New Zealand-owned IoT and eRUC provider operating the RUC Monkey and myRUC platforms for electronic road user charges compliance.
Picobyte Solutions Limited is a privately held New Zealand technology company specialising in IoT-driven SaaS solutions for the transport sector. Founded in October 2018, the company is headquartered in Newmarket, Auckland and operates as an NZTA-approved Electronic RUC Service Provider through its RUC Monkey and myRUC platforms. Picobyte positions itself as a Kiwi-owned alternative to the larger multinational telematics providers in the New Zealand eRUC market. The company's product suite extends beyond electronic road user charges into electronic driver logbooks (eLogbook), trailer tracking IoT hardware (T-Croc), gate reader systems for trailer mileage (AlligateR), and connected telematics solutions. Picobyte has built its market presence through integration partnerships with established fleet management platforms including Webfleet (Bridgestone), IVCS ONE, MTData, and Remote Control, enabling their eRUC capabilities to be embedded within existing fleet ecosystems. Picobyte was co-founded by Manoj Dolli and Rene Sugo. The eLogbook intellectual property is noted as being owned by Picobyte Solutions Limited, which is described as a wholly owned subsidiary of Xlerate Technologies Limited, a New Zealand software company founded in 2004 that focuses on mobile asset productivity. As New Zealand moves toward mandatory eRUC for all vehicles from 1 July 2027, Picobyte is positioning its lower-cost, app-based myRUC solution as an accessible option for light vehicle owners, EV drivers, and bus operators.
Hardware-based electronic RUC management system for heavy vehicles (over 3.5 tonnes GVM) including trucks and trailers. Uses wireless technology for approximately one-hour installation. Features automated RUC licence purchases, real-time tracking, cloud-based dashboard, digital RUCOR (RUC Off-Road) claim forms, and NZTA-certified eRUC compliance. Integrates with Geotab GPS for automated off-road reporting.
App-based electronic RUC management system (EaRUC) for light vehicles, EVs, PHEVs, light diesel vehicles, and buses. Features a 4.3-inch E-ink electronic RUC display, mobile app on Android and iOS, and a web portal. Described as the first and only EaRUC approved in New Zealand. Developed collaboratively with NZ Bus and tested under Waka Kotahi oversight. Uses NFC chip technology and electronic wheel sensors for odometer synchronisation.
NZTA-approved electronic driver logbook for work time and rest period compliance. Replaces traditional paper logbooks for heavy vehicle drivers and Small Passenger Service Licence holders. Features real-time GPS tracking, cloud-based data storage, and authenticated logins. One of eight electronic logbooks approved by Waka Kotahi for use in New Zealand.
Wire-free, solar-charged IoT Edge device designed for trailer management and tracking. Provides GPS-independent asset location and fleet identification for the transportation and logistics sector.
IoT Gate Reader system for automated trailer mileage tracking. Works with Stemco electronic hubodometers to capture distance data at depot gates. Cloud-based SaaS portal provides daily and weekly reports, email alerts, service reminder management, and ERP integration for fleet analytics.
Advanced telematics solutions for fleet operations, with integration into the Wialon GPS tracking platform and partnerships with Geotab, Webfleet, and other telematics ecosystems.
Picobyte Solutions Limited registered on 12 October 2018. Co-founded by Manoj Dolli and Rene Sugo as directors. Participated in the Startupbootcamp Mobility & Transportation accelerator programme and received Callaghan Innovation R&D grant funding.
Developed RUC Monkey, an electronic RUC management device for heavy vehicles (over 3.5 tonnes), and pursued NZTA eRUC approval.
Launched eLogbook, an NZTA-approved electronic driver logbook for work time compliance, targeting heavy vehicle drivers and passenger service licence holders.
Announced partnership with IVCS ONE (July 2023), integrating RUC Monkey and myRUC into IVCS ONE's fleet camera and telematics platform. myRUC developed collaboratively with NZ Bus under Waka Kotahi oversight as the first app-based eRUC (EaRUC) approved in New Zealand, specifically designed for buses.
Partnership with MTData (September 2024) to provide RUC Monkey eRUC solutions to MTData's New Zealand fleet customers. Expanded product range with T-Croc trailer tracker and AlligateR gate reader.
Partnership with Webfleet (Bridgestone) announced, integrating Picobyte's eRUC and eLogbook solutions directly into the Webfleet fleet management platform for New Zealand operators ahead of the 2027 mandatory eRUC deadline.
Chief Executive Officer & Co-founder
Over three decades of ANZ corporate experience in ICT. B.Sc. in Physics & Electronics (St. Xavier's College, University of Bombay), MBA (SPJIMR, University of Bombay), Postgraduate Diploma in Business/Information Systems (University of Auckland). Previously held senior roles at Honeywell, Lucent Technologies, and Telstra. Co-founded Xlerate Technologies in 2004. Founding member of the NZ Telematics Alliance (formed by NZTE and Callaghan Innovation). Registered speaker at ITS NZ.
Director & Co-founder
Also co-founder and CEO of Symbio Holdings Limited (ASX-listed, Australia's largest IP Voice network, formerly MNF Group/MyNetFone). Co-founded Symbio in Sydney in 2002 with Andy Fung. Symbio acquired TNZI (Telecom New Zealand International) in 2015. Strategic investor bringing telecommunications and technology commercialisation expertise.
Picobyte Solutions is an NZTA-approved Electronic RUC Service Provider operating under contract as an agent of Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency. The company runs two distinct eRUC platforms: RUC Monkey for heavy vehicles and myRUC for light vehicles and buses. Picobyte claims myRUC is the first and only app-based eRUC (EaRUC) approved in New Zealand, representing a newer approach that uses smartphone apps and E-ink displays rather than traditional in-cab hardware units.
IVCS ONE partnered with Picobyte Solutions to integrate electronic RUC management into their fleet management platform, combining Picobyte's myRUC system for buses and RUC Monkey for heavy vehicles with IVCS ONE's existing technologies.
MTData partnered with Picobyte (RUC Monkey) to deliver compliant electronic road user charge solutions for New Zealand truck drivers, enabling customers to manage RUC compliance for diesel and heavy commercial vehicles through a unified platform.
Webfleet integrated with Picobyte Solutions to deliver electronic RUC and ELogbook tools for New Zealand fleets ahead of the July 2027 mandatory eRUC deadline. The partnership combined Picobyte's eRUC compliance solutions with Webfleet's telematics platform serving over 50,000 fleets globally.
7076014
9429047076761
NZ Limited Company
12 Oct 2018
15 Marsden Avenue, Mount Eden, Auckland, 1024, New Zealand
M700050 - Software development service nec
Manoj Dolli
Mount Eden, New Zealand
Rene Sugo
Wahroonga, Australia
1,280 total shares
Picobyte Solutions Pty Ltd
720 shares · Wahroonga, Australia
Picobyte Solutions Pty Ltd
280 shares · Wahroonga, Australia
Picobyte Solutions Pty Ltd
280 shares · Wahroonga, Australia
Source: NZ Companies Office · Last checked February 2026
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Picobyte Australia
Picobyte Solutions Pty Ltd
An Australian-registered company in northern Sydney (Wahroonga, NSW). Despite the AU registration, Picobyte is fundamentally NZ-founded and operated - 'Kiwi owned and operated.' The Pty Ltd entity serves as the corporate holding structure, with the NZ operating company sitting underneath. Co-founded by Manoj Dolli and Rene Sugo. The eLogbook IP is held through related entity Xlerate Technologies Limited (NZ, founded 2004). A small, privately held company (~10 employees) focused on IoT telematics and electronic RUC solutions.
