Get up to speed on the terminology shaping IoT asset tracking. From cellular connectivity and location technologies to device behavior, power optimization, and deployment concepts across the Digital Matter ecosystem.
An older cellular network standard supporting basic M2M communication. As global sunset programs continue, 2G is now primarily used for backward compatibility in legacy hardware. Most modern IoT deployments use LTE-M, NB-IoT, or Cat-1bis instead.
See also: 2G/3G Network Sunset Impacts, How to Identify Device Network Type
An older cellular network standard that improved on 2G by enabling faster data transmission and broader internet capabilities. 3G supported early telematics and M2M deployments but is now being phased out globally as carriers transition to LTE and newer IoT-focused technologies.
See also: 2G/3G Network Sunset Impacts, How to Identify Device Network Type
A mid-bandwidth cellular technology offering higher throughput than LTE-M or NB-IoT but with greater power consumption. Suitable for trackers requiring frequent updates, over-the-air data transfer, or complex sensor payloads.
See also: Understanding 4G Cat 1bis and 2G Fallback in Global IoT Asset Tracking, Cat-1bis / Global Connectivity Settings
Next-generation cellular connectivity providing higher speeds, lower latency, and improved device density. Crucially, LTE-M and NB-IoT are now formally recognized as 5G standards, ensuring that devices using these technologies will remain compatible and supported long after legacy 4G networks eventually sunset.
See also: 5G & Cellular IoT Evolution, Emerging IoT Technologies, Cellular IoT in GPS Asset Tracking
An accelerometer is a motion sensor which detects acceleration in a specific axis.
This is used for acceleration, tilt, vibration and shock events. Accelerometer data enables Digital Matter devices to trigger movement-based tracking, classify asset state, and suppress GPS wander - improving battery life and reporting accuracy.
In our devices, we use MEMS accelerometers. (micro electromechanical device)
See also: High-G Events, Movement Trips
A hardware capability where a device exits sleep mode upon detecting motion via its accelerometer. This ensures minimal energy use while stationary, while providing an instant response to movement. Users can configure the Wakeup Threshold and Wakeup Count to determine the specific level of activity required to wake the device before it applies further filtering to validate a trip.
See also: Accelerometer Wake Thresholds, Jostle Mode
A dynamic reporting mode in which the device automatically adjusts its upload frequency based on movement, accelerometer activity, or operational state. This allows granular data during motion while conserving battery when stationary, ideal for long-life trackers in logistics and equipment management.
See also: Tracking Modes for Battery-Powered Devices, Movement-Based Tracking
A military-grade encryption standard used to secure device communications and protect data in transit. AES-256 ensures confidentiality and integrity when forwarding telemetry to the cloud and is foundational to enterprise IoT security.
See also: Device Security
Sensors used for soil moisture, temperature, water level, weather data, livestock movement, and environmental monitoring. Often integrated via 4-20 mA, analogue, I²C, or SDI-12 interfaces.
See also: Hawk Sensor Support, Agriculture & Soil Monitoring
Automated messages are generated when specific events occur, such as geofence breaches, temperature deviations, movement, or tamper triggers. Alerts can be delivered via email, SMS, push notifications, or webhooks.
See also: Alert Configuration, Alert Token Definitions
Voltage or current-based inputs (e.g., 0-30 V, 4-20 mA) that allow devices to read variable sensor measurements such as tank levels, pressure, or environmental conditions.
See also: Analogue Input Configuration, 4-20 mA Sensor Setup
A measure of how efficiently an antenna radiates or receives RF energy. Higher-gain antennas improve GNSS and cellular sensitivity in weak-signal environments, but may make the installation orientation more important.
See also: Cellular Reception Troubleshooting
Monitoring nets, buoys, cages, feed systems, and marine equipment used in offshore or onshore aquaculture operations. Requires long-life batteries and strong waterproofing.
See also: Environmental Monitoring Applications, Outdoor-Rated Trackers
The rate at which assets enter, leave, or cycle through an organization’s inventory over time due to redeployment, loss, theft, disposal, or transfer between sites or customers. High asset churn increases the need for scalable tracking, fast redeployment, and low-touch device management to maintain visibility without driving up operational cost.
