Best Telematics Data Podcasts (2025)

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Predicting the Power of Telematics 18:02

19h ago18:02

18:02

Having discussed the past and present of the technology, Geoff Werner and Spencer Mitchell now delve into the future of telematics in commercial auto. Given the precision and accuracy of the data, they predict the entire industry will be driven by telematics-based variables in the next 5-10 years.By Spencer Mitchell, CEO of TruckerCloud

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How vehicle connectivity can reshape the leasing industry 35:56

30d ago35:56

35:56

Do you understand how real-time vehicle data could transform your entire leasing business? Listen in as Harald van Meel, Director of Sales & Marketing from Opendo, and Martin Nørgaard Høgh, VP of Sales, Business Development & Marketing from Connected Cars, discuss the recent changes and opportunities in the leasing industry. Topics covered in this …

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Quantifying Telematics ROI in Commercial Auto 29:12

1M ago29:12

29:12

TruckerCloud CEO Spencer Mitchell discusses the myriad ways in which telematics data improves legacy insurance practices and saves money for the insurers who invest in its implementation. Actuary and telematics data expert Geoff Werner discusses how to quantify this value from an actuarial perspective. He introduces the calculator he created to rep…

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More than a Buzzword—Telematics will soon be the norm in commercial auto insurance 13:54

2M ago13:54

13:54

Actuary and telematics data expert Geoff Werner discusses his experience launching telematics programs in personal lines and how he expects similar programs to become ubiquitous in commercial auto sooner rather than later. TruckerCloud CEO Spencer Mitchell discusses his learnings from the market and his growing customer base.…

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Telematics Data is Reshaping Our Understanding of Road Networks 58:52

4M ago58:52

58:52

Telematics Data is Reshaping Our Understanding of Road Networks In this episode MIT Professor Hari Balakrishnan explains how Cambridge Mobile Telematics (CMT) is transforming traditional road network analysis by layering dynamic behavioural data onto static map geometries. Telematics data creates "living maps" that go beyond traditional road geomet…

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Hivemapper 51:29

5M ago51:29

51:29

In this week’s episode, I’m thrilled to welcome back Ariel Seidman, founder of HiveMapper. Ariel was my very first podcast guest back in 2019, and HiveMapper has come a long way since then! We explore how HiveMapper has evolved from a drone-based mapping system to a cutting-edge platform collecting street-level data at a global scale. Ariel shares …

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Tracking Elephants 45:36

6M ago45:36

45:36

Tracking elephants in Southern Africa’s Kavango-Zambezi (KAZA) region, the largest transfrontier conservation area in the world. Lead scientist Robin Naidoo from the World Wildlife Fund-US explains the complex, cross-border collaboration required to understand elephant movements across vast landscapes and the role of GNSS. Connected with Robin http…

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Female Voices in Geospatial 42:54

7M ago42:54

42:54

Today's episode touches on some pretty big topics like Imposter Syndrome, Mentorship, Career Progression, Adaptability and Diversity Today you are going to hear two stories from two very different voices. Two brilliant people who happen to be women in geospatial. Ta Taneka https://www.linkedin.com/in/ta-taneka/ Mary Murphy https://www.linkedin.com/…

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Telematics for automotive leasing companies. Increase internal efficiency and win customers 40:02

7M ago40:02

40:02

Is your leasing company ready to win fleet customers by helping them meet the demands of new ESG regulations? This episode will provide you with the insights needed to turn ESG compliance into a competitive strength. Join Marie-Louise, Martin, and Nikolaj explore how ESG regulations are reshaping the leasing industry and how telematics can help you…

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QField 49:07

7M ago49:07

49:07

In this episode, Marco Bernasconi, co-founder and CEO of OPENGIS.ch, introduces us to QField, an open-source mobile application designed for field data collection in conjunction with QGIS. Marco shares his journey in developing QField and discusses its seamless integration with QGIS, allowing users to capture, survey, and manage geospatial data on …

