What Is VVT (Vehicle Video Telematics)? – Vehicle Camera Solutions
With technological advancements progressing at a rapid rate in the modern world, fully integrated technology-based products and solutions are increasingly becoming the new norm. This is partially driven by increased consumer expectations and a desire for businesses to stay ahead of the competition. With every positive iteration or evolvement in technology setting a new benchmark, it has never been more important for businesses to understand a) the importance clients place on quality data collection and presentation and b) How ease of use, enjoyability, and usefulness play a major role in management decisions in a technology-driven world.
The Evolution of Telematics at a Glance.
One such industry which has had to relentlessly keep up with an ever-evolving technology spectrum is the Telematics industry. It is hard to believe that the kick start of this industry was back in 1978 (It would only be in 1989 that GPS was opened to the public) around the time the first satellite was launched into orbit, back then GPS technology was predominately used for military purposes. Fast forward by just over 40 years and almost every device in our lives has some form of GPS functionality.
FleetCam’s management team is in a unique position to testify to this rapid evolvement, with our CEO, CTO and Sales Director having been involved in the industry since the early ’90s and have played a crucial role in the development of the industry both in South Africa and abroad. During the 90’s and 2000’s vehicle tracking, and fleet management went from a simple “dot on the screen” platform to what is today fully integrated fleet management solutions including advanced reporting, analytics, driver behavior and utilization, and in-depth risk mitigation. The industry has truly transformed the way transporters and the supply chain industry operate and analyze their risk profiles.
The Introduction of Live Vehicle Cameras to Telematics Solutions
Although these solutions still provide valuable data and insights today there has been a drastic shift in the market. Businesses now not only want to know when, where, and what on a map or static report. They want to Know the Story Behind the Story. Enter VVT or as it’s more commonly referred to – Vehicle Video Telematics. VVT uses MDVR (Mobile Digital Video Recorder) and Telematics technology to create a single box vehicle camera system and tracking solution. It is a Real-time onboard vehicle surveillance solution that allows live on-demand streaming of video footage and exception reporting on incidents and events. This allows Fleet and Truck owners and managers to access visual insights into their driver’s behavior and the utilization of their assets using up to 8 onboard cameras to monitor critical areas and report on critical events when they do occur such as:
- Illegal Passenger pickups.
- Petrol & Diesel theft.
- Cargo theft
- Incidents, accidents and crashes
- Tyre and accessories theft.
- Accident Reconstruction for insurance and training purposes.
Powerful Peripherals
An abundance of peripherals offers even more functionality. For example, panic buttons can be directly and seamlessly integrated into the system, once pressed an alert will be automatically sent to your Management App or FleetCam’s in-house Bureau for an immediate and proactive response. The Software can also be configured to immediately open the cameras live and download all clips of the incident/alert allowing the user or FleetCam’s Bureau to meticulously analyze the situation with an abundance of tracking, audio and visual tools at their disposal.
Every Incident or accident in your fleet has a Story Behind the Story. FleetCam is here to tell it.
Get in touch with us today to find out more about FleetCam’s Vehicle Camera Solutions.
