Introduction

Modern corporate mobility is rapidly evolving, with businesses increasingly shifting toward shared vehicle usage models to reduce costs, improve efficiency, and support sustainability goals.

CONVIVO Connect provides a next-generation corporate car-sharing solution that combines GNSS tracking, Bluetooth® access technology, and intelligent fleet management software to enable secure, flexible, and fully digital vehicle sharing within organisations.

Challenge

Corporate car-sharing adoption is growing globally as organisations look to optimise fleet usage and reduce operational expenses. However, implementing reliable systems across diverse environments introduces several technical and operational challenges.

Key issues include:

• Increasing demand for shared mobility services across corporate fleets worldwide

• Complex fleet coordination, booking, and access management requirements

• Vehicle deployment in underground garages, urban basements, and remote areas

• Weak or unavailable cellular connectivity in specific environments

• Need for secure, contactless vehicle access without physical key exchange

In many real-world scenarios, vehicles are parked in locations where traditional connectivity is unreliable or unavailable, making real-time access control and tracking difficult without advanced communication technologies.

Solution

CONVIVO Connect delivers a fully integrated smart car-sharing ecosystem that enables secure vehicle access, real-time tracking, and intelligent fleet coordination through a combination of IoT hardware and mobile-enabled software.

The system is designed to function reliably even in environments with limited or no cellular coverage by leveraging short-range communication technologies and embedded vehicle intelligence.

How it works

• Smart vehicle access via mobile devices
  Drivers use a dedicated mobile application to securely interact with fleet vehicles.

• Bluetooth® low-energy communication
  Even without mobile network coverage, smartphones communicate directly with in-vehicle telematics devices using encrypted short-range signals.

• Secure virtual key authentication
  The system identifies authorised users through secure digital credentials, enabling safe vehicle unlocking and locking.

• Vehicle control integration
  Access control modules enable management of central locking systems and additional vehicle functions via CAN-based interfaces.

• Real-time fleet visibility and booking system
  Users can locate available vehicles, view their position on a map, and reserve them through a digital scheduling interface.

This architecture removes dependency on physical keys and ensures uninterrupted operation even in low-connectivity environments.

KEY BENEFITS

24/7 digital vehicle access

Enable secure, contactless unlocking and locking of vehicles anytime, anywhere.

Simplified booking and access process enhances employee convenience and satisfaction.

Eliminates physical key management and reduces administrative workload.

Improved user experience

Reduced operational overhead

Enhanced fleet utilisation

Optimises vehicle usage across departments, increasing efficiency and availability.

Bluetooth® communication ensures access even in underground or remote locations.

Every vehicle interaction is logged, enabling complete transparency and control.

Reliable offline functionality

Full fleet accountability

REAL-WORLD APPLICATION

Organisations across industries use CONVIVO Connect to implement internal car-sharing systems that support both business and private vehicle usage within corporate fleets.

Employees can locate, reserve, and access vehicles through a mobile platform, while fleet managers maintain full oversight of vehicle availability, usage patterns, and driver activity. This ensures better resource allocation, reduced fleet costs, and improved mobility efficiency.

Even in environments where connectivity is limited—such as underground parking structures or remote operational sites—Bluetooth®-enabled access ensures uninterrupted vehicle operation and secure authentication.