If you’ve ever lost your way while driving to an important meeting in an unfamiliar city or to a new client’s office, you’re a good candidate for a vehicle navigation system.
Business professionals are taking advantage of global positioning system (GPS) solutions as a time-saving investment. In fact, business people who rely on this technology to guide them from point A to point B are so happy with their GPS, that they are starting to call this solution a “must have” tool for the mobile professional, much like PDAs and Smartphones which can also be integrated with GPS.
By providing accurate turn-by-turn directions to any location or series of locations, the system frees up more time for clients or other activities. No more fumbling with maps or backtracking to figure out where you took a wrong turn. A GPS navigation system automatically selects the most direct route to your destination(s) and quickly gets you back on track when you wander off course.
Another way to employ GPS in the business sector is with distribution and employee tracking, utilizing the technology to monitor and time delivery routes to improve efficiencies as well as locate and manage employee schedules when out of the office on business.
How It Works
GPS-based vehicle navigation systems run off a computer, a PDA/Smartphone or a stand alone GPS device. Using a network of orbiting satellites, the GPS receiver continually pinpoints your location within meters and tracks your progress as you drive. The system takes this information and correlates it with street maps to identify precisely where you are in relation to your destination.
When planning a trip, you enter the address of the business or businesses you want to visit. The system calculates the most direct driving route, based on your starting point. Depending on the system, you're then guided by detailed driving instructions provided onscreen and through a series of spoken commands. If you miss a turn, the system automatically alerts you and guides you back on track.
Vehicle navigation systems aren’t entirely foolproof. Since the GPS receiver requires a direct-line signal from at least three satellites to determine location, service can be disrupted temporarily when you’re driving on streets lined with canyons of buildings or you're in a deep rural hollow. Everywhere else, the systems work so well you’ll wonder how you ever did without GPS.
Solution: A GPS solution that is right for you and your needs
With the number of GPS alternatives available, no one solution is right from every one. At Celera Networks, we take the following approach:
- A free consultation to evaluate your needs by job function and existing technology
- Research the various options available related to your needs
- Propose specific hardware and software that will best meet your needs.
If you decide to move forward with a GPS solution, we will implement the system and provide basic training as well as support any issues that arise and monitor/install updates as available.
Contact us today at 617.375.9100 to learn more about GPS solutions for you and your business.