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NAFA’s 2024 I&E Media Day Unveils Cutting-Edge Fleet Innovations & Insights

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NAFA Fleet Management Association (NAFA), the vehicle fleet industrys largest membership association, today held a Media Day event at its annual Institute & Expo (I&E) in San Antonio, TX. At Media Day, over a dozen leading companies shared breaking news, innovations and other important announcements with industry reporters and publications in back-to-back press conferences.

Media Day provided a unique opportunity for companies to showcase the latest developments in the fleet industry. Participants showcased a range of industry advancements in data analytics, safety technologies, electrification and more.

"We were thrilled to bring Media Day back again at I&E this year, said Bill Schankel, CAE, CEO of NAFA. The product launches and exciting announcements made during Media Day are a testament to the fleet industrys dedication to progress. These cutting-edge technologies, solutions and insights set the course for a more connected and efficient future.

Below is a look at the breaking news presented during NAFAs I&E Media Day 2024:

Draiver (Booth #1323)

Presented by Federico Ranero, CEO

Draiver presented new advanced-AI products. The company unveiled an all-in-one Command Center for total vehicle inventory management, as well as the new Draiver Driver app with cutting-edge tech features like Vehicle Inspection and Self Assign designed to increase valuable uptime. Ranero positions the innovations as the future of vehicle delivery.

National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) (Booth #1322)

Presented by Donna Wagner, Vice President of Media and Industry Relations

ASE presented preliminary results of its engine repair survey; commissioned to identify repair tasks technicians perform most frequently. 72% of respondents are currently A1 certified or were in the past and 76% hold one or more ASE A2-A8 automotive certifications while a majority of respondents hold each of those respective certifications.

MoveEV (Booth #1523)

Presented by Dave Lewis, Founder & CEO

MoveEV unveiled its first marketplace add-in for the MyGeotab Product, designed for Geotab-enabled fleets with EVs enrolled in MoveEVs home charging reimbursement program, ReimburseEV. The add-in connects Geotab and ReimburseEV, allowing users to view any cars home charging and reimbursement history without leaving the Geotab environment.

GreenPower Motor Company (Booth #440)

Presented by Brendan Riley, President

GreenPower announced a new all-electric commercial vehicle product, the EV Star Utility Truck, purpose-built and customizable for vocational applications and workloads. The EV Star Utility Truck joins GreenPowers EV Star Cab & Chassis commercial vehicle family as the 10th truck body upfit solution manufactured by GP Truck Body.

RoadFlex (Booth #2033)

Presented by Rush Akin, Chief Revenue Officer

RoadFlex presented the launch of its Proactive Fuel Risk Management Platform: an AI-powered fleet expense management solution that saves fleets an average of 11% in fuel costs. RoadFlex is redefining fuel cards and fuel management. It leverages advanced spending controls, telematics integrations and eliminates card misuse and fuel fraud.

Feal Ramp (Booth #1145)

Presented by Marat Shterenberg, US Sales Director

Feal Ramp announced a cutting edge aluminum loading ramp, crafted from military grade aluminum. The ramp includes a no-drill universal installation and a patented double hinge transition plate to streamline the loading and unloading of goods, increase efficiency, ensure stability and prevent accidents.

GPS Trackit (Booth #2123)

Presented by Jeff Alsop, Sr. Director of Indirect Sales

GPS Trackit announced VidFleet WiFi Hotspot, a groundbreaking enhancement that transforms its VidFleet dash cams into high-speed Wi-Fi hubs, extending connectivity beyond the dashboard. In tandem, they introduced Driver Safety Assistance for all dash cams, providing drivers with instant audible coaching for improved safety and driving habits.

Fleetio (Booth #1149)

Presented by Shay Misra, Sr. Product Marketing Manager

Fleetio announced an expansion to its payment options for third-party maintenance with Fleetio Pay Debit, an innovative payment solution. Customers will be able to efficiently and securely manage transactions using physical and virtual Visa debit cards, ensuring complete control over financial activities.

Merchants Fleet (#Booth 641)

Presented by Lisa Drake, Assistant Director of Fleet Electrification

Merchants Fleet announced theyve secured $1.4 million in grants and incentives for clients electrification initiatives, a strategic move designed to accelerate fleet electrification throughout North America. Leveraging deep expertise in navigating the complex funding process, Merchants is empowering clients with specialized guidance and support to help to identify and apply for crucial funding.

Fleet Complete (Booth #1732)

Presented by Frank Friesacher, Chief Product Officer

Fleet Complete presented an exciting step forward in fleet electrification for mixed fleets by making the transition to OEM EVs even simpler. With its advanced support for OEM connected electric vehicles (EV), the global IoT leader continues to demonstrate its commitment to offering mixed fleets with more efficient fleet management solutions.

FreightMiner (Booth #1632)

Presented by Al Houry, Founder & CEO

In partnership with Insight Autonomy, FreightMiner revealed technology for fleets that eliminates endless costs and time spent on driver training and collision repairs. This technology makes trucks safer to drive anywhere, all year long. It installs on existing fleets, alerts drivers about surrounding obstacles, keeps fleet vehicles in their lane and prevents collisions.

