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2023

LoJack branding will be featured on team equipment through 2025

WESTLAKE, Texas, Feb. 2, 2023 – LoJack by Spireon – Solera’s market-leading connected car solution – today announced a new multi-year partnership with 14-time NASCAR Cup Series champions Hendrick Motorsports.

2022

The 2022 ‘People’s Tree’ will travel from the National Forests in North Carolina to to the National Mall in Washington, D.C., November 5-18.

WESTLAKE, Texas, Nov. 3, 2022 — Spireon, a Solera company, in partnership with the nonprofit Choose Outdoors, is launching its annual real-time tracking of the U.S. Capitol Christmas tree as it travels this holiday season. The tree will be harvested from the National Forests in North Carolina and end its journey on the West Lawn of the United States Capitol in Washington, D.C. Spireon’s FleetLocate®  trailer management solution will track the tree’s GPS location and you can follow it at Capitoltreetracker.com.

IntelliScan ProView calculates the trailer’s volumetric fill and remaining floor space with benefits for TL, LTL and Private Fleets

IRVINE, CA, and WESTLAKE, TX, Oct 20, 2022 — Spireon, a Solera company, is introducing the next generation of IntelliScan cargo sensor under its FleetLocate® product line: IntelliScan ProView. The enhanced cargo sensor changes the carrier’s view of available cargo space with 99% accurate load status plus the trailer’s used cubic volume and floor space percentages. Images from inside the trailer are also available for download, with the proven ability to retrieve images at scale.

Leading stolen vehicle recovery and connected-car technology solution to be showcased at Bristol, Texas and Homestead-Miami Speedway

CONCORD, N.C., September 7, 2022 — Spire Motorsports announced today that leading stolen vehicle recovery and connected-car solution – LoJack – will partner with Zeigler Auto Group aboard Josh Bilicki’s No. 77 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 for three NASCAR Cup Series races in 2022, beginning with the September 17 Bass Pro Shops Night Race at Bristol Motor Speedway.

Technology-focused truckload and logistics company taps the power of Spireon’s trailer management and managed services to optimize asset visibility, streamline operations, and transform data into actionable business insights

IRVINE, Calif., March 20, 2022 — Customer-first, technology-focused truckload and logistics company, Summitt Trucking, realized an annual savings of $644,000 after adopting FleetLocate trailer management and Managed Services from Spireon, a Solera company. To mitigate the shortage of professional drivers and commercial trailers, Summitt turned to Spireon’s solutions with the aim of improving operational efficiency, optimizing driver productivity, and enhancing profitability.

Acquisition Will Expand Solera’s Fleet Solutions and Vehicle Solutions and Further Strengthen its Position as the Global Leader in AI-Powered Software and Data Services Across the Vehicle Lifecycle

WESTLAKE, Texas, Feb. 1, 2022 Solera Holdings, LLC (“Solera”), the leading global provider of integrated vehicle lifecycle and fleet management software-as-a-service, data, and services, today announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Spireon, one of North America’s largest device-independent telematics and connected vehicle intelligence companies, from Greenbriar Equity Fund IV, L.P., a fund managed by Greenbriar Equity Group, L.P. (“Greenbriar”).

2021

The anonymous survey uniquely measures 15 culture drivers that are critical to the success of any organization

 IRVINE, Calif., December 10, 2021Spireon, has received a Top Workplaces 2021 award from The Orange County Register. The honor is based solely on employee feedback gathered through a third-party survey administered by employee engagement technology partner Energage LLC. The anonymous survey uniquely measures 15 culture drivers that are critical to the success of any organization, including alignment, execution and connection, to name a few.

‘People’s Tree’ will spread holiday joy on cross-country journey from California to Washington, D.C.

 IRVINE, Calif., November 16, 2021Spireon, the vehicle intelligence company, launched real-time tracking of the U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree, available now through Nov. 19. It’s currently making its way from Six Rivers National Forest in California to Washington, D.C. Every year since 1970, the USDA Forest Service has provided a tree from one of our national forests to appear on the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol building for the holiday season. In partnership with the nonprofit Choose Outdoors, the tree can be tracked with Spireon’s FleetLocate® trailer management solution at www.capitoltreetracker.com.

The industry’s first modular trailer management solution expands to offer faster installation options, wireless sensor capabilities, and adds volumetric capabilities to the IntelliScan cargo sensor.

 IRVINE, Calif., October 25, 2021Spireon, the Vehicle Intelligence Company, is introducing the next generation of the FL Flex suite of products and IntelliScan cargo sensor under its FleetLocate® product line, timed with American Trucking Association’s (ATA) Management Conference & Exhibition (MCE). The updated line of Flex devices provides ultimate flexibility with options that are faster to install with more power options, are wireless sensor-capable, and have an integrated cargo sensor. The enhanced next generation IntelliScan cargo sensor adds volumetric capabilities to provide actionable information on available trailer floor space.

Vehicle Intelligence Company Recognized for Product Innovation and White Glove Customer Service

 IRVINE, Calif., Sept. 14, 2021Spireon, the vehicle intelligence company, was recognized as a Gold Globee® Winner in the 2021 Globee® Business Awards. Spireon was named Company of the Year in the Automotive, Transportation, Storage and Logistics category in recognition of its acquisition of LoJack® U.S. Stolen Vehicle Recovery business, product innovation and white glove customer service.

Bengaluru Location Adds 40 Engineers to Accelerate Product Innovation and Engineering Capacity

IRVINE, Calif. & BENGALURU, India, Sept 8, 2021 — Spireon, the vehicle intelligence company, today announced the launch of its subsidiary, Spireon Telematics India Pvt. Ltd. Located in India’s Silicon Valley and world’s fastest growing tech hub, Bengaluru, Spireon Telematics India will be led by technology veteran, Pranab Das, who will oversee a growing team that currently comprises 40 engineers.

Dedicated Operations Analyst Increases Trailer Management ROI by 200%

IRVINE, Calif, July 27, 2021Spireon, the Vehicle Intelligence Company, now offers a Managed Services solution to help customers further extend the value of Spireon’s FleetLocate by optimizing trailer management. Pilot customers of the new offering experienced a return on investment of more than 200% on average in the first year. Recognizing the human touch is required to take full advantage of the benefits of trailer management systems, Spireon acts as a personal trailer management consultant, allowing carriers to spend more time managing their customers, drivers and trucks while Spireon handles their trailer management and drives the ROI. Spireon’s operations analysts assume responsibility for maintaining and anticipating the need for a range of data related administrative tasks, reports and analyses to improve business operations and lower expenses.

Spireon combines a powerful GPS-based platform with a nationally recognized brand name to grow value for dealers

IRVINE, Calif, June. 15, 2021Spireon, the Vehicle Intelligence Company, completed a technology platform update and rebranding of its franchise dealer solution from Kahu, to LoJack™. The relaunch significantly expands the LoJack offering, bringing proven lot management and service retention tools to dealerships, and connected car features to consumers. In addition, LoJack stolen vehicle recovery coverage is now nationwide, utilizing Spireon’s strong GPS and cellular networks.