See also: Inactivity Monitoring/Timer
The amount of time an asset remains stationary at a location such as a yard, warehouse, depot, or customer site. Excessive dwell time often signals bottlenecks, process inefficiencies, or poor asset visibility.
See also: GPS Logistics Tracking Systems
The percentage of assets lost, stolen, or written off over a given period. Often used as a KPI for security and recovery effectiveness.
See also: How Asset Management can Reduce Loss and Mitigate Financial Risk
The process of moving assets from low demand locations to areas of higher utilisation. Effective redeployment relies on accurate location, status, and availability data.
See also: Pallet Tracking Devices with GPS
The classification of asset behavior - such as moving, idle, stationary, or in-use - based on accelerometer activity, ignition signals, or digital input states. Improves analysis of utilization, run hours, and operational workflows.
See also: Asset State Configuration, Run Hour Monitoring
Monitoring the location, utilization, and status of physical equipment using GNSS, hybrid sensing, BLE, LoRaWAN®, or cellular IoT. Asset tracking improves operational visibility, reduces asset loss, and automates reporting across fleets, construction, logistics, agriculture and more.
See also: Worldwide Asset Tracking, GPS Asset Tracking Applications
The rate at which assets are utilised, cycled, or redeployed over a given period. High asset turnover indicates efficient utilisation, while low turnover highlights idle or underused assets.
See also: Comparing GPS Asset Tracking Hardware for Rental Fleets
Insight into how often equipment or vehicles are used, helping identify under-utilized assets and optimize fleet size. Driven by ignition, motion, and run-hour data.
See also: TG Utilisation Tools, Equipment Tracking Applications
The monitoring of ground-support equipment, tools, vehicles, and high-value airport assets using rugged GPS or hybrid-location hardware. Tracking helps prevent equipment loss, streamline turnaround operations, and enhance airport safety and compliance.
See also: Jet Engine Tracking, Fleet Tracking Applications
Continuous monitoring of battery voltage, temperature, and discharge behavior to predict remaining life and detect abnormal drain. Critical for long-term battery-powered IoT deployments.
See also: Battery Life Estimation,
A BLE broadcasting mode where a device periodically emits short packets to announce its presence to gateways. Used for indoor presence detection, RTLS, and BLE-based proximity tracking.
See also: BLE Beaconing Overview, Tag Scanning Parameters
A BLE transmitter that periodically broadcasts an identifier and optional sensor data. Beacons are used in warehousing, RTLS, tool tracking, and proximity-awareness applications.
See also: Supported BLE Sensors, Gateway Mode Scanning
A device capability in which a tracker scans for nearby BLE tags and sensors, forwarding their identifying data to the cloud. This enables high-density indoor/outdoor RTLS without requiring a GPS module on each tracked object.
See also: Bluetooth® Tag Scanning, BLE Tag Alerts
A low-power wireless protocol used for short-range communication between tags, sensors, and gateway-enabled tracking devices. BLE enables low-cost, high-density asset visibility, cold chain monitoring, and tool management.
See also: Supported BLE Sensors, Bluetooth® Gateway Devices
A high-density tracking method where BLE tags are attached to assets and detected by gateway-enabled trackers (e.g., Oyster3 Bluetooth, Remora3 Bluetooth, G70 BLE). Allows scalable, low-power tracking without GNSS hardware on each asset.
See also: Bluetooth Tag Scanning, BLE Tag Alerts
The detection of process stages or locations where assets consistently experience delays or congestion. Bottleneck analysis relies on dwell time, geofence events, and movement patterns.
See also: Trailer GPS Tracker Solutions
The process of aligning sensor outputs with known reference values to ensure accuracy. Calibration is essential for certain pressure, temperature, level, and environmental sensors deployed with DM dataloggers.
See also: Sensor Support for Hawk
A non-contact sensor measuring fluid or granular material levels using capacitance changes. Used in tank monitoring, irrigation, and industrial telemetry via analogue or 4-20 mA inputs.
