BrickHouse Security GPS Data-as-a-Service
Your custom application needs GPS data from remote sensors. Our wide variety of sensors can deliver one unified scalable data stream with no tech debt for your team at a low fixed cost. Our scale keeps your costs down.
What is GPS Data-as-a-Service?
Your platform. Your GPS data. All in one unified stream.
Data-as-a-Service keeps your software developers focused on your software, let us be your hardware, firmware and cellular experts
Low cost hardware at the quantities you need
Low fixed cost cellular connectivity
A wide variety of up-to-date certified hardware options that have been proven to work at scale
Regular updates and upgrades to the hardware assortment keeping competitive on functionality and price
All devices deliver their data your application in one format regardless of device model or version
Who is GPS Data-as-Service for?
Let’s say you have vehicles and other assets in the field that you want to track, and you already have an application or database set up to collect real-time telematics data on those assets. BrickHouse Security’s Data-as-a-Service (DaaS) solution will benefit for your business if:
Business owners
Your in house applications need GPS data from remote sensors to add more functionality that will benefit your business.
Saas Providers
Your SaaS product needs IRL functionality to meet your customers needs
Telematics Users
You’ve signed up for software from a telematics provider but don’t need most of that platform’s features and don’t want to pay a premium for their GPS devices.
Fleet Managers
You’ve built a custom app to track and analyze your fleet’s GPS and sensor data but need a less-expensive solution than your carrier can offer to transmit that data.
How does BrickHouse Security GPS Data-as-a-Service work?
With BrickHouse Security DaaS you can set up a cost-effective, platform-agnostic GPS infrastructure to pull real-time data from all of your GPS-equipped assets into any app or database you choose. You just need to tell the IP/Port you need us to send the data to.
You’ll also protect your business from unknown scalability issues with data costs and avoid expensive technical debt that comes with hardware sourcing.
With our DaaS, we provide and supply the telematics hardware, the API, and cost-effective data transmission – all in one easy-to-manage package. That means your team won’t need to monitor or negotiate carrier costs, manage firmware updates, or manually integrate your telematics updates into multiple data sources. Using our API, you can populate your apps and databases with telematics data delivered in one unified format through a single interface. There’s no other solution that’s as easy, or cost effective.
BrickHouse DaaS is hassle-free. It keeps your developers focused on the most valuable work. And helps your operations team avoid “extra” work.
Cheap and easy, or difficult and costly: It’s your choice.
If you build out your telematics tracking infrastructure in-house, you’ll need to devote substantial time and expense to sourcing the right telematics devices for your needs, managing their integration into your data environment, and monitoring the devices for updates. You’ll also likely pay a premium both for the devices and for data transfer – because your company doesn’t have the relationships or the bulk-purchasing capabilities to buy those services at discounted rates like BrickHouse Security. We’ve been doing this for nearly 20 years!
But the right DaaS partner – like BrickHouse Security – can save you significant time, development resources, and money building and maintaining your GPS tracking infrastructure. That’s because we manage much of the development work for you and because we can both buy tracking devices at discounted prices – and pass those savings onto you – and transmit your telematics data for far lower rates than you’ll receive from your telecom carrier.
What’s the total cost of ownership for adding GPS to your app without us?
You focus on how best to use your GPS data. We’ll take care of the rest.
A team of experts
A team of experts on hardware, firmware and cellular networks on top of the software developers you may already have.
Regular updates
Regular updates to the data integration and parsing every time a device changes.
Manufacturing or purchasing logistics
Manufacturing or purchasing logistics for the hardware sensors from sourcing to negotiating pricing to delivery. Newer, better options are available every 18-24 months for you to start again.
Cellular data cost management
when you have less than 50,000 active SIM cards connected you will not get the best price or service level.
Here's a breakdown of your choices:
Features
- Hardware costs
- Cell data costs
- Hardware integration
- Firmware updates, settings, and optimization
- Device upgrades: new versions or different types
- Dev time spent on hardware issues
- Technical debt
- Dedicated staff resources
Direct HW integration
- Higher
- Higher, unpredictable
- You integrate each device with its unique data format and protocol, then update each time firmware changes or device is EOL
- You manage all versions across all device types
- Each new device is a new project to find, evaluate, negotiate, integrate and manage over time
- Integrate, update, optimize, troubleshoot, EOL rinse and repeat for each new device
- You’re responsible for all hardware issues, which can add significant tech debt over time
- You’ll need an experienced team to manage your hardware and data investment
Features
- Hardware costs
- Cell data costs
- Hardware integration
- (Updates, settings, and optimization)
(Updates, settings, and optimization)
- Device upgrades
(New versions or different types)
- Dev Resources
(Spent on hardware issues vs software)
- Technical debt
- Dedicated staff resources
GPS DaaS (with BrickHouse)
- Lower
- Lower, fixed
- All data directed to your IP/Port in one unified format regardless of device type or version
- Zero effort - we do it for you
- Zero effort - new device, same data stream and format
- Zero - we do it all
- Zero - we do it all
- Nothing extra - easy to implement with your existing team
More benefits of GPS Data-as-a-Service
You focus on how best to use your GPS data.We’ll take care of the rest.
