CONNECTIVITY in the transport industry is not a new thing. It started back in the 1990s but obviously with advances in technology, it is an area that is developing rapidly."Today information is key, but it’s how you use it," says Theunes van der Westhuizen, head of connected services at Scania SA.It is a highly competitive arena, with truck manufacturers competing with tracking companies and fleet management operations. However, Van der Westhuizen says that much of the information can only come from the original equipment manufacturers (OEMs).Where once it used to only be about selling a vehicle, today the OEMs have more responsibility to provide a total solution. This includes management services and connectivity.The OEMs are building a great deal of the technology into their trucks these days, but he says that how much it is used is dependent on how professional the operator is.The subject of connectivity covers a wide range of topics. It has moved way beyond the simple matter of ...
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