Nation’s Largest Privately Owned Freight Carrier to Deploy Spireon Telematics on 40,000 Assets to Improve Driver Experience and Continous Process Improvement

IRVINE, Calif, June. 14, 2021Spireon, the Vehicle Intelligence Company, and Estes Express Lines, the largest, privately owned freight shipping company in North America, announced today they are partnering to deploy Spireon’s best-in-class, FleetLocate trailer management solution across Estes’ fleet of nearly 40,000 trailers, containers, and converter dollies. This will improve services for Estes’ less-than-truckload customers, and help the company optimize asset utilization, minimize unplanned asset detention, and maximize return on investment through actionable data analytics.   

Engineering Veteran to Lead Product Innovation Across Automotive and Transportation Business Units

IRVINE, Calif., June 8, 2021Vehicle Intelligence Company Spireon today announced the promotion of Prem Hareesh to chief technology officer (CTO). Previously Spireon’s senior vice president of engineering, in his expanded role Hareesh will drive technology and product innovation across business units to benefit Spireon’s more than 20,000 customers and 4 million connected vehicles. As CTO, he will provide executive leadership for the design and management of new product development and support for all Spireon hardware, software and platform services.

LoJack customers in the U.S. and Canada will benefit from Spireon’s expertise in advanced, GPS-based connected vehicle solutions

IRVINE, Calif., March 16, 2021— CalAmp (Nasdaq: CAMP), a global technology solutions pioneer transforming the mobile connected economy, and Spireon, the vehicle intelligence company, today announced that Spireon has acquired the LoJack® U.S. Stolen Vehicle Recovery (SVR) business from CalAmp. The integration of the LoJack U.S. business bolsters Spireon’s position as the leading provider of aftermarket telematics for automotive dealers, while supporting CalAmp’s focus on its strategic global software-as-a-service (SaaS) initiatives.

Easily Installed, GoldStar Wireless Provides Used Car Dealers and Finance Companies with GPS Tracking to Inform Location, Accelerate Vehicle Recovery and Reduce Costs

IRVINE, Calif., March 2, 2021Spireon, the vehicle intelligence company, today announced the launch of a new wireless version of GoldStar ®, the company’s award-winning vehicle tracking and collateral management solution for Buy Here Pay Here (BHPH) dealers and auto lenders. The first wireless device for the top-rated GPS provider, the new GoldStar Wireless hardware can be self-installed and activated within minutes to facilitate crucial data collection, monitor default predictions, locate on demand, and, when necessary, streamline quick asset recoveries.

Industry Veteran Joins Spireon Team to Drive Growth and Innovation of Transportation Products

IRVINE, Calif., February 22, 2021Vehicle Intelligence Company, Spireon today announced the unification of its fleet and trailer product offerings into a combined Transportation portfolio and the appointment of John Krumheuer as its president. A veteran sales leader with over 20 years’ experience in transportation technology, including senior roles with telematics and fleet management platform providers, Krumheuer takes the reigns at a pivotal time to expand the business and drive future growth.

Vehicle Intelligence Company Takes Home Silver For Customer Service Success

IRVINE, Calif., February 4, 2021Vehicle Intelligence Company, Spireon was presented with a Silver Stevie<sup® Award in the Customer Success category in the 15th annual Stevie Awards for Sales & Customer Service. The Stevie Awards for Sales & Customer Service are the world’s top honors for customer service, contact center, business development and sales professionals.

Partnership optimizes convenience for carriers in need of service

IRVINE, CA, February 3, 2021Vehicle Intelligence Company, Spireon and TravelCenters of America Inc. (Nasdaq:TA), are collaborating to bring installation services for FleetLocate® trailer telematics devices to TA Truck Service centers. Professional drivers can now have new trailer telematics solutions installed, or have existing ones upgraded, while visiting

The Leader in Vehicle Intelligence Delivers its First Video-Based Offering Utilizing Surfsight™ Technology

IRVINE, CA, January 22, 2021,Spireon, Inc., the vehicle intelligence company, is announcing the availability of the new FL360™, a modular vehicle tracking hardware device, with the all new, optional FL Dashcam. The FL Dashcam is enabled by Surfsight, a solution of Lytx® – the global leader and pioneer in video telematics. This future-proof dual camera complements the advanced features and diagnostics of the new FL360 solution and existing FleetLocate™ offerings, with video evidence and vision-based artificial intelligence to take the optimization of fleet operations and risk management to a whole new level.

2020

Follow the “People’s Tree” on its Journey from the Rocky Mountains of Colorado to the West Lawn of Washington, D.C.

IRVINE, CA, November 10, 2020,Spireon, Inc., the vehicle intelligence company, today launched real-time tracking of the U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree as it makes its way from the Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National (GMUG) forests in Colorado to Washington, D.C. For the last 50 years, the USDA Forest Service has provided a tree from a select national forest to appear on the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol building during the holiday season. In partnership with the national non-profit Choose Outdoors and Colorado Tourism, the tree can now be tracked with Spireon’s FleetLocate® trailer management solution at www.capitoltreetracker.com.

The Vehicle Intelligence Company’s Industry-First Solution for Dealerships Recognized as Top Automotive Industry Disruptor for the Second Time in Three Years

IRVINE, CA, October 28, 2020,Spireon, Inc., the vehicle intelligence company, today announced its MyDealer 2.0 for Kahu® solution has been named the 2020 Compass Intelligence IoT Innovator for Auto Dealership Management. Spireon’s MyDealer 2.0 was recognized for its advancements to empower dealerships to engage with customers regularly, ensuring accurate and personalized offers and service reminders. The Compass Intelligence IoT Innovator awards honor companies demonstrating innovation in IoT solutions, products, applications and technology.

The Vehicle Intelligence Company Executive Is Recognized for Effective Leadership, Company Growth and Product Innovation

IRVINE, CA, August 26, 2020,Spireon, Inc., the vehicle intelligence company, today announced Kevin Weiss, chief executive officer, has been named to The Software Report’s list of Top 50 Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) CEOs of 2020. This year’s awardees represent highly regarded technology executives whose colleagues both internally and externally praise their leadership style. 

Vehicle Intelligence Company Takes Home Silver in Two Award Categories After Notable Achievements in 2019

IRVINE, CA, May 28, 2020,Spireon, Inc., the vehicle intelligence company, today announced it is recognized in the 18th annual American Business Awards with Silver Stevie Awards for Customer Service Department of the Year and Achievement in Product Innovation. The American Business Awards recognize outstanding public, private, for-profit and non-profit companies and organizations. Tested by disruptions in the automotive and transportation industries caused by COVID-19, Spireon continues to deliver uninterrupted services and offer innovative solutions to address the biggest challenges facing its more than 20,000 customers.

8 Billion Data Points from More Than 3 Million Vehicles Analyzed, Revealing Correlation

IRVINE, CA, April 23, 2020,Spireon, Inc., the vehicle intelligence company, today revealed an analysis of proprietary consumer driving data that signals a distinct relationship between increased driving that has occurred following stay-at-home orders and increase in COVID-19 cases both at the state and national level. Specifically, Spireon data show that 10-14 days after recent spikes in driving activity, there have been corresponding upticks in the number of reported cases of COVID-19. This timeframe mirrors the incubation period of the virus, with the data serving as another indication that surges in public mobility can lead to an escalation of viral infections.

