Video: 10 Minute IT Jams — Who is Geotab?
By Contributor
Mon 29 Nov 2021
Techday's 10 Minute IT Jams provide sharp, to-the-point insights into emerging and established technology companies that operate in the Asia-Pacific region.
Founded in 2000, Geotab has grown rapidly to become a global player in the IoT and connected vehicle space, particularly around fleet management and vehicle tracking. The company now managed two million vehicles on a single open platform.
Geotab's APAC general manager Deepak Kadambi chats to us about:
- Geotab as a company
- Geotab's six pillars of innovation and why they are important
- The company's work around EVs, specifically telematics and connected card data
- How the company's efforts align with Australian and global efforts to fight climate change?
- How you can get in touch with the team.
Watch the video below.
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