Wialon

WialonDeveloper(s)| Gurtam

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Initial release| 2007; 19 years ago (2007)
Written in| C++, JavaScript, Python,
Operating system| Cross-platform (web-based)
Available in| Multilingual
Type| Fleet management software, IoT Platform, Fleet digitalization, GPS tracking
License| Proprietary
Website| wialon.com

Wialon is an IoT and fleet management software platform developed by the international technology company Gurtam. The platform is designed to be hardware-agnostic, meaning it is compatible with a range of aftermarket GPS tracking units as well as OEM-based telematic control units.[1] It is used by service providers to deliver a variety of telematics solutions, including vehicle tracking and asset tracking, to end-users in numerous industries.

As of July 2024, Wialon had over 4 million vehicles and other assets connected globally. According to market analysis by Berg Insight, Wialon is one of the largest fleet telematics platforms globally by number of connected units. It holds a dominant position in the CIS, Central and Eastern European markets[2] and is ranked among the leading providers in emerging markets like Latin America[3] and Southeast Asia.[4][5][6]

## Contents

* 1 History
* 2 Business model and market presence
* 3 Functionality and applications
* 4 See also
* 5 References

## History

Wialon was first developed by Gurtam in 2007, with an early focus on providing a flexible software solution for the emerging GPS tracking market. A significant milestone was the release of Wialon Hosting in 2008, a cloud-based SaaS version of the software that lowered the barrier to entry for telematics service providers. An early server-based version, Wialon Pro, was later succeeded by Wialon Local in 2014, which continues to be offered as a private server solution.[7]

In 2020, Gurtam established the IoT project of the year, an annual global competition designed to showcase innovative telematics solutions developed by its international partner community.[8] In 2021, the company joined the IoT M2M Council (IMC), with the Head of Wialon, Aliaksandr Kuushynau, representing the company.[9] Following the full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine in 2022, Gurtam ceased all operations in Russia, effectively exiting the market.[10]

## Business model and market presence

Wialon's business model is centered on providing a software-only platform to a channel of telematics service providers, rather than selling directly to end-user fleets. This contrasts with the model of other major players like Geotab and Samsara, which often offer hardware and software directly to customers.[11]

The platform is distributed exclusively through a global network of over 2,500 partners, including telematics service providers and systems integrators, who operate in more than 150 countries.[12] These partners combine the Wialon software with third-party telematics devices to provide fleet digitalization services to fleet owners.

## Functionality and applications

Wialon is a vertical-neutral platform, meaning it is adapted by service providers for use in a wide range of business spheres, from commercial fleet management to stationary asset monitoring. Wialon has strong analytics (reports, events, notifications) and is used both for small-scale projects with just a few vehicles and large corporate and fleets with enterprise-grade requirements who want to leverage data-driven insights.[13] Its core functions include:

* Real-time tracking of vehicles and assets on a map, providing vehicle location data with geofencing.
* For fuel management Wialon is using data from fuel level sensors to monitor consumption and prevent gasoline theft.
* Driver behavior monitoring module of Wialon provides driver scoring to improve safety.
* Route optimization and a journey planner module.
* Wialon supportst video telematics solutions via integrated dashcams
* Wialon has its own GIS engine, which is not common for the market, where Google Maps and OSM Maps prevail. This gives users an opportunity to add custom map data layers and GIS data to the database, allowing for wider variety of applications.
* Open API and a marketplace of integrations where a full feature set required.

The platform's flexibility allows it to be used in diverse applications. In the supply chain and logistics sector, Wialon is used as a track and trace solution.[14] For public transport, it is used as part of an intelligent transportation system to provide real-time arrival information to passengers.[15] In the construction and rail industries, Wialon is used to track heavy equipment and rail assets, while its functionality is also leveraged for stolen vehicle recovery.[16][17]