Vehicle Intelligence Innovator Once Again Recognized for Superior Customer Service

IRVINE, CA, April 20, 2020,Spireon, Inc., the vehicle intelligence company, today announced it has been named a winner of the 2020 Excellence in Customer Service Award, presented by Business Intelligence Group. For the second year in a row, Spireon has won under the Organization of the Year category, as the company remains true to its commitment to stellar service and support to its 20,000+ customers.

Vehicle Intelligence Innovator Recognized for Fleet Management Tracking

IRVINE, CA, April 8, 2020,Spireon, Inc., the vehicle intelligence company, today announced it was named a winner in the 2020 CompassIntel Tech Awards, receiving the Connected Solution Leadership: Fleet Management Tracking Award. The eighth annual Compass Intelligence Awards honor top companies, products and technology solutions in mobile, IoT and emerging technology industries. Spireon was recognized for its leadership in creating telematics solutions that provide uninterrupted asset visibility and actionable insights to auto dealers, lenders, transportation companies, service fleet managers, rental car companies and consumers.

Extending Onboard Optical Imaging Technology to Customers Arms Carriers with Tools to Combat Detention, Resolve Claims and Ensure Trailer Readiness

ORLANDO, FL, March 2, 2020,Spireon, Inc., the vehicle intelligence company, today unveiled the next phase in the evolution of its proprietary IntelliScan® cargo sensing technology with the release of Image Capture and Retrieval. The introduction of Image and Capture Retrieval builds upon Spireon’s Intelligent Trailer Management (ITM) smart trailer platform to provide actionable intelligence so carriers can maximize the ROI of their trailer assets. The new technology will be demonstrated at the Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) Truckload 2020 Conference.

Collaboration Provides Holistic Tire Health Management Through FleetLocate® for Shared Customers

ATLANTA, GA, February 24, 2020,Spireon, Inc., the vehicle intelligence company, today launched an integration of its FleetLocate® trailer management solution with the Pressure Systems International (P.S.I.) TireView™ Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS). Timed with American Trucking Associations’ (ATA) Technology & Maintenance Council (TMC), the partnership builds upon Spireon’s Intelligent Trailer Management® (ITM) platform to equip customers with actionable intelligence needed to maximize ROI.

New Functionality Provides Automated Vehicle Maintenance and Service Reminders to Customers

LAS VEGAS, NV, February 13, 2020,Spireon, Inc., the vehicle intelligence company, introduced MyDealer 2.0 for Kahu® with new features that enable dealerships to grow the customer/dealer relationship with individualized mobile experiences. This enhancement to the award-winning Kahu connected car solution increases consumer engagement through a high-value mobile app, putting vehicle maintenance and control directly into the customer’s hand. Customers can now receive tailored service reminders, schedule necessary service appointments and have visibility into their car’s maintenance needs and history all in one place—their mobile phone.

Integrated management tool merges physical vehicle location to digital inventory records providing dealerships operational efficiency and enhanced consumer shopping experiences

IRVINE, CA, January 21, 2020,Spireon, Inc., the vehicle intelligence company, today announced Kahu Connect, the latest offering from Spireon’s award-winning Kahu® solution, the first connected car solution truly designed for franchise dealers. Leveraging the strategic integrations with Cox Automotive’s HomeNet and Dealertrack DMSCDK Global, and Reynolds and Reynolds, Kahu Connect offers dealerships the visibility needed for retail inventory management, a new dashboard for ease of access to actionable data and the ability to track down specific inventory for customers.

Kahu® By Spireon is Recognized as 2020 Connected Car Product of the Year After GoldStar Won the Award in 2019

IRVINE, CA, January 8, 2020,Spireon, Inc., the vehicle intelligence company, the vehicle intelligence company, today announced that Kahu® has been named Connected Car Product of the Year in the 2020 IoT Breakthrough Awards. As the first connected car solution designed specifically for franchise dealerships, Kahu leverages Spireon’s  NSpire® IoT platform to offer dealers data-driven insights that increase customer loyalty, enhance the car buying experience, streamline asset management and recover stolen vehicles.

2019

MyDealer, a mobile module for Kahu®, is quickly transforming how dealerships approach customer sales and service retention

IRVINE, CA, December 17, 2019,Spireon, Inc., the vehicle intelligence company, today announced that Kahu® has earned gold for Most Innovative App of the Year in the 2019 Best in Biz Awards, the only independent business awards program judged by prominent editors and reporters from top-tier publications in North America. Leveraging actual vehicle mileage and other data insights, Kahu is the first connected car solution for franchise dealerships, helping dealers to increase customer loyalty, improve the car buying experience, maximize dealership inventory and recover stolen vehicles.

Litigation against accused infringer is now expected to continue in federal district court

IRVINE, CA, December 11, 2019,Spireon, Inc., the vehicle intelligence company, today unveiled that the Patent Trial and Appeal Board rejected a challenge to the validity of Spireon’s patent (U.S. Patent No. 10,089,598) brought by Procon Analytics, LLC. The Board, part of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, denied institution of a post-grant review challenging the validity of the ’598 patent. It found the petition for review failed to demonstrate that any of the patent claims of the ’598 patent are unpatentable. In so holding, the Board found Procon Analytics’s arguments to the contrary, including testimony by its purported expert, as “unsupported by factual evidence.”

Delivering Enchantment Across the Nation, the “People’s Tree” Makes its Trek from New Mexico to Washington, D.C.

IRVINE, CA, November 11, 2019,Spireon, Inc., the vehicle intelligence company, today unveiled the website, www.capitoltreetracker.com, dedicated to providing real time tracking of the U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree as it makes its way from New Mexico to Washington, D.C. Since 1970, the USDA Forest Service has provided a tree from one of our national forests to appear on the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol building for the holiday season. This year’s tree hails from the Carson National Forest. In partnership with the nonprofit, Choose Outdoors, the tree can be tracked with Spireon’s FleetLocate® trailer management solution.

FleetLocate’s FL Flex, IntelliScan solutions recognized as trucking industry disruptors

IRVINE, CA, October 29, 2019,Spireon, Inc., the vehicle intelligence company, today announced its FleetLocate® solution for trailer and asset management won gold in the 2019 Compass Intelligence IoT Innovator Award for the Trucking Fleet Management. These awards honor companies for developing solutions that disrupt the market, and Spireon’s FleetLocate was recognized for advancements to its trailer and asset management solution that maximize return on investment for transportation companies.

In the year since impound fees cost the used car industry $1.1B, new data shows maturing technology has made a positive impact

IRVINE, CA, October 10, 2019,Spireon, Inc., In its latest findings, Spireon, the vehicle intelligence company, has reported that in 2019, significantly more used vehicles have been recovered expeditiously from impound lots than in 2018. This faster recovery time has resulted in an estimated average savings of $107 per vehicle impounded. Spireon data indicates that in 2019, 27.8 percent more vehicles were recovered from impound lots in less than a day. Meanwhile, vehicles accruing mounting fees in excess of one week to more than a month has improved by 27 percent since its 2018 findings.

