At Actsoft, the base of many applications used to improve the efficiency of partner businesses is GPS tracking. Many Actsoft customers and other people in the general public know of GPS, but don’t quite understand what it is or how it works.
GPS tracking began in 1994 after more than 20 years of planning by the U.S. Department of Defense. Although it began as a military project during the Cold War, GPS is now used by civilians for daily use. The history of GPS is extensive and the technology is constantly changing, but it’s pretty simple to understand.
Tracking is done through an established connection between a GPS tracking device and a system of satellites in orbit. To create a connection between the device and satellites, the user must be outside and usually in fair weather, so a transmission from the device can be sent to a satellite and the satellite can send information back to the device. GPS satellites can tell longitude and latitude, elevation, and even velocity. For the average person, this information is available on their smartphone, tablet, and computer.
Actsoft and its customers use this information to run their companies more smoothly. We take the information sent by GPS satellites and compile the acquired data of several employees to create a report on the whereabouts and activity of everyone throughout the day. For a business that needs its employees to travel, it’s essential to track their actions.
Companies can also customize settings to create unique locations that can be set as a landmark area, where an employee should be at during set times (e.g. a job site). These geofences can be set to any configuration that will cover a certain area set by employers. Businesses can set email alerts for if employees aren’t in the proper zone or if they’re in a certain area for too long.
Actsoft uses GPS to track devices and allow companies to keep tabs on personnel. In addition, GPS is used to ensure that the business is running smoothly and efficiently. GPS is used for more than just getting a person from “point A” to “point B”; it’s an innovation that allows companies to maximize revenue through a technological achievement.
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