See also: Smart Water Tank Level Monitoring & Management
A GNSS-independent positioning method that estimates device location using measurements from multiple cellular towers. Often used as a fallback within hybrid location engines when satellite or Wi-Fi signals are unavailable.
See also: Location Engine Concepts, Edge Location Scanning
IoT connectivity delivered via LTE-M, NB-IoT, or Cat-1 technologies, offering excellent range, mobility support, and low power consumption. Used extensively for global asset tracking and remote sensor monitoring.
See also: LTE-M vs NB-IoT Comparison, Global IoT Roaming
The documented history of asset possession and movement throughout its lifecycle. Critical for high value, regulated, or sensitive goods.
See also: How to Deploy IoT in Healthcare
A low-power operational mode where the device periodically wakes to upload basic location or health data on a scheduled interval. Ideal for stationary, slow-moving, or low-priority assets.
See also: Critical Parameters, Scheduled Uploads
A hybrid positioning method where devices upload GNSS, Wi-Fi, BLE, or cellular scan data to the cloud for computation. Digital Matter’s Location Engine resolves positions with minimal on-device processing, reducing battery load and improving indoor/outdoor accuracy.
See also: Location Engine Key Concepts
The remote delivery of firmware updates and parameter changes via the Device Manager platform. Cloud-based OTA enables rapid deployment of fixes, feature upgrades, and security patches without retrieving devices.
See also: How to Update Firmware, Bulk Firmware Update
Real-time monitoring of temperature and environmental conditions for perishable or condition-sensitive goods using temperature tags, probes, or wired sensors. Cold chain workflows ensure compliance and visibility across food, pharmaceuticals, and logistics operations.
See also: Cold Chain Monitoring, Temperature Tag Examples
A set of algorithms controlling how a device attempts reconnection after failed cellular registration. Optimized retry intervals prevent battery drain and support reliable performance in fluctuating coverage.
See also: Connectivity Fallback Settings, Device Backoff Strategy
Tracking heavy machinery, tools, generators, attachments, and trailers on job sites using rugged GNSS or hybrid devices. Improves security, utilization, job costing, and site coordination.
See also: Construction Case Study, GPS Equipment Tracking
The total time required for an asset or shipment to complete a full operational loop, such as depot to customer and back. Reducing cycle time improves throughput and asset availability.
See also: IoT GPS Trackers for Asset Tracking
A device that automatically records and stores data from sensors over time. It captures measurements such as temperature, humidity, pressure, or movement, timestamps them, and saves them locally for later analysis or transmission to a monitoring platform.
See also: IoT Data Logger, Hawk Pro Data Logger
Digital Matter’s design philosophy enabling devices to operate for years without battery replacement using advanced GNSS strategies, accelerated reporting suppression, network backoff, and optimized sleep cycles. Deploy-once architecture is crucial for large-scale IoT deployments.
See also: GPS Settings to Optimize Battery Life, Critical Parameters
Digital Matter’s cloud-based platform for provisioning devices, updating firmware, configuring parameters, diagnosing connectivity issues, and forwarding data to third-party systems. Device Manager centralizes device lifecycle management at scale.
See also: Device Manager Overview, Setting Up Connectors, Device Manager landing page.
Binary on/off inputs are used to detect signals like ignition state, door open/close, PTO engagement, panic buttons, or float switches. Digital inputs support event-based reporting and asset state classification.
See also: Digital Input Configuration
Analysis of harsh braking, acceleration, cornering, speeding, and idling to improve fleet safety and reduce fuel and maintenance costs.
See also: Driver Behavior Overview, Harsh Driving Detection
A comparison of time spent stationary versus in motion across a supply chain. Used to identify inefficiencies caused by congestion, delays, or process gaps.
See also: Trailer GPS Trackers
Digital Matter devices capable of gathering raw sensor data such as GNSS signals, Wi-Fi MAC addresses, BLE tags, and Cell Tower triangulation to track assets as they move between environments. Like core devices, Edge devices do location calculations in the cloud for power efficiency but with the addition of GNSS for better outdoor accuracy.
