Positioning and workflow technology company Trimble (NASDAQ: TRMB) has a bright future, but it's not the best-known or appreciated company. There are various reasons for this, but enterprising investors willing to dig deeper into the stock could generate exceptional returns. Here's what you need to know before buying in.

You may have encountered Trimble's hardware and software solutions if you work in the construction, transportation, agriculture, or mapping industries. For those who don't know the company, its origins lie in precise positioning hardware, but its future lies in increasing its software and services solution to customers.

Instead of merely offering positioning and sensing technology, Trimble's software and services help customers plan and model their operations (think trucking fleets planning routes) and analyze and optimize daily operations (think complex construction sites where something changes every day).

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