Why Data Accuracy Matters for Fleet Management
Running a fleet is all about making smart decisions, and the quality of those decisions depends on the quality of your data. With accurate insights, you can make confident choices that keep your fleet efficient, your costs under control, and your customers satisfied. On the other hand, even a few minutes of downtime, inaccurate location data, or incomplete reporting can create ripple effects across operations. Delayed deliveries, higher fuel costs, frustrated customers, and increased safety risks are just some of the consequences. This is why precision in GPS fleet tracking is a vital part of successful operations.
Fleet managers across New Zealand choose Argus Tracking because of our commitment to delivering high-precision telematics. Our solutions combine trusted international partnerships with cutting-edge in-house software, all offered at an affordable price. We believe the latest technology should be accessible to every business.
In this blog, we explore how GPS tracking works, how our partnership with Geotab enables us to provide world-class telematics, and why Argus has earned a reputation for offering some of the most accurate GPS fleet tracking solutions in New Zealand. Let’s dive in!
How Does GPS Tracking Work?
GPS (Global Positioning System) is part of the wider Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS). These satellites orbit Earth and work together to figure out the exact position of a receiver on the ground. To lock onto a location, a GPS tracker needs signals from at least four satellites.
Argus Tracking takes it further. Our system connects with a minimum of eight satellites for popular fleet management features such as speeding events and risk points, giving managers the extra accuracy they value most. For day-to-day travel data, four satellites are enough to keep your fleet reliably tracked. Whether your vehicles are moving through Auckland’s central business district or driving across rural South Island roads, Argus provides the reliable location data you can depend on.
What Can the Latest GPS Technology Do?
Modern telematics goes far beyond placing dots on a map. Today’s systems turn raw vehicle movements into meaningful business insights that help fleets run smarter, safer, and more efficiently.
The Curve Algorithm Advantage
Argus Tracking partners with Geotab, one of the world’s leading providers of GPS hardware. Together, we deliver technology that goes beyond simple tracking, turning vehicle movements into actionable business insights.
The breakthrough lies in Geotab’s patented Curve Algorithm. Unlike older devices that record data at fixed times or distances (for example, every 30 seconds or 500 metres), the Curve Algorithm captures data whenever the vehicle changes speed, direction, or behaviour.
Think of it like drawing a trip on paper:
Traditional trackers place dots at fixed intervals and connect them with straight lines. If a vehicle turns a corner, the map may suggest it drove straight through a building.
Curve logging is smarter. It adds dots at every change, so the path reflects the true journey - every turn, stop, and acceleration.
This richer dataset gives fleet managers a detailed, accurate picture of each trip. It highlights idling time, harsh braking, unnecessary detours, and smooth, efficient driving alike.
By combining Geotab’s world-class hardware, the GO9 unit, with Argus Tracking’s intuitive Dashboard software, we transform vehicle data into clear actions. Businesses gain the insights they need to strengthen fleet safety, cut fuel costs, and boost productivity across their operations.
Why Argus Recommends the Geotab GO9
At Argus, we choose technology that delivers real value for fleets. That’s why we recommend the Geotab GO9 unit as our hardware of choice.
The GO9 is recognised globally for its accuracy. Its high-frequency GPS logging ensures vehicles remain visible in real time, with reliable coverage even in busy cities or remote areas. For fleet managers, this means confidence in knowing exactly where vehicles are and how they’re being driven.
What makes the GO9 especially powerful is its direct connection to the vehicle’s OBD port. The OBD port is the standard diagnostic interface found in modern vehicles, which some people call it the “brain of the vehicle” because it stores vital information about performance, health, and efficiency. By plugging into this port, the GO9 collects a wide range of insights, from fuel usage and engine diagnostics to idling time and driver behaviours such as speeding or harsh braking.
This combination of precise GPS tracking and rich vehicle data gives Argus customers complete visibility of their fleet. Paired with the Argus Dashboard, the GO9 transforms detailed data into practical actions that improve safety, reduce fuel costs, and boost productivity.
Why Customers Choose Argus Tracking
Argus Tracking has been supporting Kiwi businesses for almost 20 years, and in that time, we have grown to become New Zealand’s telematics leader. Customers tell us they choose Argus for many reasons, but here are the three we hear most often from those who have recently joined us.
Proven Technology
Through our strategic partnership with Geotab, Argus provides some of the most accurate GPS vehicle tracking available in New Zealand. Geotab’s world-class hardware, combined with our local expertise, gives customers reliable, real-time data they can count on to manage their fleets with confidence.Affordable and Innovative Software
Technology is only as good as the insights it delivers. That is why our Argus Dashboard is designed to make complex telematics data easy to understand. Anyone in your organisation can start using it straight away without needing technical training. The Dashboard also includes industry benchmarking tools so you can see how your fleet stacks up, helping you improve performance, reduce costs, increase revenue, and achieve measurable ROI.Local Customer Support
With Argus, you are never on your own. Our friendly support team is based right here in New Zealand and is only a phone call or email away whenever you need a hand. You will also have access to step-by-step online guides and resources so you can get the most out of your Argus solutions with confidence.
Get in touch with us today and see how our products and Dashboard look and perform in practice!
FAQs: Common Questions
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Argus delivers highly accurate GPS fleet tracking in New Zealand through the GeotabGO9 unit, powered by Curve technology and connections to multiple satellites. You can read more about how it works in this blog article!
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Absolutely. Whether you have a single vehicle or a fleet of hundreds, Argus solutions scale to fit your needs. Our software is easy to use, so small businesses can get started quickly, while larger organisations benefit from powerful insights across their entire fleet.
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Argus supports a wide range of industries including construction, healthcare, government, agriculture, logistics, service-based businesses and more. In fact, any organisation that operates vehicles or fleets can benefit from improved efficiency, lower costs, and greater safety with Argus solutions.
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Many low-cost devices provide little more than basic location tracking. Argus goes further by combining high-precision hardware with innovative software to deliver deep insights into driver behaviour, fuel efficiency, and fleet compliance. This means you gain real value that helps your business perform better, not just a dot on a map.
Argus Tracking: Premium Technology for Smarter Fleets
Reliable data is the key to smarter fleet management, and that is exactly what Argus Tracking delivers. Through our long-standing support of Kiwi businesses and our strategic partnership with Geotab, we bring world-class GPS hardware and innovative software together to give fleets complete visibility and control.
With nearly 20 years of experience, Argus has earned the trust of businesses across New Zealand. Customers value our proven technology, intuitive Argus Dashboard, and dedicated local support team who are always ready to help.
Most importantly, we believe the best technology should be accessible to everyone. That is why Argus offers premium telematics solutions at an affordable price point, helping businesses of all sizes improve safety, reduce costs, and increase productivity.
If you are ready to see how Argus Tracking can transform your fleet, we would love to show you!