See also: Edge vs GPS vs Fusion Tracking, Location Engine
The Energy Saving Stack (ESS) is a proprietary power-management framework that optimizes hardware and firmware to maximize battery life. It ensures the device remains in an ultra-low-power "Deep Sleep" state, only activating high-energy components like GPS or Cellular radios when strictly necessary. This intelligent coordination allows battery-powered trackers to operate reliably in the field for 10+ years.
See also: Energy Saving Stack (ESS), Optimizing ESS
A ruggedized housing that protects electronics from dust, moisture, chemicals, vibration, and temperature extremes. Trackers with IP67/IP68 ratings are designed to withstand harsh environments.
See also: IP Ratings Explained, Oyster3 Rugged Housing
Sensor-driven monitoring of temperature, humidity, soil moisture, water levels, atmospheric conditions, and more. Devices like the Hawk serve as multi-sensor environmental dataloggers.
See also: Hawk Introduction, Environmental Monitoring Use Cases
Configurable logic in telematics platforms that triggers alerts, reports, or actions when certain conditions occur-for example, temperature thresholds, motion events, or geofence entry.
See also: Alert Configuration, Event vs Alert Logic
Tracking the number of hours equipment is operating based on digital input state, ignition, or engine-on detection. Supports maintenance planning, utilization insights, and compliance.
See also: Run Hours Monitoring, Engine Hours via Inputs
The identification and handling of abnormal events such as delays, route deviations, or unauthorised movement. Reduces manual oversight and improves response times.
See also: GPS Logistics Tracking Systems
A temperature sensor used for high-accuracy cold chain, agriculture, or industrial monitoring. External probes provide more stable readings than internal sensors and can be placed directly in the monitored environment.
See also: Temperature Monitoring in TG, Sensor Integration Examples
An automated mechanism in which a device switches to an alternate network or fallback method (LTE-M → Wi-Fi → Cellular) when the primary network becomes unavailable.
See also: Connectivity Fallback Settings, Device Backoff Strategy
Real-time tracking of field technicians, vehicles, tools, and portable assets to improve dispatch efficiency, job resolution times, and operational visibility. Often implemented using hybrid-location trackers such as Yabby Edge Cellular or G70 BLE.
See also: Fleet Tracking Applications, Portable Tracking Solutions
A positioning mode where the receiver optimizes satellite selection based on visible sky geometry to improve fix quality in partial line-of-sight environments.
See also: Improved GNSS Performance
A remote firmware update process that delivers new device features, bug fixes, and security patches without retrieving hardware from the field. FOTA is essential for large-scale IoT deployments where manual servicing would be costly or impractical.
See also: How to Update Firmware, Bulk Firmware Update
The administrative approach used to coordinate a company’s vehicles and assets to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and ensure regulatory compliance. It utilizes GPS tracking and IoT data to monitor location, driver behavior, and mechanical health in real-time.
See also: Fleet GPS Tracking Solutions, Vehicle GPS Tracking Devices
A sensor measuring liquid or gas flow rate, often integrated via pulse or analogue inputs for irrigation, water management, industrial process control, and utility metering.
See also: Pulse Counting Setup, Wireless Water Management & Monitoring Solutions
Monitoring temperature, humidity, and handling conditions for perishable goods in transport or storage to meet safety compliance. Requires high-accuracy external probes and threshold alerting.
See also: Cold Chain Monitoring, Temperature Sensor Integration
Digital Matter Fusion devices that combine the outdoor accuracy of GPS with the indoor flexibility of Edge technology. With a dedicated GNSS module, Fusion devices get highly accurate outdoor tracking and Wi-Fi and Cell Tower fallback for indoor location monitoring.
See also: Edge vs GPS vs Fusion Tracking, Location Engine
Device designs that support long-term network availability, modular GNSS/cellular chipsets, OTA extensibility, and migration paths to emerging connectivity standards. Future-proofing minimizes lifecycle risk in multi-year IoT deployments.
See also: 4G Device FAQs, Energy Saving Stack
Virtual boundaries applied to maps to trigger entry/exit alerts, automate reporting, or activate recovery modes. Geofencing enhances security, operational workflows, and compliance for mobile assets.
