Following its successful launch in Europe, MetaSystem is proud to announce that the MetaSAT TVM Telematics Vehicle Management system is now available in the UK market.
"Companies with a fleet experience high wages and running costs and are under pressure to comply with legislation and regulations. The MetaSAT TVM will provide fleet managers with the tools to increase productivity and profitability whilst meeting their growing corporate and legal responsibilities", believes Mike Hemmings, Managing Director of MetaSystem UK Ltd.
With a fully managed service, the MetaSAT TVM is designed to meet the needs of today's businesses through a manageable web-based data analysis service combined with advanced GPS/GSM telematics technologies so fleet managers can access data to stay in control even when they are away from the office.
The MetaSAT TVM is available as a Standard Service Package or Fleet Options Package which includes the choice of additional web-based and hardware features to create a tailor-made service solution. Both Packages give the user access to monthly historical data packages along with crash event communication. Monthly downloadable data illustrates start and stop times, journey routes and vehicle speed.
For those companies with LCVs in their fleet, the TVM will help provide detailed and accurate records to prove to the Inland Revenue whether or not a company van is being used for private mileage. Drivers who currently benefit from private use of their vans could see a 600% rise in their tax as a result of benefit-in-kind tax reforms whilst proving exemption can lead to substantial cost savings.
In addition, the accident alert and reporting feature collates data which can be used to illustrate an 'event' reconstruction showing the speed of impact and a pre-crash 'blue print'. This information can be used to re-create an accident - a necessary procedure in the event of a company disproving liability and avoiding heavy fines.
For fleet managers who require more detailed and advanced reports, the MetaSAT TVM offers optional web-based and hardware features. Fleet managers can pinpoint the exact location of vehicles at the touch of a button to view either real time vehicle positioning of a single vehicle or group of selected vehicles or continuous live tracking of a vehicle.
Hardware options available with the MetaSAT TVM include the installation of privacy mode buttons to allow company car drivers to travel unmonitored in their personal time. In the event of theft and unauthorised usage of a vehicle, the option of emergency remote immobilisation allows a fleet manager to safely immobilise the vehicle for a safe and quick recovery. For vehicles driven by multiple drivers, driver identification keys will clearly identify the driver at any time.
"The MetaSAT TVM has been designed in response to the growing demand from companies who require a fleet management system which can offer flexible service solutions to meet their individual needs unrestricted by standardised features which are not always required", said Mike Hemmings.
He added, "With management under increasing pressure to comply with legislation whilst increasing productivity and profitability, the MetaSAT TVM will provide companies with the ability to protect management, their employees and their reputation. We are confident that the Telematics Vehicle Management system will prove a valuable service solution to companies who wish to demonstrate a commitment to best practice management issues whilst importantly cutting costs."
For further information regarding the MetaSAT TVM and its features, please contact MetaSystem UK on 01905 791700, visit www.metasystem.co.uk or email info@metasystem.co.uk to request a brochure.