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Analyst To Engineer 41:05

8M ago41:05

41:05

This is the story of Priscilla Cole, and what she did when she discovered that her ambitions were bigger than the tools she was using! Connect with Priscilla here! https://www.linkedin.com/in/priscilla-cole-5892549/ Recommended Listening The Way You Talk About Your Skills Is Costing You Money Geospatial Consulting As A Business And Career Mid-Life …

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Satclip - Encoding Location 43:40

9M ago43:40

43:40

In this episode, I'm joined by Konstantine Klemmer, a researcher at Microsoft, to dive deep into the fascinating world of GeoAI. Konstantine introduces us to Satclip, a cutting-edge model that encodes geographic locations based on satellite images. We discuss how Satclip works, the data it uses, and its potential applications, particularly in low-r…

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Natural Language Geocoding 45:14

9M ago45:14

45:14

In this episode, I welcome Jason Gilman, a Principal Software Engineer at Element 84, to explore the exciting world of natural language geocoding. Key Topics Discussed: Introduction to Natural Language Geocoding: Jason explains the concept of natural language geocoding and its significance in converting textual descriptions of locations into precis…

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Semantic Search For Geospatial 50:39

10M ago50:39

50:39

This podcast episode is all about semantic search and using embeddings to analyse text and social media data. Dominik Weckmüller, a researcher at the Technical University of Dresden, talks about his PhD research, where he looks at how to analyze text with geographic references. He explains hyperloglog and embeddings, showing how these methods captu…

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Why You Should Care About L Band 51:14

11M ago51:14

51:14

In this episode, we welcome back Lauren Guy, CEO and founder of ASTERRA, a groundbreaking company using L band and synthetic aperture radar (SAR) for commercial purposes. Lauren shares his journey as a geophysicist and discusses the innovative applications of L band in detecting water leakages, soil moisture, and even minerals from space. Dive deep…

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GeoParquet For Beginners 42:00

11M ago42:00

42:00

Cloud-native geospatial, range requests, chucks, COGs and COPCs ... [ insert confusing acronym here ] Sometimes It feels like we need to learn a whole new vocabulary and if you have been doing #geo for a while you might be wondering how much of this is actually going to impact me. What bits of this are the ones that I need to know about? I don’t th…

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Finding Stuff Indoors 49:37

12M ago49:37

49:37

Mappedin started as a school project and evolved into a leading indoor mapping company, working with malls, airports, hospitals, and Fortune 500 companies. You guessed, today's podcast is all about indoor mapping, why it's hard, what are the use cases driving it, what the state of the art looks like today and what we can expect in the future. Key p…

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Are you also waiting for OEM Connectivity? 42:54

12M ago42:54

42:54

In this episode, we address the question 'Are you also waiting for OEM connectivity?' as there is huge diversity among markets. Some have connectivity handed to them on a platter while others struggle to sell vehicles without it. Welcome to the Connected Cars Podcast, your premier source for insights into how automotive connectivity is revolutioniz…

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What is humanitarian GIS? 47:24

12M ago47:24

47:24

Hugo Powell, from immap.org shares his expert insights on how GIS technologies are leveraged to analyze data, visualize scenarios, and facilitate rapid decision-making during emergencies. Here are the key tools mentioned: 1. **Kobo Toolbox**: An open-source tool used for data collection in humanitarian contexts. Kobo Toolbox allows for both quantit…

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AI Autocomplete for QGIS 42:52

1y ago42:52

42:52

AI Autocomplete for QGIS Brendan Ashworth the CTO and co-founder of https://buntinglabs.com/ focuses on integrating AI with QGIS, and today on the podcast we are talking about Autocomplete for vectorization. Along the way Brendan will share with us why Bunting Labs chose to build this on top of QGIS, the Challenges in Map Digitization, what the dev…

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GNSS receivers - why precise positioning will not be coming to your phone any time soon 51:01

