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As rising fuel prices and ongoing energy volatility puts pressure on margins, businesses are turning to data driven strategies to improve efficiency and control costs. New findings from Geotab Inc., a global leader in connected transportation, video and asset tracking solutions, show how organisations are reducing fuel waste, cutting idling by up to 30%, reducing collisions and accelerating electrification. These insights come from Geotab's fifth annual Sustainability and Impact Report. In the report, Geotab examines how organisations across five continents are using connected vehicle data to lower emissions, reduce fuel costs and improve road safety. "Fuel volatility is a reminder that sustainability is a business strategy," said Neil Cawse, Founder and CEO of Geotab. "When integrated with a pragmatic focus on short-term value, sustainability measures can drive both efficiency and profitability. Every operational improvement is an immediate, measurable step toward resilience and growth." Real-World Impact: How Global Fleets Are Using Data to Decarbonise Across industries and geographies, organisations are already translating fleet data into measurable environmental and financial outcomes. In 2025 alone, Geotab-connected electric vehicles travelled more than 870 million miles (1.4 billion kilometres), as fleets used data to make more informed decisions about vehicle efficiency, driver behavior and electrification strategy. Postal & Logistics (Belgium): bpost SA saved €1.6 million in fuel costs — equivalent to 1 million liters of diesel — by using EV data from Geotab to right-size its 10,000-van fleet and optimize charging schedules as it targets 100% CO2 neutrality by 2030. Construction & Infrastructure (UK): Tarmac reduced idling by 30% within three months, achieved 25% improved fuel economy, and cut speeding violations by 50%. Public Transit (Italy): Autolinee Federico achieved a 20% fuel reduction and approximately 40% decrease in violations and fines through driving behavior optimization and tachograph compliance. Wholesale Distribution (U.S.): Richards Building Supply projected $195,000+ in annual savings from a 90-day pilot with Geotab Vitality, with a 41% improvement in safe driving behavior and 8% reduction in collision risk. Municipal Government (U.S.):The City of Carmel, 2025 Geotab Innovation Award Winner for Sustainability, used a custom dashboard to validate emissions reductions from a biodiesel fuel pilot program. As fleets face pressure from energy costs, emissions regulations and operational risk, many are turning to connected vehicle data to identify efficiency gains and guide long-term electrification strategies. "Geotab's greatest contribution to sustainability is helping the transportation industry optimise operations. Everyday we see businesses reduce fuel use, cut emissions and make more strategic choices around electrification using data and AI insights. But sustainability is a collective effort, so we must also hold ourselves accountable. This report highlights both the progress of our customers and the steps we are taking as a company to reduce our own impact," added Cawse. Geotab's Sustainability Progress Alongside customer impact, the report also outlines Geotab's own progress. CDP Climate Change score improved to B, reflecting strong performance in environmental policies, risk disclosure, and industry collaboration. EcoVadis Silver Medal sustainability rating, placing Geotab in the top 15% of companies assessed. Reduced Scope 2 emissions by 42.5% year-over-year (location-based) — an 87.5% reduction from the 2019 baseline. Reduced Scope 3 emissions by 14% through supplier engagement and the adoption of primary activity-based data, providing a more accurate reflection of its true value chain impact. First Climate-Related Disclosure Report published, voluntarily evaluating climate risks and opportunities under different future climate pathways. Product Carbon Footprint baseline established for the G...

