Definition of some terms

• AdBlue
  AdBlue is a non-toxic diesel exhaust fluid made up of high-purity urea and deionized water used to treat exhausts on diesel engines to reduce harmful emissions.

• CANBus
  CANBus (also referred to as CAN or CAN bus) is a network used in many everyday products, consisting of multiple microcontrollers that need to communicate with each other. Most vehicles being produced today use CANBus. Frotcom can connect to CANBus to extract data such as engine temperature and RPMs, odometer, or fuel level in the tank.
• CRM
  Customer relationship management (CRM) is a model for managing a company’s interactions with current and future customers. It involves using technology to organize, automate, and synchronize sales, marketing, customer, and technical support. Frotcom has a CRM module.
• Driving behavior
  Driving Behavior (or Eco-driving) means smarter and more fuel-efficient driving. Driving Behavior represents a new driving culture that makes the best use of advanced vehicle technologies while improving road safety. An essential component of sustainable mobility, Driving Behavior contributes considerably to climate protection and pollution reduction. Frotcom has a Driving Behavior module.
• FMI
  Garmin’s Fleet Management Interface (FMI) enables interactive two-way communication between the driver of the vehicle and Frotcom using a Garmin navigation device. Frotcom uses this channel to allow simple communication between drivers and the office.
• Frotcom Certified Partner (FCP)
  FCPs are Frotcom International's representatives in each country.
• Frotcom Data Center
  The Frotcom Data Center is a farm of computers hosting Frotcom’s data. It has multiple levels of redundancy, including uninterruptible power supplies (UPS) and backup generators that can support the entire data center in the event of a commercial power failure. The network architecture is fully redundant and includes multiple internet providers.
• GPRS
  General packet radio service (GPRS) is a packet-oriented mobile data service on the 2G and 3G cellular communication system's global system for mobile communications (GSM). Frotcom uses this service to communicate with the onboard GPS trackers.
• GPS
  The Global Positioning System (GPS) is a space-based satellite navigation system that provides location and time information in all weather conditions, anywhere on or near the Earth, where there is an unobstructed line of sight to four or more GPS satellites. The system provides critical capabilities worldwide to military, civil, and commercial users. It is maintained by the United States government and is freely accessible to anyone with a GPS receiver. Frotcom devices use GPS for positioning.
• HTML
  HyperText Markup Language (HTML) is the main markup language for creating web pages and other information that can be displayed in a web browser. Frotcom's interface uses HTML5, the most advanced version of HTML currently in use.
• HTTPS
  HyperText Transfer Protocol Secure (HTTPS) is a protocol for secure communication over a computer network that is widely used on the Internet. Frotcom uses HTTPS, and the primary motivation is authentication of the visited website and protecting the privacy and integrity of the exchanged data.
• Interact
  This is Frotcom's module through which messaging with drivers is possible. The Interact module also includes the possibility of integration with other systems using web services (API) and sending alerts to users through email and SMS.
• NAV
  This is any Garmin navigator compatible with the FMI protocol. Frotcom can use any model as long as it is FMI compatible.
• PTO
  Power Take-Off or Power Takeoff (PTO) is any of several methods for taking power from a power source, such as a running engine and transmitting it to an application, such as an attached implement or separate machines. Most commonly, it is a splined driveshaft installed on a tractor or truck, allowing tools with mating fittings to be powered directly by the engine.
• PND
  Personal Navigation Device. This is a Garmin navigation device, also known as NAV (see above). 
• Silverlight
  Silverlight is a free plug-in powered by the .NET framework and compatible with multiple browsers, devices, and operating systems, bringing a new level of interactivity wherever the Web works. Silverlight is being discontinued. Frotcom's interface has used Silverlight. Frotcom International announced that its Silverlight version would be deprecated in favor of the new HTML5 release in 2016.
• SMS
  Short Message Service (SMS) is a form of text messaging communication on phones and mobile phones. Frotcom can use SMS to notify users that alarms have been triggered or even to communicate with drivers who only have a basic mobile phone with SMS.
• Time zone
  A time zone is a region on Earth with a uniform standard time for legal, commercial, and social purposes. It is convenient for close commercial or other communication areas to keep the same time, so time zones tend to follow the boundaries of countries and their subdivisions. Frotcom can be configured to use any time zone of the world.
• Web service (API)
  A web service (API) is a method of communication between two electronic devices over the World Wide Web. A web service is a software function provided at a network address over the web or the cloud. It is used by Frotcom as a gateway to communicate with other applications.