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The road ahead for the M2M telematics sector
1.4 billion connections expected in the automotive M2M market by end of 2020. According to leading analysts, the telematics sector represents one of the greatest business opportunities for Machine-to-Machine (M2M). From less than 90 million connections globally in 2010 the automotive M2M market will grow to almost 1.4 billion connections by the end of 2020; expecting that the sector will generate €157 billion revenue in 2020. Amongst others, one of the biggest revenue generating segments will be tracking in the area of logistics. Orga [...]
Sierra Wireless and ACTIA Collaborate on Wireless Platform for Remote Vehicle Management and Emergency Services
ACTIA selects AirPrime™ embedded wireless modules to provide high-performance connectivity that supports remote access and services to vehicles Sierra Wireless (NASDAQ: SWIR) (TSX: SW) and ACTIA today announced that the ACTIA Group, an international provider of value-added electronic equipment for the automotive market, has selected Sierra Wireless AirPrime™ AR Series modules to provide high-performance connectivity for its latest in-vehicle technology platform. AirPrime AR Series modules [...]
Ford and Bug Labs Announce Joint Open-Source Development For In-Car Connectivity Innovation
Ford and Bug Labs, an open-source hardware and software provider, announce a joint development project to research, develop and distribute open-source developer tools to advance in-car connectivity innovation. Known as "OpenXC," the research platform is based on Bug Labs' open-source Bug System and will enable the developer community to quickly prototype ideas and test out affordable new connectivity concepts that could enhance Ford's future products At TechCrunch Disrupt San Francisco, the two companies will demonstrate [...]
SensorLogic Launches a New Release of its M2M Platform for Wireless Asset Management, Security, Smart Package Tracking and Insurance Telematics
New Product Release Accelerates M2M Application Development and Deployment Today, SensorLogic, Inc., a leading provider of cloud-based platforms that speed development and deployment of machine-to-machine (M2M) applications, announced Version 3.4 of its SensorLogic Service Delivery Platform. This release adds many new features that enhance support for the development of wireless applications such as insurance telematics, smart package tracking, security, and asset monitoring and management. [...]
IMS announces a series of value-added services and advanced data analytics
New Services and Advanced Data Analytics Unveiled at Insurance Telematics USA 2011 Show Intelligent Mechatronic Systems Inc. (IMS), a world leader in M2M and connected car technology, today announced a series of value-added services and advanced data analytics coming to its Usage Based Insurance (UBI) solution. Offerings include context-aware roadside assistance, panic button, 'green driving' reports as well as theft recovery. An innovative new service, context-aware roadside assistance, for instance, is designed for drivers who [...]
Option and Autonet Mobile enter strategic partnership to deliver the 1st Mobile Applications Platform for cars
Option invests $1.5 million in Autonet Mobile to deliver the 1st Mobile IP Based Telematics Control Unit for the Automotive market. Option (EURONEXT: OPTI; OTC: OPNVY) today announced its $1.5 million investment and partnership with San Francisco, US, based Autonet Mobile, Inc., a leading provider in in-car connectivity. The partnership will utilize Option’s wireless modules and software to deliver the first mobile IP based Telematics Control Unit (TCU) for cars. The new system leverages Autonet Mobile technology and TCU design, [...]
Axeda and Walsh Vision Announce Alliance for Cloud Telematics Solutions
M2M industry leaders accelerate time-to-market with turnkey solutions for usage-based insurance and enterprise fleet management Axeda Corporation and Walsh Vision today announced that the companies have joined forces to provide advanced machine-to-machine (M2M) solutions for the telematics market. Axeda is the leading cloud platform provider for M2M application development and Walsh Vision is a visionary systems integrator specializing in the delivery of innovative cellular wireless solutions. Through this collaboration, [...]
A+ Tracker Vehicle Telematics Technology Certified by Sprint Wireless
Device enables next-generation “connected car apps” to address distracted driving, improve fleet vehicle fuel management and performance. Applus, the global leader in automotive emissions and diagnostic testing solutions, announced today that its wireless vehicle telematics device, the A+ Tracker, has earned certification for use over the Sprint wireless network. Sprint is the first wireless carrier to enable the device on its network. The A+ Tracker is a simple, self-installed after-market device that integrates a comprehensive set [...]
KORE Drives Savings with Agnik’s Innovative Automobile Insurance Application
The KORE M2M Network Enables Agnik LLC to Track Driving Behavior, Providing Insurance Carriers with Detailed Analysis for More Accurate Offerings and Enhanced Profitability KORE Telematics, the world’s largest wireless services provider specializing in machine-to-machine (M2M) communications, today announced that Agnik LLC, a data analytics company for distributed, mobile and embedded environments, has selected the KORE network to power its usage-based automobile insurance application. The [...]
Talking’ cars could reduce motorway pile-ups (BBC News)
"Talking" cars may soon be a reality - even without the need for human-like facial features, claim researchers. Scientists from the University of Bologna in Italy have developed software that lets cars "communicate" with one another on the road. Similar technology had been used before but this time, said the team, cars would be able to "know" what had happened kilometres ahead. Tests suggest it could reduce motorway pile-ups by 40%. The reduction in accidents emerged during computer simulations of the safety system which were detailed in [...]