Extending beyond basic sensors and trailer components, Intelligent Trailer Management provides solutions to bring rich data and actionable intelligence to the forefront of the trucking industry

IRVINE, CA, October 8, 2019,Spireon, Inc., the vehicle intelligence company, today unveiled Intelligent Trailer Management (ITM), the company’s new portfolio defining the industry term of “Smart Trailer,” timed with American Trucking Association’s (ATA) Management Conference & Exhibition (MCE). Building upon Spireon’s award-winning trailer management solutions, ITM brings a new generation of intelligent tools to carriers, helping to leverage the right data and provide actionable intelligence.

Opening FleetLocate Data to Snowflake Allows Customized Analytics at a Fraction of the Cost

IRVINE, CA, September 16, 2019,Spireon, Inc., the vehicle intelligence company, today announced a strategic partnership with Snowflake, the data warehouse built for the cloud, which combines the power of data warehousing, the flexibility of big data platforms, and the elasticity of the cloud to support a “your data, no limits” approach to advanced analytics. FleetLocate by Spireon, the comprehensive fleet and asset intelligence solution, leverages state-of-the-art telematics technology and its powerful NSpire® platform to collect over one billion data events per month. 

Launch coincides with complete user interface refresh and introduction of advance engine diagnostics for award-winning fleet management platform

IRVINE, Calif., August 14, 2019Spireon, the vehicle intelligence company, today launched FleetLocate for Ford, which offers best-in-class GPS tracking for fleets operating supported Ford vehicle models. Leveraging the Ford open-platform Transportation Mobility Cloud (TMC), FleetLocate for Ford enables mobile asset management and driver behavior monitoring, as well as delivering actionable insights to inform business decision making, without the need for aftermarket hardware. The launch coincides with the introduction of an enhanced user interface and new advanced diagnostics integration within the fleet solution’s Maintenance Module.

Vehicle intelligence company extends value of GPS platform for Buy Here Pay Here dealers
and consumers with Spanish language option


IRVINE, Calif., June 18, 2019Spireon, the vehicle intelligence company, today announced at the National Independent Automobile Dealers Association’s (NIADA) 2019 Expo and Convention that its GoldStar® Connect solution is now available in Spanish. The GoldStar Connect app offers Buy Here Pay Here (BHPH) dealers and lenders connected car features and benefits meant to increase customer loyalty and profitability. With the addition of the Spanish language option, Spanish-speaking consumers can now benefit from the app’s industry-leading GPS services and additional capabilities.

Vehicle finance and franchise dealer segments combine forces for future growth

IRVINE, Calif., June 12, 2019Spireon, the vehicle intelligence company, today announced the unification of its vehicle finance, Buy Here Pay Here, lender, and franchise dealer product offerings into a combined Automotive portfolio, and the appointment of Brian Skutta as its president. Under Skutta’s leadership, Spireon’s automotive-focused segments will leverage its innovative product lineup and already deep bench of industry experts to best serve its customers into the future.

The Vehicle Intelligence Company Adds Second Customer Service Award, Bringing Total Awards for 2019 to Five

IRVINE, Calif., May 14, 2019Spireon, the vehicle intelligence company, the vehicle intelligence company, today announced that it has been named a winner in the 2019 Excellence in Customer Service Award for Organization of the Year by the Business Intelligence Group. Spireon was selected due to its deep investment in product innovation and dedication to develop deeper relationships with its 20,000+ customers while ensuring customer success.

Vehicle Intelligence Company Receives Fourth Award in 2019

IRVINE, Calif., May 2, 2019Spireon, the vehicle intelligence company, the vehicle intelligence company, today announced that the it has earned the Gold Stevie Award for Customer Service Team of the Year in the 17th Annual American Business Awards. The American Business Awards, also known as the Stevie Awards, are the nation’s premier business awards recognizing the achievements and positive contributions of organizations and working professionals. The recognition marks the company’s fourth award win in 2019 to date.

Most awarded company in vehicle telematics honored by Compass Intelligence Awards for the third time since 2016

IRVINE, Calif., April 11, 2019Spireon, the vehicle intelligence company, today announced it was named IoT Vehicle Telematics Company of the Year in the 2019 Compass Intelligence awards. Selected by a judging panel of more than 40 industry-leading journalists, editors and analysts covering technology, the internet of things (IoT), mobile devices and software, Spireon was recognized for its persistent innovation in aftermarket telematics services.

New solutions and exceptional customer service drive year-over-year growth in several business segments

IRVINE, Calif., March 21, 2019Spireon, the vehicle intelligence company, closed 2018 with eight awards and significant year-over-year growth across transportation, fleet and franchise dealer business units. The growth was driven by hardware and mobile innovations designed to increase profitability, improve asset health and enhance operational efficiency for customers. New solutions and a nationally recognized customer service department contributed to increases in revenue, active subscriptions, new business orders and average order size for several market segments targeted by the company.

Spireon Wins Gold for Most Innovative Service of the Year in the 2018 One Planet Awards

IRVINE, Calif., February 19, 2019Spireon, the vehicle intelligence company, has received Gold for Most Innovative Service of the Year in the 2018 One Planet® Awards. Spireon was selected for its NSpire version 3.0 IoT platform, which uses diverse telematics data from nearly four million connected vehicles, along with sophisticated analytics, to deliver unique business insights to a wide range of companies. The One Planet Awards program honors the best in business and professional excellence in every industry around the world.

U.S., Canada transportation service provider deploys 1,450 telematics devices across entire fleet

IRVINE, Calif., January 29, 2019Spireon, the vehicle intelligence company, recently completed a trailer telematics upgrade for The Rosedale Group, a truckload and LTL transportation services company specializing in the warehousing and distribution of flooring materials. The Rosedale Group chose to deploy Spireon’s FleetLocate® across its entire fleet of more than 1,450 trailers, replacing a legacy tracking solution.

My Dealer drives customers back to the dealership through personalized and convenient customer engagement, including right-place, right-time mobile offers

San Francisco, Calif., Jan. 24, 2019Spireon, the vehicle intelligence company, introduced the My Dealer feature for Kahu, a new customer retention module that allows dealers to easily target and engage customers post sale, creating ongoing revenue opportunities. This enhancement to the award-winning Kahu connected car solution uses actual vehicle mileage and other customer data to deliver timely, relevant service reminders, promotions and other messages in a convenient and personalized way, keeping the dealership front and center with customers when they have automotive needs.

Recent GoldStar enhancements create unmatched value for consumers, dealers, and lenders

IRVINE, Calif., January 3, 2019—Spireon, the vehicle intelligence company, has been recognized by the 2019 IoT Breakthrough Awards for its GoldStar™ GPS solution, which was named Connected Car Product of the Year. As the premier solution for risk management in the vehicle finance industry—including subprime auto dealers, lenders and auto rental agencies—GoldStar was honored for new features that dramatically increase the value of GPS for customers, including a pre-built, nationwide impound lot database, and a consumer-facing mobile application called GoldStar Connect.

