Telogis for Utilities provides the ability to “share” access to a user’s account so that utility partners and contractors can also visualise the exact locations, status and even critical mobile assets for any given job – all on one screen.
Greater visibility also lends to a utility’s ability to keep better tabs on how much a vehicle is idling or speeding, vehicle diagnostics, the driving habits of its teams and job arrivals and departures; all of which can all be configured specifically for the needs of the individual utility company.
This can help manage driver behavior, starting with real-time in-cab audible alerts for unbuckled seat belts and aggressive driving including hard-braking, fast acceleration and speeding.
The Telogis Hub feature includes options for in-vehicle cameras or other advanced sensors that instantly connect management and mobile workers to ensure safety and productivity. Team members in the field can also enable advanced telematics and set up a dedicated, secure 4G LTE WiFi hotspot with the system.
Utilities looking to improve the driver identification or equipment checkout process can enable Telogis NFC or RFID modules to remove the complexity and hassle of tracking assets and equipment by hand.
‘With an industry-wide focus on safety and heightened visibility into where and how teams are performing in the field, Telogis for Utilities was built specifically to address the challenges that this industry faces daily,’ said Mark Wallin, vice president, product management, Telogis. ‘Being able to pinpoint where teams are, know their job status, connect with them easily and even share information with partners and contractors all on one screen – especially during adverse weather conditions – can be a mission-critical component to keeping teams safe and getting the power back on.’