The Collins English Dictionary describes telematics as, “the branch of science concerned with the use of technological devices to transmit information over long distances.”It is a rather broad description, but clearly explains the basics of what telematics were designed to do. GPS technology is seeking to take things a step farther.The question is, how will telematics and GPS technology continue to benefit both business and the consumer?

It is no longer just small businesses that are looking to save money these days. Big business and local government are feeling a pinch in their bank accounts and in an economy where prices continue to rise, municipal agencies are looking for ways to save on costs. The only way for the water company to begin recouping their losses was to find alternative ways to reduce overhead expenses. GPS systems became the solution for many.

GPS tracking uses GPS to determine positions based on a Global Positioning System. The Global Positioning System (GPS) is a group of 27 Earth-orbiting satellites (24 in operation and three extras in case one fails). When people talk about a “GPS,” they usually mean a GPS receiver. The U.S. military developed and implemented this satellite network as a military navigation system but now lets everyone use the signals.

GPS tracking uses GPS to determine positions based on a Global Positioning System. The Global Positioning System (GPS) is a group of 27 Earth-orbiting satellites (24 in operation and three extras in case one fails). When people talk about a “GPS,” they usually mean a GPS receiver. The U.S. military developed and implemented this satellite network as a military navigation system but now lets everyone use the signals.

GPS tracking uses GPS to determine positions based on a Global Positioning System. The Global Positioning System (GPS) is a group of 27 Earth-orbiting satellites (24 in operation and three extras in case one fails). When people talk about a “GPS,” they usually mean a GPS receiver. The U.S. military developed and implemented this satellite network as a military navigation system but now lets everyone use the signals.