u-blox announces ultra-low-power asset tracking service

This service offers ultra-low-power positioning, global connectivity, and seamless Cloud integration, simplifying IoT asset tracking with a unique contract-free, per-location-request pricing model available worldwide. Businesses can benefit from a predictable pay-as-you-go system without hidden costs or concerns about data usage.

One of the features of CloudTrack is its 6X energy efficiency compared to traditional standalone GNSS fixes with a cold start that transmits data securely over the Internet. The service utilises advanced u-blox technology to intelligently determine location by combining data from GNSS, cellular, and Wi-Fi sources. This approach enables businesses to accurately track assets even in challenging environments with poor or no GNSS signal, such as indoors, without rapidly depleting battery life.

CloudTrack eliminates the complexity and inconvenience of managing multiple location data and connectivity providers by offering a single-provider solution. With its straightforward per-location-request pricing, businesses can streamline their asset-tracking processes. Additionally, the service operates with a single Thingstream SIM card that functions globally, allowing IoT devices to be used across the world with one stock-keeping unit (SKU), thereby eliminating the need for regional variations. The Thingstream Cloud platform further simplifies the process by enabling easy transformation and integration of data with tracking dashboards, major Cloud platforms, and enterprise backend systems.

Optimised for use with u-blox cellular ‘combo’ modules, such as the LENA-R8 LTE Cat 1bis module with integrated M10 GNSS receiver, CloudTrack delivers an all-in-one, ultra-low-power global IoT asset tracking solution that stands out in the industry.