1y ago51:01

51:01

GNSS receivers - why precise positioning will not be coming to your phone any time soon Igor is the CEO and cofounder of Emlid.com a company that started out making high-precision GNSS receivers in his kitchen and crowd-funded the first batch on Kickstarter. But that was over ten years ago so today on the podcast Igor is going to tell us about the …

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The way you talk about your geospatial skills is costing you money 52:17

1y ago52:17

52:17

Refactoring the Way you Talk About your geospatial skills: It is Costing you Money Some of the key topics in this episode 1.Our Geospatial Skills and Marketability: There's a realization that while our traditional geospatial skills are valuable, they might not always be marketed effectively to match the broader IT and data analysis job markets. We …

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Modern Geospatial 48:25

1y ago48:25

48:25

Modern geospatial - not the bleeding edge of geospatial but modern geospatial - what is it? Well my guest Will Cadell, the CEO of SparkGeo describes modern geospatial as the intersection of the cloud, smart space, open source data/standards, AI and smart devices - that's modern geospatial And as you will hear during the discussion it's important to…

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Introduction To LIDAR & Point Clouds 48:52

1y ago48:52

48:52

The main topics discussed during this episode include: Basics of LIDAR data and its applications. Differences between LIDAR and photogrammetry. Processing chain of LIDAR data. Challenges in classifying point clouds. Applications of LIDAR technology in vegetation mapping, terrain modelling, and infrastructure inspection. The future of LIDAR technolo…

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Introduction to Cloud Native Geospatial 55:13

1+ y ago55:13

55:13

Alex Leith is a Digital Earth Architect and in this episode, you will learn what Infrastructure as code is - hint it is the opposite of the "clicky-clicky" and so much more! Connect with Alex here https://auspatious.com/ Recommended Listening Cloud-Optimized Point CLounds https://mapscaping.com/podcast/cloud-optimized-point-clouds/ Cloud Native Geo…

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GeeMap 54:55

1+ y ago54:55

54:55

GeeMap is an open-source Python library that provides tools for interactive mapping with Google Earth Engine (GEE), which is a platform for earth science data and analysis ... and today you are going to hear from the creator of GeeMap! Connect with Qiusheng Wu here: https://wetlands.io/ This episode is sponsored by Planet learn more at https://www.…

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GPS Reimagined 45:36

1+ y ago45:36

45:36

GPS reimagined? Why do we need to reimagine GPS? ... Is it broken? Recommended Podcast Episodes How Google Calculates Your Location https://mapscaping.com/podcast/how-google-calculates-your-location/ From GNSS To VPS https://mapscaping.com/podcast/from-gnss-to-vps/ Navigating The Past Present and Future of GNSS https://mapscaping.com/podcast/naviga…

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12 Days of Fleet FYIs: What's the ROI of my EV? 13:10

1+ y ago13:10

13:10

What's the ROI of an EV? We share a couple of starting points in this episode of #UtilimarcFleetFYIs. Share your thoughts on LinkedIn, Instagram or Facebook with #UtilimarcFleetFYIs. www.utilimarc.comBy Utilimarc

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The Business of QGIS Development 52:26

1+ y ago52:26

52:26

Nyall Dawson is a QGIS developer, cartographer, and owner and founder of North Road, a company specializing in open-source geospatial software. His journey into geospatial began with personal interests in mapping and cartography, which later evolved into a business called North Road. But that's not why I wanted to make this episode for you, I wante…

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12 Days of Fleet FYIs: Are There Consequences for Electrifying Your Fleet? 24:22

1+ y ago24:22

24:22

Are There Consequences for Electrifying Your Fleet? Find out in this episode of #UtilimarcFleetFYIs. Share your thoughts on LinkedIn, Instagram or Facebook with #UtilimarcFleetFYIs. www.utilimarc.comBy Utilimarc

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12 Days of Fleet FYIs: What Constitutes an Under-Utilized Vehicle? 8:26

