AVL Automated Vehicle Location (AVL) is a broad category used to describe much more than just locating vehicles, typically via GPS. Additional functionality can include monitoring and reporting of various vehicle events (idling, ignition on/off, speed, and a myriad of serial, Ethernet, and USB connections for monitoring various conditions/activity on a vehicle). AVL hardware, also known as “black boxes” is typically hard mounted in a vehicle although some devices are battery powered thus providing for more flexibility for vehicle installation locations.
			Resources for AVL
			•	Partners
			Suggested Software:
			•	SmartLOCATE
			•	SmartDIAGNOSTICS
			•	SmartDOT
			Success Stories
			•	Fleet Solution
			•	Transportation Solution

Agilis Systems’ SmartLOCATE and SmartWORKS products both support the following for AVL applications:

• GPS Location and Tracking
• Speed and Direction of the Vehicle
• Historical Breadcrumb Trails
• Geofence Entry and/or Exit Alerts

Agilis supports a variety of AVL devices. Please see our Hardware Partners for additional information.

Telematics

Advanced monitoring of the vehicle’s on-board data computer is typically referred to as Vehicle Telematics, even though the term is sometimes used to describe basic GPS location and tracking of vehicles as well. Telematics hardware is installed in the vehicle and connected to either an AVL black box for network connectivity or in some cases the 2 functions, OBD and AVL, are combined into a single unit.

Agilis Systems’ SmartDIAGNOSTICS product collects the OBD data and provides report data that is integrated with either SmartLOCATE or SmartWORKS. The data analysis is powered by the Agnik Minefleet software. Please see our Hardware Partners for additional information on Agnik and Software Partners page for additional information on Agnik Minefleet software.