Asset Tracking and Remote Monitoring
Asset tracking and remote monitoring is fast becoming a critical element in asset management for many commercial
applications, enabling businesses and government entities to track assets that are remotely located, on a near real-time
basis.
Here's How Asset Tracking Works
A satellite modem is attached to the asset to be tracked, such as trucks, ships, barges, containers, machinery, mining
equipment-any mobile asset. Through Low-Earth Orbit (LEO) satellites-such as OrbComm and GlobalStars satellite
networks-servers receive incoming data from the satellites regarding real-time position and status. This two-way
communication system enables customers and end users to track and monitor fixed and mobile assets anywhere in the world.
These incoming messages need to be sorted, parsed, and stored in a database. That's where Wildcat Systems comes in.
Our proprietary series of software applications enables value added resellers to offer fully functional and completely
integrated asset tracking and remote monitoring services to their customers. With our software technologies and technical
support, customers can log into a web-based application that uses the Microsoft Virtual Earth application platform to view
all their asset location data. Wildcat Systems can also integrate into customers systems through the use of web
services and EDI interfaces to allow the end user to download their data directly into systems such as ERP and in-house
logistics applications.
Remote Monitoring
This same technology is utilized in the remote monitoring of widely dispersed fixed assets. It provides a means of
collecting information from these assets to monitor productivity and activity, reduce personnel costs required for
routine on-site monitoring visits, and minimize downtime, thereby increasing bottom-line profit margins. From meter
reading and pipeline monitoring to oil, gas and chemical storage tank monitoring and maintenance information, the
applications for remote monitoring have only begun to be realized.
Remote monitoring can include:
- Diagnostic Monitoring
- Automated meter reading
- Fluid and flow monitoring
- Unit diagnostic and maintenance reports
- System control
- Emergency notification
- Gas and oil extraction rates
- Storage monitoring
- Utility appliance usage control
- Regulation compliance
Both asset tracking and remote monitoring have applications for local, state and federal governments, including
utility consumption, emergency preparedness, military logistical support, monitoring environmental conditions, and
managing disaster relief supplies.
Dual Mode Asset Tracking and Remote Monitoring
Dual mode asset tracking and remote monitoring systems take advantage of both satellite and cellular technologies,
switching back and forth to provide the most cost-efficient asset tracking solution, depending on asset location at
any given time.
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