2018

Gold award for innovation recognizes rapid delivery of telematics solutions for automotive and transportation industries

IRVINE, Calif., December 18, 2018—Spireon, the vehicle intelligence company, received a gold award for Most Innovative Company of the Year in the 2018 Best in Biz Awards program. Spireon was recognized for its track record of continued achievement in telematics solutions for auto dealers, lenders, transportation companies, commercial fleets and consumers. The award marks the eighth industry award win for Spireon in 2018.

Company now counts 30 patents in its portfolio, with latest patent covering Kahu connected car solution for dealers

IRVINE, Calif., November 27, 2018——The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has awarded Spireon, the vehicle intelligence company, a patent for its technology approach to managing an automotive dealership’s vehicle inventory by pairing a tracking device to a vehicle. Patent number 10,089,598, “Methods and Apparatus for Monitoring and Control of Electronic Devices,” covers the technology used in Kahu, Spireon’s connected car solution built for dealers. This is the 30th patent secured by Spireon for advanced connected vehicle technologies.

Company earns 11 awards in 18 months, underscoring commitment to innovation and outstanding customer service

IRVINE, Calif., October 25, 2018—Spireon Inc., the vehicle intelligence company, received the Bronze award for its NSpire 3.0 Internet of Things (IoT) platform in the 2018 Golden Bridge Awards for Innovation of the Year in the Automotive, Transportation, Storage and Logistics category. The NSpire platform is the foundation for the company’s telematics solutions, providing advanced analytics and an unmatched vehicle data repository, with more than 326 billion driving miles to date.

Partnership with Greenbriar Expected to Accelerate Growth Strategy and Enhance Operational Flexibility

IRVINE, Calif., October 11, 2018—Spireon Inc., the vehicle intelligence company, has selected Greenbriar Equity Group, L.P. (Greenbriar), a New York-based private investment firm, as its new equity partner. With over $3.5 billion in capital and investments in the global transportation and logistics industries, Greenbriar becomes the primary investor in Spireon as a result of the transaction.

Trailer and asset management solution recognized as industry leader for unique detention and leasing management modules, and innovative tracking devices and sensors

IRVINE, CA, October 10, 2018 —Spireon Inc., the vehicle intelligence company, today announced its FleetLocate solution for trailer and asset management has been named 2018 Product of the Year in the enterprise category as part of Business Intelligence Group’s BIG Awards for Business. The BIG Awards annual program was launched in 2012 and recognizes companies, products and people that are demonstrated leaders in their respective industries.

Feature-rich mobile app creates new mobile connections for the vehicle finance industry and extends the value of GPS to consumers

IRVINE, CA, October 9, 2018 —Spireon Inc., the vehicle intelligence company, introduces GoldStar Connect, a full-featured connected car mobile application that gives Buy Here Pay Here (BHPH) dealers and lenders the opportunity to increase customer loyalty and profitability. As the newest addition to the GoldStar™ GPS solution suite, GoldStar Connect helps dealers and lenders recoup the cost of GPS, while also increasing value, convenience and safety for consumers.

Using data from nearly 4 million connected vehicles, the report details impound costs and other insights relevant to automotive dealers and lenders

IRVINE, CA, September 26, 2018 —Spireon Inc., the vehicle intelligence company, has published, “Impound Storage Fees, a Billion-Dollar Problem,” the first report of its kind to address the costs to consumers, dealers and lenders associated with vehicle impounds. “The reality is that impound isn’t a static problem. The information dealers need to combat it, including the latest impound lot locations and faster impound notifications, is dynamic. Only with timely access to accurate information can dealers put a dent in escalating costs,” said Brian Deeley, director of product management at Spireon.

IRVINE, CA, September 18, 2018 —Spireon Inc., the vehicle intelligence company, is adding several enhancements to its Kahu connected car solution, designed to provide automotive dealer groups with the tools they need to optimize operations, improve sales results and mitigate risk. New features include streamlined portfolio and inventory management, account transfer for seamless dealer trades, mobile views of inventory age, new test drive analytics, and more.


IRVINE, CA, August 22, 2018 —Spireon Inc., the vehicle intelligence company, experienced substantial growth in both Automotive and Transportation sectors, and achieved a number of corporate milestones in the first half of 2018. Product innovation, white-glove customer service and key industry partnerships contributed to increases in revenue, active subscriptions and customer service metrics.

FleetLocate IntelliScan sensor will deliver unprecedented accuracy in cargo monitoring, addressing blind spots for trailer fleets

IRVINE, CA, July 9, 2018 —Spireon Inc., the vehicle intelligence company, introduced a new FleetLocate Cargo Sensor with breakthrough IntelliScan® sensing technology, providing unprecedented accuracy in visualizing cargo load status. The patent-pending IntelliScan technology uses a unique combination of sensing methods, including optical imaging and laser time of flight, to provide trailer fleet managers with a more precise picture of what is inside every trailer.

Quick Locate provides detailed, real-time vehicle status alerts, reducing risk and streamlining recovery for subprime dealers and lenders

IRVINE, CA, June 19, 2018 —Spireon Inc., the vehicle intelligence company, introduced Quick Locate, the latest feature of its GoldStar GPS solution, at the National Independent Automobile Dealers Association’s (NIADA) 2018 Expo and Convention in Orlando, Florida. Quick Locate provides dealers and lenders in the Buy Here Pay Here (BHPH) market instant visibility to vehicle location and current status, improving efficiency by reducing the need to manually locate vehicles individually.

As an authorized Ford telematics service provider, Spireon gains access to OEM-grade data through Ford’s Transportation Mobility Cloud

IRVINE, CA, June 7, 2018 —Spireon Inc., the vehicle intelligence company, has signed an agreement with Ford Commercial Solutions for Spireon’s award-winning FleetLocate fleet management solution to access data through Ford’s open-platform Transportation Mobility Cloud (TMC).  Spireon customers who own Ford vehicles will gain faster, easier onboarding to the FleetLocate platform, without any additional hardware costs or installation. Extensive Ford-specific vehicle data will be available through the FleetLocate web and mobile applications to improve fleet management for customers.

Launched in 2010, FleetLocate is now an industry-leader in trailer telematics, on pace for continued growth with new innovations imminent

IRVINE, CA, May 22, 2018 —Spireon Inc., hit a major milestone this year by surpassing 200,000 active trailer telematics subscribers for its FleetLocate asset and trailer intelligence solution. The customer who pushed Spireon over the benchmark was Ryder System, Inc. (NYSE:R), one of the world’s largest transportation companies with more than 240,000 assets and over 50,000 customers.

Vehicle intelligence leader receives eight awards in thirteen months

IRVINE, CA, May 17, 2018 —Spireon Inc., the vehicle intelligence company, was named IoT Vehicle Telematics Company of the Year in the 2018 Compass Intelligence awards. Voted on by a judging panel of more than 40 industry-leading journalists, editors and analysts covering technology and the IoT, mobile devices and software sectors, Spireon was chosen for its continued innovation in aftermarket telematics, strong market traction, and exceptional customer service metrics.

