Australian-designed GPS telematics pioneer since 1987, with NZ-specific RUC compliance tools and presence across ANZ and the Asia-Pacific.
IntelliTrac is an Australian-owned telematics company founded in 1987 by Dean Calapai as Novatronics, initially designing and manufacturing automotive security electronics in Melbourne for vehicle manufacturers, dealers, and aftermarket stores across Australia and South East Asia. In 2002 the company pivoted to GPS fleet management, rebranding as IntelliTrac, and has since grown into a multi-country telematics provider with offices across New Zealand, Australia, Papua New Guinea, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Taiwan. The company designs and manufactures its own GPS tracking hardware in Australia, with its flagship product -- the IntelliTrac Elite -- now in its fourth generation. The Elite device supports multi-constellation GNSS (GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou), dead reckoning for urban canyon and tunnel environments, 2G/3G/4G connectivity with optional Iridium satellite fallback, and extensive I/O capabilities including OBD-II, CAN bus, RS232, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and RFID. The company's cloud-based Hawk platform provides fleet managers with real-time tracking, driver behaviour monitoring, route optimisation, and mobile data terminal functionality through browser, iOS, and Android apps. IntelliTrac has a dedicated New Zealand operation (IntelliTrac New Zealand Limited) with specific capabilities for the NZ market, including an integrated Road User Charges module. This RUC module tracks licence purchases, monitors odometer readings, sends renewal reminders, and -- notably -- uses advanced mapping technology to automatically calculate off-road distances for RUC credit claims, going beyond simple geofencing to analyse travel against public road networks. IntelliTrac has engaged with the Ministry of Transport on RUC consultation processes and serves clients across emergency services, local government, utilities, mining, oil and gas, and commercial fleet sectors.
Fourth-generation flagship GPS telematics device. Multi-constellation GNSS (GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou), dead reckoning, 2G/3G/4G with optional Iridium satellite fallback. Up to 20 digital inputs, 10 digital outputs, 4 analogue sensors, plus RS232, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, OBD-II, J1939/1708 CAN bus, one-wire, and RFID interfaces.
Self-powered magnetic-mount GPS tracker designed for trailers, containers, and unpowered assets. Compact form factor with long battery life.
Cloud-based fleet management software available as responsive web app, iOS app, and Android app. Provides real-time tracking, driver identification (RFID), route optimisation, navigation, messaging, job dispatch, pre-start checklists, and driver behaviour monitoring.
In-vehicle tablet-based solution integrated with the Hawk platform for field operations, supporting bin fault logging, missed bin dispatch, messaging, and navigation for local government waste collection and other field services.
Integrated Road User Charges compliance tool for the New Zealand market. Tracks RUC licence purchases and expiries, reads vehicle odometer data, sends renewal reminders, and automatically calculates off-road distances using advanced mapping technology for optimal RUC credit claims.
Founded as Novatronics by Dean Calapai in Melbourne, Australia, designing and manufacturing automotive security electronics for OEM and aftermarket channels across Australia and South East Asia.
Began pioneering GPS tracking technology, expanding beyond automotive security into vehicle location and fleet management.
Rebranded as IntelliTrac, launching dedicated GPS fleet management solutions for commercial and government clients.
Formed exclusive joint venture with streetdirectory.com.au, combining IntelliTrac's automotive electronics expertise with mapping technologies.
Expanded operations into New Zealand, establishing IntelliTrac New Zealand Limited.
Extended regional footprint into South East Asia with offices in Indonesia, Malaysia, and Papua New Guinea.
IntelliTrac technology selected for Insurance Box (backed by QBE), Australia's first telematics-based personal car insurance product. Partnered with KORE Wireless for secure M2M connectivity.
Launched the fourth-generation Elite flagship GPS device with multi-constellation GNSS, dead reckoning, and Iridium satellite fallback capability.
Engaged with the NZ Ministry of Transport's public consultation on reforming the Road User Charges system ('Driving Change: Reviewing the Road User Charges System').
Founder, Director & CEO
Founded the business in 1987 after working at IBM. B.Eng in Electronics & Communications. Fellow of the CEO Institute and graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors. Extensive experience across Australia and SE Asia.
Founding Managing Director, IntelliTrac Indonesia & Virtual Map Australia
Bachelor degrees in Engineering and Business Management. Founded Virtual Map's streetdirectory.com.au in 1995. Involved in GIS software since 1995. Leads IntelliTrac's Indonesian operations and Intimap subsidiary.
Managing Director, Malaysia
With the company since 1988, responsible for growth in Southeast Asia with vehicle manufacturers in Malaysia, Thailand, and Indonesia.
IntelliTrac offers an integrated RUC compliance module as part of its fleet management platform, specifically designed for the New Zealand market. The module automates RUC licence tracking, expiry reminders, and -- its key differentiator -- uses advanced mapping technology to calculate off-road travel distances for RUC credit claims without relying solely on pre-defined geofences. IntelliTrac New Zealand Limited has engaged with the NZ Ministry of Transport's RUC consultation processes.
IntelliTrac's telematics hardware was selected by Insurance Box (backed by QBE Insurance) for Australia's first usage-based personal car insurance product. The system analyses vehicle usage and driving behaviour to calculate fairer premiums.
7505736
9429047487079
NZ Limited Company
31 May 2019
Findex, Level 17, 88 Shortland Street, Auckland Central, Auckland, 1010, New Zealand
Dino Placido Calapai
Warrandyte, Australia
100 total shares
IntelliTrac Pty Ltd
100 shares · East Melbourne, Australia
Source: NZ Companies Office · Last checked February 2026
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IntelliTrac Australia
IntelliTrac Pty Ltd
An Australian private company in Bundoora (northern Melbourne). Founded in 1987 by Dean Calapai as Novatronics, originally designing automotive security electronics. Pivoted to GPS fleet management in 2002, rebranding as IntelliTrac. Designs and manufactures its own GPS tracking hardware in Australia, develops the Hawk fleet management platform, and employs ~45 staff. Operates across eight Asia-Pacific countries. IntelliTrac NZ is the wholly-owned subsidiary offering GPS fleet tracking with NZ-specific RUC compliance features. Privately owned, founder-led - not part of any larger corporate group.
