Geotab has launched a new partnership with Swinburne University of Technology, unlocking university access to one of the world’s largest telematics platforms and strengthening Australia’s pipeline of data-skilled transport professionals.
The collaboration will enable applied research, curriculum integration and student placements that bring real-world fleet insights into university programs.
Both partners say the agreement will accelerate progress in sustainability, safety and connected mobility.
Real data to advance research in transport performance
Through the partnership, Swinburne researchers and students gain access to Geotab’s global telematics ecosystem.
The platform processes billions of data points each day, offering detailed signals on driver behaviour, vehicle efficiency, emissions patterns and urban mobility trends.
Geotab Business Development Manager ANZ Alkan Ciftci says the partnership will uncover new ways to apply data to transport challenges.
“We are thrilled to partner with Swinburne University to unlock new opportunities for data-driven research and innovation,” Ciftci says. “Working alongside Swinburne’s bright minds will help us explore fresh perspectives and novel applications of telematics data.”
Ciftci says the partnership reinforces Geotab’s long-term commitment to Australia’s transport and innovation ecosystem.
Swinburne positions students for a connected mobility future
Swinburne Professor of Supply Chain Innovation and Decarbonisation Hadi Ghaderi says the partnership will strengthen the university’s applied learning experience.
“Partnering with Geotab allows our researchers and students to work hands-on with global technology and real-world data,” Ghaderi says. “It enhances our research capability and prepares graduates for the future of connected mobility.”
The agreement also enables joint grant applications, industry roundtables, guest lectures and site visits.
These activities will help develop a broader industry ecosystem linking academic experts with technology leaders.
A pipeline of data-ready graduates for transport and logistics
The collaboration aims to build a direct workforce pipeline for Australia’s freight, logistics and mobility sectors.
Students will have opportunities to explore telematics applications in safety optimisation, emissions reduction, infrastructure planning and fleet operations.
Geotab and Swinburne will also co-design learning modules that reflect emerging industry needs, including electric fleet management, data ethics and advanced analytics for heavy vehicle operations.
The partnership marks another milestone in Geotab’s expansion across Australia and aligns with Swinburne’s mission to connect people and technology to solve real-world problems.