As 2024 draws to a close, it’s the perfect moment to pause and reflect on what has been a truly remarkable year for Gurtam. From advancements in AI to achieving major milestones across Gurtam’s flagship products, this year has been a testament to innovation, collaboration, and progress. It’s not just about what the team has accomplished but also about how each achievement helps to shape the future of telematics and software development. Let’s look back at the key highlights that defined Gurtam’s journey in 2024.
AI: from buzzword to backbone
If 2024 taught us anything, it’s that AI isn’t just a passing trend — it’s the new engine behind Gurtam’s efficiency and innovation. What started as a spark at the Gurtam AI Hackathon in early 2024 ignited into transformative applications across the company. The flespi AI assistant is now our multilingual support champion, managing over 70% of client queries, automating complex tasks like hardware data processing, and streamlining the onboarding process for new clients. Think of it as the overachieving colleague who gets things done while you grab a coffee.
Meanwhile, the Wialon AI assistant took the spotlight in technical support, guiding project implementation and customer support teams with precise hardware recommendations and reshaping the approach for complex cases solutions. Internally, AI took care of the mundane — like document search — saving hours and proving that even robots can be good at paperwork. AI isn’t just part of the conversation at Gurtam — it’s writing new chapters. Artificially intelligent!
Every team at Gurtam has been involved in AI implementation throughout 2024.
Discover the interviews with Gurtam teams about their way to AI:
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Products that lead the way
For Gurtam’s products — Wialon, flespi, and GPS-Trace — this year wasn’t just about milestones; it was about reimagining what’s possible in fleet management, connectivity, and user experience. Counting all these connected to the three products, the company has reached an impressive milestone, nearing 5 million units being tracked by Gurtam software and setting the stage for even greater achievements.
The total number of devices connected to Gurtam’s software products in 2024.
Let’s dive into the highlights of this exceptional journey.
In 2024, Wialon didn’t just connect vehicles — it connected ideas, people, and possibilities. With over 4 million vehicles now linked to its platform, Wialon reaffirmed its status as a global leader in telematics. But it wasn’t just the numbers. Game-changing features like EV monitoring and enhanced video telematics tools gave fleet managers the most trendy functionality. Add to that automatic sensor creation feature, hardware health check functionality, updated Tasks functionality, and Tracks in mobile app, and you’ve got a fleet management solution enabling businesses to control every aspect of their fleets in real-time.
Community engagement has been the team’s focus. Wialon’s community reunions spanned the globe, from the first-time meetup in Sao Paulo to a great gathering in Dubai before the GITEX Global expo. These events brought Wialon partners together, fostering collaboration and sparking ideas. The 2024 edition of the IoT project of the year contest with participation from 100 top contributors, and the Wialon Run Challenge, blending team spirit with purpose, showed that innovation and community can go hand in hand.
Wialon’s commitment to education and connection was equally evident in its webinars, tackling topics from new features to telematics hardware solutions for fleet digitalization. A strategic roadshow in China to enhance connection with telematics hardware manufacturers underscored Wialon’s role as a thought leader in telematics.
For flespi, 2024 was a year of milestones and momentum. The platform hit a significant benchmark by connecting one million devices, solidifying its reputation as the robust backend that powers telematics innovation. This wasn’t just about scaling up —it was about simplifying the complex.
The introduction of tacho functionality transformed tachograph data extraction into a streamlined process, complete with automatic retries, persistent storage, and detailed logging. Meanwhile, SENT-GEO integration addressed Poland’s new cargo monitoring regulations, ensuring compliance while letting users stick with their preferred platforms, such as Wialon and Navixy.
flespi’s advancements in video telematics and growing partnerships with device manufacturers like Streamax, Queclink, and Howen expanded its reach and reliability. Whether it was fine-tuning connections or simplifying complex integrations, flespi consistently delivered on its promise to empower telematics service providers with tools that work seamlessly and efficiently.
This year, the GPS-Trace team shifted its focus toward enhancing the experience for service providers while major updates for end-user solutions took a backseat. Despite this shift, the team delivered a standout year by introducing several key improvements: the API, streamlined account management, enhanced statistics, and other features designed to automate business operations for service providers.
