MiX Telematics is presenting three key products which can be tailored to meet the specific needs of the passenger carrying industry at the 2017 ALBUM conference, being held at the Blackpool Hilton, 8-10 May 2017.
The products on show – MiX Fleet Manager, RIBAS and MyMiX – all fully support the ALBUM 2017 theme, 'Driving the Customer Experience'. Underpinning each of the solutions MiX Telematics provide are two key added-value services; technological expertise and consultancy services.
"As an end-to-end service provider, the added-value services we provide are key to our offer," says Richard Adams, UK Country Director for MiX Telematics Europe.
"For customers in the bus sector – an area in which we have extensive experience – the integration of our products with existing systems is an especially important parameter.
“As 'owners and authors' of everything we do, in that we manufacture our own hardware and design and continually evolve our own software, we have the in-depth technological expertise required to deliver seamless integration with existing products. This is the assurance our customers demand, and one that we, as a global operator with many years of experience, can accommodate.
"Once a bespoke solution has been designed, our consultancy services team are there to ensure it is implemented to maximum effect. This involves our in-house specialists working in close cooperation with our customers on an ongoing basis to identify and develop service improvements covering everything from driver development and performance enhancements to operational efficiency and reduced road risk."
Products on display at ALBUM 2017
MiX Fleet Manager
MiX Fleet Manager forms a key element in the MiX Telematics' Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) delivery model. As such, MiX Fleet Manager features a powerful, latest-generation onboard computer developed from the tried, tested and proven MiX Telematics FM solution. Data captured by the computer is relayed to DynaMiX, an online software and reporting suite which has been designed from the ground up to be clear, intuitive and simple to use across all internet-enabled computer, smartphone and tablet platforms. All data is stored on MiX Telematics' secure servers, with reports and alerts being available to operators 24/7.
RIBAS
RIBAS is a key addition to MiX Fleet Manager which provides instant driving-style feedback to drivers out on the road. Proven in service by operators worldwide, RIBAS can positively influence drivers' performance behind the wheel in terms of economic, efficient and safe driving.
RIBAS features a dashboard-mounted display unit with an array of Green/Amber/Red status lights. The coloured lights reflect the current driving-style by telling the driver when he or she is driving correctly, when a pre-programmed operational parameter (see below) is in danger of being exceeded and when a parameter has been exceeded. In this way, RIBAS works pro-actively to help drivers stay within their vehicle's pre-programmed safety and efficiency parameters at all times.
The green status light, which takes the form of a MiX Telematics logo at the foot of the display unit, indicates that a vehicle is being driven correctly. In such circumstances, this is the only light illuminated on the display.
The amber and red status lights are incorporated into the icons appearing alongside the RIBAS letters, each of which stands for a pre-programmed operational parameter where:
R = over Revving
I = excessive Idling
B = harsh Braking
A = harsh Acceleration
S = over Speeding
Whenever a parameter comes close to being exceeded, the amber light illuminates, alerting the driver to a potential problem and thereby allowing corrective action to be taken. The amber light is intended purely as a warning sign; no record of an infringement is made against the driver by MiX Fleet Manager at this time. However, should the amber warning be ignored and the parameter exceeded, the infringement is recorded by MiX Fleet Manager and the red light illuminates.
MyMiX
MyMiX is an innovative driver engagement platform that further enables bus companies to run safer and more efficient fleet operations. MyMiX provides professional drivers with easy 24-hour access, via the web or a mobile device, to key information about their performance – no matter the industry in which they operate. Driver scoring is the first module available on MyMiX, which boasts a sleek, engaging and user-friendly interface accessible from iOS or Android mobile devices.
MyMiX provides drivers with daily and weekly scores as well as six-month trends. Drivers can also drill down and view significant driving events on a map – such as harsh braking or speeding incidents. The app also allows drivers to see how they rank compared to site and organisation averages, while being able to view data and scores across all the vehicles they have used.
MiX Telematics
MiX Telematics is a global provider of fleet and mobile asset management solutions delivered as SaaS to more than 600,000 subscribers in over 120 countries.
The company’s products and services provide enterprise fleets, small fleets and consumers with solutions for efficiency, safety, compliance and security.
MiX Telematics was founded in 1996 and has offices in South Africa, the United Kingdom, the United States, Uganda, Brazil, Australia and the United Arab Emirates as well as a network of more than 130 fleet partners worldwide.
