Trakkes

Trakkes is a modular, open‑source software framework designed for tracking and tracing assets across distributed networks. It provides a unified data model and a suite of plugins and agents that collect location, status, and condition information from a range of devices, including GPS trackers, RFID readers, and environmental sensors. The framework supports fleet and supply‑chain visibility by aggregating data into a central store and exposing APIs for analysis, visualization, and alerting.

Its architecture centers on a core server, client SDKs, and plug‑in adapters. The data model emphasizes events, assets, locations, and audits, enabling geofencing, tamper alerts, lifecycle tracking, and historical replay. Communication relies on message queues and secure transport; users interact via a web dashboard and programmatic APIs (REST and GraphQL). The project emphasizes privacy by default, with role‑based access control, data minimization, and immutable audit logs.

History and usage: The concept emerged from discussions around supply‑chain visibility in the early 2010s and was released as an open‑source project in 2015. It has since influenced academic simulations and teaching laboratories and remains primarily used in demonstrations, pilots, and research rather than large‑scale production deployments. Reception has highlighted its flexible architecture and interoperability, while critics note the learning curve and the challenge of maintaining ecosystem integrations in production environments.