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Synovia Solutions
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CalAmp Inc.
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Public
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1984
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Synovia Solutions is a private, Indianapolis-based technology company founded in 2001 that provides GPS-based fleet management solutions. The firm operates with 101-250 employees and targets fleet operators with location tracking and vehicle management functionality, a functional category typically deployed across transportation, logistics, school district, and commercial service fleets. The company's product positioning centers on GPS hardware and software tools that give fleet managers visibility into vehicle location, utilization, and driver activity.

The company's go-to-market and revenue mechanics are not disclosed in the input material. Industry-standard fleet telematics vendors in this size range typically generate revenue through a combination of hardware unit sales, recurring SaaS subscriptions for the software platform, and professional services for installation and integration. Pricing is generally quote-based, and customer relationships tend to be multi-year with renewal cycles tied to hardware refresh and contract terms.

Synovia Solutions' documented strategic activity is limited. The company received an early-stage venture investment from Ascent Venture Partners in 2004 and completed the acquisition of Everyday Solutions on September 24, 2012, which appears to have broadened its product or service capability set. Co-founder Brad Bishop is the named individual associated with the company's founding. The company has not disclosed a public listing, major subsequent funding rounds, or a recent leadership team in the available source material, leaving the current ownership structure, board composition, and recent operating cadence undocumented.

Short descriptiontext

Synovia Solutions is a private Indianapolis-based GPS fleet management technology company founded in 2001, serving fleet operators with vehicle tracking and management solutions.

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Operating
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101–250
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HeadquartersIndianapolis, United States
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Indianapolis
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United States
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North America
Markets served

Serves global market

Offices1 record

Each record includes

City, Country, Type, Description, Source

Keyword5 values
GPS fleet tracking, vehicle telematics solutions, fleet management software, transportation tracking, route management software
Industry3 codes
1Video Telematics, ADAS & AI Dashcams
CodeTLAEAFAGPrimaryYes
2Fleet, Asset Tracking & Telematics Location Platforms
CodeBPAMANAFPrimaryNo
3Connected Vehicle & V2X Traffic Operations (RSUs, SPaT/MAP, CV Applications)
CodeTLAJACAJPrimaryNo
NAICS code2 codes
  • Computer Systems Design and Related Services54151
  • Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services518
SIC code2 codes
  • Transportation Services4700
  • Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design7373
Product category
Fleet Management Software
GTM motion1 record

Each record includes

Type, Description, Source

Revenue model3 records
1Telematics Hardware Sales
TypeHardware Sales
Description

Sale of edge devices and hardware components including telematics tracking units and dash cameras.

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2Software Platform Subscriptions
TypeSubscription Recurring
Description

SaaS-based telematics cloud platform delivered on a subscription basis for fleet management, asset tracking, and safety applications.

calamp.com
3Professional Services
TypeProfessional Services
Description

Implementation, deployment, and professional services supporting the installation and integration of telematics solutions.

calamp.com
Marketing channels6 records

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Title, Type, Stage, Description, Source

Distribution channels4 records

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Title, Type, Scope, Target buyer, Description, Source

Cost components4 values
Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales
GTM typeB2B
B2B
Offering typeSoftware
Software
Brand1 of 8 records shown
1LoJack
Description

Vehicle tracking and recovery brand operating across multiple European markets including Italy, Mexico, Spain, Benelux, France, and UK.

calamp.com
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Core offering1 text field

Synovia Solutions is a global technology company that provides GPS-based solutions to help manage a fleet. The company delivers telematics and tracking capabilities for transportation operators, enabling real-time vehicle location monitoring, route management, and operational analytics for fleet management.

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Functional benefit
Problem solved
Product and service1 record
1GPS Fleet Management Solutions
CategoryFleet Management Software
Description

GPS-based telematics and fleet management solutions providing vehicle tracking, route management, and operational analytics for transportation operators. The solution combines GPS tracking with fleet software to deliver real-time vehicle visibility and route optimization for mid-market fleet operators.

