This June, we kicked off the fourth edition of our global telematics contest, IoT project of the year 2024. This event aims to spotlight the most innovative and outstanding fleet management and IoT projects implemented by various technological companies and telematics service providers for their clients.
The 2024 edition of the contest stands out as the most geographically diverse. We got 100 submissions from 45 countries all over the world, including Mexico, Brazil, USA, the Netherlands, Estonia, South Africa, India, Australia, Lebanon, Kuwait and many others. Mexico led with 14 projects, followed by the USA and India with 6 each, and South Africa with 5.
The jury evaluated the projects based on a number of specific criteria, carefully selecting the finalists. The team was impressed by the variety of submitted projects, which differed in fleet size, covered various industries, and tackled a wide range of client challenges.
So, are you excited to see the finalists? First, let us give you a quick overview of our jury and the evaluation criteria.
Meet the jury
This year, the contest jury comprises over 40 members, including specialists from various Wialon teams such as the Development Center, Partner Growth, Technical Care, and others.
They’ve been joined by 3 guest experts: Sam Barker, VP of Telecoms Market Research at Juniper Research; Aleksandr Krupovic, Chief of Operational Marketing at Teltonika Telematics and Alexei Zhurkevich, Product Manager at Fleet Services, Volvo Construction Equipment.
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The jury is chaired by Andrei Liatsetski, Head of Project Implementation at Wialon. His team works closely with partners in over 160 countries, offering expert guidance on implementing fleet management solutions for clients in a wide range of industries.
You can view the complete list of our jury members on the website.
Choosing the top projects: what were the criteria?
Our jury approached the evaluation process with maximum responsibility and meticulous attention to detail. The projects were awarded points based on the following criteria:
- The business and economic impact of the solution, the level of automation, the business challenges it addresses, and the measurable benefits it provides to the fleet owner.
- Software and hardware solution complexity, innovation, effectiveness, and practicability.
- The scalability, usability, accessibility, and overall customer satisfaction with the implemented solution.
- The quality of the service approach, including presale and aftersale support, as well as education and training for the client's team.
- The implementation process, considering factors such as overcoming employee resistance to changes in usual routine and managing the conditions faced during software configuration and hardware installation.
The top projects with the highest points were included in the list of finalists. During the evaluation process, the jury was greatly impressed by the projects, resulting in many receiving a high number of points. As a result, several projects ended up with the same score, prompting us to adjust our initial plan and expand the finalist roster to include 45 projects instead of 40.
Congratulations to the finalists!
And, finally, the most exciting bit we wanted to tell you today! We are happy to announce the full list of finalists of IoT project of the year 2024:
*Note that the order of projects listed in each table is random and does not reflect the number of points they received.
Compact fleets (up to 30 units)
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| Project
| Company
| Country of implementation
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|---|
1 | Comprehensive locomotive management and safety solution | Easy Track Monitorizare | Romania |
2 | Catalytic converter protection and theft prevention | Direct Communication Solutions | USA |
3 | Intelligent logistics and security for oil transport | Jointech | China |
4 | Smart conveyor efficiency and safety monitoring | HeadMan Labs | India |
5 | Qudrive: smart fleet management and fuel theft prevention solution | iQ-Things | Kenya |
6 | Monitoring system for agricultural machinery efficiency and compliance | Crop Connect | Brazil |
7 | Solution for enhanced safety and efficiency in remote forestry operations | Fleetware | Australia |
8 | Advanced vessel monitoring and fuel management system for offshore operations | ActiveGuard Telematics | Nigeria |
9 | Automated fuel management system for enhanced control and efficiency at fueling stations | Transport Telematics | Uzbekistan |
10 | Empowering crisis response and blood donation through technology | MaliaTec | Lebanon |
11 | Comprehensive fleet safety and monitoring system for enhanced employee and asset protection | Canope | Gabon |
Growing fleets (31 to 100 units)
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| Project
| Company
| Country of implementation
|
|---|
12 | Efficient fleet management and cost reduction system for Cornelissen Transport | HubLogiQ | The Netherlands |
13 | Agricultural water optimization: real-time irrigation control and efficiency enhancement | Geotrace SpA | Chile |
14 | Unified real-time monitoring for industrial fleet and equipment | Safetrack | Mexico |
15 | Automation of fuel management and dispensing system for port operations | Callcomm | India |
16 | Automated timekeeping system for compliance with Brazilian labor laws | BStrac | Brazil |
17 | Enhancing machine efficiency and operator productivity with real-time tracking and digital reporting | Maqsat | Uruguay |
18 | Fleet management and safety system for Sebenza Forestry | Tracking Africa | South Africa |
