2024 marked a year of significant growth and achievement for Ruptela. From new product launches and global exhibitions to customer support innovations and regional expansion, here is a look back at the highlights.
Successful Product Launches
Plug5 Introduction
The Plug5 made its full market debut in 2024 as a standout smart device featuring plug-and-play CAN and OBD data reading capabilities. Key innovations include one-click CAN auto-configuration and automatic vehicle configuration, designed to simplify operations for customers.
Basic Segment Expansion
The Eco5 family launched throughout 2024, introducing a slim design alternative to the four-year-old Trace5 line. The lineup includes the Eco5 Lite, standard Eco5 models (IP54 and IP68 versions), Eco5 BM, and Eco5 Lite+. The Eco5 Lite+ features high voltage tolerance (9-97V DC), expanding telematics applications into the micromobility sector.
CustomCAN Feature
The HCV5 Lite and Pro5 Lite devices introduced CustomCAN functionality, enabling customers to write custom CANbus programs. This enhancement provides greater flexibility for managing diverse fleet types, including trucks, motorcycles, and farming equipment.
Global Exhibitions
Ruptela participated in twelve major international events across 2024, including CAEV EXPO 2024 (India), Expo Seguridad (Mexico), Mobility Live Middle East, Transpotec Logitec (Italy), EXPOSEC (Brazil), TECH4FLEET Congress (Spain), ITS World Congress (UAE), and others.
Customer Support Innovations
An AI-supported chatbot launched to streamline customer inquiries while maintaining human oversight. Support managers can join conversations when personalized assistance is needed.
Memorable Events
Ruptela Week 2024
Held in Vilnius during May, this marked the company's first such gathering since 2019. The event featured networking opportunities, device workshops, and client testimonials showcasing real-world device applications.
Dubai Workshop
October's workshop in Dubai, conducted with Emcode Technology, offered hands-on training in hardware configuration, CAN bus installation, and vendor certification standards.
B2C Segment Advancement
LATAM expansion continued through partnership with Zeek, a regional telematics provider integrating Ruptela GPS trackers. The Trace5 LTE-LA versions gained market traction through convenient retail distribution channels like petrol stations.
2025 Outlook
Asset Tracker Launch: The upcoming Asset5 will utilize 5G satellite NB-IoT connectivity for maritime and oceanic tracking applications alongside road-based solutions.
The company promises simplified, more intuitive solutions launching in Q1 2025 designed to make complex functionality accessible.
