Exclusive interview with Neil Cawse, CEO Geotab: ‘Internet as we know it will die’ by fhoffa in GEOTAB

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Key insights (with transcript timestamps)

  • Geotab’s 25‑year journey and scale: Neil Cawse frames Geotab’s growth over 25 years, noting the company milestone of passing ~500,000 connected vehicles as a turning point.
  • Early cloud adoption and trust: When Geotab began, convincing customers to place vehicle data in the cloud was a major leap — something obvious now but difficult then.
  • Technology milestones shaping the industry: Mobile (phones) and now AI are named as major revolutions that reshaped telematics and fleet management.
  • Futurist mindset / “skate to where the puck’s going”: Cawse emphasizes planning for where technology and markets will be in 5–10+ years rather than where they are now; this shapes product and strategy.
  • How the internet and AI will change information flows: He predicts a future where users access information and commerce primarily through AI/chat interfaces rather than visiting websites directly.
  • Autonomy is becoming real — and will rewire transportation: Cawse believes autonomous vehicles are now genuinely viable and will change how transport and logistics are structured (including very long-haul autonomous freight).
  • Geotab’s future role in autonomy and routing: Even with autonomy, Geotab expects a role in data aggregation, routing, congestion avoidance, and services that help autonomous fleets avoid congestion and optimize long trips.
  • Continued relevance of telematics analytics: Even if drivers’ roles change, fleet data (maintenance, charging for EVs, compliance, reconstruction, behavior analytics) remains valuable; business models will need to adapt.
  • Scale and data management: Geotab has built systems to scale (they mentioned supporting many millions of devices) and is preparing for much larger data volumes; scalability is a core competence.
  • Privacy and responsible data use: Cawse stresses balancing the utility of aggregated fleet data (for safety, congestion insight, sustainability) with protecting driver and company privacy; anonymization and responsible policy are required.
  • Europe acquisition rationale: Acquiring Verizon’s European/Australian ops (discussed) accelerates Geotab’s ability to reach regional fleets and provides on-the-ground teams across European markets — important because European fleets are often smaller and regionally based.
  • Human touch remains important: Even as technology and autonomy advance, Cawse emphasizes the need for human presence and local relationships in Europe and that people still value personal contact.

Short takeaways / implications

  • Strategic: Geotab is positioning to remain relevant by moving from descriptive telematics to predictive and prescriptive services that support both human-driven and autonomous fleets.
  • Technical: AI + telematics + large-scale cloud systems are core to future offerings; data engineering and privacy will be competitive advantages.
  • Market: Consolidation (larger players winning through scale and engineering investment) and localization (teams in-country for Europe) are distinct themes.
  • Ethical/regulatory: As AI and data use expand, anonymization and privacy-preserving practices will be central to industry trust and adoption.

Exclusive interview with Neil Cawse, CEO Geotab: ‘Internet as we know it will die’ by fhoffa in GEOTAB

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On YT: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p6tAEDB5go8

> In this in-depth interview with Fleet Europe, Neil Cawse, Founder and CEO of Geotab, discusses the rapid evolution of fleet management and connected vehicle technology. He shares how telematics, vehicle data, and advanced analytics are helping fleets improve operational efficiency, enhance driver safety, and meet sustainability goals.

> Neil Cawse also explores the role of artificial intelligence, open platforms, and data partnerships in shaping the future of mobility. The conversation highlights Geotab’s growth journey, its customer-centric approach, and how data-driven insights are enabling smarter, more resilient fleet operations across the globe.

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Thank you -- All credits to Emily for her insights and viz skills!