Netstar has announced a new progressive web application (PWA) platform for its new live car tracking service. The solution is called MyNetstar and while it is not creatively named, it does tout a few noteworthy elements that to its PWA design.
To that end Netstar says it is quicker to install, more environmentally efficient to run and uses less phone memory than traditional apps.
Added to this, it can be installed and accessed directly from a web browser, along with updating automatically as a means to save time and data, as well as accessed via any browser.
“Since PWAs can cache and interact with the device locally, they are much more efficient than a native webpage, which is routed through a server,” notes Netstar chief technology officer, Clifford de Wit, about the platform’s development.
“This cuts network load and ultimately reduces the carbon footprint of the app. The development resources to get a PWA off the ground are considerably less than a native app, which also reduces the carbon footprint,” he adds.
As we prepare for the festive season, it looks like Netstar are aiming for this new solution to come in handy for those customers planning to travel in the coming weeks. It also has a few other benefits, such as being able to retrieve fitment and unit-health test certificates, as well as to set up safety zones and driving-behaviour alerts.
“The MyNetstar PWA allows us to keep families safe using connected technology – protecting them from crime and helping to avoid unfortunate misunderstandings,” concludes de Wit.