Reduce Data Costs
Leverage BrickHouse Security’s nationwide (and international) 4G network and expertise at cost-effectively transmitting telematics data for thousands of customers. We can offer you a steep discount on data transfer over what you’ll pay with your carrier.
Reduce Device Costs
Take advantage of our longstanding relationships with component makers and sellers – and receive your GPS devices for far less than you’d pay to buy them on your own. BrickHouse Security has a wide range of the best GPS trackers available.
Save Development Time
Save your dev team time integrating disparate devices into your environment, managing firmware updates, and standardizing data delivered in different formats from different devices. BrickHouse Security will handle everything for you.
Eliminate Compliance Concerns
Outsource FCC compliance issues in one step – because all BrickHouse Security devices are rigorously tested and FCC approved.
Speed Device Installations
Get your GPS tracking devices delivered straight to any of your business’s or customer’s locations, with BrickHouse Security’s drop-ship-to-anywhere capability – so your team can get them installed in your vehicles and other assets sooner.
Integrate Data Anywhere
Use BrickHouse Security’s API and uniform data modeling to send your telematics data wherever you need it – your ELD solution, a custom database, a field-service app, etc.
Most Popular Data-as-a-Service GPS Trackers
We have the right GPS trackers for all your vehicles, equipment and assets at the best prices. Tell us what you need to track, and we’ll give you the best options.
Meet with an ExpertHow Much does BrickHouse Security GPS Data-as-a-Service cost?
Every business’s needs are unique and every DaaS pricing plan is structured specifically per customer. Your cost depends on the number of devices you need, which type of devices you need, how much data you need and how often you need data updates.
Get a custom quote that’s tailored to your requirements. Nobody can beat our prices on devices or data. And nobody can deliver the hassle-free value you’ll get with BrickHouse Security.
We’re here to help you
Before you take on the time, cost, and hassle of implementing a GPS tracking infrastructure in-house, let’s talk about how BrickHouse Security’s Data-as-a-Service can make the process far easier and more cost-effective.
FAQ
Are there data limits?
No. It’s unlimited data. Data rates are dependent on a number of factors, like location update frequency. Our team will customize a plan that makes the most sense for your business.
How is the GPS data formatted?
All GPS data is delivered in a simple, easy to ingest JSON format, eliminating the need to integrate with each individual device protocol.
Do I need to manage firmware updates?
No. We make it was easy as possible for you to get the GPS data you need, where you need it. The BrickHouse Security manages everything on your behalf, including firmware updates.
What is the minimum term for the GPS DaaS service?
One year. All DaaS service terms required a minimum of one year. After the first year, you can choose a monthly, quarterly or annual plan
Can I get GPS devices without BrickHouse Security branding?
Yes. On device orders over XX you can get BrickHouse Security devices with our branding covered. Our team can put stickers with your branding on the devices.
Does BrickHouse Security provide DaaS service to any fleet size?
No. Data as a Service is a highly customized solution designed to support 500+ assets, like vehicles, heavy equipment, movable storage containers, trailers or anything else that needs to be tracked. For businesses with less than 500 assets, the BrickHouse Security GPS platform with a Premium service plan is the best solution.
Can I use my own SIM cards in the BrickHouse Security GPS devices?
No. BrickHouse Security SIM cards are provided as part of the GPS device purchase. To get the best possible data rates and device pricing, all SIM cards are included in the DaaS package. Every BrickHouse Security GPS tracker is sold with a SIM card.
How often does BrickHouse Security get new or updated GPS Devices?
BrickHouse Security offers its customers the best possible GPS devices. We have a range of the best GPS trackers for vehicles and assets. Some devices are rated for fast location updates, while others are rated for long battery life. Depending on the use case, we have a GPS device that’s ideal for your business. We test products rigorously before offering them to our customers. New devices and updated GPS trackers are typically available every 18 months.
Can BrickHouse Security drop ship devices to my customers on my behalf?
Yes. If you’re equipping your customers’ assets with BrickHouse Security GPS devices, we can drop ship them in quantities of 20 devices as needed.
How is BrickHouse Security GPS Data as a Service different from an integration?
You don’t need to code anything. All your development team needs to do is open an IP/Port and we’ll stream data directly to it.
What is the maximum number of assets I can include in a BrickHouse Security GPS DaaS plan?
There’s no maximums. The GPS DaaS is unlimited in the number of assets or the amount of data that you need. One of the reasons why BrickHouse Security’s DaaS solution is so popular with large, diverse fleets is because its infinitely scalable. We can provide your team with an unlimited amount of data, streamed into your custom built application.