Covert vehicle tracking is not something that civilians used to engage in as it used to be reserved for military service. With all the forms of car theft and carjacking happening though nowadays, civilians need to be able to protect themselves from criminals who may target their cars. ... Read more
We all need it. We all have it. We all hate paying for it. ... Read more
The Secretariat of State for Justice and Public Security (Sejusp) through the Integrated Operations Center and Public Security (Ciosp), is completing the installation of the system of Automatic Vehicle Location (AVL) on new cars the state. ... Read more
Alongside the development of solutions allowing a man-machine interaction, communication M2M, machine-to-machine, is also a major craze. ... Read more
Viasat, a leading company in the field of alarm satellite, announced the launch planned for the coming months, a new device for personal safety in the car. ... Read more
The Platform for Social Welfare, made by the Provincial Government of Huesca, Red Cross, the Vodafone Foundation and the Carlos III Health Institute, is launching a service in Huesca pioneer of GPS location for people with Alzheimer's or other dementia. ... Read more
In-car telematics have increased at an incredible rate over the past few years, but their high costs have made them prohibitive to some buyers. However, all that could change in the coming years as more and more companies are signing up to sponsor new technologies. ... Read more
European Emergency Number Association announces that its new Advisory Board has been joined by 30 major political, association and solution providers to improve European emergency response, 1-1-2 ... Read more
In Europe there is an urgent need: to reduce the nearly 43,000 deaths each year are caused by nearly 3.3 million traffic accidents a social cost that exceeds 180 billion. ... Read more
Detector has designed a PAYD system, ie 'pay per use', whereby insurers may know the driving habits of their customers and implement algorithms to calculate the price of the policy. ... Read more
The 'ojeadores' located the car and steal it. The 'electronic' what falsify (change of registration, documentation and chassis number, color or needed). As a driver out of Spain and a supplier as' puts' abroad. ... Read more
The authorities posted dozens of teams GPS (Global Positioning System) in road cargo transport drivers to avoid the diversion of routes, the AP reported. ... Read more
The eCall Memorandum of Understanding (eCall MoU) is about to be signed by Vodafone Europe. Other important industry players, such as NXP semiconductors, have also expressed their interest to sign up to the MoU. ... Read more
In Naples, every 1000 car, they are stolen 14.5. It 'the Italian city where, in relation to moving cars, is the highest number of car thefts. This emerges from 'Safety Guide' presented at the Exedra from Aci and Viasat Group. ... Read more
The Bavarian manufacturer optimize its emergency call system to make it more comprehensive and detailed information transmitted automatically to relief in the event of an accident. ... Read more
Peugeot owners in Germany who are looking for a safer and more relaxed drive can rest easy — ATX Telematics services are now available along the Rhine. ... Read more
The company Hisco of technology brings Latin America to Brazil, this month the S-911, a personal locator that came through GPS (global positioning system), the steps of the bearer. It provides dashed route, speed and time traveled. Your use covert measures suggest: 10x 4.5 x 2.4 cm. ... Read more
The insertion of "microchips" in granting bail to persons in criminal proceedings, is a good step but it should be regulated by local legislation, Members of Congress pointed to the state. ... Read more
Coming to a road near you, the car that calls for help after a crash, alerts the police if it’s stolen and puts an end to high-speed car chases. ... Read more
In the March issue of BAPCO Journal we reported on the ground swell of support that is building up across Europe for the introduction of eCall and the fact that the UK has declined to sign the Memorandum of Understanding. In this issue, Ian Readhead, President of BAPCO, and holder of the Communications Portfolio for the Association of Chief Police Officers (ACPO), explains how the operation of the UK’s Telematics Protocol differs from the proposed eCall system, and what role BAPCO could play in ensuring that both industry and professionals are fully prepared for the ‘telematics’ future. ... Read more
Attendees at last week's Telematics Detroit 2008 conference saw the future of the digital revolution in cars, and it will be brought to you by advertising. Telematics is a catch-all term used to describe the business of sending and receiving information to a vehicle (think OnStar), and according to Phil Magney of the Telematics Research Group, 50 million vehicles will incorporate the technology by 2013, just five years from now. ... Read more
Telematics, or the science of building electronic features into motor vehicles, continues to expand and is now poised for more rapid growth in next few years as automakers move ahead with the development of the systems. ... Read more
New technology by OnStar, the satellite road assistance company, not only tracks a stolen vehicle but also allows the OnStar operator to slow the vehicle down so police can catch up with the unauthorized driver. ... Read more
The eCall project, presented today at the Seminar on Intelligent Transport Systems, held in Madrid, was founded with the aim of preventing 2500 deaths a year in road and a 15% reduction in the severity of accidents, said today the organization of the event. ... Read more
Modern insurance rates for motor vehicles include various parameters on the basis of which insurance companies calculate and offer customers rewards commensurate with risk. For risk assessment has been based so far mainly on data relating to the vehicle (type of vehicle, CV, etc.). And data on the driving tied to concrete individual events (accidents or administrative measures). ... Read more
