Trimble announced significant developments at its 2024 Insight Tech Conference, including a partnership with Platform Science where the latter will acquire Trimble’s global transportation telematics business units. This deal, expected to close in the first half of 2025, will provide Trimble a 32.5% stake in Platform Science and a board seat, enhancing fleet mobility and offering a wider range of solutions. Trimble's CEO Rob Painter emphasized the importance of this partnership in advancing industry innovation and efficiency. The collaboration is designed to integrate Trimble's telematics capabilities with Platform Science’s existing technology, improving fleet performance and driver experience. As part of the agreement, Trimble will retain its other transportation technology offerings, ensuring continuity for its existing customers. The partnership marks a strategic shift for Trimble, aiming to enhance its software-driven ecosystem while becoming hardware agnostic.