Augmented Reality (AR) can be traced as far back as 1957 with the invention of Morton Helig's Sensorama. During the decades that followed, AR was used in manufacturing and engineering, as well as the Airforce and broadened its horizons into the arts, in a production called "Dancing in Cyberspace" by Julie Martin. 13 May 2013
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Started in 1996, Matrix was among the first of its kind in the South African and global arena. As with any innovation, tracking products in the 90's were regarded suspiciously, viewed as complex and carried with them many uncertainties. For a few years short of two decades, Matrix has been a major player in the industry and through 17 years of unparalleled customer protection, the brand has become synonymous with innovation, leadership and security, dissolving any doubt in the consumers mind. 24 Apr 2013
Read more >>Considering the statistics on road deaths and serious accidents on South African Roads, 18 000 people killed annually and 150 000 severely injured (Medical Research Council), it is understandable why road safety is a top priority for
Matrix Vehicle Tracking. Due to the fact that
Matrix's customers are vehicle owners and are potentially affected by dangerous situations on the roads, a road safety initiative termed 'The
Matrix Road Safety Association' was established in April 2012. 18 Feb 2013
Read more >>Tracking your vehicle online is not a new service offering for Matrix customers. In fact, Matrix has been offering customers
Matrix Internet Tracking for some time now. We have, however, over time realised that managing the admin around a vehicle can be very time and energy consuming for our customers. Between tracking private and business trips and documenting and calculating fuel and maintenance costs, our customers can spend hours each month making sure that they stay on top of their vehicle admin. 22 Jan 2013
Read more >>Over the least few weeks several serious incidents involving trucks have happened on Gauteng roads. And this seems to be the weekly norm! 25 May 2012
Read more >>MiX Telematics proudly launched the
Matrix Road Safety Association in April in response to the United Nations call for action on a 'Decade of action on Road Safety'. "All South Africans have a duty to ensure that their actions on our roads do not impact negatively on the lives of others. This initiative actively provides the public with information on road collisions via the media, whilst providing an informative on-line training service detailing the cause, prevention and other general safety information pertaining to road accidents," says Brendan Horan, Managing Director of MiX Telematics: Consumer. 25 May 2012
Read more >>The winter school holiday period is creeping closer and unfortunately, with it comes road congestion and road accidents.Dave Johnston, consultant for the
Matrix Road Safety Association, offers these additional tips for road users as they prepare for and embark on their holiday voyages: 25 May 2012
Read more >>Sorting out tax returns is a headache for many South Africans, especially since it became mandatory to track all kilometres travelled and keep an up-to-date logbook. However, having the option to use a fully-automated logbook continues to provide relief for many individual drivers and fleet managers. 23 May 2012
Read more >>With today's road accident rate, having the peace of mind that roadside assistance brings is definitely worth the investment, believes Brendan Horan, Managing Director MiX Telematics (Consumer). "There is nothing more terrifying than the thought of being in an accident or breaking down in the middle of nowhere and knowing that no-one knows where you are," says Horan. "We can't rely on our cell phones as more often than not there won't be signal especially in the middle of nowhere! This is why having a tracking unit in your vehicle that instantly alerts a control centre should you be involved in an accident or break down is key." 23 May 2012
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