Global Site Identification (GSID) for Internet of Things (IoT) & Machine-to-Machine (M2M)
Country
- Worldwide
Product
- OnAsset wireless asset tracking devices
- LocationSmart’s universal cross-carrier Global Site Identification (GSID) device tracking solution
Tech Stack
- GPS technology
- GSM
- Wi-Fi
- CDMA
- WCDMA (UMTS)
- LTE
Implementation Scale
- Enterprise-wide Deployment
Impact Metrics
- Cost Savings
- Customer Satisfaction
- Productivity Improvements
Technology Category
- Networks & Connectivity - Cellular
- Networks & Connectivity - WiFi
- Sensors - GPS
Applicable Functions
- Logistics & Transportation
Use Cases
- Fleet Management
- Theft Detection
- Track & Trace of Assets
Services
- Cloud Planning, Design & Implementation Services
- System Integration
About The Customer
OnAsset Intelligence Inc. is a leading provider of wireless asset tracking devices. The company's devices utilize global positioning system (GPS) technology to monitor all modes of transit, including land, sea, and air. The company's core business function is to report reliable, time-sensitive updates to customers around the world to ensure shipments arrive on time. The company has developed innovative GPS solutions for its wireless devices. However, there are unique situations in which accurate GPS data is not available, such as during serious weather events or when physical obstructions interfere with the signal’s pathway. In such cases, packages can be stored deep within buildings and metal cargo containers on trucks or ships, making it difficult for the GPS signal to reach them. Therefore, OnAsset needed to find a GPS-agnostic option that delivered reliable tracking information regardless of the environment or situation.
The Challenge
OnAsset Intelligence Inc. is a leading manufacturer of wireless asset tracking devices that utilize global positioning system (GPS) technology to monitor all modes of transit including land, sea and air. Real-time asset tracking and shipment protection are crucial in an age where the convergence of machines, data and analytics have become a more than $200 billion global industry. Reporting reliable timesensitive updates to customers around the world is a core business function for OnAsset to ensure shipments arrive on time. GPS is a radio navigation based technology that is the industry standard for tracking and logistics because it determines location, time and velocity anywhere in the world. OnAsset developed innovative GPS solutions for its wireless devices but there are unique situations in which accurate GPS data is not available. The signal can be unreliable during serious weather events or blocked when physical obstructions interfere with the signal’s pathway. Packages can be stored deep within buildings and metal cargo containers on trucks or ships. OnAsset needed to find a GPS-agnostic option that delivered reliable tracking information regardless of the environment or situation. Preserving service quality for customers was a key differentiator for its business.
The Solution
OnAsset selected LocationSmart’s universal cross-carrier Global Site Identification (GSID) device tracking solution for its reliability and multi-source service that offers maximum coverage. GSID location tracking delivers global service to more than 200 countries for any GSM, Wi-Fi, CDMA, WCDMA (UMTS) or LTE enabled device. It can provide location intelligence when devices are roaming and acts as backup for devices requiring assistance data for first fix GPS location information. GSID is ideal for machine-tomachine communications and serves as a trusted resource when GPS signals are unreliable or blocked. LocationSmart’s GSID solution provides real-time device intelligence utilizing Wi-Fi or Cell-ID information that can report distinct network attributes. As a result, OnAsset is able to continue streamlined communications with customers and its internal team. With GSID, OnAsset can deliver a consistent level of service for customers, vendors and partners around the world.
Operational Impact
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