Geoforce Launches GT1c Cellular Asset Tracker for Industrial Equipment

Geoforce announced the launch of the GT1c, a rugged cellular asset tracking device designed for non-powered industrial equipment. Developed in collaboration with AT&T Business, the GT1c is intended to expand tracking capabilities across a wider range of asset classes, including equipment that has not traditionally been tracked.

According to the company, the GT1c uses cellular connectivity and a lower-cost design to support broader deployment at industrial job sites. The device operates on AT&T’s network and is the first product introduced through the recently announced collaboration between the two companies.

“Geoforce took the same customer-centric approach we use in developing our satellite trackers to create a new ultra-rugged cellular market category with the launch of this first-of-its-kind cellular asset tracker - the GT1c,” said James MacLean III, CEO of Geoforce. “Its fully encapsulated design, rugged reinforced bezel and intrinsic safety certification ensures it can survive in hazardous, heavy-vibration environments and extreme temperature ranges, and it's priced so our customers can afford to track almost every asset class.”

Geoforce said the GT1c sends location updates through the company’s asset intelligence platform, giving field operations and asset managers visibility into equipment location, movement and utilization. The device is designed for non-powered assets and offers up to a 10-year battery life. The company said it is engineered for extreme environments and is intrinsically safe and Zone 0 certified for operation in explosive environments.

In a pilot program with Black Diamond Equipment Rental, Geoforce said tracked inventory expanded by 26% across smaller and mid-tier construction and oil and gas rental assets. According to the release, the pilot resulted in reduced operational friction and time savings expected to exceed 500 hours annually.

“Geoforce’s new GT1c is a strong example of how AT&T’s global cellular network enables the next generation of industrial IoT," said Cameron Coursey, VP of Connected Solutions at AT&T. "With the scale, reliability, and economics required for enterprise deployments, our network is purpose-built to support solutions like the GT1c that help businesses track more assets, operate more efficiently and unlock greater value across their operations.”

Geoforce said the GT1c is aimed at asset-intensive industries, including construction, oil and gas, industrial manufacturing, waste management, military and defense and equipment rental.