Singtel Fleet Visibility
Based on an online article “Delivering excellent service with Singtel Fleet
Visibility” from Singtel myBusiness Techblog (n.d), Singtel Fleet Visibility is one of their innovations, making real-time
tracking of fleet locations a reality. To support the operation of the product, usage of satellite and
mobile networks are required in order to transmit the locations of fleet vehicles and resources.
Singtel
Fleet Visibility allows its
users to identify and monitor vehicle usage, vehicle status as well as
any
unnecessary idling of vehicle. In turn, it may help to improve the
overall
vehicle condition, reducing downtime of vehicles, which may lead to an
improvement in overall productivity. Meanwhile, it also helps to ensure
the conformity of drivers
according to road traffic regulations.
One
of the features, Geo Boundary Alerts is also made available to its
users. Users can
opt to be notified when a vehicle diverge from its assigned route. Past
routes are
also viewable when required, bringing analysis to a whole new level,
reducing the complexity involved in
business planning. These features may allow companies to see a
reduction of fuel expenses, coupled with higher productivity and
enhancing efficiency
in terms of management and processes. Currently, access to these
features are coupled to a mobile application, currently only available
on Android devices. Web access is also available when required.
In comparison to other
companies offering similar services such as Starhub Fleet Manager, Singtel Fleet Visibility might be a more
preferable choice due to the extensive features and functionality the company
offers. As a renowned satellite communications services provider in Singapore, companies
subscribing the services from Singtel can benefit from its state of the art
facilities, providing “comprehensive and reliable GSM network coverage.” Moreover,
it is one of the few companies which offers 3G and 4G GPS Tracker, accompanied
with its own GSM network, ensuring that outage are mitigated
internally.
The availability of a mobile application
is a plus point, enabling users to manage the company fleet and resources just
by a touch on their Android mobile devices. However, when pitted against
Starhub Fleet Manager in terms of management, Singtel Fleet Visibility might
not be as attractive due to the lack of alternate platforms in receiving
updates from the trackers installed within the company fleet and resources. For example, in the event of a
downtime in the mobile application, it may affect the company operations, which may result in unwanted losses.
To
power the operations of its users, Singtel recommends the Motorola TC55 mobile
device although there are no compatibility issues with other Android mobile
devices. The Motorola TC55 is able to significantly reduce the downtime operation of
situations relating battery power. In addition, the additional device run time
can promote longer work time operations without much compromise.
The combination between the fleet manager and workforce manager
features aids in improving productivity and fleet management, by providing several
data to assist its users. Analyzing from a financial perspective, it may also be a more
cost effective option as compared to its competitors as the price of one
subscription enables the users to access two different software.
In
summary, the numerous features offered by Singtel Fleet Visibility will make it
a good choice for any companies requiring fleet tracking and management.
References:
Singtel myBusiness Techblog. (n.d).
Delivering excellent service with Singtel Fleet Visibility. [Blog post ]. Retrieved October
1, 2018 from https://mybusiness.singtel.
Singtel. (March 2015). M2M Track and Trace Product
Factsheet. Retrieved October 1, 2018 from https://www.singtel.com/
Starhub. (n.d). Starhub Fleet Manager Factsheet.
Retrieved October 1, 2018 from http://www.starhub.com/
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