WATERLOO (dpa-AFX) - BlackBerry Limited (BBRY, BB.TO) announced its end-to-end asset tracking solution, BlackBerry Radar, has been deployed with Caravan Transport Group Inc. Built on the company's cloud-based Internet of Things software platform, BlackBerry Radar is an 'Smart Trailer' software and hardware solution that will enable one of Canada's premier, cross-border transportation carriers to receive rich information to help improve efficiency and overall utilization of its fleet.
The BlackBerry Radar device includes an intelligent array of sensors that collects and reports readings.Real-time trailer and cargo status details include the location of trailers and cargo, the status of the trailer door being opened or closed, whether the trailers are empty or loaded, temperature, humidity and much more.
According to BlackBerry, all data is communicated securely to the IoT cloud platform maintaining the privacy of the user's data. Caravan's fleet operation managers, load planners, and dispatchers can securely access this information stored in the cloud from a notebook, desktop, tablet or smartphone equipped with a web browser for immediate analysis, decision-making and reporting - ultimately making profitable decisions for the organization and bringing added value to its customers.
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