1+ y ago8:26

8:26

What Constitutes an Under-Utilized Vehicle? Find out on Day 3 of #12DaysOfFleetFYIs Share your thoughts on LinkedIn, Instagram or Facebook with #UtilimarcFleetFYIs. www.utilimarc.com

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12 Days of Fleet FYIs: What Are the Benefits of Benchmarking? 10:04

1+ y ago10:04

10:04

What Are the Benefits of Benchmarking? Find out in this episode of Utilimarc Fleet FYIs. Share your thoughts on LinkedIn, Instagram or Facebook with #UtilimarcFleetFYIs. www.utilimarc.com

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12 Days of Fleet FYIs: How to Find the Right Telematics Provider 9:25

1+ y ago9:25

9:25

Day Two of #12DaysOfFleetFYIs is all on telematics! Tune in for more! Share your thoughts on LinkedIn, Instagram or Facebook with #UtilimarcFleetFYIs. www.utilimarc.com

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Making Beautiful Maps In Felt 52:36

1+ y ago52:36

52:36

This episode is all about making beautiful maps ... I am not a cartographer but my guest Mamata Akella is a professional cartographer at Felt! So today on the podcast we are talking about Essential Elements of Map Design: Which of course starts with questions like - who is it for, what is it for and how do we get it to them? And then moves on to Vi…

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12 Days of Fleet FYIs: Your People Are Your Most Valuable Asset w/ Erin Gilchrist-Rugg 46:14

1+ y ago46:14

46:14

Welcome to the first episode of our annual #12DaysOfFleetFYIs - our annual wrap-up series for the show. Today, we welcome Erin Gilchrist-Rugg back to the show for the first time since 2020, as we dive into all things sustainability and supply chain. Find Erin on LinkedIn Find Gretchen on LinkedIn Share your thoughts on LinkedIn, Instagram or Facebo…

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Planet - Imaging Everything, Every Day ... Almost 45:19

1+ y ago45:19

45:19

Planet manufactures and manages the world’s largest constellation of earth observation satellites! Imaging “Just about everywhere on earth just about every day – Making change visible, accessible, and actionable” … and the hope of this episode is to help you understand how they do that – along the way you will hear about their two constellations an…

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Fire Mapping, Maritime Search And Wide Angle Imaging 46:27

1+ y ago46:27

46:27

This episode is a story about wide-angle imaging for fire mapping and maritime search but it's also a story about changing the culture and getting people to trust a new way of doing things. My guest today is Alison Harrod - mission success manager at a start-up called Overwatch imaging Whenever I work with a company like Overwatch Imaging it is har…

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Personal Branding in Geospatial 50:12

1+ y ago50:12

50:12

It's not about becoming an influencer it's about creating opportunities for yourself In this episode, we tackle the common misconception that personal branding is solely for influencers, revealing how it's actually about creating the right visibility and opportunities in your professional sphere. Helena Merschdorf shares her unique insights, drawin…

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Entity Resolution with Placekey 40:25

1+ y ago40:25

40:25

Entity resolution is the process of matching and merging records from different sources that refer to the same entity. today's episode is about entity resolution for place data, why you might want to do that, and what any of this has to do with the dollar, Unix time and the idea that If data is really driving innovation, join keys are going to beco…

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SPECIAL EPISODE: Halloween Horror Stories | Utilimarc Fleet FYIs 8:59

1+ y ago8:59

8:59

What should drivers be wary of during the witching hour? Find out on this week's special Halloween episode of #UtilimarcFleetFYIs. Share your thoughts on LinkedIn, Instagram or Facebook with #UtilimarcFleetFYIs. www.utilimarc.comBy Utilimarc

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Are Supply Chain Challenges Getting Better or Worse? | Utilimarc Fleet FYIs 10:01

1+ y ago10:01

10:01

Do you think supply chain challenges are getting better or worse? Learn how fleets are adapting on this week's episode of #UtilimarcFleetFYIs. Email us: [email protected] Fleet Industry Compensation: https://www.utilimarc.com/fleet-industry-compensation Supply Chain Challenges: https://www.utilimarc.com/supply-chain-challenges-2023-survey/ Sh…