Fexco, a global leader in payment solutions, has announced that its Dynamic Currency Conversion (DCC) is now available to acquirers and merchants worldwide through the Visa AcceptancePlatform. Through this collaboration, acquirers connected to the Visa Acceptance Platform can now enable DCC using Fexco's proven technology and Visa's in house cross-border solutions. DCC allows cardholders to see the transaction amount in their home currency at point of sale and online checkout, helping them better understand the cost of their purchase before transaction is completed. The integration is designed for scale and efficiency, supporting more than 200 acquirers globally by integrating Fexco's DCC solution, the Visa Acceptance Platform and Visa's CyberSource payment gateway. It enables acquirers to add DCC with minimal complexity, while creating opportunities to support international spend and enhance the payment experience for international customers. For cardholders, the solution provides greater clarity and choice when paying abroad or online. Sean Crowe, CEO of Fexco Financial Services, commented: "This partnership with Visa marks a significant milestone for Fexco and the payments industry. By combining Fexco's expertise in DCC with Visa's global acceptance infrastructure, we are delivering a first-of-its-kind integration that empowers acquirers and merchants to offer enhanced customer experiences while driving growth." Andre Machicao, Senior Vice President, Visa Acceptance Solutions added: "Cross-border commerce continues to grow, and consumers increasingly expect clear and predictable payment experiences wherever they choose to pay. By combining Fexco's expertise and Visa's world?class FX and treasury capabilities across multiple markets and currencies, we are extending Dynamic Currency Conversion across the Visa Acceptance Platform, giving acquirers and merchants a straightforward way to meet these expectations while supporting global commerce." See more stories here. More about Irish Tech News Irish Tech News are Ireland's No. 1 Online Tech Publication and often Ireland's No.1 Tech Podcast too. You can find hundreds of fantastic previous episodes and subscribe using whatever platform you like via our Anchor.fm page here: https://anchor.fm/irish-tech-news If you'd like to be featured in an upcoming Podcast email us at [email protected] now to discuss. Irish Tech News have a range of services available to help promote your business. Why not drop us a line at [email protected] now to find out more about how we can help you reach our audience. You can also find and follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and Snapchat.

Guest post by Julian Lighton author of Navigating Your Next: Discover the Career You Want and the Path to Get There. There has been much debate since Paul Graham's provocative 2024 article coining the term 'Founder Mode' about its benefits vs 'Manager Mode' and how they impact success in the scaling transition. My own view is that a more balanced mindset and skills set is required – an entrepreneurial leadership approach. Navigating successful growth I've spent over twenty years working with over a hundred VC and PE backed early stage and scaling businesses in both tech and other industries, including some of the most successful businesses in their categories, such as Gainsight, Renaissance Learning, Corsair Gaming and SnapNurse. Based on this experience, the transition between founder and scaling is the single most important test of a CEO's adaptability and leadership. Most leaders underestimate how personally challenging it is and how much they need to change as they climb the staircases of growth. Here are five changes in mindset and skillset that are key for successful growth and building companies that are built to last: From identity as founder to identity as leader: From "I do it" and "I decide" to "We do it" and "We decide." The founder's initial motivation—often deeply personal—must now become collective. Why does the team care? Why should they go the extra mile? If you can help your people answer "Why do we want this?" (know why) and help them see themselves in the company's success (care why), you unlock discretionary effort and loyalty that no compensation package alone can buy. The CEO's job becomes less about being the smartest person in the room and more about building teams that can make great decisions without you, without constant intervention. The focus shifts to hiring and retaining great people and letting them be responsible, setting very clear direction (the what not the how), building culture, and putting in place the right incentives and feedback loops. It's about shifting from heroics to scalability. From implicit to explicit: Scaling requires clarity. Being implicit – carrying everything in the CEO's head does not scale. Scaling requires clarity about roles and responsibilities; plans that everyone can understand and follow – communicating simply and exactly what is required, why it matters, and who will do what; governance and decision making; metrics and more important than all of that clear culture. A study by Columbia Business School found that when you add more than 20% new joiners, priorities, and values get diluted and team cohesion and psychological safety can break down. Without clear definition and communication about who is responsible for what, teams become inefficient, drop balls, and experience internal friction. This undermines performance and accountability, trust and collaboration erode and performance suffers. From who got you here, to who will get you there: People who worked when your organization was smaller often break when you try to scale. No amount of ambition or capital can compensate for the wrong team members with the wrong skills or a lack of alignment. Scaling exposes weaknesses in team leadership, skills, and coordination. Ask yourself: do you have the right people in the right seats for this stage of growth? Are your team leaders and teams aligned, and does everyone understand the goals and the urgency? Invest in hiring and developing talent density in teams. Ensure the team's incentives (care why) and goals are in sync with the business's direction (know why). From measuring, to measuring what matters: What really drives success at what stage of growth? Ruthless prioritization is essential. In scaling organizations, it's common for teams to focus on metrics that were appropriate for the previous stage (staircase) of growth e.g. product adoption vs revenue; new business vs repeat business; revenue vs profits. But without visible progress markers and regular, discipl...