Question : Need Advice on Fleet Management Software with GIS Tracking

Hello,

I am planning on creating new web applications for fleet management, and GIS tracking for verhicles as live update. And truly dont know anything regards. my questions are:

1- What device types i need to have on the verhicles for GIS?
2- What is possible maps SDK i could use?
3- Does any one have good starter kits or sample codes?

Also does anyone worked on similar software? how hard is integration with maps software and GIS?

Thanks

Answer : Need Advice on Fleet Management Software with GIS Tracking

1. That depends on scope: if your vehicles will operate just in the city you can use a SMS-based device. If working in a wider area, you will have to use a satelite-based device
2. There are hundred of map engines, and depdends on your platform (windows, linux). Also you can use google maps or google earth. This is a good starting point: http://opensourcegis.org/
3. Have a look to this tutorial: http://www.codeproject.com/KB/showcase/GIS_apps.aspx