RE: AA Contract18 Jun 2016 12:41
Chris, I think that's a very good question. On the 14th Dec last year TRAK released this statement to the market announcing an extension of their contract with AA and the start of a new partnership for a B2B fleet management system. Thus the AA have not only renewed an existing 4 year contract but extended their partnership with TRAK. So I think it's more of a case of the AA extending their partnerships in this space rather than replacing Trak. That's my take on it anyway.
14,December 2015
TRAKM8 HOLDINGS PLC/AA plc
Trakm8 contract extensions with AA Plc
Trakm8, the AIM-listed telematics and data provider to the global market, and the AA plc have announced an extension to their current relationship.
Trakm8 has been the supplier of telematic systems to the AA for their roadside assistance and recovery vehicles for over four years, bringing considerable operational and economic benefits to the business over that time.
It has now worked with the AA to develop a new business-to-business fleet management system. The new product will be offered to the AA's business-to-business customers, enabling them to help manage both the cost and logistics of running their fleets. The solution is expected to be attractive to large fleet operators as well as SMEs running fleets of five or more vehicles.
The system allows individual vehicle data to be tracked, including fuel consumption, driver behaviour and routes taken.
John Watkins, Executive Chairman of Trakm8 commented:
"This is a substantial contract and an extremely interesting opportunity for Trakm8. Working with the AA on this project we will substantially increase our understanding of remote vehicle service potential for fleets."
Kirsty Lloyd-Jukes, the AA's Strategy Director said:
"We have worked with Trakm8 on our own vehicle fleet for some time and they have demonstrated great innovation and support for our business. This initiative for our fleet customers is an important part of the investment in connected car technology that we are developing. We are looking at a number of options that will add value to our proposition for the rest of our business customers and our personal members."