Global connected transport solutions company Geotab has unveiled its next wave of telematics innovation for Australian fleets.
At its flagship Geotab Connect event, held in Las Vegas this week, the company has introduced new AI-powered video safety tools, next generation vehicle hardware and ruggedised tracking solutions for visibility beyond traditional coverage.
Geotab Connect 2026 serves as the global launchpad for a new generation of high-precision telematics and AI-driven hardware. For Australia and New Zealand, the focus is on transitioning telematics from simple tracking to an “operational brain” that handles complex data to drive safety, efficiency and asset visibility.
“Australian and New Zealand fleets operate in some of the most demanding conditions in the world. This next wave of innovation is about turning connected vehicle data into near real time intelligence that fleets can actually use to prevent incidents, sharpen decision making and maintain visibility across vehicles and critical assets, even in hard to reach areas,” Geotab APAC associate vice president David Brown says.
Upcoming product priorities for the Australian transport market include GO Focus Pro, with the new AI-powered expansion to the GO Focus family of video telematics designed to deliver 360 degree visibility and predictive risk detection.
Built to support fleets facing rising safety concerns and escalating liability exposure, GO Focus Pro combines surround video coverage with in-cab AI alerts to help identify potential issues before incidents occur.
Geotab says a standout capability for heavy vehicle operations is a zero latency backup monitor, providing a near instant video feed to support precise backing and docking, a major risk point for low speed incidents across high pressure environments such as worksites, depots and last mile delivery.
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Geotab also unveiled a re-engineered next generation of its flagship GO and is launching the GO Plus telematics device, built on a new architecture designed for faster AI processing and higher integrity data.
For Australian fleets managing mixed vehicle types and transitioning to electric vehicles, the new devices are designed to handle modern vehicle platforms with reliable diagnostics for fuel tracking and EV performance.
Key enhancements on GO include native Bluetooth connectivity and enhanced tamper protection with last gasp alerting, while GO Plus features satellite ready tracking and an integrated Wi Fi hotspot to help provide a trusted data stream for incident reconstruction and operational transparency.
Together, Geotab says the new devices strengthen the foundation for fleets looking to cut through operational noise and drive measurable gains in safety, compliance and productivity.
To tackle asset loss and underutilisation, especially across regional and remote Australia, Geotab introduced the GO Anywhere family of ruggedised asset tracking solutions for trailers, heavy equipment and non-powered assets.
The GO Anywhere Plus asset tracker introduces the potential for satellite connectivity in Australia, marking a significant milestone in the industry by merging mobile and satellite networks in a commercial IoT device.
This innovation provides coverage for high-value assets even in the most remote “dead zones,” at a fraction of the cost of traditional, hardware-intensive satellite connectivity.
Geotab also announced the 2026 Geotab Innovation Award winners at Connect, recognising 19 fleets across commercial and public sector organisations globally for turning AI and connected vehicle intelligence into real world impact across safety, smarter operations and sustainability.
This year’s awards highlight a growing shift toward tech forward fleet ecosystems, including new categories that recognise both advanced platform innovation and the essential role drivers play in improving road safety and operational excellence.
Collectively, this year’s winners delivered more than 35 million safe miles driven, over $19 million in savings from reduced fuel, maintenance and insurance costs and more than eight million pounds of carbon emissions removed.
Among the 2026 winners, Essential Energy was recognised as Safety Champion, highlighting Australian leadership in safety focused, data led fleet management. With crews travelling an average of 35 million kilometres annually across regional and remote New South Wales, Essential Energy’s program has nearly halved accident claims, while also reducing maintenance costs, fuel consumption and CO2 emissions.