The challenge:
outdated fleet safety platform
Operating since 1992, Spillard Safety Systems has evolved into one of the UK’s largest suppliers of vehicle safety equipment to the construction, extraction, and transportation industries.
The company relied on a third-party platform built on increasingly outdated technologies. The legacy system lacked scalability, preventing Spillard from adapting to evolving business needs and expanding its services effectively.
Moreover, the platform’s limitations hindered the integration of new devices and reduced operational flexibility and efficiency.
As demands grew, the company needed to replace the old system with a solution capable of real-time tracking, live monitoring, and comprehensive reporting.
Analysing requirements & possible solutions
Spillard partnered with Internetum, a European IoT development agency, to devise a new solution. Together, the teams considered the following options:
#1: Retrofit the existing platform
The first option involved enhancing the existing platform by updating key modules. However, this approach proved to be inefficient and costly, as the core architecture lacked the necessary flexibility and scalability.
#2: Off-the-shelf fleet security solutions
The team evaluated several commercial fleet management software products. While these offered standard features, they lacked customisability and integration capabilities essential for diverse device ecosystems and the specific needs of Spillard’s clients.
#3: Build a bespoke cloud platform
The most promising approach was a bespoke cloud-based solution. Tailored to the company’s unique requirements, it offered the flexibility to integrate multiple device types, scalable infrastructure, and advanced analytics.
The winning solution:
a scalable fleet safety platform
Internetum’s team built a cutting-edge platform based on .NET technology and the Azure Cloud.
This new solution provides horizontal and vertical scalability, enabling the platform to handle increased workloads and adapt to future demands seamlessly.
Key features of the new platform include:
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Device agnostic design
The platform supports devices from various manufacturers, including Howen and Teltonika, guaranteeing compatibility and flexibility for current and future integrations.
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Driver behaviour analytics
Advanced algorithms let Spillard monitor driver performance and identify areas for optimisation in fuel efficiency, safety, and operational effectiveness.
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Route processing and optimisation
The platform minimises travel times and fuel consumption across the fleet vehicle thanks to real-time route data analysis.
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Live tracking and streaming
Spillard’s customers can monitor their vehicles in real-time, while live video feeds provide unparalleled situational awareness and enhance security.
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Incident processing and analysis
The platform automatically captures and analyses critical events, offering actionable insights to improve safety protocols and operational procedures.
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Business intelligence reporting
A customisable reporting suite provides detailed analytics, empowering Spillard’s management to make data-driven strategic decisions.
Results: fleet safety tooling that accommodates growing demand
By implementing the new platform, the company reaped significant benefits:
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Enhanced operational efficiency
Automating workflows and improving resource management reduced downtime and increased productivity.
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Improved safety measures
Real-time video streaming and tracking enhance fleet security, reducing risks and improving incident response.
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Better resource optimisation
Advanced tracking and analytics tools facilitate better driver performance, route efficiency, and incident handling.
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Advanced data insights
The bespoke reporting tools empowered Spillard to make informed decisions, fuelling strategic growth.
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Increased customer satisfaction
Faster response times and more reliable services improved the client experience and boosted loyalty.
The new platform reinforced Spillard’s position as the UK’s leading provider of fleet safety solutions. Thanks to the new system’s versatility, scalability, and reliability, the company can focus on strategic business development and rest assured that the platform will smoothly accommodate growing demand.
