ATE: I want a Fleet Software package & worry it will soon outdate

Question: "I want to buy a new software package but with so many new ones coming out all the time I’m worried that it will be out of date in six months. Should I be concerned?"

Fleet management solutions should be built to last, that's why it's essential to research the market and choose a provider that has proven, market leading products and is committed to the long term success of your business. You should look for an exceptional track record and high client retention to ensure systems are robust for today and future-proof for tomorrow.

Going for the provider with the slickest presentation, prettiest packaging and new-fangled gimmickry is an easy mistake to make, when what you really need to base your decision is a commitment to look at your individual requirements and a dedication to the success of your business for the long-haul.

If you do this, keeping your software as state-of-the-art as the day you installed shouldn't be a problem. FleetWave® and RoadBASE® provide a stable platform that enables maximum flexibility and empowers the end-user to make easy changes to their systems in accordance with their own KPIs.

We take the time to get our top-quality tailor-made systems right first time round to ensure the solutions we install will last, and can support any number of interfaces with additional systems and processes. This also involves adapting and responding to the rapid advancements in technology so that your software solution will always enable you to optimise your fleet and stay ahead of the competition.

Ashley Sowerby, Managing Director, Chevin Fleet Solutions