The rise of API ecosystems is transforming fleet operations and logistics

A decade ago, fleets relied on a mishmash of systems, paper processes and sprawling spreadsheets to manage issues such as fuel consumption, maintenance schedules and compliance. Today, thanks to the development of industry-specific platforms, fleet managers are moving away from a fragmented approach to one that is based on smart telematics and Internet of Things (IoT) connectivity.

Sensors installed in lorries, vans and other commercial vehicles collect billions of data points – collected and shared in real-time before being sent via the cloud to a central dashboard – enabling fleets to optimize their operations to make them safer, more efficient and more sustainable.

Everything from location data, tire pressures, engine performance – even the temperature of the product being transported in a trailer – is sent to the platform to provide information and insights essential for running a successful fleet operation.

Platforms are a breeding ground for entire API ecosystems

Connected operations platforms like ...