European carrier Telefónica has signed an agreement with telematics specialist Masternaut to develop a fleet management service as part of its M2M portfolio.

Through the partnership the two companies will market joint products designed to target the growing sustainable fleet market, where customers can benefit from fuel savings of up to 20 per cent, the operator claims, through driver behaviour management. The offering will also help to increase service levels and keep carbon emissions down.

Masternaut will provide fleet management services, applications, platforms and technical support to the carrier, which will retain its brand and commercial network, including pre- and post-sales support, and customer care.