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maintenance needs. In the long run, this results in less Cranes
vehicle downtime, improved customer service and a Ctrack’s SMILE has also proven invaluable in the
more profitable operation. construction industry, particularly with regard to the
operation of cranes. SMILE can be configured to prevent
Case study: Bridges overloading or operation when the system detects wind
SMILE can also be utilised to prevent tall vehicles from speeds exceeding preset parameters. Warning operators via
colliding with low bridges. Again, geo zones are able an audible buzzer in the cabin ensures the safety of workers
to entirely prevent vehicles with high body profiles or and equipment. Non-compliance with the set time limits will
trailer configurations from crashing into low bridges also immobilise the crane, while operations managers are
by navigating them to passable routes or activating automatically alerted via SMS when a crane is shut down.
the vehicle’s immobiliser unit and stopping the driver
from continuing when an unpassable bridge is being “Ctrack is always evolving, and the development and
approached. refinement of technology and capabilities such as SMILE
allow us to continually offer our customers the best
Cash-in-transit solutions in an ever-changing world, across a variety of
It is well known that cash-in-transit vehicles are at industries,” concludes Jordt.
extremely high risk, especially as we approach the
festive season. Ctrack’s SMILE can control doors and Ctrack’s innovative SMILE technology is transforming fleet
vaults based on operational conditions and activate management across diverse industries. With a commitment
security mitigation solutions autonomously in case of to risk mitigation, cost control, fleet utilisation, operations
emergencies. control and asset management, SMILE empowers businesses
with tailored solutions to meet their unique priorities. From
SMILE integrates with hardware such as cameras, enhancing cargo security and reducing theft to minimising
allowing fleet managers to monitor vault, door and maintenance and downtime, this versatile technology
hatch usage. In addition, with the assistance of artificial provides real-time benefits that improve operations, bolster
intelligence, smart programming can identify events security and enhance profitability. As Ctrack continues to
captured by cameras such as the evidence of firearms improve its offering and refine its technology, it remains at
or gunshots and automatically put emergency measures the forefront of delivering top-tier solutions to a dynamic
in place without the driver or fleet manager needing to world, serving a wide range of industries with excellence and
react. innovation. •

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