Quartix celebrates 25 years of passion for telematics
As we celebrate 25 years of Quartix vehicle tracking, join us in exploring how telematics has evolved, the innovations that shaped our industry, and the thousands of businesses we’ve been proud to partner with along the way.
From the first GPS devices to intelligent telematics solutions
Twenty-five years ago, GPS technology was very different from what we know today. Devices were basic, functionalities were limited, and the very concept of telematics was still in its infancy. It was in this context that Quartix was born, with a simple yet ambitious idea: to use technology to make fleet management smarter, more accessible, and practical for businesses.
Simplicity and vision
The first GPS vehicle tracking devices were, designed to meet a clear need: knowing where vehicles were and how they were being used. But even then, behind the hardware, there was a broader vision: to build practical, reliable, and easy-to-use solutions that could adapt to the real needs of companies.
That vision has guided every step since.
Evolution: when tracking becomes telematics
Over the years, technology changed rapidly and Quartix evolved with it. Simple GPS tracking transformed into comprehensive telematics platforms, capable of offering much more than just a position on a map.
Today, Quartix solutions include:
The common thread has always remained the same: powerful technology, but always intuitive and easy to use.
Proven reliability, backed by data
The reliability of Quartix hardware and platforms is supported by concrete data — essential for those who manage vehicles and people every day:
- 99.99% system uptime
- only 0.08% of devices require technician intervention
Figures that reflect the robustness of Quartix solutions and the constant focus on service continuity.
Growing without losing identity
In 25 years, Quartix has grown to operate in multiple countries, with international teams and thousands of active customers every day. Currently, we operate in the UK, France, USA, Spain, Italy, and Germany.
Quartix has achieved numerous milestones: from the use of its devices at the London 2012 Olympics, to entering the US market in 2014, and listing on the AIM market of the London Stock Exchange — a significant step in the company’s growth journey.
In the years that followed, Quartix continued to expand internationally, launching in Poland in 2018 and expanding into Spain, Germany and Italy in 2019, strengthening its role within the European telematics landscape. That same year, the company received the Queen’s Award for Innovation, followed by the Investor in Customers Gold Standard, renewed again in 2023, confirming its ongoing commitment to customer satisfaction.
Growth continued with the opening of the new headquarters in Newtown in 2020 and, in 2022, the achievement of the London Stock Exchange Green Economy Mark, recognising the company’s commitment to a more sustainable business model.
In more recent years, Quartix has reached new industrial and commercial milestones: over one million trackers produced, record growth in 2024, and numerous industry awards received in 2025 — a year that also marked new levels of performance and development.
All these achievements culminate in 2026, the year Quartix celebrates 25 years of activity — a journey defined by continuous innovation, international expansion and constant attention to customer needs.
Yet the approach has never changed: listening to those who use the technology in the field and developing solutions that truly meet their needs.
This balance between technical innovation and customer focus has set us apart, alongside transparent contract models and continuous customer support.
Customers at the heart of success
Much of what Quartix has achieved over these 25 years is thanks to the customers who choose us every day. Companies across a wide range of sectors use telematics data to reduce costs, improve safety and make more informed operational decisions.
Through our case studies, we share some of these success stories and take the opportunity to thank all the customers who have been — and continue to be — part of the Quartix journey.
Introducing the New Quartix Interface
As part of our continued commitment to innovation and usability, Quartix is rolling out a brand-new user interface designed to make fleet data even easier to explore and act upon. This updated interface offers faster navigation, clearer presentation of vehicle activity and more intuitive access to the insights you rely on every day. Users will soon benefit from enhanced journey views with interactive route replays, daily trip timelines and a clean monthly overview that highlights patterns at a glance, all within a reimagined layout that streamlines how you interact with your fleet information. Stay tuned for a full rollout of the new interface across all Quartix accounts, bringing an even more powerful and user-friendly telematics experience to our customers.
A technology-driven culture looking forward
Celebrating 25 years doesn’t just mean looking back. It means acknowledging how technology continues to evolve — and how essential it is to stay curious, open, and ready for change.
From the first GPS devices to today’s intelligent telematics solutions, Quartix has shown that innovation isn’t just about giant leaps, but about continuous improvements guided by experience, data, and a passion for technology.
And if the first 25 years have been a journey of growth and transformation, the future promises to be even more exciting.
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