# What are asset types

Asset types represent a categorisation of similar [assets](/knowledge-base/articles/what-is-an-asset.md), such as trucks, sedans, or buses, that exhibit shared characteristics and reporting requirements. This classification facilitates the platform's capacity to recognise, process, and present data or entities in a manner that streamlines, condenses, or structures information to enhance manageability and extract valuable insights or discern patterns from intricate data. When asset types align, similar configuration settings, including metrics and visual aids, can be applied.

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