Australia-based rental company Kennards Hire has partnered with Internet of Things (IoT) and satellite specialist Fleet Space Technologies to help it track and manage its equipment. The partnership will see Kennards use Fleet Space’s satellite network to track and monitor its fleet, providing fleet management data as well as expanding its preventive maintenance capability. Fleet Space launched its first four ‘nanosatellites’ in late 2018, to which will be added many others to create an extensive network. This will help to lower the cost of connectivity, opening up new opportunities for Kennards and its customers. Craig Kesby, General Manager of Strategic Projects at Kennards, said, “That’s why they’re an interesting partner for us. Moving forwards, I think they’ll enable us to collect data from more and more equipment.” With new data streams will come new potential revenue streams, Kesby told IRN. The full interview with Kesby will be published in the April/May issue of the magazine.
Kennards Australia is working with internet of things and satellite firm Fleet Space Technologies to keep track of its rental equipment . Fleet Space ’s satellite network — currently consisting of four nanosatellites launched last year — will help monitor the Australian fleet ’s vehicles , provide it relevant information and also upgrade its preventative maintenance capability . Kennards said the technology will make connectivity cheaper , improving data collection according to how its equipment is used and ultimately improve its customers ' experience .