Scale indicator3 records

Each record includes

Type, Value, Description, Source

Partnership1 partner
Strategic tierCoreTypeTechnology or Integration
Description

Verizon is a technology integration partner, with CalAmp's telematics solutions leveraging Verizon's connectivity infrastructure for connected car and IoT applications. The partnership enables real-time data transmission and telematics services across Verizon's network.

Recent move2 records

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Date, Type, Title, Description, Source

Expansion highlight1 record

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Peers7 records
TypeDirect peer
Description

Samsara is a leading IoT-based fleet management and connected operations platform offering AI dashcams, vehicle telematics, equipment monitoring, and a software-first cloud platform. It directly competes with CalAmp across enterprise transportation, logistics, and industrial equipment fleets, with a heavier emphasis on software velocity and AI-native product development.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Geotab is one of the largest pure-play fleet telematics providers globally, offering GPS vehicle tracking, driver behavior analytics, and an open SDK ecosystem. It competes directly with CalAmp in commercial fleet management and shares a similar channel partner go-to-market model.

TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Verizon Connect combines fleet telematics with Verizon's broader connectivity services, targeting enterprise and SMB fleets. It overlaps with CalAmp's fleet offering while leveraging carrier network advantages and a much larger corporate parent.

TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Trimble offers transportation management systems, fleet mobility, and logistics technology, including telematics solutions for trucking and supply chain. It is referenced as both a customer and integration partner of CalAmp, indicating deep interoperability and partial overlap in product capabilities.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Webfleet is Bridgestone's fleet management SaaS offering GPS tracking, route optimization, and compliance management across Europe and globally. It is a direct competitor to CalAmp in commercial fleets, particularly in the European markets where CalAmp also operates through LoJack subsidiaries.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Motive (formerly KeepTruckin) provides AI dashcams, fleet telematics, and spend management for commercial fleets, with strong positioning in trucking and logistics. It is a direct competitor emphasizing AI-native software and aggressive mid-market pricing.

Market position
Strengths5 records

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Weaknesses5 records

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Key risks5 records

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Key highlights6 records

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Named customers20 records

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Segment7 records

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Title, Type, Primary, Description, Pain point addressed, Use case, Source

Ideal customer profile1 record

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Profile, Firmographic size, Sales motion, Sales cycle length, Buying structure, Purchase trigger, Buyer persona, Geography, Industry vertical, Primary use case, Description, Pain points, Evidence proof points, Target buyer

Technology focused
Yes
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Docs URL, Description

AI maturity
App detail

Has app

Feature5 records

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Profiles1 record

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Subsidiaries6 records

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Funding overview

Funding stage, Last funding date, Total funding USD

Funding rounds1 record

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Round, Amount USD, Date, Pre money valuation, Total investors, Investors, News

Investors1 record

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Name, Type, Date of entry, Rounds participated, Website

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A1 record

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Name, Acquisition type, Announced date, Completed date, Status, Website, News

Investment

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Name, Round, Announced date, Lead investor, Website, News

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Synovia Solutions

Fleet Management Softwaresynoviasolutions.com

Synovia Solutions is a private Indianapolis-based GPS fleet management technology company founded in 2001, serving fleet operators with vehicle tracking and management solutions.

What Synovia Solutions does

Synovia Solutions is a private, Indianapolis-based technology company founded in 2001 that provides GPS-based fleet management solutions. The firm operates with 101-250 employees and targets fleet operators with location tracking and vehicle management functionality, a functional category typically deployed across transportation, logistics, school district, and commercial service fleets. The company's product positioning centers on GPS hardware and software tools that give fleet managers visibility into vehicle location, utilization, and driver activity.

The company's go-to-market and revenue mechanics are not disclosed in the input material. Industry-standard fleet telematics vendors in this size range typically generate revenue through a combination of hardware unit sales, recurring SaaS subscriptions for the software platform, and professional services for installation and integration. Pricing is generally quote-based, and customer relationships tend to be multi-year with renewal cycles tied to hardware refresh and contract terms.

Synovia Solutions' documented strategic activity is limited. The company received an early-stage venture investment from Ascent Venture Partners in 2004 and completed the acquisition of Everyday Solutions on September 24, 2012, which appears to have broadened its product or service capability set. Co-founder Brad Bishop is the named individual associated with the company's founding. The company has not disclosed a public listing, major subsequent funding rounds, or a recent leadership team in the available source material, leaving the current ownership structure, board composition, and recent operating cadence undocumented.