19 | Modernizing public transport with real-time tracking and enhanced safety | MaliaTec | Lebanon |
20 | Motorcycle theft prevention and delivery optimization for the food delivery industry | MaliaTec | Lebanon |
21 | Automated phone/SMS alerts for enhanced industrial vehicle security | Terminus GPS | USA |
22 | Motorcycle rental industry: enhancing fleet security and efficiency | Lamrod | India |
23 | Advanced monitoring and safety system for tanker transport operations | Ares Sun | Honduras |
Substantial fleets (101 to 400 units)
#
| Project
| Company
| Country of implementation
|
|---|
24 | Centralized temperature monitoring for PSP Pharmacies | GeoGPS | Georgia |
25 | Fleet tracking and safety solution for the underground utility industry | Direct Communication Solutions | USA |
26 | Securing the South African bulk haulage industry | GotYou Telematics | South Africa |
27 | Integrated ERP system for transportation powered by GPS tracking and video telematics | Geologistic | Mexico |
28 | Digital transformation and optimization of public transportation infrastructure | Filozof | Turkey |
29 | Fleet and mobile traffic light management with tachograph and dashcam integration | HubLogiQ | The Netherlands |
30 | Bus fleet automation: route optimization, maintenance management, and cost reduction | Technologies SM | Kazakhstan |
31 | Optimizing airport shuttle fleet management in Brazil | Geotan Tecnologia | Brazil |
32 | Comprehensive management system for heavy equipment rental industry | Ezzy Group | Bangladesh |
33 | Real-time driver safety and incident management for the mining industry | Afritrack | Tanzania |
34 | Tachograph data automation for fleet compliance | Cast Engineering | Bulgaria |
35 | Concrete washout container tracking and optimization solution | Direct Communication Solutions | USA |
36 | Fleet safety and monitoring system with 80% theft reduction | Unicomm | Mexico |
37 | Optimized tachograph and fuel monitoring solution for the transportation industry | JaxiCloud Fleet Management | Denmark |
Corporate or large government fleets (400+ units)
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| Project
| Company
| Country of implementation
|
|---|
38 | Fleet tracking and fuel management system for transportation and logistics | Monitoring Net | Serbia |
39 | Fleet management and passenger coordination solution for the public transportation | PYMESGO S.A.S. | Colombia |
40 | Real-time asset and cargo monitoring system for global logistics and distribution | ERM Advanced Telematics | Israel |
41 | Smart public transport management system for Dushanbe | Sarfaroz | Tajikistan |
42 | Comprehensive fleet management and security solution for petroleum distribution in Iraq | Integrated Solutions | Iraq |
43 | Route management optimization for a private transportation company | Multitrack | Mexico |
44 | Full-cycle automation system for agricultural equipment | GetGPS | Turkmenistan |
45 | ANCLA: advanced vehicle immobilization system for enhanced theft prevention | CTTMX | Mexico |
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Andrei Liatsetski
Head of the Jury at IoT project of the year 2024
“I warmly congratulate all the finalists! The competition was fierce, but the best projects have been selected! What's coming next is a battle where the margins are razor-thin — proof that all shortlisted candidates are already winners!
As I was reviewing the projects, I was sometimes surprised and often genuinely impressed by the creativity of our community — whether it was the innovative software solutions or the unique assets connected to the system. Conveyor belts connected to Wialon? Who would've thought! That said, I believe some projects have the potential to achieve even more with the full range of Wialon tools. And that’s exactly where our Project Implementation Team can step in to help!
So, let's take a moment to celebrate our achievements and keep pushing forward with new, exciting projects. Let’s implement them together and build a strong portfolio for future project-related events!”
We extend our heartfelt congratulations to the finalists whose projects captured the jury's attention and stood out among the competition — an impressive achievement that speaks to their innovation and dedication. All finalist companies will be honored with the following awards:
- The 'Finalist of IoT project of the year 2024' badge can be used in marketing materials, on websites, and more.
- A digital diploma of the finalist for the service provider and the client
- Publication of the information on wialon.com with an active link to a participant’s website
We also wish to thank all participants for their contributions and efforts. Each new season of the IoT project of the year contest showcases how companies around the world are delivering remarkable solutions and leading the way in fleet digitalization for their clients.
Now, only one question remains: who will be the best of the best?
Discover the winners in Dubai
We will announce the winners and Grand Prix holders of IoT project of the year 2024 at the Wialon community reunion in Dubai on October 13th. Don’t miss the perfect opportunity to witness this captivating moment in person — or maybe even go up the stage to receive the award yourself! Secure your place at the event by registering until September 26.
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Please note that registration for the event is available only for Wialon partners. Non-partner companies shortlisted as finalists will be contacted directly.
If you can't join us in Dubai, don’t worry! We’ll be sharing all the highlights and final results in a special blog post on October 14th. Stay tuned!
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