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Introduction to Geotab's New Innovations

In an era where fleet management faces mounting pressures such as rising diesel prices and equipment theft, Geotab has launched its innovative GO device series at the Geotab Connect Europe 2026 conference. This new line, featuring both the GO and GO Anywhere devices, is designed to empower fleet managers with comprehensive visibility over their assets, extending beyond vehicles to include all operational equipment on site.

Rising Challenges in Fleet Management

Since January 2026, diesel prices in Europe have surged over 30%, surpassing 2€ per liter in certain regions. Concurrently, equipment theft continues to be a significant issue, costing the construction and rental sectors nearly 1.5 billion euros annually. Such economic strains require that fleet managers possess precise data to make informed operational decisions. The new GO device series is meticulously crafted to provide fleet operators with the quality information that drives their decision-making processes and visibility across their entire asset landscape.

Features of the GO Device Series

GO Device Overview

The GO and GO Plus devices leverage a unified architecture designed to feed Geotab’s intelligent platform with accurate and reliable data. The GO device integrates Bluetooth® connectivity natively, eliminating the need for additional installations. It features advanced capabilities for managing incoming and outgoing data points, allowing tracking of specific indicators like power take-off (PTO) information, and it includes last-resort anti-tempering alerts, empowered by a supercapacitor that promptly notifies managers when the device is disconnected.

The GO Plus device is tailored for more complex operations, boasting extended satellite connectivity for low network coverage areas, an integrated Wi-Fi hotspot for in-vehicle tablets, and a native Wi-Fi client mode that automatically uploads data to the warehouse. Additionally, this device comes equipped with a dedicated internal battery that retains five seconds of high-resolution data during a collision to support insurance claims and liability management.

GO Anywhere Innovations

The GO Anywhere range targets non-powered assets like trailers and unmotorized equipment, designed for longevity with up to 10 years of battery life. It provides hourly location updates with minimal maintenance and can activate a high-frequency mode on demand for rapid tracking in case of theft.

For those requiring real-time location capabilities, the GO Anywhere Plus™ offers wired power, ensuring continuous data visibility, crucial for logistics operators managing cross-border fleets or construction companies monitoring heavy equipment across multiple sites. This solution harnesses data to optimize asset utilization and minimize downtime.

The Small Asset Tracking feature uses Bluetooth® Low Energy (BLE) tags to track portable tools, prompting geolocated alerts when equipment is relocated or left behind. All these features seamlessly integrate with the MyGeotab platform, providing a unified view of the entire fleet.

Addressing Market Needs

Edward Kulperger, Geotab’s SVP EMEA, highlights that fleets are contending with heightened costs, tighter margins, and increasing operational complexities. The new device line directly addresses these challenges by integrating more ready-to-use functionalities without significant installation requirements or complicated configurations, while relying on accurate data to power AI applications.

GO Anywhere significantly enhances visibility over on-site assets, extending the oversight traditionally reserved for vehicles. As a crucial step, these products will launch in Europe by the end of 2026, following their North American introduction earlier this year, reinforcing Geotab's mission to consolidate the fragmented hardware ecosystems many fleets operate in today.

Conclusion

With these advanced GO solutions, Geotab reaffirms its commitment to making the world of fleet movement safer, more efficient, and sustainable. To learn more about the new GO series and its capabilities, visit Geotab's press release for further details on their GO Anywhere offering and how they are adapting to meet the needs of modern fleet management.