Synovia Solutions firmographics

Firmographics
Name
Synovia Solutions
Legal name
CalAmp Inc.
Website
https://synoviasolutions.com
Company type
Public
Founded year
1984
Operating status
Operating
Headcount range
101–250 employees
Short description
Synovia Solutions is a private Indianapolis-based GPS fleet management technology company founded in 2001, serving fleet operators with vehicle tracking and management solutions.
Ownership category
akta.pro rank

Synovia Solutions industry classification

Industry
Product category
Fleet Management Software
NAICS
Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151), Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (518)
SIC
Transportation Services (4700), Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373)
akta.pro primary industry
Video Telematics, ADAS & AI Dashcams (TLAEAFAG)
akta.pro secondary industries
Fleet, Asset Tracking & Telematics Location Platforms (BPAMANAF), Connected Vehicle & V2X Traffic Operations (RSUs, SPaT/MAP, CV Applications) (TLAJACAJ)

Keywords

  • GPS fleet tracking
  • Vehicle telematics solutions
  • Fleet management software
  • Transportation tracking
  • Route management software

Where Synovia Solutions is headquartered

Location

Headquarters

HQ city
Indianapolis
HQ country
United States
HQ region
North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

Synovia Solutions business model

Business model
GTM type
B2B
Offering type
Software
Cost components
Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

  1. Telematics Hardware Sales: Sale of edge devices and hardware components including telematics tracking units and dash cameras.
  2. Software Platform Subscriptions: SaaS-based telematics cloud platform delivered on a subscription basis for fleet management, asset tracking, and safety applications.
  3. Professional Services: Implementation, deployment, and professional services supporting the installation and integration of telematics solutions.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Synovia Solutions product offering

Product offering

Core offering

Synovia Solutions is a global technology company that provides GPS-based solutions to help manage a fleet. The company delivers telematics and tracking capabilities for transportation operators, enabling real-time vehicle location monitoring, route management, and operational analytics for fleet management.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

  • LoJack: Vehicle tracking and recovery brand operating across multiple European markets including Italy, Mexico, Spain, Benelux, France, and UK.
  • CalAmp Telematics Cloud
  • CrashBoxx AI
  • Fleet Management Application
  • AI Video Safety
  • K-12 Application
  • Trucking Telematics
  • Asset Tracking

Products and services

  • GPS Fleet Management Solutions GPS-based telematics and fleet management solutions providing vehicle tracking, route management, and operational analytics for transportation operators. The solution combines GPS tracking with fleet software to deliver real-time vehicle visibility and route optimization for mid-market fleet operators.

Companies that use Synovia Solutions

Customer profile

Named customers20 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Synovia Solutions technology and API

Technology

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API
No
API docs
API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Synovia Solutions partnerships and signals

Strategic signal

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

  • VerizoncoreTechnology or IntegrationVerizon is a technology integration partner, with CalAmp's telematics solutions leveraging Verizon's connectivity infrastructure for connected car and IoT applications. The partnership enables real-time data transmission and telematics services across Verizon's network.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves2 records

Expansion highlights1 record

Synovia Solutions competitors and assessment

Company assessment

Peers

Direct peers

  • Samsara: Samsara is a leading IoT-based fleet management and connected operations platform offering AI dashcams, vehicle telematics, equipment monitoring, and a software-first cloud platform. It directly competes with CalAmp across enterprise transportation, logistics, and industrial equipment fleets, with a heavier emphasis on software velocity and AI-native product development.
  • Geotab: Geotab is one of the largest pure-play fleet telematics providers globally, offering GPS vehicle tracking, driver behavior analytics, and an open SDK ecosystem. It competes directly with CalAmp in commercial fleet management and shares a similar channel partner go-to-market model.
  • Webfleet (Bridgestone): Webfleet is Bridgestone's fleet management SaaS offering GPS tracking, route optimization, and compliance management across Europe and globally. It is a direct competitor to CalAmp in commercial fleets, particularly in the European markets where CalAmp also operates through LoJack subsidiaries.
  • Motive: Motive (formerly KeepTruckin) provides AI dashcams, fleet telematics, and spend management for commercial fleets, with strong positioning in trucking and logistics. It is a direct competitor emphasizing AI-native software and aggressive mid-market pricing.