See also: How to Use Geofences, Multi-Layer Geofences
A measurement of acceleration or sudden movement relative to the Earth's gravity. In asset tracking, the onboard accelerometer detects these forces to identify specific events like harsh braking, cornering, or impacts.
See also: High-G Event Detection
The use of multi-band, multi-region radios and roaming SIMs to track assets across borders with consistent connectivity and performance. Critical for logistics, maritime, cross-border transportation, and global supply chains.
See also: Global SIM Connectivity, Worldwide Asset Tracking
A SIM card capable of roaming across multiple carrier networks worldwide, improving coverage and reliability for mobile IoT deployments. Reduces regional lock-in and simplifies multi-country rollouts.
See also: Choosing a Global SIM Provider, Connectivity Settings Fallback
A satellite-based positioning system that includes constellations such as GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, and BeiDou. GNSS is commonly used to provide outdoor location data for asset tracking and can be enhanced using techniques such as aided GNSS and motion or sensor assisted positioning.
See also: GNSS Aiding Data, GPS Troubleshooting
A capability that monitors GNSS signal quality and behaviour to identify potential intentional or accidental interference. Used to help detect tampering, signal disruption, or theft attempts involving high value assets.
See also: GPS Jamming & Interference Detection, Security GPS Tracking
A service that provides orbital information (such as ephemeris and almanac) to devices via the cellular network rather than directly from satellites. By downloading this small data package (approx. 50–100kB) every 5–7 days, the device knows exactly where satellites are positioned in the sky before it even attempts a fix.
See also: GNSS Aiding Data, Improved GNSS Performance
A satellite-based navigation system operated by the United States. GPS provides precise location outdoors and is used as a primary positioning source for asset tracking devices across fleets, equipment, and logistics.
See also: GPS Troubleshooting, GNSS Aiding Data
Monitoring the real-time or periodic location of assets using GPS-enabled devices. Enables theft prevention, operational visibility, utilization insights, and workflow automation.
See also: What Is GPS Asset Tracking?, GPS & IoT Device Range
Tracking intermodal containers to enhance supply chain visibility, reduce dwell time, and prevent loss. Requires devices with long battery life, robust GNSS, and global network compatibility.
See also: Logistics & Supply Chain Tracking, Container Tracking Applications
The use of rugged GPS trackers to monitor the movement, utilization, and security of construction, agricultural, mining, or industrial equipment.
See also: Equipment Tracking Applications, Machinery Tracking Case Study
A lightweight status transmission confirming that a device is active, healthy, and connected. Heartbeats supplement event-driven and scheduled reporting to ensure ongoing visibility into device state.
See also: Device Statistics, Scheduled Uploads
Tracking specialized or high-cost equipment such as cargo, containers, trailers, aircraft engines, heavy industrial machinery, and critical engine or vehicle components. Emphasizes anti-tamper measures, high reporting frequency, and hybrid-location accuracy.
See also: Security GPS Tracking, Advanced Geofencing
A sensor used to measure ambient relative moisture levels for environmental monitoring, agriculture, or cold-chain applications. It can be integrated with devices like the Hawk via I²C or analogue interfaces.
See also: Hawk Sensor Support, Environmental Monitoring Applications
A multi-mode tracking approach combining GNSS, Wi-Fi, BLE, and cellular signals to maintain continuity across indoor, outdoor, and obstructed environments.
See also: Hybrid Tracking Overview, Location Engine
The proportion of assets that remain unused or inactive over a defined timeframe. Monitoring idle assets helps organizations right size fleets and reduce unnecessary capital expenditure.
See also: Hard Wired Devices: Idle Monitoring
An international standard (IEC 62262) that classifies an enclosure's resistance to external mechanical impacts, measured in Joules (J). It indicates how much physical force a device can withstand before its internal components are compromised.
Hybrid tracking using GNSS, Wi-Fi, BLE, and cellular to ensure consistent positioning in buildings, yards, and open environments. Commonly used by Digital Matter Edge and Fusion devices.
See also: Wi-Fi Positioning Overview, Location Engine, Indoor/Outdoor Trackers
Determining asset location indoors using Wi-Fi scanning or BLE tag detection. Used in warehouses, hospitals, workshops, and retail environments where GNSS is unavailable.
