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Du, Geotab to use smart city technology in UAE

DUBAI, October 19, 2015

Dubai-based telecommunications opeartor du, in conjunction with Geotab, will use the latest Smart City technology for the running of commercial vehicles in the UAE. 
 
Fleets of vehicles belonging to businesses will be fitted with Geotab’s telematics hardware and special SIMs to share data on performance, opening up new levels of efficiency, said a statement.
 
Canadian firm Geotab will provide the hardware and software; supported by the du network and cloud infrastructure, it said.
 
With roads being the primary method of transporting goods and staff in the UAE, the new technology stands to benefit many businesses of all sizes and sectors. 
 
Geotab’s technology offers an almost infinite choice of sensor application and real-time insights into all manner of fleet performance. The smallest details of bad driver habits, such as speeding and harsh braking, can be identified to reduce maintenance costs, as well as who is leaving doors open on refrigerated food deliveries and ruining stock. 
 
Sensors will also report more detailed diagnostics to monitor condition and wear and tear on a fleet – allowing for a more preventative and cost effective approach to repairs.
 
Fahad Al Hassawi, chief commercial officer, du, said: “For the first time businesses will really know what is happening with any of their vehicles at any time. We’re always looking for Smart technologies like this to help businesses make better decisions and save money.”
 
The new insights created by this technology will enable better informed decisions on many aspects of fleet management: route planning, delivery times, fuel savings, driver performance and safety, said the statement. 
 
Having a real-time view of an entire fleet will also allow issues concerning the business owner to be identified immediately.  Over time, these improvements can significantly boost service, reduce operating costs and increase efficiency for UAE firms – bringing growth for them and the wider economy, it said.
 
Stewart Somerville, managing director of Geotab Middle East, said: “From a business perspective we view our alliance with du as a perfect partnership. The market focus and energy that is an inherent part of the du DNA, coupled to our world-leading telematics technology allows us to become an integral part of the drive toward safer roads in the UAE.” - TradeArabia News Service



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