## See also

* Fleet management
* Fleet digitalization
* Telematics

## References

1. ↑ "Wialon reveals most popular GPS hardware manufacturers across globe". Fleet World. January 3, 2024. https://fleetworld.co.uk/wialon-reveals-most-popular-gps-hardware-manufacturers-across-globe/.
2. ↑ "Fleet Management - World 2020 - Berg Insight". https://www.readkong.com/page/fleet-management-world-2020-berg-insight-3929670.
3. ↑ "The installed base of fleet management systems in Latin America will reach 16.6 million units by 2029". https://www.berginsight.com/the-installed-base-of-fleet-management-systems-in-latin-america-will-reach-166-million-units-by-2029/.
4. ↑ "Latin America Fleet Management Market Outlook Report 2025". July 18, 2025. https://www.globenewswire.com/fr/news-release/2025/07/18/3117997/0/en/Latin-America-Fleet-Management-Market-Outlook-Report-2025-Gurtam-Michelin-Connected-Fleet-and-Geotab-Lead-Latin-Fleet-Market.html.
5. ↑ "The installed base of fleet management systems in Southeast Asia to reach 5.4 million units by 2028". October 27, 2024. https://iotbusinessnews.com/2024/10/27/19001-the-installed-base-of-fleet-management-systems-in-southeast-asia-to-reach-5-4-million-units-by-2028/.
6. ↑ "Wialon reflects on key drivers of telematics growth across the world" (in en-GB). 2025-01-31. https://www.iotinsider.com/transport/wialon-reflects-on-key-drivers-of-telematics-growth-across-the-world/.
7. ↑ "Gurtam in 2014: a year in review". December 26, 2014. https://gurtam.com/news/gurtam-anniversary-partner-stories-part-2.
8. ↑ "IoT project of the year 2022 award named 12 best telematics solutions over the last year". October 10, 2022. https://www.iot-now.com/2022/10/10/124446-iot-project-of-the-year-2022-award-named-12-best-telematics-solutions-over-the-last-year/.
9. ↑ "Gurtam joins IMC to Expand IoT Platform Beyond GPS Tracking". July 27, 2021. https://www.iotm2mcouncil.org/iot-library/press-releases/gurtam-joins-imc-to-expand-iot-platform-beyond-gps-tracking/.
10. ↑ "Gurtam statement on the war in Ukraine". March 9, 2022. https://gurtam.com/en/blog/gurtam-statement-on-the-war-in-ukraine.
11. ↑ "Commercial Telematics Competitive Ranking". August 25, 2023. https://www.abiresearch.com/press/geotab-samsara-and-powerfleet-take-the-top-spots-in-abi-researchs-commercial-telematics-competitive-ranking.
12. ↑ "Commercial Fleet Telematics Global Study" (pdf). PTOLEMUS Consulting Group. July 2024. https://www.ptolemus.com/wp-content/uploads/Commercial-Fleet-Telematics-Global-Study_Abstract_PTOLEMUS_compressed.pdf.
13. ↑ "How telematics goes beyond conventional GPS tracking, and why it matters to businesses". April 2, 2024. https://theedgemalaysia.com/content/advertise/how-telematics-goes-beyond-conventional-gps-tracking-and-why-it-matters-to-businesses.
14. ↑ "Supply Chain Management and Logistics Quarterly". https://www.abiresearch.com/market-research/product/7781888-supply-chain-management-and-logistics-quar/.
15. ↑ Skarga-Bandurova, I.; Derkach, M.; Kotsiuba, I. (September 2018). "The Information Service for Delivering Arrival Public Transport Prediction". 2018 IEEE 4th International Symposium on Wireless Systems: 84–88. https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Maryna-Derkach-2/publication/328833771_The_Information_Service_for_Delivering_Arrival_Public_Transport_Prediction/links/5e83990092851c2f5270d35e/The-Information-Service-for-Delivering-Arrival-Public-Transport-Prediction.pdf.
16. ↑ G. N. Aretoulis; K. C. Apostolou (July 2023). "Comparative Evaluation of Fleet Management Software in the Greek Construction Industry". Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences 14 (2). https://www.researchgate.net/publication/372349998_Comparative_Evaluation_of_Fleet_Management_Software_in_the_Greek_Construction_Industry.
17. ↑ "Ensuring asset security with LoRaWAN tracking solution for construction wagons in Switzerland". July 12, 2023. https://www.railwaygazette.com/sponsored-content/ensuring-asset-security-with-lorawan-tracking-solution-for-construction-wagons-in-switzerland/64597.article.

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