Additionally, the team launched the White Labeling option, enabling GPS-Trace clients to offer a branded experience that fosters greater trust and confidence for their users.
Implementing a new billing system created opportunities to collect customer payments and ensure seamless interactions through PayPal and Stripe integrations.
Meanwhile, the team launched a demo version of a BLE-powered asset tracking application which will be available for commercial use in the first half of 2025. This solution will enable our customers to implement projects that address energy efficiency and cost-effectiveness challenges, catering to modern asset management needs.
A year of knowledge and connection
At Gurtam, knowledge isn’t just shared—it’s celebrated. This year, over 240 team members from 16 countries came together in Tbilisi, Georgia, where the second-largest Gurtam office is located, for an awaited team gathering. The Georgian week was focused on learning, collaboration, and connection.
Gurtam Georgian Week, 2024.
The knowledge-sharing tradition extended into a series of Gurtam Meetups organized in Gurtam HQ in Vilnius for a broader audience of IT professionals. The 2024 meetups covered such topics as software development, architecture, tech leadership, AI, and product innovation, having attracted over 500 participants, fostering collaboration and the exchange of thought-provoking ideas.
This same spirit of innovation was evident at the inaugural Gurtam DevConf, a landmark event designed to advance expertise in IoT, complex systems, and live data solutions. Attended by developers, engineers, and tech leaders, the conference featured discussions on large-scale architecture, AI, databases, and Big Data, offering valuable insights into tomorrow’s technologies. With presentations, networking opportunities, and engaging activities, Gurtam DevConf set the stage for empowering the developer community to navigate an ever-evolving tech landscape.
Over 300 attendees, 20+ professional presentations, and numerous moments of joy highlighted Gurtam DevConf.
Beyond technology
Since 2023, Gurtam has been proud to serve as a partner of the Benediktas Vanagas team in the Dakar Rally, a collaboration the company is excited to continue into 2025. This partnership reflects Gurtam’s commitment to deeper integration with the Lithuanian community and aligning values through the unifying lens of sports. Rallying is also a perfect stage for telematics software solutions and technology expertise, as demonstrated by Gurtam's partnership with 4rally.lt, a company ensuring safety and security at rally championships through Wialon-powered control and notification systems.
Gurtam’s presence extended far beyond sports in 2024, as the team took part in the Transport Innovation Forum, a flagship event for the transportation industry in the Baltics. At the forum, Aliaksandr Kuushynau, Head of Wialon, delivered a compelling presentation titled “From GPS Tracking to Complete Fleet Digitalization: The Evolution of Telematics.” He traced the journey of telematics from basic GPS tracking to today’s sophisticated fleet management solutions, emphasizing how digitalization tools are transforming efficiency and operations for fleet managers worldwide. Aliaksandr’s message reinforced Gurtam’s vision of leveraging innovative technologies to maximize business impact.
Another important milestone for Gurtam in 2024 was achieving ISO 9001:2015 and ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certifications. This accomplishment validates Gurtam's robust Quality Management System (QMS) and Information Security Management System (ISMS) that affirm the company’s commitment to delivering high-quality services, safeguarding sensitive data, and maintaining a competitive edge in the telematics and technology industry.
Beyond innovation and industry leadership, Gurtam remained deeply committed to social responsibility in 2024. Our team participated in impactful projects, including forest restoration through tree planting, initiatives encouraging city walks to promote health, and support for animal shelters. These efforts reflect Gurtam’s belief in creating a positive impact, both for our communities and the environment.
Looking ahead to 2025
From scaling up connections to launching user-centric features, 2024 was a year where Gurtam’s products didn’t just evolve — they set new benchmarks for what telematics can achieve. One thing is clear as we look to the future: with Wialon, flespi, and GPS-Trace leading the charge, the road ahead is full of opportunity and innovation.
Building on the momentum of 2024, Gurtam enters 2025 with a clear vision and commitment to innovation and customer success. The journey continues with a focus on bringing positive change to the telematics industry, empowering software developers, and delivering value to the global community. These aspirations will be showcased at the major Gurtam conference – Telematics & Connected Mobility – to be held in Vilnius in September 2025. Here's to another year of growth, collaboration, and exciting achievements!
