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by James Neely - freelance writer for hire

The Smart Tracker with NavIQ software gives you a “one-two” punch which helps you to actively and continuously monitor your assets. Marrying hardware and software together in this configuration gives you the advantages of being able to keep close tabs on your assets. Whether it is a vehicle or other large, high-ticket item, you will appreciate the benefits.

Smart Tracker

The Smart Tracker gives you on-demand and live tracking from any computer through a web page interface. The NavIQ software is the interface and has more features than just being able to visually inspect the movements of an asset. You can also run reports and set boundaries with geo-fencing.

Also with the Smart Tracker you do not have to purchase a monthly subscription plan for tracking. You can activate and locate the device as the need presents itself. This type of “pay-per-use” option helps save you money.

Assists in locating stolen property. When installed to specification you can pass along information to police as to the whereabouts of your property. Police would rather be involved in the instant recovery of an item than to have it end up in a manila folder on an investigators’ desk gathering dust.

NavIQ software features boast these options:

• Request locate. Institutes a polling feature that locates the position of your asset.

• Rapid Tracking. Map refreshes every thirty seconds holds the asset on the current map view. This provides real-time tracking as long as the GPS device is set to the same interval.

• Geo-fencing. Predetermined points on a map are set which form a boundary and send out notifications via email or SMS text in order to alert the recipient that the boundary has been breached.

• Speed alert. Speed thresholds are set which are triggered when they are exceeded. The actual speed is recorded along with the location.

• Navigation or routing. Turn-by-turn directions are given for routing purposes.

• Extensive Reporting. Risk Management Reports deliver information on improper use of an asset. These uses can include speed limits, and off-hours usage. There are other more in-depth reports as well.

• Google Earth’s imagery used. You can see routes and tracking via this popular software interface.

• Long-term storage. History reports are stored off-site from your facilities for future reference for up to one year.

• History mapping. All detailed activities are contained within reports that can be accessed at any time.

• Actual mapping. All map controls on the computer are easy to navigate and move around with which provides great user interaction.

Now that you know what the advantages of a Smart Tracker with NavIQ software are, the only question is when will you make the move to obtain them for your business. You’ll be glad you did.