Wialon, a leading IoT and fleet management platform developed by European software company Gurtam, has revealed the winners of its worldwide competition for the best IoT project of the year 2024.

A total of 16 winners across eight categories were recognised for their work in implementing the best IoT projects

A total of 16 winners across eight categories were recognised for their work in implementing the best IoT projects worldwide over the past year.

More than 100 projects and entries from 45 countries competed for this year’s awards. Entries included projects from Australia, Brazil, Estonia, Honduras, India, Lebanon, Kenya, Mexico, the Netherlands, Nigeria, South Africa, Tajikistan, Turkey, Uruguay, USA and many others.

The IoT project of the year competition underscores the potential of Wialon and IoT solutions by showcasing real-world applications that solve critical business challenges. This initiative aims to foster the growth of the IoT industry, spark inspiration, and encourage companies to explore how IoT can transform their business operations.

2024 Winners by Category

Compact Fleets (up to 30 vehicles):

Grand Prix: ActiveGuard Telematics, Nigeria – Advanced vessel monitoring & fuel management system for offshore operations

Best IoT Innovation for Asset Protection: Direct Communication Solutions, USA – Catalytic converter protection and theft prevention

Best Industrial IoT Solution: HeadManLabs, India – Smart conveyor efficiency and safety monitoring

Best Fleet and Driver Management Solution: iQ-Things, Kenya – Smart fleet management and fuel theft prevention solution

Growing Fleets (31-100 vehicles):

Grand Prix: MaliaTec, Lebanon – Modernising public transport with real-time tracking and enhanced safety

Best Fleet and Driver Management Solution: Ares Sun, Honduras – Advanced monitoring and safety system for tanker transport operations

Best Industrial IoT Solution: Safetrack, Mexico – Unified real-time monitoring for industrial fleet and equipment

Best Solution for Enhancing Machinery Efficiency: Maqsat, Uruguay – Enhancing machine efficiency and operator productivity with real-time tracking and digital reporting

Substantial Fleets (101-400 vehicles):

Grand Prix: Afritrack, Tanzania – Real-time driver safety and incident management for the mining industry

Best Public Transportation Digitalization Solution: Filozof, Turkey – Digital transformation and optimisation of public transportation infrastructure

Best Roadworks Management Solution: HubLogiQ, Netherlands – Fleet and mobile traffic light management with tachograph and dashcam integration

Best Solution for Enhancing Security and Operational Control: GotYou Telematics, South Africa – Securing the South African bulk haulage industry

Government & Corporate Fleets (400+ vehicles):

Grand Prix: Integrated Solutions, Iraq – Comprehensive fleet management & security solution for petroleum distribution

Best Public Transportation Digitalization Solution: Sarfaroz, Tajikistan – Smart public transport management system for Dushanbe

Best Agricultural Fleet Management Solution: GetGPS, Turkmenistan – Full-cycle automation system for agricultural equipment

Best Fleet and Driver Management Solution: Monitoring Net, Serbia – Fleet tracking and fuel management system for transportation and logistics

The winners were revealed just ahead of tech show Gitex Global in Dubai, marking a celebration of IoT innovations from around the world.

Aliaksandr Kuushynau, head of Wialon at Gurtam

Aliaksandr Kuushynau, head of the Wialon division at Gurtam, said: “The IoT project of the year competition not only celebrates the incredible expertise of our partners but also illustrates the transformative impact that IoT solutions can have on businesses worldwide.

“I’d like to highlight how exciting it is that both our integrators and fleet managers are fully realising the potential of our technologies and using them to boost efficiency in many countries around the world.”