telematics

Three* Screen Strategy Highlighted at Telematics Detroit 2010

While major media and cable companies talk about four screen strategies the telematics industry is abuzz over the emergence of a three screen world. This was never more clear than at last week’s Telematics Detroit 2010 event in Novi, Mich. From OEMs to tier ones, software and service providers, the focus is on leveraging handsets, head units and the Internet to create closer and more profitable customer relationships.


Telematics: could the Toyota “sticky accelerator” lead to a new business model?

Today’s New York Times has an Op-ed piece by Robin Chase, the founder and former chief executive of Zipcar.  Mr. Chase puts forth the proposition that a simple solution to getting out ahead of potential safety issues such as the current Toyota accelerator problem is real-time access to vehicles’ “black boxes” via wireless applications.

Rising Truck Heists an Opportunity?

Today’s Wall Street Journal has an article entitled “Heists Targeting Truckers On Rise”. The story outlines the increase in trucking freight theft since the current recession started.

Berg Insight says 3.5 million cars in Europe have a telematics device

According to a new research report from the analyst firm Berg Insight, 3.5 million passenger cars in Europe will have an on-board telematics device at the end of 2009.

 


Renewed Interest in ITS being driven by environmental and safety concerns

The focus of ITS has been on road-infrastructure-based traffic flow management aimed at increasing the travel efficiency of personal and commercial vehicles. But the decreasing traffic congestion levels have shifted attention elsewhere.

Sierra Wireless signs service contract with PSA Peugeot Citroën

PSA Peugeot Citroën has signed a contract with Sierra Wireless covering remote monitoring and upgrade services for long-term maintenance of in-car telematics systems.

Telematics Update interviews InstallerNet’s Frank Pellitta

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Telematics Update's Rebecca Mantle interviewed Frank Pellitta, vice president of wireless & telematics at InstallerNet, in the lead up to the flagship commercial fleet & Information Communication Technology (ICT) event, Fleet & Asset Management USA 2009.


New online portal for in-vehicle aftermarket telematics products

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Brandmotion has launched Autostrata.com - a web portal specialising in consumer automotive aftermarket telematics applications.

InstallerNet teams up with Enfora

In terms of a new partnership, Boston-based InstallerNet will provide installation services for Enfora's vehicle tracking and monitoring products across the US.

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