ALK Technologies - Technology that Drives Transportation - GPS Navigation Evolved

The CoPilot Live v8 Professional SDK allows seamless integration of GPS navigation into enterprise mobility applications. With a comprehensive range of API function calls, it offers a unique blend of functionality and customization to meet the most exacting corporate requirements.
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Developers can fully automate navigation tasks, controlled seamlessly from 3rd party applications. Many of CoPilot Live's functions can be controlled with little or no requirement for the worker to input data manually or touch the screen while navigating.

Automate function calls from 3rd party applications

  • Automatic application launch, destination entry and itinerary management. Daily itineraries can be loaded or changed remotely, provide routing to new or existing appointments dynamically
  • Automatic switching between CoPilot Live Professional and other handset-based applications
  • Automatically load appropriate routing profiles for specific vehicle and cargo types


"Mobilising your field workforce is not a new concept, but we have taken things to the next level with TBS and ALK. To survive, businesses need to be adaptable to change and they have helped us achieve this."

  Andy Herus, Operational Director,
  Severn Trent Metering Services.


Two way communication and access to real-time field data

  • 3rd party applications can access dynamic user data such as current location, speed and ETA, generated in common file formats
  • Access to real-time intelligence about the status of jobs and deliveries

Customizable user interface

  • Configurable map display views, including 2D, 3D or driver safety. It is even possible to remove the mapping display altogether for voice-only instructions
  • Option to lock-down individual menu functions or allow user selection
  • Customisable menus allow prioritisation of specific functions or removal of non-core features
  • Assign hardware buttons to specific tasks

Mobile platforms supported

CoPilot Live Professional is available for a range of enterprise mobility platforms and form factors, including Windows Mobile, WinCE, Laptops, Netbooks and tablet PCs