Woodcliff Lake, New Jersey, September 3, 2025
News Summary
Powerfleet has broadened the reach of its Unity AIoT platform with new deployments across construction and warehouse operations, a white‑label agreement with a major African mobile operator and continued strength in cold‑chain monitoring. The company highlighted a full‑company rollout of Unity’s AI video safety at a U.S. civil contractor, an in‑warehouse partnership with a North American communications provider, and a channel deal to deliver Unity to millions of African enterprise customers. The moves illustrate a strategy of landing with high‑impact use cases then expanding platform capabilities to deliver real‑time safety, compliance and operational insights.
Powerfleet Expands Unity AIoT Platform with Major Partners and Fleet Deployment
Powerfleet, Inc. (Nasdaq: AIOT) has widened the reach of its Unity AIoT software platform through a series of enterprise deals and industry recognition spanning 2024–2025. Multiple company announcements datelined Woodcliff Lake, N.J., show the company moving from point solutions toward a unified, data‑centric platform that combines cloud analytics, hardware, and AI‑driven services for safety, logistics and cold‑chain operations.
Top-line developments
Key moves include a 2025 deployment of Unity’s AI video safety platform at a major U.S. civil contractor, a white‑label agreement with a leading African mobile operator, and an expanded in‑warehouse roll‑out in North America through a telecom partner. In addition, an industry research firm ranked Powerfleet first among cold‑chain monitoring vendors in 2024, highlighting the company’s integration of IoT devices, refrigeration monitoring and analytics into a single solution.
Immediate adoption by a civil contractor
On Sept. 2, 2025, Powerfleet announced that Wright Brothers Construction — described as one of the United States’ respected civil contractors — deployed Unity’s AI video SaaS safety platform across its operations. The deployment was positioned to increase visibility into safety events, enable predictive coaching and speed real‑time incident response. Company commentary framed the rollout as moving operational oversight from passive recording to active, usable intelligence, and as an example of a go‑to‑market approach that starts with a high‑impact use case and grows into daily operational workflows.
White‑label partnership across Africa
On Aug. 11, 2025, Powerfleet detailed a partnership with MTN Business South Africa, part of MTN Group, under which MTN will white‑label the Unity AIoT platform for its enterprise customers. MTN, identified as a continent‑scale mobile operator with hundreds of millions of customers and multi‑billion dollar revenue, plans to combine its network and connectivity with Unity’s device‑agnostic platform to offer predictive, AI‑led insights for fixed and mobile operations. The joint solution aims to replace legacy telematics and fragmented data silos with a single pane of glass for real‑time enterprise intelligence.
In‑warehouse expansion with a North American carrier
A March 10, 2025 press release announced that Powerfleet is launching advanced in‑warehouse Unity solutions through a partnership with TELUS, described as a communications technology provider with over 20 million customer connections. The initiative focuses on warehouse safety and efficiency, addressing recurring industry safety concerns involving forklifts and worker injuries, while integrating AI, IoT and connectivity to improve asset utilization, compliance and workforce retention across Canada and the U.S.
Recognition in cold‑chain monitoring
Earlier, on Sept. 17, 2024, an industry research firm ranked Powerfleet as the number one global leader in cold‑chain monitoring solutions. The ranking evaluated nine vendors and emphasized trends such as demand for real‑time monitoring, wider adoption of IoT sensors, advanced analytics and regulatory compliance. The firm noted Powerfleet’s purpose‑built smart trailer approach that integrates environmental sensors, refrigeration controls and fleet management into a unified system via the Unity platform.
Platform capabilities and strategy
Across the announcements, Unity is described as a cloud‑based, AI‑driven, device‑agnostic platform that ingests data from any IoT device, OEM system or external feed to produce actionable insights. Core capabilities highlighted include AI video safety, predictive driver risk management, predictive coaching, real‑time incident response, compliance automation and cold‑chain monitoring. The company frames its market approach as beginning with targeted, high‑impact use cases and expanding through platform capability into everyday operational workflows.
Scale and corporate context
Powerfleet reports serving roughly 48,000 customers across 120 countries and identifies Unity as a unifying layer for data across industrial, logistics and transportation sectors. The firm also disclosed reporting quarterly financial results for the period ending June 30, 2025 in a separate filing. Public tickers listed in earlier materials include Nasdaq: AIOT and other international listings. Many of the recent notices and releases were datelined Woodcliff Lake, N.J.
What this means for contractors, carriers and warehouse operators
Operators evaluating safety, asset efficiency and cold‑chain integrity can now expect integrated offerings that bundle hardware, connectivity and cloud analytics. The recent deals indicate vendor strategies that favor platform consolidation and operator simplicity — replacing multiple point systems with a single platform that promises real‑time alerts, compliance reporting and data feeds into business systems.
Sources and next steps
The items summarized here come from company announcements distributed from Woodcliff Lake, N.J., and from public industry rankings published in 2024. Organizations exploring similar technology should assess how device‑agnostic platforms integrate with existing equipment and whether the provider offers the analytics and support needed to turn raw data into operational change.
FAQ
What is Powerfleet Unity?
Unity is a cloud‑based, AI‑driven, device‑agnostic platform for mobile assets and industrial operations that combines data from IoT devices, video systems and external feeds to deliver actionable insights.
Which recent partnerships were announced?
Recent announcements include a safety deployment with Wright Brothers Construction (Sept. 2, 2025), a white‑labeling agreement with MTN Group in Africa (Aug. 11, 2025), and expanded in‑warehouse solutions via TELUS in North America (Mar. 10, 2025).
How does Unity help warehouse safety?
Unity integrates AI video, sensors and telemetry to detect risk, automate compliance checks and optimize asset use, aiming to reduce injuries and improve operational efficiency in warehouses.
What recognition has Powerfleet received?
A September 2024 industry assessment ranked Powerfleet as the leading global vendor for cold‑chain monitoring, citing its integrated sensor, refrigeration and fleet solutions.
How widely is Powerfleet deployed?
Materials indicate Powerfleet serves about 48,000 customers across 120 countries.
Key features at a glance
| Feature | What it does | Where it’s used |
|---|---|---|
| AI video safety | Converts onboard video into real‑time alerts and coaching signals | Road fleets, construction sites, delivery vehicles |
| Predictive coaching | Uses analytics to identify risky behaviors and guide training | Fleet operations and driver management |
| Cold‑chain monitoring | Integrates temperature, humidity and refrigeration controls for compliance | Food transport, pharmaceuticals, perishables |
| In‑warehouse safety | Combines sensors and AI to reduce injuries and improve asset flow | Distribution centers, warehouses |
| Device‑agnostic data layer | Ingests any IoT or OEM data for a single operational view | Enterprise systems and supply chains |
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Additional Resources
- PR Newswire: US construction leader Wright Brothers selects Powerfleet Unity to advance on‑road safety
- Wikipedia: Telematics
- PR Newswire: Powerfleet launches Unity’s AI‑driven in‑warehouse solutions in partnership with TELUS
- Google Search: Powerfleet Unity in‑warehouse solutions
- PR Newswire: ABI Research ranks Powerfleet as the world’s No. 1 commercial cold‑chain solution
- Google Scholar: Cold‑chain monitoring AIoT
- PR Newswire: Powerfleet named a top innovator by ABI Research
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Internet of Things
- CNHINEWS: Industry/enterprise IoT news article
- Google News: Powerfleet MTN white‑label
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