Wialon, one of the world’s leading IoT and fleet management platforms, developed by European software company Gurtam, has revealed the winners of its worldwide competition for the best IoT project of the year 2024. The winners were revealed just ahead of GITEX Global in Dubai, marking a celebration of groundbreaking IoT innovations from around the world.
The IoT project of the year competition underscores the potential of Wialon and IoT solutions by showcasing real-world applications that solve critical business challenges. This initiative aims to foster the growth of the IoT industry, spark inspiration, and encourage companies to explore how IoT can transform their business operations.
More than 100 projects and entries from 45 countries competed for this year’s awards, as Wialon’s global competition aims to recognize and showcase the most innovative IoT, fleet and asset management projects worldwide. Entries included projects from Australia, Brazil, Estonia, Honduras, India, Lebanon, Kenya, Mexico, the Netherlands, Nigeria, South Africa, Tajikistan, Turkey, Uruguay, USA and many others.
“From fuel management and fleet tracking to passenger security and industrial equipment monitoring, the breadth of IoT applications presented this year is truly inspiring,” said Andrei Liatsetski, Head of the Project Implementation Team at Wialon and the Head of the Jury of the contest. “The competition highlights how telematics and IoT technologies can be applied to enhance operational efficiency, safety, and business performance across diverse industries. Highlighting the transformative power of IoT and telematics, this initiative fosters innovation and encourages businesses to explore how IoT can revolutionize their operations.”
This year, 16 winners were announced.These projects reveal important trends in the IoT and fleet management industries. There is a clear focus on enhancing operational efficiency, particularly through real-time monitoring, fuel management, and driver behavior tracking. Many of the projects also highlight the importance of safety and security, from preventing fuel theft in transportation and logistics to improving driving standards in public and industrial fleets. Additionally, sustainability is becoming a key factor, with projects addressing fuel consumption, CO2 emissions, and the overall environmental impact of operations.
2024 Winners by Category
Compact Fleets (up to 30 vehicles):
- ● Grand Prix: ActiveGuard Telematics, Nigeria – Advanced vessel monitoring & fuel management system for offshore operations
- ● Best IoT Innovation for Asset Protection: Direct Communication Solutions, USA – Catalytic converter protection and theft prevention
- ● Best Industrial IoT Solution: HeadManLabs, India – Smart conveyor efficiency and safety monitoring
- ● Best Fleet and Driver Management Solution: iQ-Things, Kenya – Smart fleet management and fuel theft prevention solution
Growing Fleets (31-100 vehicles):
- ● Grand Prix: MaliaTec, Lebanon – Modernizing public transport with real-time tracking and enhanced safety
- ● Best Fleet and Driver Management Solution: Ares Sun, Honduras – Advanced monitoring and safety system for tanker transport operations
- ● Best Industrial IoT Solution: Safetrack, Mexico – Unified real-time monitoring for industrial fleet and equipment
- ● Best Solution for Enhancing Machinery Efficiency: Maqsat, Uruguay – Enhancing machine efficiency and operator productivity with real-time tracking and digital reporting
Substantial Fleets (101-400 vehicles):
- ● Grand Prix: Afritrack, Tanzania – Real-time driver safety and incident management for the mining industry
- ● Best Public Transportation Digitalization Solution: Filozof, Turkey – Digital transformation and optimization of public transportation infrastructure
- ● Best Roadworks Management Solution: HubLogiQ, Netherlands – Fleet and mobile traffic light management with tachograph and dashcam integration
- ● Best Solution for Enhancing Security and Operational Control: GotYou Telematics, South Africa – Securing the South African bulk haulage industry
Government & Corporate Fleets (400+ vehicles):
- ● Grand Prix: Integrated Solutions, Iraq – Comprehensive fleet management & security solution for petroleum distribution
- ● Best Public Transportation Digitalization Solution: Sarfaroz, Tajikistan – Smart public transport management system for Dushanbe
- ● Best Agricultural Fleet Management Solution: GetGPS, Turkmenistan – Full-cycle automation system for agricultural equipment
- ● Best Fleet and Driver Management Solution: Monitoring Net, Serbia – Fleet tracking and fuel management system for transportation and logistics
Aliaksandr Kuushynau, Head of Wialon at Gurtam, expressed pride in the growing scope of the competition and the incredible variety of innovative solutions on display. “As Wialon continues to expand,
tracking over 4 million vehicles across 150 countries, we remain committed to supporting the evolution of the IoT industry. The IoT project of the year competition not only celebrates the incredible expertise of our partners but also illustrates the transformative impact that IoT solutions can have on businesses worldwide. I’d like to highlight how exciting it is that both our integrators and fleet managers are fully realizing the potential of our technologies and using them to boost efficiency in many countries around the world.”
IoT and telematics technology is now the backbone of operational efficiency, as businesses and supply chains worldwide rely on humans and machines working efficiently together. The vast fleets of vehicles, devices and equipment that underpin life and business today need careful management, complex monitoring, insightful analysis and real-time reactions. Technology integrators, IoT and telematics experts provide the much-needed expertise for innovation to thrive and for businesses to prosper.