See also: Wi-Fi Positioning Overview, Location Engine Key Concepts
The measurement of external power inputs (e.g., vehicle battery, solar supply) to detect outages, voltage drops, wiring issues, or charging failures. Essential for powered equipment diagnostics.
See also: Voltage Measurements, External Power Alerts
Telematics solutions installed in vehicles to monitor driving behavior, vehicle performance, and location in real time. These systems collect data such as speed, harsh braking, acceleration, seatbelt use, and engine diagnostics to improve driver safety, compliance, and operational efficiency.
See also: In-Vehicle Monitoring Systems (IVMS), Driver Tracking and Behavior Monitoring
Inventory that is actively moving through transport, yards, or intermediate storage rather than residing in fixed warehouse locations. Tracking inventory in motion improves supply chain responsiveness and loss prevention.
See also: GPS Logistics Tracking Systems
A network of physical objects embedded with sensors, software, and connectivity to exchange data with other devices and systems over the internet. This allows objects like trailers, containers, or tools to transmit their location and status automatically.
See also: IoT Device Integration, The Evolution of IoT Solutions
A device that records environmental or equipment sensor data (temperature, pressure, moisture, flow) and uploads it to the cloud. Typically supports multiple I/O interfaces and scheduled reporting.
See also: Introducing the Hawk IoT Datalogger, Sensor Integration
The use of distributed sensors to continuously measure environmental or operational metrics. Data is transmitted via cellular or LPWAN networks for analytics, alerting, and automation.
See also: Condition Monitoring, Sensor Examples
The ability of IoT devices to maintain connectivity by switching between partner networks while crossing regional or national coverage boundaries.
See also: Global IoT Roaming, Roaming SIM Considerations
An IP Rating is an international standard (IEC 60529) that classifies the degree of protection provided by a mechanical enclosure against dust, accidental contact, and water. It consists of two digits: the first representing solids (0–6) and the second representing liquids (0–9K).
For example, devices with an IP68 rating are completely "dust-tight" and protected against long periods of immersion in water under pressure, making them suitable for marine, agricultural, and outdoor industrial operations.
See also: IoT Device Design, IP Ratings Chart
A global satellite communications network that provides voice and data connectivity anywhere on Earth, including remote and oceanic regions. Iridium enables devices to transmit location and status data beyond the reach of terrestrial cellular networks.
See also: Iridium, G150 Global – Rugged Global GPS Tracking Device
A sensor that measures applied force or weight - used for cargo load detection, axle weight estimation, or bin fill monitoring. Integrated via analogue or digital interfaces, depending on sensor type.
See also: Sensor Integration Examples
A long-range, low-power RF protocol designed for IoT deployments requiring low data throughput and multi-year battery life. Used in Digital Matter devices such as the Oyster LoRaWAN, Yabby LoRaWAN, and G62 LoRaWAN.
See also: LoRaWAN Overview, LoRaWAN® Setup Guides, LoRaWAN® Devices
A category of wireless IoT technologies optimized for long-range, low-bitrate communication with minimal battery consumption. Includes LoRaWAN®, LTE-M, NB-IoT, and Sigfox.
See also: LoRaWAN Overview, 4G GPS Trackers
A 3GPP LPWAN cellular standard providing mobility, low latency, strong indoor penetration, and low power consumption - ideal for mobile tracking devices.
See also: LTE-M vs NB-IoT, Global IoT Roaming
The monitoring of heavy equipment - such as excavators, loaders, generators, and compressors - using rugged GPS or hybrid-location devices. Provides real-time visibility into location, utilization, idling, theft risk, and maintenance needs across construction, mining, and industrial environments.
See also: Heavy-Duty Equipment Tracking Case Study, GPS Trackers for Equipment
A device feature that triggers alerts when a magnetic field changes, indicating removal from a mounting surface or enclosure. Common in battery-powered trackers to detect unauthorized handling and improve theft prevention.
See also: Tamper Detection on Remora3, Security GPS Tracking
Tracking of maritime equipment such as buoys, nets, pontoons, aquaculture gear, and small vessels using water resistant, GPS or hybrid trackers. Designed to withstand harsh environmental conditions, including saltwater exposure and large temperature swings.
