Does your GPS device have a brain?
What to look for in a smart GPS device for your personal or commercial use?
With the advancement of technology in the GPS sector, multiple devices and device providers have been made easily available in the market. Be it a personal tracker, a VTS or any other fleet management system, the more you look, the more you’ll find! But how does one select which manufacturer or service provider to choose? Here are a few factors to help you choose the best Tracking system to suit your needs perfectly.
1. Features:
A GPS device should have various important features like Geo-fencing, Motion detection, Fuel sensors, Ignition sensors, emergency buttons, Route violation etc. Some smarter devices can also include additional features like a recorder facility to monitor the discussions inside the vehicle.
2. Result Oriented:
Does your device fulfill ALL your needs? Can it be personalized according to your preferences? How compatible is your device? A good device should fulfill all your exact needs and then some. Ask your service provider about personalisation and get the most out of your tracking system/device
3. Smart Device:
Does your device have a brain of its own? With major advancements in GPS technology, devices have become smarter. With multiple applications in the field of VTS, solid waste management, ambulance management, Public transportation and much more, your device should have the ability to adapt and change with the advancement in technologies.
4. Efficiency:
For a device to be efficient, the server connected to it should be efficient. It should be capable of sending and receiving huge packets of information within fractions of seconds. For this, the device should also have a good internal memory so that it can store information when it cannot be transmitted.
Apart from the above mentioned factors a lot of other factors also come into the picture like infrastructure, the connectivity of the network provider, Problem resolution, root cause analysis etc especially if you are using a commercial tracking system (like VTS). Thorough research is the most essential step towards choosing your provider.
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