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The Great Fuel Debate: A Breakdown of Petrol, Diesel, Natural Gas and Hydrogen 16:31

1+ y ago16:31

16:31

Which fuel wins the great fuel debate? Find out on this week's episode of #UtilimarcFleetFYIs. Email us your topic requests: [email protected] Share your thoughts on LinkedIn, Instagram or Facebook with #UtilimarcFleetFYIs. www.utilimarc.comBy Utilimarc

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What Happened at This Year's Utility Expo? | Utilimarc Fleet FYIs 13:04

1+ y ago13:04

13:04

Find out what happened in Louisville, Kentucky for this year's Utility Expo and Gretchen's favorite bourbon from the trip in this week's episode of #UtilimarcFleetFYIs. Email us: [email protected] Fleet Industry Compensation: https://www.utilimarc.com/fleet-industry-compensation Share your thoughts on LinkedIn, Instagram or Facebook with #Uti…

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Strategic Buy-In For FOSS4G 45:47

1+ y ago45:47

45:47

Embracing Open-Source Geospatial Technology is easy as an individual but what if you want your organization to use FOSS4G How do you get strategic buy-in? It turns out that the software does not sell itself and that even in the age of AI we still have to convince a human if we want organizational change to to happen. I think the temptation is to sa…

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What is a 360 Degree View of Sustainability? It is the New Way Forward for Fleets? | Utilimarc Fleet FYIs 12:30

1+ y ago12:30

12:30

Is a 360 degree sustainability approach the new way forward for fleets? Find out in this week's episode of #UtilimarcFleetFYIs. Fleet Industry Compensation resource: https://www.utilimarc.com/fleet-industry-compensation/ Share your thoughts on LinkedIn, Instagram or Facebook with #UtilimarcFleetFYIs. www.utilimarc.com…

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From GNSS to VPS 54:59

1+ y ago54:59

54:59

** Warning** Consuming this content may lead to educated opinions and or a better understanding of the future of location technology! ** Proceed with caution!! ** If are curious about any of the following topics this episode is for you! Evolution of Positioning Systems Terrestrial-based Positioning: The role of Wi-Fi positioning and the potential o…

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Which is better for your fleet? OEM or third-party telematics? | Utilimarc Fleet FYIs 12:50

1+ y ago12:50

12:50

Which is better for your fleet? OEM or third-party telematics? Learn more on this week's episode of #UtilimarcFleetFYIs. Download your copy of the Fleet Industry Compensation Survey Results for 2023: https://www.utilimarc.com/fleet-industry-compensation/ Share your thoughts on LinkedIn, Instagram or Facebook with #UtilimarcFleetFYIs. www.utilimarc.…

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What's the Better Option? Renewable Diesel or BioDiesel? | Utilimarc Fleet FYIs 11:36

1+ y ago11:36

11:36

Learn more about renewable diesel and bio-diesel in this week's episode of #UtilimarcFleetFYIs. Share your thoughts on LinkedIn, Instagram or Facebook with #UtilimarcFleetFYIs. www.utilimarc.comBy Utilimarc

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Episode 5: Zelh ft. Jeff Ogren & Co-Host Johnny Bond 33:56

1+ y ago33:56

33:56

In this episode, we have TruckerCloud CEO and host Spencer Mitchell, along with FactorCloud CEO Johnny Bond, and special guest and Zelh Logistics president, Jeff Ogren, discussing how his past innovations helped shape today’s transportation space, how he uses his learnings at his current role in the out-staffing industry, and how these efforts can …

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Overture Maps And The Daylight Distribution 52:23

1+ y ago52:23

52:23

In this podcast episode, Jennings Anderson, a research scientist at Meta, discusses the Overture Maps Foundation, a downstream product of OpenStreetMap. He explains his background in open map data and his interest in studying collaboration within the OpenStreetMap community. Jennings then dives into the Daylight Distribution, an open data product p…

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