About MiX Telematics

MiX Telematics, founded in 1996 by Stefan Joselowitz, is a leading global provider of fleet and mobile asset management solutions. The company’s products and services provide enterprise fleets, small fleets and consumers with solutions for safety, efficiency, compliance and security.

Heritage

Founded in 1996 in South Africa, MiX Telematics is a leading global provider of fleet and mobile asset management solutions delivered as Software-as-a-Service or SaaS. The MiX Telematics range of products and services is sold in over 120 countries worldwide. We have offices in South Africa, the United Kingdom, the United States, Uganda, Brazil, Australia, and the United Arab Emirates.

MiX Telematics employs over 1,000 people who are dedicated to the design, development, sales and support of our solutions and services. With an international heritage dating back to 1985, MiX Telematics continuously invests in research and development and has built a solid reputation for innovative fleet management technology and services for the consumer and commercial vehicle market.

Our solutions provide enterprise fleets, small fleets and consumers with solutions for safety, efficiency, compliance and security.

Our commercial fleet solutions are built on the basis of in-vehicle hardware, on-demand software services, as well as accessories and applications that enhance overall performance. Through the web-based software platform, fleet customers can access their fleet information and generate key reports.

Our consumer offering comprises of stolen vehicle recovery products and services sold under the Matrix and Beame product brands in South Africa. Value-added personal services such as Crash Alert, Road-Side Assistance, Internet Tracking and GPS Logbook are a few of the differentiators in this range.

As a leading vehicle monitoring business in South Africa specialising in fleet management with a Level 2 Contributor BBBEE rating, the provision of enterprise fleet solutions allows us to build personal relationships with our customers to ensure a positive return on investment. Our strength lies in the growth and retention of our customer relationships through the sharing of knowledge and implementation of technology. MiX Telematics's purpose-designed mobile applications for consumers and fleet managers allow customers on the move to keep track of their vehicles, drivers and other mobile assets at all times.

Vision

To be the leading global provider of information and related services for mobile assets. MiX Telematics’s strategy is to leverage its profitable, cash generative business by expanding its recurring revenue model through the company’s worldwide distribution network. With significant critical mass, a global footprint, a large subscriber base and a history of operating successfully in international markets, MiX Telematics is ideally positioned to take advantage of significant international and local growth opportunities.

1996

  • Established in 1996 as Matrix Vehicle Tracking
  • Focus on Stolen Vehicle Recovery & Personal Safety
  • Control Instruments acquires DataPro, forms CI Fleet Management Services (CIFMS)

1997

  • CI FMS concludes deal with Siemens VDO to design and develop the VDO FM Product Range, sold exclusively by Siemens VDO world-wide

2005

  • CI FMS commences direct sales of the VDO FM Product Range into sub-Saharan Africa

2007

  • CI FMS renames to CI OmniBridge, acquires Siemens VDO UK Fleet Division and Datatrak, cancels distribution agreement with SiemensVDO
  • TeliMatrix acquires OmniBridge
  • Combined entity lists on the JSE in South Africa (JSE:MIX)

2008

  • TeliMatrix acquires TripMaster (USA)
  • TeliMatrix acquires SafeDrive International (UAE & Australia)
  • Company name changes its name and corporate identity to MiX Telematics

2012

  • MiX Telematics breaks the R1 billion revenue barrier

2013

  • MiX Telematics lists on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE:MIXT)

2017

  • MiX Telematics reaches 600,000 subscribers across its global business

2018

  • MiX Telematics reaches 700,000 subscribers across its global business

Subsidiaries

MiX Telematics North America

+1 877 585 1088 | Boca Raton, USA

In April 2008, MiX Telematics acquired Tripmaster in order to strengthen its market offering and establish a foothold in the North America market. In the 1970’s, Tripmaster pioneered the development of on-board computers and owns numerous patents relating to state-line crossing algorithms.

Today, MiX Telematics North America builds upon the brand’s legacy by continuing to provide commercial fleet operators with greater efficiency and management control, with an emphasis on driver safety, DOT Hours of Service and IFTA compliance.

MiX Telematics International

+27 21 880 5500 | Stellenbosch, South Africa

MiX Telematics International, based in Stellenbosch, is responsible for all centralised marketing, hosting & operations, research & development functions as well as sales into regions not managed by other MiX subsidiaries. The business is positioned as a central services organisation to the rest of the MiX group businesses and partners, to support growth of the business across its international locations and within its various segments.

MiX Telematics Africa

+27 11 654 8000 | Midrand, South Africa

MiX Telematics (Africa) provides consumer solutions to the South African market under the Matrix and Beam-e brands, while the commercial division provides enterprise fleet management solutions throughout sub-Saharan Africa. Matrix represents one of the largest personal safety and stolen vehicle recovery brands in South Africa. Its offering encompasses basic and enhanced security services that are designed to suit individual lifestyles, all with an emphasis on personal safety. Beam-e is a highly affordable stolen vehicle recovery service that was launched by MiX Telematics in 2011.

The business operates a 24/7/365 National Operations Centre and has dedicated ground response teams and a company-owned helicopter. MiX Telematics Africa is based in Midrand, Johannesburg, and has recently set-up an office in Uganda. Having eyes and ears on the ground in East Africa, aligns MiX Telematics with the growing demand in the region, while enabling the company to better support its East African business partner network.

MiX Telematics Brazil

+55 11 3393 8111 | São Paulo, Brazil

In May 2013, MiX Telematics Brazil was established to increase the company's market penetration and grow its market share in Brazil and the greater Latin America region. The subsidiary – based in Sao Paulo – enables MiX Telematics to better support its channel partner network, while keeping an ear to the ground for requirements that are unique to the region.

MiX Telematics Europe

+44 179 350 0100 | Swindon, United Kingdom

Born out of the OmniBridge (now MiX Telematics International) acquisition of the SiemensVDO fleet management business in 2007, MiX Telematics Europe is based in the UK and forms the hub of the group’s sales and distribution business in Europe. The business is well known throughout the UK and Europe as the company behind the original Datatrak vehicle tracking products and network, established in 1985.

MiX Telematics Middle East and Australasia

+9714 204 5650 | Dubai, United Arab Emirates

MiX Telematics Middle East and MiX Telematics Australasia are based in Dubai (UAE) and Perth (Australia) respectively.

The subsidiary was borne out of MiX Telematics’ acquisition of SafeDrive International (SDI), in 2008, a road safety consultancy and training business that was originally formed in 2002. SDI built up a strong reputation in the driver safety and training sector, becoming known for its high standard in training design and delivery.

Today, the businesses combine in-vehicle monitoring systems, driver training and consulting to offer customised, effective driver behaviour and training programmes for global customers focussed on achieving and maintaining the highest levels of safety in the oil and gas, minerals and resources sectors.

MiX Telematics Middle East and Australasia

+61 8 9388 5800 | Perth, Australia

MiX Telematics Middle East and MiX Telematics Australasia are based in Dubai (UAE) and Perth (Australia) respectively.

The subsidiary was borne out of MiX Telematics’ acquisition of SafeDrive International (SDI), in 2008, a road safety consultancy and training business that was originally formed in 2002. SDI built up a strong reputation in the driver safety and training sector, becoming known for its high standard in training design and delivery.

Today, the businesses combine in-vehicle monitoring systems, driver training and consulting to offer customised, effective driver behaviour and training programmes for global customers focussed on achieving and maintaining the highest levels of safety in the oil and gas, minerals and resources sectors.

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