Transport technology provider International Telematics Limited has formed a partnership with Telecom’s technology division Gen-i for ‘machine to machine’ communications.
The deal will see ITL utilise Telecom’s mobile network for its fleet management systems.
ITL executive director – customer relations, Stephen Brown, says the agreement will see ITL align with Gen-i as a long term premium technology partner.
“Having Gen-i as a premium partner is a reflection of the direction in which we’ve focused ITL’s business,” says Brown. “We build in the ability for our clients to easily scale up, and they are comfortable doing so with us because we have products and partners such as Gen-i, who understand the needs of businesses operating at an enterprise level.”
ITL’s ibright eRUC and telematics solution provides fleet managers with detailed, real-time information about the whereabouts of their fleet, the condition of the loads the vehicles are carrying, and the performance of the drivers – for each and every truck, refrigerated trailer or unit.
As part of the deal, Telecom SIM cards will be fitted into ITL customers’ ibright systems.
Dave Shennan, Gen-i’s head of mobility, says the relationship with ITL is a good fit for Gen-i, and a strong demonstration of the company’s support for the transport and logistics sector, which underpins the New Zealand economy.
“We’re growing our mobility partnerships with leading providers to leverage their expertise and broaden our Mobility eco-system,” says Shennan. “We’re pleased our new partnership will help enable and grow ITL and their customers by benefiting from Telecom’s superior network and our leading mobile and machine-to-machine technology.”
“We know ITL’s innovative products will be of great appeal to many of our own clients, and through this partnership we’re looking forward to including these benefits in our mobile offerings.”
