Geotab Integrates Data from Volkswagen Group Fleets
Geotab has partnered with Volkswagen Group Info Services AG for telematics services. If Geotab’s fleet customers consent, built-in sensors will collect vehicle generated data from Volkswagen Group fleet vehicles, the company said. Upon request, this data is transferred to the Geotab platform via an application programming interface (API).
Fleet operators can optimize routes, increase fuel efficiency, identify electrification potential, encourage better safety, and reduce idling times, the company said. MyGeotab processes data into insights to provide fleet managers with a better understanding of fleet performance.
Contact: Geotab, www.geotab.com/uk.
Trimble Rolls Out Reality Capture Platform Service
Trimble TRMB 2.37%↑ has launched its Reality Capture platform service, designed to streamline data management, visualization and collaboration. The service, integrated as an extension inside Trimble Connect cloud software, is available via subscription.
It allows surveyors and reality capture professionals to share and collaborate, store and manage massive datasets securely and efficiently in the cloud, the company said. It allows streamline workflows for datasets large and small, whether captured via terrestrial 3D laser scanners, mobile mapping systems or UAV platforms, the company said.
Contact: Trimble, www.trimblegeospatial.com.
LexisNexis Risk Solutions Aligns with Radar
LexisNexis Risk Solutions RELX -0.59%↓ has partnered with Radar to integrate Radar’s geofencing, mapping and geo-compliance capabilities with data and technology from LexisNexis Risk Solutions. The companies plan to offer a solution for gaming and gambling operators to help ensure that devices used for online gambling in the United States comply with applicable state regulations, the company said. Currently, 38 US states plus the District of Columbia have legalized mobile gambling, the company said.
Contact: LexisNexis Risk Solutions, www.risk.nexislexis.com.
StarNav Makes Successful Demo at ION GNSS+
StarNav’s receiver showed the first live demonstration of cold start positioning and timing using Xona PULSAR signals at the recent ION GNSS+ conference. The receiver produced real time signal tracking and PNT by receiving signals produced by a Safran GSG-8 simulator.
StarNav’s receiver, which is now available for purchase, produces measurement observables, PNT data, an other metrics for LEO PNT adopters and researchers, the company said. StarNav and Safran have partnered to test each of their technologies, which are bringing PULSAR receiver and simulation capabilities to the industry, the company said.
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Digital Matter Rolls Out G150 Global
Building on G120‘s success, Digital Matter has rolled out the G150 Global. The module offers global connectivity, periodic tracking, continuous accelerometer sampling and an optional external cellular antenna for enhanced range.
The unit also offers an integrated Bluetooth gateway, versatile inputs/outputs, and compatibility with an Iridium Edge Module to enable effective driver management, safety, and vehicle monitoring, the company said.
Contact: Digital Matter, www.digitalmatter.com/devices/g150-global.
Garmin Named 2024 Manufacturer of the Year by NMEA
Garmin GRMN 0.94%↑ has been named Manufacturer of the Year in the large manufacturer category for the 10th consecutive year by members of National Marine Electronics Association at its recent annual conference
Garmin was also awarded six Product of Excellence awards in the multi-function display (MFD), autopilot, multimedia entertainment, automatic identification system (AIS), satellite communication antenna and marine apps categories.
Contact: Carly Hysell, Garmin, (913) 397-8200, media.relations@garmin.com.
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- The Institute of Navigation has awarded John Raquet with the Johannes Kepler Award at the ION GNSS+ 2024 Conference in Baltimore last week.
Dr. John Raquet (ION). Raquet is credited for inventing the first network of differential receivers that performed carrier-phase differential GPS over a large area.
- Pointr has named Evren Tan as vice president of development operations.
- Silvana Capasso has been named director of worldwide FAE at Septentrio.
- Daniel McElaney has been named solutions sales manager at Ford Pro.
- beaconsmind Group has named Damian Sunil Rick as product manager/product owner and Harun Keser as director of business development.
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