PRESS RELEASE: Smartrak expands its mobility solutions offerings through the acquisition of PoolCar
Melbourne, Australia, FEBRUARY 7, 2019 – Smartrak, a company focused on fleet asset management, logistics, and lone worker safety solutions, today announced they have acquired the assets of Lingo Systems Pty Ltd, the developer of a range of mobility solutions collectively known as PoolCar. The acquisition helps extend Smartrak’s offering in mobility, particularly pool vehicle management, electronic key cabinets and vehicle keyless entry. Smartrak is part of the Volaris Group of companies, which provide specialized, mission-critical solutions to vertical markets around the world.
Pool vehicle management has many challenges including vehicle availability, key security and access, cost recovery, driver vetting, policy compliance and journey management. The PoolCar solution suite helps to address these challenges by providing a comprehensive platform to manage drivers, vehicle reservations, keep track of vehicle assets, preventative maintenance, and management of keys. Most recently, PoolCar introduced a new, advanced, keyless entry solution to facilitate a seamless user experience to vehicle access and sharing, featuring RFID, Bluetooth and Smartphone access to vehicles.
Kurt Lingohr, Lingo’s founder and CEO, transitions to Smartrak in a new role solely focused on technology and continued development of the product roadmap for the PoolCar solution suite. “My passion is in innovation and the user experience,” said Lingohr. “Joining up with Smartrak enables us to accelerate our vision for the future of mobility solutions and work closely with customers to put that technology to work. There is no doubt in our minds that the future of the fleet management industry is at a cross-roads and joining forces with Smartrak gives us wings to meet current and future customer needs of a changing landscape.”
“PoolCar is a great addition to the Smartrak offering,” said Troy O’Connor, CEO, Smartrak. “We’re excited to be able to add this complementary platform to our growing portfolio of solutions. Having Kurt on board to help ensure PoolCar’s continued development, means we can continue to innovate in this area and bring additional solutions to market.”
The PoolCar mobility solution counts more than 180 customers among its client base across 14 countries, concentrated mainly in Australia, New Zealand, and the US. Key markets include State Government, Councils, Not-for-Profit, Universities, and Healthcare. Notable customers include Queensland State Government (QFleet), West Australian State Government, Griffith University, The Royal Melbourne Hospital, Monash Health, Western Sydney University, Northern Sydney Local Health, St. Vincent’s Health, Central Land Council, Edith Cowan University, Aurecon Group, CustomFleet New Zealand (Auckland Council), Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology, Converga, and others.
About Smartrak
Smartrak creates technology that enables the public sector, utilities, and emergency services to manage and protect their most valued assets (people, vehicles, and assets). Smartrak provides visible and actionable, location-based insights on these assets, so that customers can deliver on their promises to the communities they serve; safely, productively, and cost-efficiently.
About PoolCar
With offices in Mornington (VIC, AU) and Boston (MA, USA), PoolCar offers a suite of mobility solutions that address the challenges of pool vehicle management. PoolCar’s portfolio features innovative products including KeyMaster® electronic key cabinets, Rolln, an advanced keyless vehicle access solution, and the award winning PoolCar SaaS pool vehicle management software.
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Contact Information:
Matthew Perkins, Marketing Communications Manager
Smartrak
Tel: +61 404 377 087
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