Recognized for innovation and service, the vehicle intelligence company receives third Stevie® Award in 12 months

IRVINE, CA, May 3, 2018 —Spireon Inc., the vehicle intelligence company, announced its NSpire 3.0 IoT platform was awarded Silver for New Product or Service of the Year in the 16th annual American Business Awards. NSpire is the powerhouse behind the company’s unmatched telematics data repository and analytics capability, capturing more than 326 billion driving miles to date. This is the third Stevie Award for Spireon in the past 12 months — the other two earned for the company’s outstanding customer service.

Rashid Ismail joins vehicle intelligence executive team to enhance customer success

IRVINE, CA, March 28, 2018 —Spireon Inc., the vehicle intelligence company, has appointed Rashid Ismail as senior vice president of customer success, joining the company’s executive leadership team. Tapping into an extensive background in operations and customer experience, Ismail will be responsible for customer lifecycle management, bringing even greater strength to Spireon’s award-winning customer service program.

Kahu redefines vehicle telematics with advanced dealer analytics, enterprise group management and consumer mobile engagement to drive loyalty and profit for dealers

LAS VEGAS, NV, March 22, 2018 —Spireon Inc., the vehicle intelligence company, will showcase new enhancements to its Kahu® connected dealer solution at the National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) Convention and Expo in Las Vegas, March 23–25, 2018. Kahu redefines vehicle telematics by focusing on the needs of the dealership, adding new features to optimize performance, such as advanced inventory and test-drive analytics, enterprise management for dealer groups, and an enhanced consumer mobile app for increasing customer loyalty and add- on revenue.

High customer satisfaction, growing revenue streams and product innovation
highlight a landmark year for the company

IRVINE, Calif., March 12, 2018 —Spireon Inc., the vehicle intelligence company, today announced business growth metrics and technology advancements achieved in 2017, demonstrating the company’s accelerating trajectory of success. Spireon® is the largest provider of aftermarket telematics solutions in North America. By the end of 2017, Spireon’s NSpire™ IoT platform supported nearly 4 million connected vehicles and now processes more than 1.5 billion data events each quarter, providing critical vehicle and driver insights to more than 20,000 companies in automotive, transportation, lending, and a wide variety of service industries.

Leading provider of connected vehicle solutions earns fourth award for superior,
white-glove service and support

IRVINE, Calif., Feb. 28, 2018 —Spireon Inc., the vehicle intelligence company, earned a Silver award in the 2018 Stevie® Awards for Sales & Customer Service, the company announced today. Celebrating their fourth customer service award in the past ten months, Spireon was named a Customer Service Department of the Year in the Airlines, Distribution and Transportation category. The Stevie Awards for Sales & Customer Service recognize the achievements of contact center, customer service, business development and sales professionals worldwide.

New FL Flex offers continuous battery life, tamper alerts and broad customization in a small footprint device

IRVINE, Calif., Feb. 15, 2018 —Spireon Inc., the vehicle intelligence company, has released the industry’s first modular trailer tracking solution, FL Flex, the latest in its FleetLocate® product line. Spireon’s FL Flex enables a mixed fleet to deploy a single, small footprint device across its full range of trailers, and then customize the unit to meet the specific needs of each asset. By configuring FL Flex with options such as door, cargo, temperature and other trailer sensors, as well as solar panels to maximize up-time, fleets can streamline and accelerate the deployment of mission-critical asset management capabilities across their business.

“Drive On Demand” demo leverages SmartDeviceLink APIs for an innovative, flexible alternative to purchasing or leasing vehicles from dealerships

LAS VEGAS, Nev., January 9, 2018—Spireon Inc., Spireon, the vehicle intelligence company, will demonstrate new Mobility as a Service (MaaS) capabilities with its Kahu® solution at the International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) taking place in Las Vegas, Jan. 9-12, 2018. The demo features an innovative car-sharing service, which Spireon calls Drive On Demand™, that would allow dealers to offer customers an affordable and secure alternative to purchasing or leasing vehicles.

2017

Company recognized for technical and operational excellence with five awards, new product releases, and outstanding NPS scores in 2017

IRVINE, Calif., December 21, 2017—Spireon Inc., Spireon, the vehicle intelligence company, announced that December 30, 2017, will mark the company’s 15th year in business providing automotive and commercial fleet telematics solutions to now more than 20,000 customers in North America. Spireon achieved landmark results in 2017, earning five industry awards, releasing new products across all segments, and exiting the third quarter with a Net Promoter Score (NPS) of 65.

Transportation and logistics leader Comcar Industries gains full visibility and increased efficiency using trailer tracking by Spireon

IRVINE, Calif., December 20, 2017—Spireon Inc., Spireon, Inc., the vehicle intelligence company, today announced that Comcar Industries, Inc., a leader in the transportation and logistics industry with four subsidiary business units, has adopted Spireon’s FleetLocate® trailer management solution for their diverse fleet of dry/refrigerated vans, bulk, flatbed and chemical trailers. Comcar is installing FleetLocate in its entire fleet to optimize trailer utilization and operational efficiency for their customers.

Leader in connected vehicle intelligence solutions takes home top honor for industry-leading service and support

IRVINE, Calif., December 14, 2017—Spireon Inc., a leader in connected vehicle intelligence solutions, today announced the One Planet® Awards has recognized the company with a gold award for Customer Service Team of the Year. An international program, the One Planet Awards honor the best in business and professional excellence in every industry around the world. Spireon’s selection in the customer service category reaffirms the company’s longstanding commitment to delivering outstanding pre- and post-sale service and support.

Company introduces GoldStar Enterprise for auto lenders and large multi-branch dealers, along with new, nationwide Impound Lot database

IRVINE, Calif., December 13, 2017—Spireon Inc., a leader in connected vehicle intelligence solutions, today announced the latest enhancements to their GoldStar™ GPS solution for the vehicle finance industry. New GoldStar Enterprise adds enhanced workflow automation for lenders, credit unions, and large Buy Here Pay Here (BHPH) dealerships with multiple locations. The company also added a new, nationwide Impound Lot database, prebuilt into the platform, and available for both GoldStar Pro and GoldStar Enterprise customers.

Auto industry’s first connected car solution for dealerships named New Product of the Year

IRVINE, Calif., December 5, 2017—Spireon Inc., a leader in connected vehicle intelligence solutions, today announced its Kahu® connected car solution has been named New Product of the Year in the automotive enterprise category of Business Intelligence Group’s 2017 BIG Awards for Business. The BIG Awards annual program was launched in 2012 to recognize companies, products and people that are leading their respective industries.

Leading fleet management software recognized for Enterprise Service of the Year in seventh annual business awards program

IRVINE, Calif., November 30, 2017—Spireon Inc., a leader in connected vehicle intelligence solutions, announced the company’s FleetLocate® solution earned the silver award for Enterprise Service of the Year in the 2017 Best in Biz Awards, the only independent business awards program judged by prominent editors and reporters from top-tier publications in North America.

