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Digital Innk freezes prices and exhorts other tech firms to ‘go extra mile’

Digital Innk has called on companies across the technology sector to help fleets combat the rising cost of business as it announces its own price freeze.

Angela Montacute, CEO, Digital Innk

A new player in the fleet software sector, the company has said it will freeze prices for its ViSN digital platform for the next 12 months to help fleet companies manage the challenges of rising energy costs.

It’s now asking other tech companies to follow its example.

CEO Angela Montacute explained: “Fleet companies and their staff are facing a multitude of challenges from rising energy costs to the cost-of-living crisis. The industry is clearly facing inflationary pressures, and the tech sector is well placed to help mitigate the impact.

“Digital transformation helps companies operate more efficiently, and now it’s time to go the extra mile to help our customers. We are all in this together, and I’d call on technology companies across the fleet sector to do all they can to help reduce operational costs.”

Concerns are rising over increases in SMR costs due to longer leases and rising prices of parts and labour.

The most recent figures show the economy shrank by 0.6% in June, while the Bank of England warned of recession as consumers started to receive higher energy bills for October. The BVRLA has shared advice for firms looking to keep their costs low. It’s also created a consumer-facing page in response to the immense cost pressures being faced, giving advice on what customers can do if they may struggle to keep up with payments on a leased vehicle. The key points apply to businesses that lease vehicles too.

According to the ONS, the Consumer Prices Index, including owner occupiers’ housing costs (CPIH), rose by 8.2% in the 12 months to June 2022, up from 7.9% in May.

Digital Innk is also continuing its work to set a new standard for managing vehicle maintenance.

The company claims the launch of its ViSN platform is the first time drivers have a single app to manage driver compliance checks, book a service or tyres, manage a breakdown or undertake a vehicle health inspection.

  • CEO Angela Montacute spoke to Fleet World earlier this year about the company’s work to innovate in the fleet software space. The interview is online here.

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Natalie Middleton

Natalie has worked as a fleet journalist for over 20 years, previously as assistant editor on the former Company Car magazine before joining Fleet World in 2006. Prior to this, she worked on a range of B2B titles, including Insurance Age and Insurance Day.