MiX Telematics Africa and Apex BI are demonstrating how it is possible to manage an ever-expanding Internet of Things (IoT) environment.<\/p>\n
A vast number of smart devices, including in-vehicle telematics devices, connect to the Internet via the GSM [mobile] networks and each one requires a SIM card in order to transmit data – creating a significant management challenge. With several hundred thousand SIM cards in use across Africa, MiX Telematics found itself at the sharp end of IoT long before the term was even invented.<\/p>\n
MiX Telematics is a leading global provider of fleet and mobile asset management solutions delivered as Software-as-a-Service (SaaS). Their range of solutions and services is sold in more than 120 countries with over 750,000 subscribers. The company\u2019s products and services provide enterprise fleets, small fleets and consumers with solutions for safety, efficiency, compliance and security. These solutions rely on telematics devices to collect and transmit data to the MiX Telematics data centres across the globe.<\/p>\n
According to Regan Erasmus, Operations Director, Apex BI,\u00a0MiX Telematics Africa wanted a platform to efficiently monitor, control and manage the vast number of SIM cards in its heterogeneous environment.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe solution was what we refer to as \u2018the power of knowing\u2019 \u2013 essentially a way to integrate all the data into a single software platform where it can be analysed in order to provide real, meaningful business intelligence for the client,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
Apex BI deployed its proprietary telecommunications expense management platform, Clarity, which aggregates the data from the total universe of MiX Telematics SIM cards – issued by a number of different mobile network providers across the continent. The platform helped to eliminate manual processing of information and made the automated analysis of this information attainable in order to provide critical operational and financial insights.<\/p>\n
Clarity makes it possible to implement smart rules – in terms of voice, data and SMS usage – for different customers according to their specific operational needs. In addition, MiX Telematics has a more efficient system to consolidate and process on-billing charges to the client.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe have been using Apex BI\u2019s Clarity platform for more than four years, and for me the greatest benefit is not just the ability to control and manage our sizeable and increasing number of SIM cards, but also that we have the capability to retain that control into the future,\u201d said Gert Pretorius, Managing Director of MiX Telematics Africa.<\/p>\n
\u201cClarity is helping us to drive down costs while delivering a better and more cost-effective service to our clients.\u201d<\/p>\n
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