Engineer M8, a company that develops software for fire safety, security, compliance, and fleet management businesses, has chosen KeySIM‘s multi-network IoT SIM platform to power connectivity for its expanding GPS tracking and telematics services.
This collaboration supports Tracking Guardian, Engineer M8’s fleet management system, which allows businesses to track vehicles in real time, oversee driver performance, keep compliance records up to date, and pull vehicle data straight from UK government databases.
With rising customer demand for connected vehicle solutions, Engineer M8 needed a connectivity platform that could deliver dependable coverage across the UK while remaining adaptable to a wide range of deployment scenarios.
Dependable GPS tracking powered by multi-network IoT SIM technology
Tracking Guardian gives businesses a full-featured fleet management solution, including:
- Live GPS vehicle tracking
- Automatic driver licence verification through the DVLA
- Driver behaviour and performance analysis
- Vehicle safety and inspection checks
- Incident and event logging
- Fleet performance scorecards and reports
- Vehicle history and details pulled from DVLA records
- Real-time location tracking via the EM8HQ app
By using KeySIM’s multi-network IoT SIM cards, connected tracking devices can switch between multiple UK mobile networks, helping to maintain a stable connection in areas where any one network might have weak or patchy coverage.
This is especially useful for fleet operators whose vehicles move through diverse locations — from industrial estates and rural roads to construction sites — where signal strength can vary significantly.
Enabling growth with adaptable IoT connectivity
Engineer M8 chose KeySIM’s IoT SIM platform to support its future growth and to provide the flexibility needed as its range of connected services continues to expand.
Craig Wright M.IPSA, from Engineer M8, said: “Our company has grown rapidly, and we wanted to offer our customers the best possible network coverage. That’s why we went with KeySIM. Their multi-network IoT SIM platform gives us the adaptability we need while making sure our GPS tracking devices stay connected no matter where our customers are operating.”
More than just fleet tracking
Although Tracking Guardian is a central part of the Engineer M8 ecosystem, the company offers a much wider range of specialist software tools built specifically for fire and security contractors.
The Engineer M8 product lineup includes:
EM8 Core
An all-in-one operational platform that covers CRM, job scheduling, invoicing, staff rostering, and a customer portal — all tailored for the fire and security industry.
Surveillance Guardian
CCTV health monitoring that checks the entire system every five minutes and automatically verifies image quality using in-house AI. It also enables remote access without any port forwarding, using secure infrastructure that relies on KeySIM for 4G connectivity. The latest update adds instant connectivity to any Alarm Receiving Centre (ARC) in the UK.
VoIP Guardian
A fully managed cloud phone system with extensions, IVR menus, call routing, and integrated call history. It also lets engineers make outgoing calls showing the main office number rather than their personal mobile, preventing customers from contacting engineers directly.
ANPR Guardian
Automatic Number Plate Recognition software for managing access control, maintaining whitelists, logging vehicles, and generating compliance reports.
FireLog 365
A digital fire logbook platform with NFC-based inspections, automated certificate generation, QR code equipment tracking, and detailed audit trails.
AI Redaction
Automated GDPR compliance software that blurs faces and vehicle number plates in CCTV footage.
Pump Guardian
Monitoring software for critical water pump systems, helping organisations detect faults early and stay compliant with regulations.
Shaping the future of connected fleet management
This deployment highlights the increasing importance of robust IoT connectivity in today’s fleet management solutions. By combining Engineer M8’s specialist fleet management software with KeySIM’s multi-network IoT SIM technology, businesses can gain better visibility, improved operational efficiency, and more reliable connectivity.
As connected vehicle technology continues to advance, both companies remain focused on delivering solutions that help businesses manage their assets, vehicles, and workforce more effectively.
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