THE DEFINITIVE TRUCKING SITE

June 2009

Digicore shortlisted
for major award 

FLEETWATCH lifts its hat to South African based fleet management and vehicle tracking company, Digicore Holdings, on its magnificent achievement of being short-listed for an award in the world's foremost telematics competition, the Telematics Detroit Awards 2009. 

“The annual competition recognises and celebrates the key companies that are driving the industry forward and pushing the boundaries in GPS technology,” says Precksha Saksena, director and editor of Update, the influential publication behind the awards. Finalists for these awards stand out in an industry where innovation is expected as the norm. 

Nominated in the 'Best Aftermarket Device' category, DigiCore, with its suite of C-track products, is up against some of the world's elite telematics developers including Hughes Telematics, Parrot and Wavecom Inc. as part of the finalists. 

“The award looks for an aftermarket device that demonstrates best-practice within the telematics sector bringing measurable benefits to the end user, including lower overheads, increased productivity and reduced environmental impact,” says Nick Vlok, CEO of DigiCore Holdings. 

An independent panel of industry experts from the digital, automotive, mobile and web industries have analysed the submissions and individually narrowed down each category to the respective finalists. 

With an extensive client-base spanning six continents and over 400 000 systems sold, DigiCore Holdings is already a world-leader in the development, implementation and support of best-of-breed telematics systems.

“We can service fleets of all sizes with our C-track systems which deliver real operational and business benefits to fleets by reducing fuel consumption, validating overtime claims, eliminating unauthorised out-of-hours vehicle use, achieving more jobs per employee, enhancing service levels, increasing protection vehicle theft and supporting environmental responsibility,” says Vlok. 

With the global recession in full swing, owners are looking increasingly technologies that help streamline their operations and minimise operational expenses. 

“Fleet Management systems are becoming a standard business tool and DigiCore has over 15 years experience in implementing and supporting telematics in large fleets both locally and overseas - and 27 years on fleet management. We literally have hundreds of thousands of vehicles fitted with C-track around the world in major fleets like BHP Billiton, Royal Mail, Thames Water and South African Police Services. This experience has proved the merits of our products and services and puts us in with a fighting chance come the big night,” says Vlok. 

FleetWatch is holding thumbs that this innovative company brings the trophy home to South Africa. It will do not only the company proud but indeed, South Africa. Go for it and best of luck! We will let our readers know the result.