According to the article
“Telematics will change trucks and trucking” by Sean Kilcarr (2015),
connectivity and opportunities created by data analysis is going to change
trucks and the
trucking industry. This introduces
key benefits of having an electronic logging device, such as connecting truck
drivers via smart phone applications, better utilization of data and mixing of
data and video. The easy to deploy Saavy FleetTrac telematic device will
facilitate such connectivity for telematics in trucking. It features a powerful
antenna whilst allowing concealed mounting even within a vehicle. Wallace Lau
argued that “connectivity is the biggest enabler of a lot of potential benefits
for this industry.” Through connectivity drivers avoid traffic congestion when
operating night time schedules. Albeit further research should be done in
regards to the data security concern, the overall increased resource efficiency
resulting to telematics should be exploited.
For functionality Savvy FleetTrac
can be customized. In order to meet the individual customer’s needs the Savvy
FleetTrac is adjustable, easy to install and requires no external antennae. Comparatively,
GeoTab GO7 uses regular GPS and WAAS technology while Savvy FleetTrac utilizes
GLONAS technology. Savvy FleetTrac is also distinctive due to the low power
consumption, so it meets all current and potential environmental regulations.
This enables prolonged independent operational duration and warrants low
external power supply usage.
Some changes that connectivity
would make in the industry would be allowing drivers to capitalise on data. The
Saavy FleetTrac provides drivers with information instantaneously via a portal
and connects it to a top quality map with the necessary metadata. An application
of this would be to avoid traffic congestion when operating during night time
schedules. This results in drivers benefiting things such as increased fuel
economy. Being a web-based software, users can access it without local
installation easily through the internet, via cloud storages on premises. The
ability to access via mobile devices from anywhere and at any time empowers
users of the Saavy FleetTrac to receive a clear overview of their processes and
can monitor their activities.
A main concern would be information
security. With data being garnered, hacking would disrupt telematics in
trucking. The Savvy FleetTrac device transmits data securely via encryption.
Additionally, data transmission checks ensure the safety of the information.
In conclusion, the Saavy FleetTrac
is a very good product that not only provides convenience for the trucking
industry but also addresses concerns on security breaches.
References:
Savvy Telematics (n.d.) Retrieved 23 September from
http://www.savvy-telematics.com/en/savvy-fleet-trac.html
Geotab (n.d.) Retrieved 23 September from
https://www.geotab.com/vehicle-tracking-device/
Sean Kilcarr (2015). Telematics will change trucks and
trucking. Retrieved 23 September from
http://fleetowner.com/technology/telematics-will-change-trucks-and-trucking
Thanks, Ian, for this effort. It is fairly fluent and rather informative. The problem is that it is poorly organized. Your product description needs to be more succinct and cohesive. The description should be made in one paragraph and it shouldn't be mixed with a comparison with another product. If you want to evaluate Saavy FleetTrac by comparing it to Geo Tab 07, do that in another paragraph. But you need a clearer thesis, or stand. What is your main opinion. From reading this, I can't really tell.
ReplyDeleteHere are some other issues:
1) This introduces .... >>>> What does "this" refer to?
2) Wallace Lau argued... >>> citation info? From Kilcarr?
3) Albeit further research should be done in regards to the data security concern, the overall increased resource efficiency resulting to telematics should be exploited. >>>
"albeit" is not a transition word.
4) Being a web-based software, users ... >>> (dangling modifier: Are users a web-based software? That is what your sentence suggests.
5) Your references DO NOT adhere to APA style.
Let's work on this, refining the organization of your ideas.