The councilman introduced a draft so that the boulders serve on the various units that have satellite tracking system. "Increase the speed of ambulances and mobile phones from the GUM to an emergency," explained that vehicles and Rosario are monitored through the GPS system for increased security, is the request that the council did Jorge Boasso through the presentation of a project in the City Council. ... Read more
Taxis Platense already tested the system of security cameras and satellite tracking. Yesterday at Town Hall were presented the first thirty units of the pilot plan promoted by one of the unions that nuclear drivers of rental vehicles, with the aim of reducing the amount of crimes that have victims. ... Read more
The 1st Polish Congress on Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) is to be held in Warsaw from 26th to 28th May. ... Read more
Passengers of the Red Arrow service running between Nottingham and Derby can use internet onboard for free. Bus operator Trent Barton is offering free WiFi connection for travellers on its Red Arrow service running between Nottingham and Derby. ... Read more
With BMW, Chrysler and several other automakers bringing the internet into your car, telemetrics company ATX is pushing for standards to ensure web content fits dashboard screens, safety systems keep you from streaming video at 65 mph and security protocols prevent viruses from taking control of your car. ... Read more
NXP has signed an agreement with Siemens Mobility Systems to create an on-board telematics platform for vehicles. In the first place, the move aims at providing a piece of hardware for highway toll systems. But the platform's abilities go far beyond and make visible the shapes of things coming up to drivers. ... Read more
Local Police Miguelturra has opted for an easy way to check the areas where patrol cars circulating in the city.
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HUGHES Telematics, a pioneer in end-to-end telematics solutions, has been selected as a finalist for two Telematics Awards from Telematics Update in the categories of Telematics Leadership and Best Embedded Telematics Service. Winners will be announced at the 2008 Telematics Awards on May 20, 2008 in Novi, Michigan. ... Read more
More and more companies are discovering the environment. A ‘green’ image is seen as a competitive advantage and a contribution to society, but efficient use of resources also helps save costs. The ongoing climate debate is boosting exports of environmental technology. At transport logistic China 2008 the international logistics and transportation sector is presenting its modern logistics solutions on the Chinese market. ... Read more
Orange and Precision GPS have reached an agreement under which enterprise users of location services may know the position of its pagers through his mobile phone with a flat fee of 1 euro daily, the companies announced today. ... Read more
Company in the sector tracking differential with the teams of field (prompt response), who work with own bikes and vehicles to expedite informed by the central location, indicate the exact position of collaborating vehicle for the recovery of the same by police ... Read more
-WebTech Wireless Inc. (TSX: WEW), a leading provider of location-based and fleet Telematics services, is pleased to announce that Emirates Telecommunication Corporation (Etisalat) ranked by The Middle East magazine as the 4th largest company in the Middle East in terms of capitalization and revenues, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with WebTech Wireless ... Read more
Ituran Location and Control Ltd. (NASDAQ: ITRN, TASE: ITRN), today announced its consolidated financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2008. ... Read more
Cobra Automotive Technologies and CA5 Invest communicate that they have sold to date total No 840,000 shares of Cobra Automotive Technologies SpA, a company active in the field of systems and security services for cars and motorcycles, a LBS Holding Srl, a company controlled by the fund Synergy with Entrepreneurs' administered by Synergo SGR SpA. ... Read more
Synergo surprise comes in with Cobra 8%. The institutional fund has acquired a share equal to 8, 8% from the reference Serafino Memmola and CA5 Invest Sarl. ... Read more
These days, new cars have a truly new feature, which those in the industry call telematics. You and I would probably call it an in-dash computer, but what do we know? Right now Microsoft has Sync in Fords and competes with OnStar and Hughes Telematics in GM cars and Mercedes/Chryslers respectively. They’ve been around for a little bit and are becoming standard. What’s the next step? ... Read more
Cross Country Automotive Services (Cross Country) a leading provider of vehicle and driver programs announced today that the company has added key business development and product resources to its expanding Telematics Business Unit. Jon Shapiro, Frank Pellitta and Brian Drury have joined Cross Country to expand and strengthen Cross Country's Telematics team. ... Read more
The package delivery company's telematics system gathers data from 200 vehicle-related elements on its brown delivery trucks. After a successful test, UPS is rolling out the system to 11 new markets in 2008. ... Read more
Technology-enabled programs could save auto insurers $20 billion in annual claims pay-outs, or 17 percent of personal lines auto insurance losses each year while making driving safer, according to Diamond Management & Technology Consultants. ... Read more
With more and more consumers discovering the benefits of navigation and related services, ABI Research forecasts that navigation devices and systems will achieve annual sales revenues of $62 billion by 2012. ... Read more
