Nigel Porter operates as an independent telematics consultant, supported by industry specialists, where required, on a project-by-project basis.
Telematics consultancy skill sets include driver behaviour analysis and training, market research and analysis, Telematics Expert Witness services, GSM data services, software development and product management, project management, as well as the practical use of Telematics solutions.
Consultancy projects are supported by several partners ensuring skill sets ranging from project management, vehicle installations and telematics software/hardware development and market research are available to our clients.
The following are examples of recent Telematics consultancy project work.
Telematics Market Analysis
Analysis of the EU telematics market for overseas investors seeking to invest in the UK & EU telematics sector.
- Reviews of Market Overview ( size, growth opportunities and entry barriers )
- Competitive landscape ( Key players and business models )
- Future outlook and Trends (technology, regulation and Innovation)
Driver Behaviour Analysis
The customer required an operational review of telematics driver behaviour data with analysis. The aim was to identify the causes of driver behaviour and make recommendations for driver coaching and training. Included in the project was a bespoke driver behaviour report.
Operational Review
Reviewed the driver-side operation of in-house specialist temperature-controlled courier operation. Based on the results drivers were trained in the correct use of delivery/collection procedures, QA and vehicle checks paperwork resulting in an immediate increase in data capture accuracy.
A report on recommendations for full integration of in-vehicle data with existing vehicle tracking and Routing / Scheduling applications was included.
Technical expert witness and technical data analysis
Telematics Expert Witness reports involving technical analysis of telematics data to support insurance claims and Crown Court criminal cases.
- Technical review of telematics hardware and applications used for tracking
- Analysis of location data records for accuracy, data integrity, and location verification in alternative mapping systems
- Technical analysis of Telematics data files
- Review of 3rd party location data and telematics comparison
- Telematics operational overview for Court and jury understanding
- Technical analysis of telematics data from a trailer-mounted telematics application to support insurance claims and legal proceeding
- Management of product testing in a controlled environment
Product Management
White Label Telematics solution provider
- The brief was to review software functionality against competitive solutions and provide recommendations for functional enhancements
Video Telematics / Video Based Driver Behaviour Provider
- This project included product testing ( hardware and Software ), a review of software functionality against competitive solutions and then provide recommendations for functional enhancements
Telematics Service Provider
- Product testing of the OBDII telematics unit
Project Management
Management of roll out of M2M data services for vending machines—overseas rollout.
Overseas Government
Covert tracking and mobile phone location technology consultancy
- Introducing 3rd parties / technical support.