Powered by Gorilla Safety, FleetLocate Compliance makes it easy for mixed fleets of all sizes
to remain compliant with pending mandate

IRVINE, Calif., November 9, 2017—Spireon Inc., a leader in connected vehicle intelligence solutions, today announced a new FleetLocate™ Compliance solution designed to help fleets of all sizes affordably comply with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s (FMCSA) electronic logging device (ELD) mandate, which will take effect Dec. 18, 2017. Powered by Gorilla Safety, a leading provider of cloud-based software for the fleet and transportation industry, FleetLocate Compliance makes it easy for fleet managers to oversee driver hours in accordance with the new regulatory requirements.

Heavy-haul fleet company chooses Spireon for its expertise, insights and white-glove customer service

IRVINE, Calif., October 26, 2017—Spireon Inc., a leader in connected vehicle intelligence solutions, today announced that J. Grady Randolph, Inc., one of the largest flatbed fleets specializing in prestressed concrete in the U.S., has adopted the company’s FleetLocate asset management solution in order to optimize utilization of its 700 trailers.

Premier over-the-road trucking company seeks to optimize tractor-to-trailer ratio, lower costs and increase profits

IRVINE, Calif., September 14, 2017—Spireon Inc., a leader in connected vehicle intelligence solutions, today announced that Big G Express, an over-the-road trucking company that provides transportation services across the United States, has selected Spireon’s FleetLocate asset management solution with an aim of reducing its fleet size by 110 trailers, while increasing trailer utilization.

Company earns second award recognizing outstanding customer service in 2017

IRVINE, Calif., September 7, 2017—Spireon Inc., a leader in connected vehicle intelligence solutions, received the prestigious Gold award for Customer Service in the 2017 Golden Bridge Awards®. The coveted annual Golden Bridge Awards program encompasses the world’s best in organizational performance, innovations, products and services. The win marks the second award that Spireon has earned in 2017 for exceptional Customer Service.

First half of 2017 marked by boosts in product shipments, revenues, customer satisfaction scores, and product innovation

IRVINE, CA, August 24, 2017 – Spireon Inc., a leader in connected vehicle intelligence solutions, today announced key business metrics and achievements for the first half of 2017, continuing the company’s longstanding streak of financial and operational performance gains. Spireon solutions connect millions of vehicles and mobile assets to the internet, enabling auto lenders and dealers, fleet managers, and consumers to track and manage their valuable assets remotely via Web and mobile apps. The company’s NSpire platform now processes more than 500 million data events per month, and achieved a 99.99 percent uptime from January 1 through June 30, 2017.

Specialized Logistics Solutions company chooses Spireon for superior coverage, reliability and detailed reporting

IRVINE, CA, July 20, 2017 – Spireon Inc., a leader in telematics, risk management and location-based business intelligence solutions, today announced that RJ & Sons LLC—a family-owned and operated transportation company providing Specialized Logistics solutions to customers throughout the U.S., Canada and Mexico—has adopted the company’s FleetLocate fleet and asset management solution across its entire fleet of specialized trailers

Redesigned with new user interface, new mobile app, one-step recovery link and new hardware, Spireon delivers simplicity with power in new GoldStar

LAS VEGAS, May 24, 2017 – Spireon Inc., a leader in telematics, risk management and location-based business intelligence solutions, announced the latest version of its GoldStar GPS solution for the vehicle finance industry, offering dealers and lenders an easy and efficient approach to mitigate risk while sustaining growth. The announcement is timed with the National Alliance of Buy Here Pay Here Dealers (NABD) Conference in Las Vegas, where the company’s senior vice president of sales for Automotive Solutions is speaking on a panel addressing the challenges and opportunities for dealers in the Buy Here Pay Here (BHPH) space.

Industry’s largest aftermarket telematics provider uses OnStar connectivity to deliver insights to GM Fleet customers

LAS VEGAS, May 18, 2017 – Spireon Inc., a leader in telematics, risk management and location-based business intelligence solutions with more than 3.75 million active subscribers, today released its FleetLocate Connected by OnStar fleet management solution for properly equipped GM vehicles.

Burden to expand footprint of FleetLocate asset management solution among small and medium-sized businesses, reseller and channel markets

IRVINE, Calif. Spireon Inc., a leader in telematics, risk management and location-based business intelligence solutions, today announced the appointment of Bob Burden as senior vice president of sales for Spireon’s Fleet Division. An industry veteran with more than 12 years of experience in executive sales roles, Burden will spearhead sales to small and medium-sized businesses, as well as reseller and channel segments, with an eye toward continued market growth and executing industry-leading go-to-market strategies.

Leading Connected Vehicle Solutions Provider Recognized for Outstanding Customer Service in the 15th Annual Stevie Awards

IRVINE, Calif.—May 2, 2017—Spireon Inc., a leader in telematics, risk management and location-based business intelligence solutions, today announced the company received the Silver Stevie Award in the Customer Service Department of the Year category in the 15th Annual American Business Awards. The American Business Awards, also known as the Stevies, are the nation’s premier business awards recognizing achievements and positive contributions of organizations and working professionals. The Stevie Award for Customer Service Department of the Year is the top honor for customer service and business development.

Ponsford to Drive Further Growth in Buy Here Pay Here, Lender, Franchise, and Rental Automotive Markets with Industry-leading GoldStar Solution

NASHVILLE, Tenn.–Spireon Inc., a leader in telematics, risk management and location-based Business Intelligence solutions, today announced the promotion of Reggie Ponsford to senior vice president of Sales for Spireon’s Automotive Solutions group. Previously, Ponsford was vice president of national accounts, responsible for Spireon’s largest and most complex customers in the automotive space. In his new role, Ponsford will oversee sales for the vehicle finance market segment, including Buy Here Pay Here (BHPH), franchise, rental, and power sports vehicle dealers, as well as direct and indirect lenders and strategic accounts.

Partnership Provides Credit Unions Access to GoldStar Solution to Control Rise in Auto Loan Delinquencies

NASHVILLE, Tenn.–Spireon Inc., a leader in telematics, risk management and location-based Business Intelligence solutions, and CU Solutions Group, a credit union service organization, today announced a partnership focused on mitigating auto lending risk for credit unions. CUSG will exclusively offer to its national network of credit union clients Spireon’s GoldStar Lender solution, which includes tools to help control the rise in delinquencies by staying connected to borrowers.

Pan American Express Touts Benefits of Award-winning Trailer Tracking Technology and Ease of Installation

NASHVILLE, Tenn.–Spireon Inc., the leader in aftermarket telematics solutions for risk management and business optimization, today announced general availability of FleetLocate FL Solar, its state-of-the-art solar-powered solution for trailer and asset tracking, and will showcase the offering today through March 2 at the American Trucking Associations’ Technology & Maintenance Council Meeting and Transportation Technology Exhibition (TMC) in Nashville, Tennessee. At TMC, leading industry publication Heavy Duty Trucking will present Spireon with a Top 20 Product of the Year award, recognizing the FleetLocate trailer and asset management system. Spireon customer Pan American Express, a privately-owned full service transportation company, is among the first fleets to adopt FL Solar, and has cited ease of installation and extended operational life of the device as key advantages.

