May-June 20176 logisticstechoutlook.comLinda James Managing Editoreditor@logisticstechoutlook.comCopyright © 2017 ValleyMedia, Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or part of any text, photography or illustrations without written permission from the publisher is prohibited. The publisher assumes no responsibility for unsolicited manuscripts, photographs or illustrations. Views and opinions expressed in this publication are not necessarily those of the magazine and accordingly, no liability is assumed by the publisher thereof.MAY-JUNE 2017Mailing AddressValleyMedia, Inc.44790 S. Grimmer Blvd Suite 202, Fremont, CA 94538T:510 230 0396, F:510-894-8405 May-June 2017, volume 03 - 03 Published by ValleyMedia, Inc. To subscribe to Logistics Tech OutlookVisit www.logisticstechoutlook.com Managing EditorLinda JamesEditorial StaffSalesAaron PierceFrank Noel Joshua ParkerAva GarciaJasmin Alic Sarah FernandesVisualizerIssac GeorgeAngela ParkerKatherine Jones katherine@logisticstechoutlook.com510-974-2083Fleet Management SpecialEditorialTelematics is the buzzword in today's fleet management industry. From Verizon's acquisition of Telogis and Fleetmatics to the aggressive expansion of AT&T and CalAmp in the connected fleet management space, the telematics momentum, which picked up in 2016, will continue to create ripples this year and beyond.The consolidation of telematics companies is expected to bring new features as well as some much needed standardization in the arena. These developments will further catalyze the adoption of telematics to increase profits, reduce fleet expenses, and improve fuel efficiency while driving better safety. For instance, it will grant companies the ability to be constantly aware of vehicles' locations, reduce breakdowns by monitoring vehicle maintenance, and prevent unauthorized vehicle usage. In a nutshell, telematics empowers businesses with the clout to exercise complete control over their fleet and drive efficiency, while also minimizing the environmental impact. Additionally, with a mobile-first design approach, users of fleet telematics solutions can work from anywhere on their mobile devices and better deliver the goods. While the ensuing generation of massive data surrounding road, vehicle, and driver is likely to overwhelm fleet managers, turning all that data into actionable business intelligence by utilizing proven strategies will help companies stay ahead of the competition. Being part of a connected ecosystem, optimizing the data coming from different places will facilitate predictive decision-making. This is where fleet management solution provides play a crucial role. They can help leverage machine learning and big data technologies to push the boundaries of fleet telematics and take predictive analysis to a new level. Besides providing the technology that makes fleet management smarter, they have the expertise to guide companies get the most out of their investments.At this juncture, Logistics Tech Outlook presents its fleet management special, featuring insights from industry thought leaders and solutions from innovative technology providers. We hope this edition is valuable in helping you revamp your fleet management strategies and drive productivity.Let us know your thoughts.Smarter. Connected. Safer.*Some of the Insights are based on the interviews with respective CIOs and CXOs to our editorial staff
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