Listen to this articleXiQ is a team that develops technology to serve the non-automotive vehicle and machine market. Below is our recent interview with Karlos Walkes, Co-Founder and CEO at XiQ:
Q: Could you provide our readers with a brief introduction to XiQ?
A: Our patented smart device, the FleetQi™(fleet-key) (formerly known as the “Stinger,”) replaces the conventional key ignition on non-automotive vehicles. The goal is to serve this market with innovative solutions that specifically address their needs. This all starts with getting rid of the key. When we started out, we understood golf cart theft was due to the keys being so similar. More customers began to request our product for vehicles other than carts. Soon, we realized our keyless device was an elegant and simple solution for various types of non-automotive vehicles such as LSVs, UTVs, forklifts, etc. Essentially, XiQ has become the gateway of technological opportunity to help evolve this largely untapped and underserved market.
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Q: You’ve recently announced your first fleet implementation for the FleetQi™(formerly known as the Stinger) device; can you tell us something more?
A: This announcement signifies the enormous value of our product with fleets of all sizes. The FleetQi™ started out successfully serving smaller fleets. Constant improvement based on positive and constructive customer feedback fine tuned our product into an attractive opportunity for larger fleets. Big fleets with high volume vehicle populations are confident that the FleetQi™ can effectively enable the security and management measures that they really need. This is just the beginning. Our product’s adaptive design makes install easy, therefore integration is flexible on various vehicles. The subsequent versatility allows XiQ to work with different consumers and partners with diverse and ever expanding fleets.
Q: Who is your ideal client and why?
A: Our customers span from the retail customer to the large corporate fleet. XiQ’s appreciation of our customers is fueled by the opportunity to serve their differing needs. Our ideal retail client uses their vehicle during their daily lifestyle. The FleetQi™ is a great tool for enhanced security and convenience. Our ideal corporate client is the large fleet with widespread asset management challenges. Especially those with the ambition to grow their vehicle inventory into more cities or states. With both, it all begins with getting rid of the key. Once that threshold is crossed, a new and energizing reality emerges for everyone.
Q: What can we expect from XiQ in the next 6 months?
A: A common question we get from excited customers, fans and followers. Once we show people the new possibility of keyless control, their old way of thinking is shed. Then they feel free to dream about the future. Because our hardware is software driven, evolution of functionality is inevitable. We naturally progress with a careful approach rooted in positive user experience. The FleetQi™ has been successful with various electric carts. Next, we’re introducing our device for gas carts. Soon, we’ll expand to other types of vehicles. Our roadmap is sure to keep the market excited for years to come.
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Q: What’s the best thing about XiQ that people might not know about?
A: We like tech. We love people. Therefore, we create technological solutions that help people. Our goal is to empower customers with tools to engage their assets. The essence of this engagement is human experience. We work to include humans in the interactive lifestyle. We’re driven to enable the evolution of human inclusion with innovation. We believe people should have control over their things to enhance work, play and life. Not the other way around. Furthermore, we’re proud to say this is all home grown. Our product is designed, developed and made in the USA!
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