Introduction to the Geoforce Platform

Geoforce unifies rugged GPS devices with a cloud platform to manage mixed fleets of vehicles, powered equipment, and non‑powered assets in extreme and remote environments. Core capabilities span real‑time mapping, geofencing, alerts, utilization/maintenance analytics, safety/ELD telematics, role‑based sharing, mobile apps, and exportable reports/APIs. Recent expansions include Temeda/Ascend for advanced fleet features and analytics. Track and Trace, Connected Software, Advanced Vehicle Tracking, Temeda acquisition, Ascend overview.

Platform architecture at a glance

• Edge devices: Satellite, cellular, and hybrid trackers (e.g., GT1/GT2 family, AT series) designed for Zone 0 hazardous environments; multi‑year service life up to ~10 years. GT1, GT2h, GT2s spec, AT4, Solar trackers.

• Connectivity: Global Iridium satellite for remote regions, LTE‑M/cellular for on‑grid, or automatic failover with hybrid devices. Satellite vs. cellular guide, Hybrid GT2h.

• Cloud services: Mapping/geofences, alerts, utilization and maintenance analytics, compliance, rental, device analytics, and APIs. Connected Software, Enhanced Analytics, Developer APIs (GraphQL).

Mapping, geofences, and real‑time alerts

• Multi‑layer maps and history: View current location and trip/history for vehicles, powered and non‑powered assets; oilfield/rail/industry map overlays. Track and Trace, Connected Software.

• Geofencing workflows: Create job‑site, yard, rig/well, or customer geofences; trigger enter/exit alerts, after‑hours activity notifications, and automated days‑on‑site calculations. Geofencing, Reporting & connectivity, Service Verification.

• Theft/loss protection: Alerting plus covert, long‑life hardware for rapid recovery; repo mode for AT3 increases reporting cadence during recoveries. Loss & Theft Prevention, AT3, How to find lost equipment.

Asset and device management

• Unified asset registry: Track owned, rented, and third‑party assets in one system; associate assets to rigs/wells/jobs via GIS. Track and Trace, Rental Manager.

• Device health and readiness: Device Analytics dashboards for battery strength, last report, assignment status—ensuring field readiness before deployment. Enhanced Analytics.

• Configuration & field service: Mobile Field Tool for onsite device checks/updates; certified technicians and deployment services available. App suite, Installation & deployment.

Telematics: engine hours, idling, diagnostics, and safety

• Powered equipment: Engine run time, start/stop, vibration/utilization to drive maintenance and cost control. Asset Utilization, AT4 powered tracker.

• Vehicles: Location breadcrumbs, engine diagnostics, fault codes, fuel/idle time, and driver behavior—with ELD/HOS/DVIR support via Geotab integration. Advanced Vehicle Tracking, GO9, ELD/HOS, Driver Scorecard, Dash cams.

Utilization, maintenance, and compliance

• Preventive maintenance: Runtime/mileage/date‑based alerts to reduce breakdowns and extend asset life; compliance tracking and certification libraries for audit‑readiness. Connected Software, Compliance Manager.

• Revenue and billing accuracy: Days‑on‑site reporting and GPS‑based invoice verification decrease disputes and improve cash flow. Service Verification, Rental Manager.

Mobile tools for field operations

• Mobile visibility: iOS/Android apps for asset maps, alerts, and workflows; Ascend app for integrated fleet/equipment oversight. App suite, Advanced Vehicle Tracking.

• Field maintenance: Mobile Field Tool supports device health checks, swaps, firmware/config updates, and asset assignment in the yard or on site. Mobile Tools.

Role‑based access, sharing, and multi‑entity views

• Hierarchical access control: Division/site/role‑based access and user engagement tracking; personal driver profiles and weekly scorecards. Advanced Vehicle Tracking, Driver Scorecard.

• External sharing: Parent/child accounts and read‑only portals for customers/partners to verify service and days on site without exposing unrelated data. Service Verification, Compliance Manager.

Historical data, dashboards, and exports

• Operational dashboards: Movement & flag status, utilization/dwell, maintenance/compliance, and device health views; filter, export, and schedule reports. Enhanced Analytics.

• History & audits: Trip and location history for vehicles; asset movement timelines support audits, theft investigations, and KPI reviews. Track and Trace, Geofencing.

Integrations and developer APIs

• GraphQL APIs: Real‑time and historical data for assets/devices into ERPs, dispatch, RTMS, and BI tools; in‑browser query/testing tools. Developer APIs.

• Prebuilt integrations: Geotab for advanced vehicle telematics/ELD; rental/ERP integrations for automated billing and asset sync. Geotab integration, Integration & customizations, Rental Manager.

• White‑label/OEM: Ascend‑based, branded telematics for OEMs and dealers (AEMP/ISO 15143‑3). White‑labeled OEM, Ascend platform.

Data governance and security

• Privacy commitments and processing locations; opt‑outs for marketing; enterprise data access controls. Privacy Policy.

• Safety and intrinsic‑safety context: Zone 0‑certified hardware enables compliant deployments in explosive atmospheres. GT1, Why Zone 0 matters.

Proven outcomes (selected examples)

• Invoice time cut by 99% and rapid theft recovery: Ponder Environmental. Case study.

• Disputed invoices reduced from 33% to <1%: Enviro Vat. Field results.

• 20% operating cost savings and uninterrupted visibility during outages: McAsphalt. Case study.

• Attachment loss avoidance ($30k–$300k per unit): Bejac. Case study.

Implementation blueprint

1) Scope assets, sites, data sinks (ERP/RTMS/BI). 2) Select devices (satellite/cellular/hybrid) and reporting cadences. 3) Install and validate via Mobile Field Tool. 4) Define geofences, alerts, roles, and sharing. 5) Enable dashboards, scheduled reports, and API feeds. 6) Review KPIs quarterly; tune geofences/alerts and device cadences. Installation & deployment, Developer APIs, Enhanced Analytics.

KPI checklist for operations and finance

• Utilization %, dwell time, engine hours to service, after‑hours activity, days‑on‑site, non‑reporting device flags, safety score trends, idle/fuel, invoice dispute rate, and MTTR for stolen assets. Asset Utilization, Driver Scorecard, Service Verification.

Capability-to-module map

Why it matters for rugged operations

• Works where cellular ends: Satellite and hybrid devices keep visibility across lease roads, mines, offshore, and disaster zones. Satellite vs. cellular guide, GT2s spec.

• Built for harsh sites: IP68/IP69K, MIL‑STD testing, and Zone 0 certifications reduce device churn and data gaps. GT1, GT2s spec.

• Scales with integrations: GraphQL APIs and packaged connectors feed ERP/dispatch/RTMS without swivel‑chair work. Developer APIs, Integration & customizations.

Get started

Plan a proof‑of‑concept on a high‑impact asset class (e.g., generators, trailers, high‑value attachments), validate KPIs for 30–60 days, then expand by branch/site with dashboards, scheduled reports, and API pipelines. Book a demo, Installation & deployment.