Ably Asset Tracking is a serverless, cloud-based solution that provides SDKs for integrating realtime asset location tracking into applications, enabling precise and dependable monitoring of moving assets such as vehicles, packages, and deliveries across logistics, food delivery, and urban mobility services. The platform offloads the complexity of realtime communication and GPS data processing, allowing businesses to focus on core features without managing infrastructure.

Key Features

Realtime Location Tracking Tracks the live position of multiple assets with high accuracy.

• Utilizes Mapbox Navigation SDK for enhanced location accuracy.
• Cleans noisy GPS data for consistent and precise positioning.

Serverless, Cloud-Based Architecture No infrastructure to provision or manage.

• Reduces DevOps and engineering overhead.
• Scalable, globally available solution.

SDKs for Easy Integration Provides headless SDKs for various platforms.

• Publishing SDK for asset devices (Android, iOS).
• Subscribing SDK for observer devices (Android, iOS, JavaScript).

Customizable Update Frequency Control how often location updates are sent.

• Supports custom logic and policies to optimize battery usage.

Map-Agnostic Implementation Works with any mapping solution, including custom maps.

• Not tied to a specific map provider.

Data Accessibility and Integration Direct access to tracking data for further processing.

• Supports integration with databases, monitoring tools, and other services.

Benefits

Reduced Complexity and Faster Time to Market Simplifies the development and deployment of asset tracking.

• Eliminates the need to build and maintain custom tracking infrastructure.
• Enables rapid integration with a few lines of code.

Improved User Experience Provides accurate, realtime visibility for end-users and support agents.

• Enhances customer satisfaction with precise delivery and status updates.
• Reduces customer inquiries about order status.

Reliability and Scalability Built on Ably’s global realtime network.

• Delivers robust data ordering, delivery guarantees, and high uptime (99.999% SLA).

Battery and Resource Efficiency Optimized for mobile devices.

• Minimizes battery drain during persistent realtime tracking.