Alkan Telecom has an extensive Fleet Management Solutions remote monitoring system

The solution, which is fairly typical, combines:

• GPS for automatic vehicle location (AVL)
• Wireless connection for data transmission from the vehicle to a central location
• Internet applications for back-office administration and management
• Vehicle-centric hardware & antenna

Its is a flexible solution that allows for customization based on customer needs

System architecture

The fleet management solution is a web-hosted solution that can help fleet owners not only locate vehicles, but also manage the lifecycle of their vehicle fleet. It includes an in-vehicle telematics device to locate vehicles, and sends that data over the 1X wireless network. It has primary and backup communications methods. A direct connection to the vehicle diagnostic bus allows automatic collection of vehicle performance data to support preventive maintenance.