Introduction
CloudTrack is a unique end-to-end asset tracking service that provides the ultimate in ultra-low-power meter-level location and global connectivity for IoT asset tracking devices.
CloudTrack combines reliable positioning with data communication, cloud intelligence, and best-in-class energy savings into an all-in-one service. CloudTrack offers simple contractless per-location-request plans available anywhere in the world.
The service includes a comprehensive asset tracking application and works exclusively with u-blox cellular + positioning combination modules to deliver an ultra-low-power asset tracking solution that is unmatched in the industry.
Benefits
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The most significant advantage of CloudTrack is its exceptional 6X energy savings, compared to the power-intensive nature of obtaining a standalone GNSS fix and transmitting data securely over the internet (using a SARA-R422M10 to compare CloudTrack with conventional methods).
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CloudTrack offers simple, no-contract, per-location-request plans accessible worldwide, offering businesses a predictable pay-as-you-go pricing model without hidden costs or worries about data usage.
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Secure, low-power IoT data connectivity between device and cloud provides seamless roaming in 190 countries.
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IoT data connectivity between device and cloud, with seamless roaming in 190 countries
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Locate your assets in all scenarios by using the best-available combination of GNSS signals and cellular or Wi-Fi attributes
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Easy to transform data in the cloud and integrate with tracking dashboard applications, major cloud platforms, and enterprise backend systems
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The CloudTrack application handles all the complex interfaces on-device interfaces
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Works exclusively with u-blox combo modules as an optimized solution for IoT asset tracking
Basic principles
CloudTrack works exclusively with u-blox CEL + GNSS combo modules to optimize IoT asset tracking. The CloudTrack application handles all the complex interfaces between the cellular modem, the GNSS receiver, and the Wi-Fi module (if available). Our Thingstream SIM card provides ultra-low-power, secure, global connectivity.
CloudTrack delivers the location based on the priorities that you set and the data available:
• Location in cloud: When a few updates per day are required. Calculates position in cloud for ultra-low power.
• Location in cloud (no/poor GNSS): Calculates approximate position using cellular and Wi-Fi network attributes.
• Location on device: When frequent updates are required. Utilizes assisted GNSS for faster TTFF and low power.
Typical hardware
CloudTrack works exclusively with u-blox cellular ‘combo’ modules that have global band capability and integrated M8 or M10 GNSS:
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SARA-R422M8 / SARA-R422M10 LTE-M, NB-IoT, and EGPRS module with integrated M8/M10 GNSS receiver
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SARA-R10001M10D LTE Cat 1bis module with integrated M10 GNSS receiver
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LENA-R8001M10 LTE Cat 1bis module with global coverage and integrated M10 GNSS
This synergy of hardware, location and data communication services, cloud intelligence, and best-in-class energy savings deliver an ultra-low-power asset tracking solution unmatched in industry.
Still need help?
If you need more help or have any questions, please send an email to services-support@u-blox.com