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Platform Science
Platform Science is a asset manager based in San Diego; the Altss profile covers its classification, headquarters, registration, AUM band, and key contacts for...
Platform Science
Platform Science offers fleet telematics solutions with a SaaS fleet management platform. Boost efficiency and compliance. Schedule your demo today.
General information
Firm type
Asset Manager
Location
Region
North America
Country
United States
City
San Diego
Corporate office
San Diego, United States
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
How does Platform Science differentiate its fleet-telematics approach from incumbent hardware-based systems?
Platform Science deploys a software-defined virtual vehicle gateway that runs on factory-installed hardware, whereas legacy rivals require fleets to install and maintain a separate aftermarket device on each truck. By integrating directly with original vehicle architecture, the system can access deeper vehicle data, reduce device-procurement complexity and synchronize software updates across mixed-make fleets without swapping physical hardware.
Which fleet segments does Platform Science primarily serve?
The firm focuses on enterprise-scale road-transport operators that run large, mixed-nameplate fleets. These carriers typically need a single platform that harmonizes vehicle diagnostics, driver messaging, hours-of-service compliance and third-party dispatch-tool integration across different truck makes and model years.
What is Platform Science's commercial relationship with truck manufacturers?
Rather than selling into fleets exclusively after the vehicle purchase, Platform Science has secured factory-install and pre-configuration agreements with select truck OEMs. Under these arrangements, the Virtual Vehicle gateway comes ready-activated from the assembly line, making Platform Science the default operating layer for the connected services on those trucks.
Is Platform Science a fleet-management software company or a telematics hardware provider?
Platform Science is strictly a software company. It does not manufacture or sell physical telematics devices. Its platform leverages the processing and connectivity hardware already built into modern trucks, providing a cloud-based operating system and application marketplace that runs on that existing equipment.
Does the Platform Science system support third-party fleet applications?
Yes. The Virtual Vehicle platform is designed as an open environment where third-party applications can be installed and run directly on the vehicle gateway. This allows fleets to mix best-of-breed transportation apps on top of the core telematics and compliance services without integrating separate hardware for each vendor.
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