Shell Fleet Solutions (Booth 1256)

Presented by Jim Perkins, Director, Shell Fleet Solutions US

Shell Fleet Solutions, with WEX, shared the news that its Shell Fleet Navigator Card will soon offer integrated payments for both fuel and EV on-the-go charging, giving flexibility to internal combustion engine (ICE) and electric vehicle (EV) hybrid fleets. The new feature will allow ICE vehicles to fuel up at 95% of U.S. gas stations, while EVs can utilize charging stations on the WEX network nationwide.

Teletrac Navman (Booth #1833)

Presented by Carlos Caponera, Chief Marketing Officer

Teletrac Navman announced enhanced AI-powered safety features for its IQ Camera, targeting driver distraction, cell phone usage, and drowsy driving, ensuring fleet protection and efficiency.

Bluedot (Booth #1844)

Presented by Martin Hamedani, VP of Partnerships

Bluedot announced the public launch of Bluedot for Fleets, an all-in-one platform for public charging accessibility, automated payment and billing management, home charging reimbursement and vehicle analytics. It's designed to streamline the operations of electric vehicle fleets.

NovaCHARGE (Booth #2044)

Presented by Paul Boes, VP of Engineering, and Mark Gross, VP of Product Development

NovaCHARGE announced the expansion of their innovative total solutions package available for fleets with FLEXX mobile EV charging systems. This new solution will ensure efficiency, productivity, and ease of transition to EVs for fleet managers of municipalities, enterprises, and utilities.

Spring Free EV (Booth #2160)

Presented by Sunil Paul, Co-Founder & CEO of Spring Free EV

Spring Free EV announced the external launch of their fleet financing and tax credit solution, Residual Capital. For fleet operators, Residual Capital significantly eases the economic burden and residual value risks involved with EV acquisition. The product offers investors the ability to monetize available tax credits and benefits.

NAFA Fleet Management Association is the membership organization for professionals who manage the mobility requirements of vehicle fleets that include commercial, public safety, trucks, and buses of all types and sizes, and a wide range of military and off-road equipment for corporations, governments, universities, utility fleets, and law enforcement in North America and across the globe. NAFAs members are responsible for the specification, acquisition, maintenance, repair, fueling, risk management, and remarketing of more than 4.8 million vehicles that drive an estimated 84 billion miles each year. NAFAs members control assets and services well above $122 billion each year.For more information, please visit www.nafa.org, and communicate with NAFA on LinkedIn, Facebook, and X.

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Trivolve Tech and Quixy joins hands to Revolutionize Forensic Systems in India on Cardano

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Hyderabad, India, 22nd October 2024, ZEX PR WIRE, Trivolve Tech, a blockchain and AI product studio and Quixy, a leader in no-code/low-code enterprise solutions, , have officially partnered to co-develop cutting-edge forensic management systems for state governments across India. This collaboration aims to revolutionize the handling and integrity of forensic evidence by integrating Cardano blockchain technology and Zero-Knowledge Proofs (ZKP) into evidence management systems.

The project will initially focus on the Uttar Pradesh state government, which handles over one million forensic cases annually. The key objective is to enhance the forensic chain of custody—a process crucial for ensuring the authenticity and integrity of forensic evidence presented in court.

Addressing the Challenges in Forensic Evidence Management

Forensic departments in India face significant challenges in maintaining the chain of custody for evidence. Current centralized systems are vulnerable to tampering and unauthorized access, posing risks to the credibility of evidence in legal cases. The joint venture between Quixy and Trivolve Tech addresses these challenges by developing a decentralized solution leveraging Cardano’s smart contracts and Zero Knowledge Proofs. This approach ensures that every step in the chain of custody is immutably recorded on the blockchain, providing an unprecedented level of transparency and security.

Integrating Cardano Blockchain for Enhanced Security and Scalability

Cardano, one of the most decentralized and sustainable blockchain platforms, will be integral to the forensic management system through its cryptographic hashing. Cardano operates on a proof-of-stake (PoS) consensus mechanism, which makes it 99.99% more energy-efficient than Bitcoin and Ethereum. This sustainability, coupled with security, positions Cardano as an eco-friendly option for large-scale projects like this one.

Rahul Konudula, CEO of Trivolve Tech, commented, “By integrating Cardano blockchain with forensic management, we are providing a game-changing solution that improves transparency, accountability, and security for law enforcement agencies. This collaboration could set the standard for forensic evidence management across India’s 28 states and 8 union territories.”

About Quixy

Quixy is a no-code/low-code platform that helps organizations automate business processes and build enterprise applications faster with fewer resources. With over 26,000 no-code apps and 200,000 users, Quixy is one of India’s leading software companies.

About Trivolve Tech

Trivolve Tech is a product development studio solving real-world problems through Blockchain and AI. They integrate blockchain into enterprises and government operations, driving innovation and sustainable growth while enhancing liquidity by tokenizing Real World Assets.

