MeterPlus, the metering division of the energy company npower, one of the UK's top three energy suppliers, has selected DigiCore for the provision of an advanced fleet management solution across 300 of its vehicles. Under the agreement, DigiCore will install its C-track fleet management system in 300 vans that operate in the North-East, Yorkshire, North-West and East Midlands regions.
Nick Vlok, CEO of DigiCore Holdings says, "The tender awarded to us last year by Thames Water, the UK-based utility company, has given us huge credibility and exposure in the UK market. Our distributor in the UK is set to turn over at least R25m for its first year as our distributor."
The C-track system provides an effective vehicle tracking tool that gives total transparency of fleet movements in realtime. The telematics-based system is designed to enhance MeterPlus' scheduling and planning process through improved fleet visibility, enabling the company to maximise the productivity of its mobile workforce and assets.
In addition to providing increased fleet control, the solution will also feature added-value driver support with fully-integrated remote panic alert and portable satellite navigation functionality.
The remote alert - which can be used within 20 m of the vehicle - will enable employees to alert npower of any potential problems or incidents, providing drivers with added security. The portable navigational unit gives detailed routing with turn-by-turn directions, voice guidance, and fast automatic off-route and detour recalculation.
Commenting on the fleet management solution, Graham Jefferies, head of MeterPlus says: "The installation of the DigiCore solution will bring genuine benefits to our customers and employees, as well as creating operational efficiencies across our meter installations vehicle fleet. The C-track system was selected ahead of other fleet management solutions because we felt that it best met our needs and offered the most value to our business."
"Our agreement with npower is yet another exciting business development for DigiCore. Our C-track system has proven to be an effective fleet management tool that can provide substantial benefits to businesses through reduced costs and increased asset and vehicle utilisation," Vlok concludes.
For more information contact Marianne Haupt, DigiCore, 012 665 7300, [email protected], www.digicore.co.za
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