Growth in New Customers, Contract Renewals and Profits Propel Spireon’s Leadership Position in the Connected Vehicle Industry

IRVINE, Calif.–Spireon Inc., the leader in aftermarket telematics solutions for risk management and business optimization, continued its run of 14 consecutive years of top line growth with outstanding financial and operational performance in the second half of 2016. Spireon solutions now connect over 3.75 million active customers to their vehicles and assets, and the Company’s NSpire platform is processing more than 1 billion data events per quarter, providing critical productivity improvements and asset protection for consumers, dealers, lenders and fleet managers of all sizes.

Smart Add-On Provides Inventory and Lot Management, F&I Profitability, and Service Retention

IRVINE, Calif.–Spireon Inc., the leader in aftermarket telematics solutions for risk management and business optimization, will introduce its latest connected car solution – Kahu™ – at the National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) Convention & Expo in New Orleans. Kahu is designed for dealers, providing streamlined lot management while delivering a new finance and insurance (F&I) profit center by offering consumers a modern location tracking and stolen vehicle recovery service. Additionally, Kahu empowers dealers to grow service retention with car buyers by providing accurate vehicle data for proactive maintenance reminders that can improve vehicle health and keep vehicles within warranty.

Veteran telematics executive, Jason Penkethman, brings deep experience in connected vehicle, mobile, data and cloud technologies

IRVINE, Calif.–Spireon Inc., a leader in telematics, risk management and location-based Business Intelligence solutions, today announced the appointment of veteran telematics executive Jason Penkethman as its Chief Product Officer, reporting to Chief Technology Officer, Rick Gruenhagen. In this role, Penkethman will lead the next wave of innovation for Spireon’s products and platform, creating vehicle connectivity solutions that maximize customer value.

2016

Former GE Executive to Amplify Hardware Strategy for Spireon’s Portfolio of Connected Vehicle Products

IRVINE, Calif.–Spireon Inc., a leader in telematics, risk management and location-based Business Intelligence solutions, today announced the appointment of Ed Suski as its Vice President of Hardware Engineering, reporting to Spireon Chief Technology Officer, Rick Gruenhagen. A former executive at General Electric and United Technologies Corporation, Suski brings innovation and operational expertise to reimagine hardware and software platforms for increased scalability, efficiency and performance.

IRVINE, Calif.–Spireon Inc., a leader in telematics, risk management and location-based Business Intelligence solutions, today announced the appointment of Todd Abbott, Carla Fitzgerald and Rick Gruenhagen to Spireon’s Executive Team, leading sales, marketing and technology functions respectively. Joining recently appointed CEO Kevin Weiss, the new leadership additions will be instrumental in driving Spireon’s transformative next phase of growth.

Spireon FleetLocate’s Rugged Solar-Powered Product Offers Reliable Service and Continuous Power for GPS-based Trailer Tracking

IRVINE, Calif.–Spireon Inc., the leading provider of GPS-based vehicle telematics and Business Intelligence solutions with over three million active subscribers, announced its first solar-powered trailer and asset telematics solution, providing customers with a new way to gain location information and Rich Data around their trailers and assets through a reliable and renewable energy source.

Spireon Honored with Compass Intelligence’s “A-List Award” for Vehicle Telematics Leadership and Innovation

IRVINE, Calif.–Spireon, Inc., the leading provider of GPS-based vehicle telematics and Business Intelligence solutions with over three million active subscribers, today announced that it has been named the IoT Vehicle Telematics Company of the Year as part of the 4th annual 2016 Compass Intelligence Awards.

Spireon SkyLink Enables Car Dealers to Tap into Billion Dollar Connected Car Market

IRVINE, Calif.–Spireon Inc., the leading provider of GPS-based vehicle telematics and Business Intelligence solutions with over 3 million active subscribers, today announced that Spireon SkyLink is enabling auto dealerships to streamline inventory management as well as add a new finance and insurance (F&I) profit center with a unique connected car service offered to car buyers.

Spireon FleetLocate Delivers Improved Trailer Utilization and Operational Efficiency

IRVINE, Calif.–Spireon Inc., the leading provider of GPS-based vehicle telematics and Business Intelligence solutions with over 3 million active subscribers, today announced that Milan Supply Chain Solutions, a full-service transportation, logistics and supply chain company, has selected Spireon FleetLocate to provide trailer tracking data intelligence for over 1,100 trailers to improve trailer utilization and deliver significant operational savings.

Spireon Nearly Doubles Annual Telematics Data Processed while Delivering 99.99% Uptime

IRVINE, Calif.–Spireon Inc., the leading provider of GPS-based vehicle telematics and Business Intelligence solutions with over 3 million active subscribers, today announced its Spireon NSpire cloud-based vehicle telematics platform has delivered unprecedented reliability for customers throughout peak demand, including a 96 percent increase in data events processed year over year.

Spireon Expands Vehicle Telematics Leadership Position with 20th Consecutive Quarter of Revenue Growth

IRVINE, Calif.–Spireon Inc., the leading provider of aftermarket GPS-based vehicle telematics and Business Intelligence solutions with over 3 million active subscribers, today announced it has achieved its 20th consecutive quarter of year over year revenue growth.

Spireon Surpasses 3 Million Active Subscribers on Its Connected Vehicle Platform

IRVINE, Calif. — Spireon Inc. today announced it has reached three million active subscribers for its suite of GPS based vehicle telematics solutions, extending its position as the industry’s largest aftermarket connected vehicle company in the U.S.

Comprehensive Driver Performance Program and Mobile App Engages Drivers to Improve Safety and Performance, Delivering Increased Business Profitability

IRVINE, Calif. — Spireon Inc., a leading provider of Mobile Resource Management (MRM) and Business Intelligence solutions, today introduced the upcoming availability of the Spireon Driver Performance Program and mobile app to positively influence driver behavior and fleet performance.

Spireon FleetLocate Introduces Low Cost GPS Tracking and Temperature Control Solution for Refrigerated Carriers

IRVINE, Calif.–Spireon Inc., a leading provider of Mobile Resource Management (MRM) and Business Intelligence Solutions, today introduced FleetLocate Temperature Monitoring, the Company’s first refrigerated trailer telematics solution for customers that require extra precautions to safeguard their perishable goods or products during the climate-controlled transportation and shipping process.

Spireon Introduces GoldStar Lender for Auto Finance Professionals to Better Manage Portfolio Risk

IRVINE, Calif.–Spireon Inc., the industry’s leading open connected vehicle platform company with over 2.5 million active subscribers, today introduced GoldStar Lender, the Company’s next generation GPS vehicle tracking and Collateral Management System (CMS) that has proven to help customers increase their loan portfolio performance by up to 20 percent.

Kahu is the Industry’s First Connected Car Service Offered Exclusively through Used Car Dealers

IRVINE, Calif.–Spireon Inc., the nation’s largest and most trusted aftermarket Connected Vehicle company with over 2.5 million connected vehicles on the road, today debuts Kahu, a new service sold exclusively through used car dealers to offer customers a simple way to link their vehicle to their smartphone and interact with their car after purchasing.

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