Lebanese Company MaliaTec Wins Grand Prix at Wialon’s IoT Project of the Year 2024 Competition

DUBAI / GULF TIME

Lebanese company MaliaTec has been awarded the prestigious Grand Prix at this year’s IoT project of the year competition,, during an award ceremony held as part of the Wialon сommunity reunion in Dubai. This annual contest, now in its fourth edition, celebrates the most innovative and outstanding fleet management and IoT projects implemented by technological companies and telematics service providers for their clients.
The IoT project of the year competition underscores the potential of Wialon and IoT solutions by showcasing real-world applications that solve critical business challenges. This initiative aims to foster the growth of the IoT industry, spark inspiration, and encourage companies to explore how IoT can transform their business operations.
More than 100 projects and entries from 45 countries competed for this year’s awards, as Wialon’s global competition aims to recognize and showcase the most innovative IoT, fleet and asset management projects worldwide. Entries included projects from Australia, Brazil, Estonia, Honduras, India, Lebanon, Kenya, Mexico, the Netherlands, Nigeria, South Africa, Tajikistan, Turkey, Uruguay, USA and many others.
“From fuel management and fleet tracking to passenger security and industrial equipment monitoring, the breadth of IoT applications presented this year is truly inspiring,” said Andrei Liatsetski, Head of the Project Implementation Team at Wialon and the Head of the Jury of the contest. “The competition highlights how telematics and IoT technologies can be applied to enhance operational efficiency, safety, and business performance across diverse industries. Highlighting the transformative power of IoT and telematics, this initiative fosters innovation and encourages businesses to explore how IoT can revolutionize their operations.”
MaliaTec’s winning project is set to revolutionize public transportation in Lebanon by enhancing safety and the overall commuter experience. The company introduced advanced features such as real-time bus tracking, digital payment systems, automated passenger counting, and driver behavior monitoring, all of which are controlled via a mobile application and centralized control room. Inspired by European standards, the project addresses long-standing issues such as erratic driving and safety concerns, particularly for female passengers.
Aliaksandr Kuushynau, Head of Wialon at Gurtam, expressed pride in the growing scope of the competition and the incredible variety of innovative solutions on display. “As Wialon continues to expand, tracking over 4 million vehicles across 150 countries, we remain committed to supporting the evolution of the IoT industry. The IoT project of the year competition not only celebrates the incredible expertise of our partners but also illustrates the transformative impact that IoT solutions can have on businesses worldwide.I’d like to highlight how exciting it is that both our integrators and fleet managers are fully realizing the potential of our technologies and using them to boost efficiency in many countries around the world.”
The awards ceremony coincided with Wialon’s participation in GITEX Global 2024, one of the world’s largest tech events. Wialon’s presence at GITEX highlighted the company’s commitment to advancing IoT and telematics across various industries. The event served as an opportunity for industry leaders and innovators to network and share insights on the future of technology in transportation and beyond. Location: Booth H21-B20, Zabeel Hall 21, Dubai World Trade Center.

2024 Winners by Category

Compact Fleets (up to 30 vehicles):

• Grand Prix: ActiveGuard Telematics, Nigeria – Advanced vessel monitoring & fuel management system for offshore operations
• Best IoT Innovation for Asset Protection: Direct Communication Solutions, USA – Catalytic converter protection and theft prevention
• Best Industrial IoT Solution: HeadManLabs, India – Smart conveyor efficiency and safety monitoring
• Best Fleet and Driver Management Solution: iQ-Things, Kenya – Smart fleet management and fuel theft prevention solution

Growing Fleets (31-100 vehicles):

• Grand Prix: MaliaTec, Lebanon – Modernizing public transport with real-time tracking and enhanced safety
• Best Fleet and Driver Management Solution: Ares Sun, Honduras – Advanced monitoring and safety system for tanker transport operations
• Best Industrial IoT Solution: Safetrack, Mexico – Unified real-time monitoring for industrial fleet and equipment
• Best Solution for Enhancing Machinery Efficiency: Maqsat, Uruguay – Enhancing machine efficiency and operator productivity with real-time tracking and digital reporting

Substantial Fleets (101-400 vehicles):

• Grand Prix: Afritrack, Tanzania – Real-time driver safety and incident management for the mining industry
• Best Public Transportation Digitalization Solution: Filozof, Turkey – Digital transformation and optimization of public transportation infrastructure
• Best Roadworks Management Solution: HubLogiQ, Netherlands – Fleet and mobile traffic light management with tachograph and dashcam integration
• Best Solution for Enhancing Security and Operational Control: GotYou Telematics, South Africa – Securing the South African bulk haulage industry

Government & Corporate Fleets (400+ vehicles):

• Grand Prix: Integrated Solutions, Iraq – Comprehensive fleet management & security solution for petroleum distribution
• Best Public Transportation Digitalization Solution: Sarfaroz, Tajikistan – Smart public transport management system for Dushanbe
• Best Agricultural Fleet Management Solution: GetGPS, Turkmenistan – Full-cycle automation system for agricultural equipment

Best Fleet and Driver Management Solution: Monitoring Net, Serbia – Fleet tracking and fuel management system for transportation and logistics.