-Defined Platform for Connected Vehicle Tolling
Kapsch TrafficCom introduced its unified connected tolling platform recently at the 5G Automotive Association meeting, demonstrating a significant shift toward software-defined traffic management. The new system is the first to simultaneously process tolling transactions from both 5G network-based V2X and 5.9GHz direct-communication hardware in a live environment.
Working alongside partners like Verizon VZ 0.98%↑ and Valeo, Kapsch showcased “virtual toll zones” that eliminate the need for traditional roadside gantries while providing real-time safety alerts to drivers, the company said. This technology aims to solve industry interoperability challenges by allowing agencies to manage revenue and traffic through a single, future-ready data stream. The company also announced that its hardware is first to comply with the FCC on connected vehicles.
Contact: Ashley Boncimino, Kapsch TrafficCom, (864) 735-2076, ashley.boncimino@kapsch.net.
Inertial Labs and Viavi Solutions Launch Satellite-Aided Navigation System for GPS-Denied Zones
Inertial Labs, a Viavi Solutions VIAV -3.12%↓ company, has introduced a new navigation system that uses low-Earth orbit satellite signals to maintain location accuracy when traditional GPS is unavailable. The platform, called IRINS, combines inertial sensors with LEO satellite data to provide a resilient positioning solution for military and commercial autonomous platforms.
his technology is specifically designed to counter growing threats such as signal jamming and spoofing that can disrupt conventional navigation networks. Company officials noted that the system’s ability to utilize alternative satellite signals ensures high-precision performance in challenging operational environments.
Contact: Emma Jenkins, for Inertial Labs, (415) 800-4529, pr@viavisolutions.com.
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BeWhere Debuts BeBatt With Up To 10 Years Battery Life
BeWhere Holdings has announced its new fifth-generation IoT asset tracker, BeBatt, designed to offer more than 10 years of operational life at competitive price points. The compact device uses a hybrid lithium battery and supercapacitor and supports LTE-M, NB-IoT, GNSS and Wi-Fi/Bluetooth for indoor and outdoor location tracking. BeWhere said the tracker’s long life and low cost aim to make large-scale asset monitoring more accessible for enterprises.
Contact: Margaux Berry, BeWhere, (844) 229-4373 ext. 107,
ir@bewhere.com.
Razor Tracking Integrates Construction Fleet Solution With John Deere Operations Center
Razor Tracking has announced that its fleet management software has integrated with John Deere Operations Center to provide enhanced visibility for construction equipment and support vehicles. The two-way integration allows customers to monitor John Deere Construction DE -2.38%↓ telematics alongside other assets in a single unified platform, the company said.
Features include real-time GPS tracking, engine diagnostics, maintenance alerts, routing and dispatch tools, job scheduling, geofencing, weather overlays and dash camera integration.
Contact: Scott Seiler, Razor Tracking, (701) 997-9274, scott.seiler@razortracking.com, www.razortracking.com.
Anello Photonics, Delta Black Partner on GPS-Denied Navigation for Drones
Anello Photonics and Delta Black Aerospace announced a partnership to integrate high-performance inertial navigation technology into uncrewed aircraft systems intended to operate where GPS signals are unavailable or unreliable. The collaboration will pair Anello’s Silicon Photonics Optical Gyroscope-based navigation systems with Delta Black’s mission-focused UAS platforms to provide assured position, navigation and timing in contested environments. The companies said the technology aims to support autonomous operations for defense and government applications that face GPS jamming, spoofing or signal outages.
Contact: Gerhard Boiciuc, for Anello Photonics, (312) 505-5356.
Reelables Unveils Bluetooth Indoor Tracking Smart Label With 10 Cm Precision
Reelables has introduced a new Smart Label Indoor Tracking solution that uses Bluetooth Low Energy and real-time location system technology to deliver indoor positioning accuracy of up to 10 centimeters. The printable active smart labels provide continuous, real-time location data for cargo and inventory, replacing manual scanning and helping automate workflows while reducing loss and inefficiencies in warehouses and other facilities. This RTLS-enabled system integrates with existing warehouse management and ERP systems to support thousands of label-equipped items simultaneously at a lower cost than traditional ultra-wideband tracking solutions, the company said.
Contact: Gina Rezendes, for Reelables, (617) 640-9278, gina@big-swing.com.
Myriota Launches AssetHawk for Global Satellite Asset Tracking
Myriota has launched AssetHawk, a rugged asset tracker designed to provide global visibility for equipment, vehicles and unpowered assets beyond the reach of cellular networks. The device uses native 5G Non-Terrestrial Network satellite connectivity and Myriota’s HyperPulse service to support scalable tracking across transport, logistics, mining and agriculture operations. The tracker integrates with third-party analytics platforms and will soon support optional Bluetooth Low Energy capabilities for capturing environmental and condition data from sensors, the company said.
Contact: Myriota, www.myriota.com.
One Step GPS Honored for Industry-Leading Ease of Use in Fleet Tracking
One Step GPS has received Capterra’s 2025 Best Ease of Use badge for its GPS tracking and fleet management software. The recognition underscores the company’s commitment to providing intuitive technology and real-time tracking capabilities to more than 20,000 fleets across various industries, the company said. One Step GPS offers a contract-free pricing model designed to simplify fleet oversight while providing robust reporting and enterprise-ready maintenance alerts. The company was also honored in Berg Insight’s 2025 Ranking of Top North American Fleet Management Providers.
Contact: One Step GPS, (818) 659-2031, benjamin@onestepgps.com.
People
- CTIA has announced that Mariam Sorond, CEO of NextNav NN -2.83%↓, has joined its board of directors.
- Advanced Navigation has appointed Pawel Michalak, formerly with Fugro, as CTO.
- Brian Boychuk is starting a new position as chief commercial officer at BeWhere.
- Sean Killen is starting a new position as senior vice president, growth markets, at Geotab.
- Sara Benjamin has been named vice president, talent & operations and Young-Jin Lee has been named distinguished engineer at Trimble TRMB 0.81%↑.
- Chris Erickson has been named director of positioning navigation and timing and spectrum management at the U.S. Department of Transportation.
- Patrizio Vanni has been named head of CNS infrastructures evolution unit at ENAV.
- CJ King has joined Ford Motor Company F 0.22%↑ as head of Software Factory.
- Hamza Lakhani has been named senior engineering manager at Apple Maps at Apple AAPL -5.01%↓.
- Adam Fletcher has been named key account manager, EMEA, at Geotab.
- Marcus Tamplin has been named RF engineer, senior staff, at Lockheed Martin.
- Richard Lourette has been named staff embedded engineer at Point One Navigation.
- Micaela Vazquez has been named field application engineer at Point One Navigation.
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