DAT offers a workforce operating system that runs inside popular messaging apps like WhatsApp, Telegram and WeChat, letting field staff record attendance, reports and other data via simple shortcodes. An AI engine analyzes GPS and movement patterns to flag ghost employees and other anomalies in real time, while managers view live dashboards and integrate the data with ERP or payroll systems through a REST API.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Organizations with large field workforces often struggle with inaccurate attendance records, ghost employees, and fragmented data collection because traditional mobile apps are rarely adopted and generate data silos. This leads to payroll fraud, compliance risks, and limited visibility into field operations.
Solution
DAT provides a workforce operating system that runs inside existing messaging platforms such as WhatsApp, Telegram, and WeChat, eliminating the need for separate mobile apps. Field staff simply send shortcodes (e.g., #checkin, #report, #leave) with optional photos or location data, and the system automatically records, validates, and routes the information. An AI‑driven anomaly detection engine scores GPS drift, travel speed, and pattern clusters to flag ghost employees and other fraudulent activities in real time. Managers access a live dashboard with maps, attendance metrics, and alerts, and can integrate the data into ERP, payroll, or other back‑office systems via a RESTful API.
Target Audience
Primary customers are public‑sector agencies, utilities, logistics firms, and large enterprises that manage dispersed field teams and need reliable attendance, compliance, and operational visibility.
Features
- Messaging‑based interface that works on WhatsApp, Telegram, WeChat, or any channel via a REST API, requiring no app downloads or device management
- Shortcode commands for check‑in, reporting, leave requests, and expense submission, eliminating menus and forms
- AI anomaly detection that evaluates GPS drift, speed anomalies, spatial analysis, and cluster patterns to identify ghost employees and impossible location jumps
- Real‑time live map and attendance dashboard with geofencing alerts, route replay, and territory heatmaps
- Automated reporting and analytics, including daily/weekly KPI dashboards and export to Excel/PDF
- Seamless integration with existing ERP, payroll, or CRM systems through webhooks and pre‑built connectors
- Rapid deployment with setup time under five minutes and support for up to 50,000+ field staff