Joining other honorees such as Anthropic, Chipotle, American Express and many others

OAKVILLE, ON, Sept. 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — For the second year in a row, Geotab^®, a global leader in connected operations, video telematics and AI-powered insights, has been named to Fast Company’s Best Workplaces for Innovators list, recognizing businesses that are creating cultures where innovation can thrive at every level. Geotab was ranked No. 11 on the list of 100 global companies for its significant investment in research and development and AI and its unique company culture that empowers employees to learn, innovate and contribute to solutions that matter.

“Geotab is building the future of transportation through daily innovation,” said Neil Cawse, Founder and CEO, Geotab. “By investing in advanced AI tools for every employee and training our teams to be AI-first, we empower breakthrough solutions that help the world’s largest fleets lower costs, emissions and increase safety”

The 2026 Best Workplaces for Innovators list recognizes 100 companies across industries such as entertainment, biotech, consumer packaged goods, marketing, education, and healthcare. To be considered, applicants detailed their investment in innovation, internal programs, and company culture. Fast Company‘s editors evaluated each application and conducted extensive research to develop a score for each company. A distinguished panel of judges then reviewed the top-rated companies to determine the final honorees.

Innovation Culture at Geotab Empowers Breakthrough Solutions

Geotab backs its innovation culture with sustained investment in people, infrastructure, and partnerships, driving innovations such as Geotab Ace, the first fully integrated trusted generative AI copilot in the industry, that was developed by cross-functional teams connecting directly with customers to solve real-world operational challenges.

Innovation at Geotab is built on four pillars:

• R&D at scale: $200M+ invested annually, with more than 800granted patents worldwide.
• AI for everyone: All 3,400+ employees have access to leading AI tools, including a custom Geotab Intelligent Assistant.
• Culture of collaboration: Dogfooding and hackathons paired with a flat organizational structure, open-space offices and open-door policy encourage feedback and idea-sharing at every level.
• Responsible AI governance: A robust, responsible AI framework built on the principles of trustworthiness, human oversight, beneficence and ethics and continuous learning, giving employees clear guardrails to innovate boldly while protecting customer trust.

Geotab invests in the next generation of future leaders and innovators, giving students hands-on technical skills and AI readiness to tackle academic and career challenges. Geotab Campus Program interns gain practical training in enterprise AI platforms, working alongside full-time specialists on real-world projects. Academic research partnerships with Georgia Tech and other leading universities, bring PhD candidates into Geotab as researchers, use real-world fleet data to advance road safety, urban mobility, and sustainability in transportation.

“The most innovative workplaces don’t simply ask their employees to come up with great ideas; they create the conditions that make great ideas possible,” says Brendan Vaughan, editor-in-chief of Fast Company. “This year’s honorees understand that innovation is ultimately a cultural commitment that requires empowering people to think differently, take risks, and turn ideas into actions. We’re proud to recognize the companies and executives who are leading by example.”

The full list of honorees is available at https://www.fastcompany.com/best-workplaces-for-innovators/list. 

Geotab, the Geotab logo, Geotab Drive, Geotab Ace, Geotab Intelligent Assistant and Geotab Campus Program are trademarks or registered trademarks of Geotab Inc.  All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

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About Geotab

Geotab is a global leader in connected operations, video telematics and AI-powered insights. Trusted by more than 100,000 customers — from small and mid-size fleets to Fortune 500 enterprises and public-sector organizations, including the U.S. federal government — Geotab connects approximately 6 million vehicles and assets and processes 100 billion data points daily. With ISO/IEC 27001:2022, SOC2, FIPS 140-3 and FedRAMP authorizations, Geotab’s open platform and partner ecosystem unify safety, compliance and operations in a unified system. Our mission: a safer, more efficient and more sustainable world in motion. Learn more at www.geotab.com and follow us on LinkedIn or visit Geotab News and Views.

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