See also: Aquaculture Case Study, Rugged Outdoor Trackers
Real-time tracking of hospital equipment-such as pumps, wheelchairs, monitors, and tools-via BLE tag scanning or hybrid-location devices. Enhances equipment utilization and reduces search time in clinical operations.
See also: Indoor Tracking via Wi-Fi Positioning, BLE Tag Tracking
Monitoring the movement and availability of clinical equipment using GPS, BLE tag tracking, or Wi-Fi location solving. Supports asset availability, compliance, and loss reduction.
See also: Hospital Asset Tracking, Indoor Location Tracking
A reporting strategy where devices increase their upload frequency during movement and reduce transmissions when stationary. Balances data granularity with long-term battery performance, commonly used in adaptive tracking profiles.
See also: Tracking Modes for Battery-Powered Devices, Accelerometer Wake Thresholds
A lightweight publish-subscribe messaging protocol optimized for IoT systems with constrained bandwidth. MQTT enables efficient upstream/downstream communication between devices, gateways, and cloud platforms.
See also: MQTT JSON Connector, Integration Strategies
A GNSS capability in which devices receive signals on multiple frequency bands (e.g., L1/L5), improving accuracy, multipath resistance, and fix speed. Particularly useful in urban or obstructed environments.
See also: Improved GNSS Performance, GNSS Aiding Data
A SIM card that automatically switches between several cellular operators to maintain consistent connectivity, especially in regions with variable network density or roaming restrictions.
See also: Choosing a Global SIM Provider, Roaming SIM Considerations
A hybrid positioning method using GNSS, Wi-Fi, BLE, and cell tower data to achieve accurate indoor/outdoor tracking. This architecture powers devices like the Oyster Edge, Yabby Edge, and Manta Fusion.
See also: Core vs Edge vs Fusion
A low-power cellular technology optimized for deep indoor penetration and small, infrequent data transmissions.
See also: LTE-M vs NB-IoT
Communication systems that operate via satellites or high-altitude platforms instead of traditional ground-based cellular infrastructure. NTN enables devices to connect and transmit data in remote, rural, maritime, or disaster-affected areas where terrestrial coverage is unavailable.
See also: Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTN) in IoT Asset Tracking
Allow devices to receive firmware or configuration changes remotely without needing physical access. This enables organizations to deploy improvements, fix issues, or adjust reporting settings across large fleets of devices efficiently.
See also: OTA GPS Device Management
The monitoring of reusable pallets as they move through warehouses and supply chains. Typically uses ultra-low-power hybrid trackers (Barra Edge, Yabby Edge or Oyster Edge) to reduce shrinkage and improve logistics visibility.
See also: Pallet Tracking Applications, Supply Chain Tracking
A GPS device designed to be installed with minimal effort - often via OBD-II or simple wiring - requiring no specialized tools. Best for rental fleets, light vehicles, and mixed-asset deployments.
See also: G70 3-Wire Install, Bolt Installation Guide
A tracking state triggered remotely to help locate a stolen or lost asset in real-time. When activated, the device overrides its standard battery-saving schedule to provide near-constant location updates and live directional data.
See also: Recovery Mode, Recovery Mode Behaviour and Parameters
Cloud-based inspection of device health, including connectivity quality, battery voltage, GNSS performance, and error logs. Reduces field servicing by enabling proactive troubleshooting.
See also: View Device Logs, Device Statistics
Tracking the safety and location of field personnel using wearables or portable GPS devices. Enables SOS alerts, geofence compliance, and visibility during high-risk operations.
See also: Driver Fatigue Monitoring, Workforce Safety Monitoring, In-Vehicle Monitoring Systems (IVMS)
A SIM that automatically selects the strongest available partner network, improving international or rural connectivity.
See also: Roaming SIM Best Practices
Reusable packaging assets such as pallets, crates, totes, bins, cages, and containers that circulate repeatedly through a supply chain. RTP is used to reduce single use packaging costs, improve sustainability, and protect goods, but requires accurate tracking to minimise loss, manage asset churn, and optimize turnaround times.
