Orange Business Services Partners with Konetik to Drive Forward the New Wave of Fleet Management
19 Abril 2016 - 5:00AM
Business Wire
- Konetik launches new data-driven car
management solution for European SMEs with contextual services,
predictive analytics, driver coaching
- Orange M2M connectivity underpins
innovative fleet management for SMEs
Orange Business Services has partnered with UK-based start-up
Konetik to help it launch an aftermarket plug-and-play fleet
management solution. The innovative solution allows small and
medium sized enterprises (SME) to manage fleets of vehicles,
numbering two to hundreds, which traditionally can be time
consuming, expensive and difficult.
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Start-up Konetik has launched an
aftermarket plug-and-play fleet management solution for European
SMEs powered by Orange M2M connectivity. (Source: Konetik)
As part of the deal, Orange Business Services is providing a
single, easily-provisioned SIM card that provides data connectivity
for the solution, together with value added services, including
service management and access to a portal for SIM management. The
Orange SIM provides users with reliable connectivity and
cost-effective cross-border roaming.
Konetik will initially launch in Germany, which is the biggest
European car economy. Subsequently it will roll out the service in
the DACH (Germany, Austria, Switzerland) region and then to the
rest of Europe. The company charges a flat monthly service rate
with no additional costs.
The solution incorporates an intuitive and secure device that
plugs into the diagnostic port of the vehicle to access data, such
as fuel consumption, driving behavior and telematics. The data is
sent to the cloud via a direct data connection. The fleet manager
can access this data through an easy-to-use dashboard on the
computer for further analysis.
Orange supports Konetik’s design team
Orange Business Services has been involved with Konetik since
the early days of the product development, providing support on the
optimal connectivity solution for the proof-of-concept testing.
“Cars generate a large amount of accessible data which we
believe could benefit SMEs in streamlining their fleet management
to make data-driven decisions, making the whole process simpler and
less time consuming. As a start-up, it has been an enormous benefit
having the ongoing support of the Orange Business Services team and
their expertise to provide our end-users with the best customer
experience,” said Balazs Szabo, CEO of Konetik.
Benefits include the ability to track vehicle usage, which is
especially important where vehicles are being used for both private
and company purposes. The system can also take care of routine
administration such as route optimization, job management and log
book details. In addition, drivers can access their information via
a smartphone app that can help them develop their driving skills
and increase efficiency, for example.
“Orange Business Services extensive expertise in communications
solutions and the connected car industry have enabled Konetik to
design an innovative service specifically designed for SMEs. We are
proud to be helping a start-up like Konetik rethink the way SMEs
can manage their car fleets in a reliable and simplified way,” said
Anne-Sophie Lotgering, senior vice president, Europe, Russia and
CIS at Orange Business Services.
From fixed and mobile connectivity to a full range of specific
services for the connect car market, Orange Business Services has
proven experience supporting leading automobile manufacturers, such
as Tesla Motors, Renault Group and PSA Peugeot Citroën. Orange’s
connected car solutions combine safety, navigation, entertainment
and travel ease into a rich and comprehensive experience for the
driver.
About Konetik
Konetik is the product of IoT Labs Ltd. a London based company.
Konetik is a car management solution for fleet owners, to reduce
time spent on administration, increase vehicle efficiency and help
make smarter, data driven decisions. Konetik has a truly European
business and tech team. The company has offices in London (HQ),
Budapest (Research and Development) and Berlin (Sales and
Marketing). The company was part of the European Pioneers
accelerator program and now the member of the German Tech
Entrepreneurship Center. The company is backed by angel investors
with in-depth experience in the automotive industry.
Learn more at www.konetik.com
About Orange Business Services
Orange Business Services, the Orange branch dedicated to B2B
services, is not only a telecom operator, but also an IT solutions
integrator and applications developer in France and around the
world. Its 20,000 employees support companies in all areas of their
digital transformation: mobile and collaborative workspaces;
IT/cloud infrastructure; fixed and mobile connectivity; private and
hybrid networks; applications for Internet of Things, 360° customer
experience and Big Data analytics; and cybersecurity thanks to
dedicated experts and infrastructure to protect information
systems. More than 3,000 multinational organizations and 2 million
SOHOs, enterprises and local authorities in France rely on Orange
Business Services as their trusted partner.
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