Broad incumbents

  • Verizon Connect: Verizon Connect combines fleet telematics with Verizon's broader connectivity services, targeting enterprise and SMB fleets. It overlaps with CalAmp's fleet offering while leveraging carrier network advantages and a much larger corporate parent.
  • Trimble Transportation: Trimble offers transportation management systems, fleet mobility, and logistics technology, including telematics solutions for trucking and supply chain. It is referenced as both a customer and integration partner of CalAmp, indicating deep interoperability and partial overlap in product capabilities.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat1 record

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Synovia Solutions social profiles

Digital presence

Synovia Solutions financial estimates

Financial estimate

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Synovia Solutions leadership team

Management profile

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Synovia Solutions subsidiaries and ownership

Company hierarchy

Subsidiaries6 records

Synovia Solutions funding detail

Funding detail

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Synovia Solutions M&A and investment

M&A and investment

M&A1 record

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Synovia Solutions

What does Synovia Solutions do?

Synovia Solutions is a global technology company that provides GPS-based solutions to help manage a fleet. The company delivers telematics and tracking capabilities for transportation operators, enabling real-time vehicle location monitoring, route management, and operational analytics for fleet management.

Is Synovia Solutions a public or private company?

Synovia Solutions is a public company. It is classified as venture growth investor backed and is currently operating.

When was Synovia Solutions founded?

Synovia Solutions was founded in 1984. It employs 101 to 250 people.

Where is Synovia Solutions based?

Synovia Solutions is headquartered in Indianapolis, United States, in the North America region.

How does Synovia Solutions make money?

Three revenue lines are on record. Telematics Hardware Sales are the primary driver. The others are software Platform Subscriptions and professional Services.

Who are Synovia Solutions's main competitors?

Azuga (Bridgestone) is listed as a peer. Direct peers are Samsara, Geotab, Webfleet (Bridgestone) and Motive. Broad incumbents are Verizon Connect and Trimble Transportation.

Does Synovia Solutions have an API?

No public API is recorded for Synovia Solutions.

What industry is Synovia Solutions in?

Synovia Solutions's product category is Fleet Management Software. Its primary akta.pro industry code is TLAEAFAG, Video Telematics, ADAS & AI Dashcams, with a secondary code of BPAMANAF, Fleet, Asset Tracking & Telematics Location Platforms. Its NAICS code is 54151 and its SIC code is 4700.

