Which technologies do you consult on?

All of the major location, identification and IoT technologies: RTLS (UWB, BLE, Wi-Fi), RFID (passive, active and RAIN UHF), industrial IoT and sensors, GPS and GNSS, AGV and AMR robot fleets, and hybrid stacks that combine them. We recommend the right mix for each zone and use case, not a single technology.

Are you really vendor-neutral?

Yes. We do not sell hardware or a software platform of our own, and we take no resale commissions, so our technology and vendor recommendations serve your outcome rather than a product we need to move.

Do you work outside the UK?

We are UK-based and work across Europe and internationally, delivering in English, German and French. Engagements can be remote or on-site depending on the work.

What does a consulting engagement include?

Typically discovery and requirements, vendor-neutral technology selection, vendor evaluation and RFP support, ROI and business case, solution architecture, and an implementation roadmap. We scope each engagement to where you are.

Can you help after the decision is made?

Yes. We work across the full lifecycle - we can also deploy, integrate, and operate the system, so you can keep one independent team from business case through to live operation.

How do we get started?

Usually with a short call or a fixed-fee discovery to scope the problem, followed by a proposal with clear deliverables, timeline and fees. There is no obligation and no platform pitch.

VENDOR PROFILE · GNSS SILICON

u-blox — independent vendor assessment.

u-blox is the dominant GNSS module vendor for IoT asset tracking, vehicle telematics and industrial positioning. This is TRACIO's vendor-neutral assessment — where u-blox leads, and where precision GNSS specialists like Trimble or Septentrio fit better.

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Who they are

u-blox (SIX: UBXN) is a Swiss-listed semiconductor and module vendor headquartered in Thalwil.

Portfolio covers GNSS receivers (NEO and ZED families spanning consumer-grade to high-precision RTK), cellular modules (LTE Cat-M / NB-IoT / 5G), and short-range radio (BLE, Wi-Fi). Strong reference base across automotive, industrial IoT, asset-tracking and consumer.

Where they're strongest

GNSS modules for cost-and-power-sensitive IoT — the NEO family is the default GNSS choice for most asset-tracking and IoT projects.

ZED-F9 series brings centimetre-accurate RTK to commercial price points. Cellular module portfolio enables integrated location-and-connectivity in one chipset. Strong global services and design support.

Where they're not the right answer

For survey-grade or specialised precision GNSS (geomatics, autonomous vehicles, aviation), Trimble, Septentrio and Hexagon Leica lead with specialist receivers.

u-blox competes upward but doesn't dominate at the absolute high end. For very-large-volume consumer applications (smartphones), Qualcomm and others lead.

How they compare

Versus Quectel: similar IoT-module category; u-blox stronger in GNSS, Quectel stronger in cellular. Many designs use one of each.

Versus Trimble: different categories — Trimble surveys, u-blox embeds. For precision-RTK in industrial IoT, both compete. Versus consumer-chipset GNSS in smartphones: not directly comparable.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is u-blox suitable for fleet telematics?

Yes — NEO and M9 families are standard in commercial telematics units. Cellular integration via u-blox SARA modules is common.

Do we need RTK GNSS for asset tracking?

Most asset tracking uses standard GNSS (3-5 m accuracy). RTK (cm-accurate) is needed only for specialised applications — vehicle navigation, autonomous, precise asset positioning.

u-blox or Quectel for an IoT design?

Both credible. u-blox for stronger GNSS, Quectel for cost-competitive cellular. Many designs combine both.

Is u-blox dual-source-friendly?

Footprint compatibility with alternatives varies. We design dual-sourcing carefully at gate 1 where supply-chain risk warrants.

Last updated: 26 May 2026