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Tech Bytes v Vigillo tackles ÔBig Data' Vigillo may be best known for its CSA scorecards, but it's branching out and tackling "big data" – large amounts of information gathered from sources beyond the fleet's own information and the typical DOT data. "Big data is a four-step process: acquire, analyze, visualize and publish," explains Steve Bryan, CEO of Vigillo. "Eighty percent of data projects fail at step one." CSA scorecards are only one example of how data mining software can aggregate, organize and deliver complex information in an easy-toread scorecard format. Vigillo's new Athena Big Data Business Intelligence platform is an open source solution that gathers data from a wide variety of sources, distills it into understandable information, then presents it in a straightforward format that trucking companies can use to improve their operations. The Web-based solution is accessible through all types of devices via interactive dashboards and a report deployment scheduler. The initial Athena platform will launch with 12 basic channels focused primarily on trucking safety, efficiency and profitability. Most of the data initially is coming from public sources. "We will continue to gather information from FMCSA, DOT and the standard locations we've been using for CSA information," explained Bryan. "However, with Athena we're taking it one step further and not just looking at CSA but at all things related to trucking." That includes public information such as U.S. population statistics, GDP, weather, traffic, highway infrastructure investments, tolls and more. In addition, Vigillo will be working with other industry data sources, such as legal, training and onboard system providers, to capture data from a wide variety of integrated channels. Initial reports will be presented in a set of about 30 highly customizable dashboards for effectively managing safety, operations, sales, maintenance, fuel purchasing, and driver recruiting and retention, among others. LATEST TECH NEWS Doran 360 TPMS Integrates with Omnitracs oran Manufacturing an- D nounced the integration of its Doran 360 TPMS with create an application with the Doran 360 tire pressure monitoring systems with Omnitracs is scheduled for release in early 2014. using the new MDT 3500 incab solution, an Android tablet or an Android phone. www.doranmfg.com Omnitracs buys Roadnet Webtech Driver Center on Android ebtech Driver Center is Webtech Wireless' new mobile fleet management application built on the Android platform. Now available on Webtech Wireless' MDT 3500 device, it offers a fully electronic implementation of hours of service, as well as two-way messaging, forms, eDVIR and other features. Company officials say it provides a consistent user experience whether you are W Omnitrac's Mobile Computing Platforms (MCP50, MCP110 and MCP200).The collaborative project will provide drivers with a user interface and provide fleets with off-truck access to tire pressure data and low pressure alarms to use and help control tire repair and maintenance costs. The integration project to 58 HDT • JANUARY 2014 www.webtechwireless.com mnitracs is acquiring Roadnet Technologies Inc., a provider of fleet management software for private fleets such as routing, scheduling, optimization and mobile resource management. Roadnet will continue to operate independently as a separate division within Omnitracs. Vista Equity Partners recently completed its acquisition of Omnitracs Inc., formerly a subsidiary of Qualcomm Inc. O Verizon adds Networkfleet Asset Guard erizon Enterprise Solutions is expanding its assettracking capabilities with Verizon Networkfleet Asset Guard. Designed to fit seamlessly on Verizon's existing Networkfleet vehicle tracking solution, Networkfleet Asset Guard runs on the Verizon Wireless network for fixed and moveable fleets such as trailers, yellow iron machines and generators. Using Networkfleet's online application, business owners can track assets alongside fleet vehicles to determine exact GPS locations V www.verizon.com www.omnitracs.com www.truckinginfo.com