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PR NewswireGeorgia School System Invests in North America's Leading School Bus Tracking SolutionCalAmp announced that Troup County School System in Georgia is adopting its Here Comes The Bus school bus tracking application, developed by CalAmp subsidiary Synovia Solutions. The system will be deployed on 165 school buses serving 12,000 students across more than 500 daily routes, and includes features such as driver time and attendance tracking, engine diagnostics, and pre/post trip inspections. CalAmp states the implementation will help reduce costs while maximizing safety for the school district.PR NewswireCalAmp Releases Improved COVID-19-Ready Mobile Application for Synovia Solutions Fleet Tracking SolutionCalAmp announced upgrades to its Synovia Solutions fleet tracking mobile application, enabling remote time and attendance clocking and trip inspections that now include COVID-19 hygiene verification and driver wellness checks. These updates allow fleet operators to manage operations remotely while ensuring employee safety and regulatory compliance during the pandemic.PR NewswireHere Comes The Bus Expands In North America, Eying Growth in CanadaCalAmp subsidiary Synovia Solutions announced the expansion of its Here Comes The Bus school bus tracking app to Omaha Public Schools in Nebraska, representing 400 vehicles on its SaaS platform, while also negotiating with three regional school districts in Canada to increase North American market penetration. The app, which has now exceeded two million registered users and recently won a 2020 Global Mobile Award, delivers real-time bus location tracking and notifications to parents and students. CalAmp CEO Michael Burdiek stated the company sees international growth opportunities in Canada as part of its strategy to serve the more than 100,000 school buses in its network.PR NewswireMinneapolis Public Schools Invest in North America's Leading School Bus Tracking AppCalAmp and its subsidiary Synovia Solutions announced that Minneapolis Public Schools has adopted the Here Comes The Bus tracking app for approximately 25,000 students across 400 bus routes. This deployment extends CalAmp's existing fleet management relationship with the district, which began in 2017, to include real-time student transportation monitoring. The adoption adds Minneapolis Public Schools to a growing list of major U.S. school districts utilizing the platform.PR NewswireArizona and Pennsylvania School Districts Select CalAmp's Synovia Solutions Technology to Improve School Bus ServiceCalAmp subsidiary Synovia Solutions announced that Florence Unified School District in Arizona and Boyertown Area School District in Pennsylvania have adopted its Here Comes The Bus school bus tracking app for the upcoming school year. The app provides real-time bus location tracking and push notifications, with over one million users across North America and a 4.6-star rating on the Apple App Store. The technology is designed to improve student safety, fleet efficiency and provide parents with timely bus arrival information.PR NewswireCalAmp Acquires Fast-Growing Tech Firm Synovia SolutionsCalAmp (Nasdaq: CAMP) acquired Synovia Solutions LLC, a provider of GPS-driven fleet management and mobility intelligence software based in Indianapolis, Indiana. Synovia's flagship product, the Here Comes The Bus mobile app launched in 2015, serves nearly 300 school districts across North America with over one million registered users. The acquisition will integrate Synovia into CalAmp's portfolio of telematics solutions including CrashBoxx, SC iOn Command and LoJack SureDrive, enabling CalAmp to expand its subscription-based services while leveraging its global reach.PR NewswireCalAmp Accelerates Pivot to Subscription Services with Synovia Solutions AcquisitionCalAmp (Nasdaq: CAMP) announced its acquisition of Synovia Solutions, a North American fleet safety and management company specializing in K-12 school bus and government fleets, for approximately $50 million in cash. Synovia generated over $28 million in SaaS recurring revenue in 2018 with double-digit growth and approximately 30% EBITDA, serving 125,000+ vehicles and 300,000 daily users of its Here Comes The Bus application. The acquisition is expected to accelerate CalAmp's transition to subscription-based services, boost quarterly SaaS recurring revenue to over $30 million, and be accretive to consolidated adjusted EBITDA in the current fiscal year.PR NewswireGrowth Opportunities of Telematics in North American School Bus Fleets, Forecast to 2025Reportlinker published a Frost & Sullivan market research study forecasting that school bus telematics penetration in North America will reach 98% by 2025, driven by OEM standardization and value-added service integrations. The report analyzes market trends, growth opportunities by fleet size, and competitive positioning of key vendors including Zonar Systems, Synovia Solutions, and Tyler Technologies. The study examines the market from 2017 to 2025, addressing business models, solution types, regulatory requirements, and video safety solutions for small, medium, and large fleet operators.PR NewswireNorth American School Bus Fleet Telematics Forecast 2018-2025 with Profiles of Zonar Systems, Synovia Solutions & Tyler TechnologiesResearchAndMarkets has added a market forecast report titled "Growth Opportunities of Telematics in North American School Bus Fleets, Forecast to 2025" to its offerings. The study analyzes the telematics market in the US and Canada, covering trends, solutions, and competitive profiling for key vendors including Zonar Systems, Synovia Solutions, and Tyler Technologies. It provides market measurements, share analysis, and growth opportunities from 2017 to 2025.PR NewswireSchool Bus Mobile App "Here Comes the Bus"® Tops One Million UsersSynovia Solutions' mobile application "Here Comes the Bus" has surpassed one million downloads, achieving a top 50 position among education-related apps on the iTunes app store with a 4.6-star rating based on more than 23,000 reviews. Launched in 2014, the app provides real-time bus tracking and notifications to connect parents, students, and school administrators, operating on a subscription model where school districts pay a monthly fee per bus with no up-front integration costs. CEO Jon King stated the company will continue investing in innovation based on customer feedback as it showcased its fleet technology at the NAPT conference.