See also: Supply Chain Visibility, Pallet Tracking Devices with GPS
Tracking technology for theft detection, rapid recovery, and tamper alerting. Features often include magnetic tamper detection, adaptive tracking, geofence alarms, and movement-on-removal triggers.
See also: GPS Security Applications, Unauthorized Movement Alerts
Automated notifications triggered when sensor readings exceed defined upper or lower limits, such as temperature deviations, water level changes, or pressure anomalies.
See also: Analogue Input Alert Examples, Alert Configuration
Detection of sudden impacts, vibrations, or drops using accelerometer measurements. Used to identify damage events, unsafe handling, or collisions.
See also: Harsh Driving Event Setup, Impact Detection Case Study
Loss of assets or inventory due to theft, misplacement, damage, or administrative errors. Shrinkage reduction is a key driver for asset tracking investment.
See also: How Asset Management can Reduce Loss and Mitigate Financial Risk
Comprehensive real-time insight into location, condition, dwell time, and movement of goods throughout logistics workflows. Enables optimization of inventory, routing, and loss prevention.
See also: Supply Chain Tracking Applications, Global Logistics Visibility
Digital Matter’s cloud-based telematics platform for real-time asset visibility, alerting, reporting, and fleet management. Telematics Guru supports mapping, geofencing, driver behavior, maintenance scheduling, and multi-asset dashboards.
See also: Telematics Guru Overview, TG Getting Started
BLE or RFID tags attached to handheld tools or small assets. Gateways or BLE-enabled trackers detect the tags to maintain inventory accuracy and reduce losses on job sites.
See also: BLE Tag Setup Guides, Tag Filtering
An estimate of the total expenses associated with an asset over its entire lifecycle, including purchase, installation, data, and maintenance. In IoT, a lower TCO is achieved by using highly efficient hardware that requires fewer battery changes and less on-site servicing.
See also: Energy Saving Stack for IoT
GPS or hybrid tracking of trailers to monitor utilization, prevent theft, improve dispatching, and confirm load movement. Often requires multi-year battery life and harsh-environment protection.
See also: Trailer Tracking Applications, Oyster3 GPS
The time taken for an asset, container, or vehicle to be unloaded, serviced, and returned to service. Long turnaround times often indicate operational friction.
See also: Logistics Tracking Solutions
Tracking strategies optimized for multi-year deployments using long sleep cycles, infrequent check-ins, edge-assisted positioning, and lightweight protocols. Core to battery-powered devices such as the Oyster Edge and Yabby Edge.
See also: Battery-Powered IoT Principles, Energy Saving Stack
Platform-level access controls that define what users can view, modify, or administer. Essential for organizations managing multiple clients, fleets, or departments.
See also: User Permissions in Device Manager, TG White-Labelling & Access Control
Compact wireless devices worn by personnel or livestock to monitor movement, safety conditions, or location. Often used in worker safety programs, lone-worker monitoring, and animal behavior studies.
See also: Livestock Tracking Case Study, Workforce Safety Monitoring
Event-driven HTTP callbacks that send real-time data - such as alerts, telemetry, or state changes - to external systems. Used for workflow automation and third-party system integration.
See also: Webhook Notifications, Integration Strategies
A location method that uses nearby Wi-Fi access points as reference points to determine indoor or mixed-environment locations. Essential for hybrid tracking in warehouses, hospitals, and distribution centers.
See also: Wi-Fi Positioning Overview, Location Engine Lookup Settings
A passive scan of surrounding Wi-Fi networks to generate a location signature for cloud-based solving. Used heavily by Edge devices for efficient indoor/outdoor hybrid tracking.
See also: Edge Device Location Scanning, Hybrid Tracking Technologies
Use of wearable or portable IoT devices to monitor worker movement, location, and distress events. Supports lone-worker safety, fatigue management, and emergency response.
See also: Driver & Worker Safety Tools, Push Notifications in TG
Real-time awareness of the location, status, and movement of assets within yards, depots, terminals, or compounds. Improved yard visibility reduces search time, congestion, and asset loss.
See also: Indoor and Outdoor GPS Tracking Devices
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