Northgate Vehicle Hire – which has more than 68,500 vehicles on its fleet operating from a national network of 90 locations - is offering to any business hiring a new vehicle on its flexible rental system Norflex, the option of trialling a GPS vehicle monitoring unit free of charge for three months. Benefits can include reduced fuel use. ... Read more
Astrata Group (OTC Bulletin Board: ATTG) announced today that Geneva-based Cotecna Group SA, one of the world's leading trade inspection, security and certification companies, has been awarded a major contract to produce a transit monitoring system for the Government of Senegal's customs operations. ... Read more
The number of cellular network connections used for machine-to-machine communication has been forecasted to sky rocket to 186 million from 37.5 million connections in 2007 to 186 million connections in 2012. ... Read more
In the future, Bluetooth devices will be used for more than hands-free wireless communications. The wireless communications devices could potentially be used in people at risk of heart attack or diabetic collapse to notify emergency services, according to a report from Ofcom. ... Read more
How can it get there? Continue to operate as a fast-paced and innovative tech company under the General Motors Corp. umbrella. By operating differently from the rest of GM, the telematics company has been able to grow. ... Read more
NXP and Siemens Mobility will be collaborating to develop NXP's Automotive Telematics On Board Unit Platform (ATOP) into the "single chip on-board unit" system based on GPS and GSM. Intended for use in private vehicles, the ATOP on-board unit can be easily installed and will enable secure and easy toll collection. ... Read more
You just might love Microsoft's Windows for cars Microsoft Chairman Bill Gates expressed his goal many years ago to put "a PC on every desktop, a PC in every home" — all running Microsoft software, of course. He didn't mention a PC in every driveway. ... Read more
Cellular machine-to-machine connections are set to rise by a compound annual growth rate of over a third in the next four years, analyst firm Berg Insight has predicted, driven by rollouts of vehicle telematics. The number of mobile network connections used for machine-to-machine (M2M) communications will grow from 37.5 million in 2007 to 186 million in 2012, according to the analyst firm. ... Read more
Moovera Networks, a leading developer of fixed and mobile wireless communications systems, today announced that Odyssey Prestige Coaches Sdn Bhd has selected the Moovbox M Series mobile broadband gateway to deliver Internet connectivity to its fleet of luxury business-class passenger vehicles in Malaysia. Odyssey operates a premier coach service between Kuala Lumpur and Singapore targeted specifically at the business commuter, offering wide leather reclining seats, tables, AC power for laptops, movies on demand and gourmet meals ... Read more
The Automotive & Transportation Group at Frost & Sullivan is pleased to announce its 2008 Quarterly Analyst Briefing Presentation on the North American school bus telematics market to be held on Wednesday, May 14, 2008 at 12:00 pm PDT. ... Read more
The eCall project, presented today at the Seminar on Intelligent Transport Systems, held in Madrid, was founded with the aim of preventing 2500 deaths a year in road and a 15% reduction in the severity of accidents, said today the organization of the event. ... Read more
The "Pay As You Drive" was imposed in the USA, UK, Italy and the Middle East, where many motorists, mostly volunteers, have converted. In France, strategic and economic desirability of such an offer is being discussed by insurers. ... Read more
As more cars get navigation and communication systems, the number of wireless connections between machines is expected to jump. Cellular machine-to-machine (M2M) connections are set to rise by more than a third in the next four years, analyst Berg Insight predicts, driven by rollouts of vehicle telematics. ... Read more
The number of cellular network connections used for machine-to-machine communication will grow from 37.5 million in 2007 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 37.9 percent to 186 million connections in 2012, according to Berg Insight (Gothenburg, Sweden). ... Read more
European action plan for road safety 2003-2010 provides for the deployment of new technologies for road safety, including the program eCall. ... Read more
Current Technology Corporation and MSGI Security Solutions Inc. today announced Texas-based Celevoke, Inc. ("Celevoke") has appointed The Real Security Company Ltd. ("TRSC") of Kelowna, British Columbia a distribution channel partner. "TRSC has invested years in time and energy in a thorough analysis of the market for Telematics solutions," stated Celevoke Vice-president Brian Allen, "and has targeted a number of very significant verticals for distribution of products to be marketed under its EYE ON(TM) brand. TRSC has joined forces with Diverse Technologies Corp. ("DTC") to introduce its products to the pupil transportation industry." ... Read more
Is it too much to ask for a single integrated computer system in your car that can give you directions, order movie tickets, check sports scores, warn you about traffic light cameras, alert you to maintenance needs, control your music, and help lower your vehicle's emissions, among many, many other things? ... Read more
The auto insurance is probably on the verge of an upheaval tariff with the introduction and widespread use of the system in Europe's Pay As You Drive (PAYD) (literally, pay as you drive). ... Read more
It pays in relation to the number of km you travel. Europe's growing interest in a formula that allows you to save money on auto insurance policies. Analyze this new phenomenon Rocafull Thomas and Francis Tabeni, Sia Conseil directors, management consulting company in the field of financial services and insurance. ... Read more
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