| Wialon | |
|---|---|
| Developer | Gurtam |
| Initial release | 2007 |
| Written in | C++, JavaScript, Python, |
| Operating system | Cross-platform (web-based) |
| Available in | Multilingual |
| Type | Fleet management software, IoT Platform, Fleet digitalization, GPS tracking |
| License | Proprietary |
| Website | wialon |
Wialon is an IoT and fleet management software platform developed by the international technology company Gurtam. The platform is designed to be hardware-agnostic, meaning it is compatible with a range of aftermarket GPS tracking units as well as OEM-based telematic control units. [1] It is used by service providers to deliver a variety of telematics solutions, including vehicle tracking and asset tracking, to end-users in numerous industries.
As of July 2024, Wialon had over 4 million vehicles and other assets connected globally. According to market analysis by Berg Insight, Wialon is one of the largest fleet telematics platforms globally by number of connected units. It holds a dominant position in the CIS, Central and Eastern European markets [2] and is ranked among the leading providers in emerging markets like Latin America [3] and Southeast Asia. [4] [5] [6]
Wialon was first developed by Gurtam in 2007, with an early focus on providing a flexible software solution for the emerging GPS tracking market. A significant milestone was the release of Wialon Hosting in 2008, a cloud-based SaaS version of the software that lowered the barrier to entry for telematics service providers. An early server-based version, Wialon Pro, was later succeeded by Wialon Local in 2014, which continues to be offered as a private server solution. [7]
In 2020, Gurtam established the IoT project of the year, an annual global competition designed to showcase innovative telematics solutions developed by its international partner community. [8] In 2021, the company joined the IoT M2M Council (IMC), with the Head of Wialon, Aliaksandr Kuushynau, representing the company. [9] Following the full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine in 2022, Gurtam ceased all operations in Russia, effectively exiting the market. [10]
Wialon's business model is centered on providing a software-only platform to a channel of telematics service providers, rather than selling directly to end-user fleets. This contrasts with the model of other major players like Geotab and Samsara, which often offer hardware and software directly to customers. [11]
The platform is distributed exclusively through a global network of over 2,500 partners, including telematics service providers and systems integrators, who operate in more than 150 countries. [12] These partners combine the Wialon software with third-party telematics devices to provide fleet digitalization services to fleet owners.
Wialon is a vertical-neutral platform, meaning it is adapted by service providers for use in a wide range of business spheres, from commercial fleet management to stationary asset monitoring. [13] Its core functions include:
The platform's flexibility allows it to be used in diverse applications. In the supply chain and logistics sector, Wialon is used as a track and trace solution. [14] For public transport, it is used as part of an intelligent transportation system to provide real-time arrival information to passengers. [15] In the construction and rail industries, Wialon is used to track heavy equipment and rail assets, while its functionality is also leveraged for stolen vehicle recovery. [16] [17]