What to look for in a real-time GPS tracking system?
There is more than meets the eye regarding the technology that makes up a GPS tracking system. Most companies who are shopping for a GPS tracking system are not familiar with the underlying technology that is the key to the performance of the system. We have several customers who bought systems from our “competitors” based on price alone, and ended up having to scrap the system for various reasons. When implementing technology into your company, it is important to remember this truism: “There is a price to purchase, and a cost to own, and if you purchase the wrong product, the cost to own will exceed the purchase price several times over”. When shopping for a real-time GPS tracking system, there are five (5) components that need to be carefully examined: 1. The vendor – purchase from a reputable vendor. Examine the company you elect to purchase from. 2. Software used – view a demonstration before purchasing. Examine the Web-based (or hosted) software that the end-user will be running t