For more information, please visit:
Quixy – https://quixy.com/

Trivolve Tech – https://trivolvetech.com/

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The importance of QuickBooks file repair: Damaged QuickBooks files can disrupt business operations, making it challenging to access financial data

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Brandon, MB, 22nd October 2024, ZEX PR WIRE, QuickBooks is an incredibly robust accounting tool, capable of handling a variety of financial tasks. However, like any software, it is susceptible to encountering issues, including file corruption. A damaged QuickBooks file can significantly disrupt business operations, making it challenging to access financial data, create reports, or process transactions. QuickBooks file repair is a powerful process designed to effectively address these issues and restore the integrity of your data.

Some common reasons include power failures or system crashes during QuickBooks usage can lead to file corruption. Another common reason is if the company file grows over time, it may become too large, causing performance issues or data corruption. Issues with hardware or bad sectors on the hard drive can lead to file damage.

Incompatible software or updates can occasionally interfere with QuickBooks, resulting in file corruption. 

QuickBooks provides a built-in tool called QuickBooks File Doctor, designed to identify and repair common issues related to file corruption. This tool can be downloaded and run to fix network and data file issues, offering a simple and effective solution in many cases.

If the file is too corrupted to repair, restoring from a recent backup can save your data. Regular backups are essential as they provide a safeguard in case of severe damage. 

QuickBooks includes a “Rebuild Data” feature that can resolve minor data corruption issues. This tool automatically scans the company file for inconsistencies and fixes them, ensuring the file is in good shape.

In cases of severe file damage or when internal tools fail to resolve the issue, consulting a professional QuickBooks repair service may be necessary. These services specialize in repairing damaged files and recovering lost data, ensuring minimal disruption to your business.

QuickBooks file repair is crucial when your data is compromised. By using built-in tools like QuickBooks File Doctor, restoring backups, or seeking professional help, you can effectively recover from file corruption and ensure business continuity.

For professional expertise on repairing a damaged QuickBooks file, visit https://quickbooksrepairpro.com/quickbooks-data-recovery.aspx

About QuickBooks Repair Pro

QuickBooksRepairpro.com is a leading QuickBooks File Repair and Data Recovery, QuickBooks Conversion, QuickBooks Mac Repair, and QuickBooks SDK programming services provider in North America, serving thousands of business users all over the world. With over 20 years of experience with Intuit QuickBooks, QuickBooksRepairpro.com assists QuickBooks users and small businesses with a variety of services and work with the US, UK, Canadian, Australian (Reckon Accounts), and New Zealand versions of QuickBooks (PC and Mac platforms).

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Optimizing your QuickBooks file is crucial for ensuring your accounting software runs efficiently, protecting data integrity, and facilitating smoother operations

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Kingston, 22nd October 2024, ZEX PR WIRE, As businesses grow, so do their financial records, often leading to larger QuickBooks company files. While QuickBooks is designed to handle substantial data, file optimization is crucial for maintaining efficiency and performance. 

 Large company files can slow down QuickBooks, leading to lagging responses when entering data, generating reports, or running payroll. Optimization helps reduce file size and improve system speed, allowing for smoother operations.

Over time, as files grow and become fragmented, the risk of data corruption increases. Regular optimization can help maintain file integrity, reducing the likelihood of encountering issues that can lead to data loss.

 A smaller, optimized file takes less time to back up and restore, which is critical during system updates or when recovering from a crash. This can save valuable time and resources, especially during busy financial periods.

File optimization makes it easier to manage and navigate your financial records. By condensing and organizing data, users can quickly access the information they need without wading through excessive amounts of data.

Optimized files allow for quicker and more accurate financial reporting, ensuring that your business remains compliant with tax regulations and internal policies. This efficiency is vital for audits and decision-making processes.

Use QuickBooks’ built-in “Condense Data” feature to remove historical transactions and reduce file size while retaining necessary data. Schedule regular maintenance checks to identify and repair data integrity issues. Utilizing tools like QuickBooks File Doctor can help identify potential problems early. Regularly review and archive old transactions that are no longer needed for day-to-day operations, which can significantly reduce file size. Keep an eye on your company file size and set thresholds for when optimization is needed to prevent performance degradation.

Optimizing your QuickBooks file is crucial for ensuring your accounting software runs efficiently, protecting data integrity, and facilitating smoother operations. Regularly implementing optimization strategies can lead to significant benefits, allowing your business to focus on growth and success.

https://quickbooksrecovery.co.uk/quickbooks-file-data-services/quickbooks-file-optimization-service/ 

About E-Tech

E-Tech is the leading service provider of QuickBooks File Repair, Data Recovery, QuickBooks Conversion and QuickBooks SDK programming in the UK and Ireland. In our 20 years plus of experience with Intuit QuickBooks, we have assisted over a 1000 satisfied customers with their requirements.

We offer a range of services for existing QuickBooks users and provide comprehensive solutions for small businesses. Additionally, our expertise covers the US, UK, Canadian, Australian (Reckon Accounts), and New Zealand versions of QuickBooks (PC and Mac platforms).

For media inquiries regarding E-Tech, individuals are encouraged to contact Media Relations Director, Melanie Ann via email at Melanie@e-tech.ca. 

To learn more about the company, visit: www.e-tech.ca

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