Data, raw diamonds from which to extract added value

For example, with Octo's new predictive anti-theft system, the aim is no longer just to recover a stolen vehicle, but to prevent theft through advanced behavioural analysis, continuous monitoring and dynamic risk assessment. The system detects unauthorised access, removal of installed devices and abnormal vehicle movements, such as towing, dragging or lifting even with the engine switched off. It also analyses driving style, routes and times of use in real time to detect possible misuse. The platform also monitors sensitive areas, such as ports, logistical hubs and borders, reporting potentially critical situations and automatically activating the most effective countermeasures.

Telematics operators' solutions cover the needs during all phases of the rental lifecycle from the first delivery to the end of the cycle when the car has to be returned by the customer to the rental company.

For example, the traditional management of vehicle delivery in rental operations is often based on administrative steps that are not real-time, leading to inefficiencies, delays and additional costs. Targa Telematics' Vehicle Delivery Monitoring solution, on the other hand, introduces more transparent and timely management by integrating administrative data and information collected from on-board devices. Thanks to Agentic AI, the system identifies the real status of the vehicle, whether at the manufacturer's premises, en route, at the delivery centre or already on the road, signalling any inconsistencies in the process.

Driving safety also requires innovation. Geotab Vitality introduces a different approach, going beyond traditional models based on penalties. In fact, the platform rewards virtuous behaviour, allowing drivers to accumulate points every day through prudent driving and to obtain incentives for reaching personalised targets. Each driver is also assigned a risk level calculated on the probability of a collision, compared to similar profiles by sector, vehicle type and geographical area. The system is based on Geotab's predictive model, which analyses the main causes of road accidents, allowing drivers to convert their accumulated rewards into products from partner brands.

The vision is clear: telematics is the only real asset on which to model or reshape the digital infrastructure of company car management processes. But the boat only goes far if everyone is rowing in the same direction.