Qualcomm buys Cdn small fleet software supplier

TORONTO — Qualcomm says that through its subsidiary Qualcomm Canada, it has acquired GPSNet Technologies, which operates Sylectus, a provider of advanced fleet management software for smaller transportation companies.

Qualcomm intends to continue to operate the business under the same name in the U.S. and Canada.

Sylectus will operate as a stand-alone business unit within Qualcomm and it will continue to develop and deliver advanced fleet management software for smaller transportation companies.

Stuart Sutton will continue to serve as the head of Sylectus and the business unit will remain in Ontario, Canada.

"Qualcomm believes that smaller fleets have unique challenges and needs as the industry evolves with the recent regulatory changes and other pressures impacting all commercial fleets," noted John Sarto, senior vice president of business and product development for Qualcomm Enterprise Services. "With this acquisition, we believe we can help Sylectus expand its capacity to deliver cost effective, valuable applications through Software-as-a-Service, to smaller fleets." 

Shaw Tracking is Qualcomm’s exclusive distributor of mobile computing products in Canada.