HARMAN and AT&T Advance Next-Generation Car Connectivity
August 09 2016 - 8:00AM
Business Wire
HARMAN’s hardware and software telematics will speed access for
connected cars to the cloud
HARMAN International Industries, Incorporated (NYSE:HAR), the
premier connected technologies company for automotive, consumer and
enterprise markets, will work with AT&T to support the growing
connected car ecosystem.
AT&T selected HARMAN’s Telematics Control Unit (TCU) for its
Mobile Broadband Accelerator program. The program streamlines
AT&T’s certification process to ensure that new products and
services reach customers more quickly.
HARMAN’s industry-leading TCU is an integrated on-board
telematics and infotainment unit that connects automotive systems
to the cloud. It offers high-speed connectivity for fast,
automotive-grade connectivity backed by industry-leading
security.
“Connectivity is the backbone for tomorrow’s increasingly
autonomous vehicles,” said Phil Eyler, executive vice president and
president, Connected Car, HARMAN. “They may run without fuel, but
they will not run without connectivity. HARMAN’s work with AT&T
reflects a shared goal and a mutual commitment to developing
next-generation connected car systems that enhance the driving
experience.”
HARMAN’s TCU solution continues the company’s track record of
introducing industry-first connected car solutions that enable
greater power, productivity and personalization, including enabling
GSM, GPS, Wi-Fi Hotspots and LTE network connectivity.
“Our aim is to accelerate and simplify the ability for equipment
manufacturers to deliver advanced connected car experiences. Our
Mobile Broadband Accelerator Program combined with HARMAN’s TCU
solution helps us do just that,” said Cameron Coursey, vice
president of Product Development – Internet of Things Solutions,
AT&T.
HARMAN provides the industry’s most complete end-to-end
connected car system to provide drivers intelligent, adaptable and
personal solutions in the car. With more than 2,000 patents in all
key domains, including safety, design, navigation, connectivity,
networking, HMI and more, HARMAN continues to push the boundaries
bringing connected car innovations to market that enable new
connected experiences, improve driver safety and increase vehicle
security.
ABOUT HARMAN
HARMAN (harman.com) designs and engineers connected products and
solutions for automakers, consumers and enterprises worldwide,
including connected car systems, audio and visual products,
enterprise automation solutions and connected services. With
leading brands including AKG®, Harman Kardon®, Infinity®, JBL®,
Lexicon®, Mark Levinson® and Revel®, HARMAN is admired by
audiophiles, musicians and the entertainment venues where they
perform around the world. More than 25 million automobiles on the
road today are equipped with HARMAN audio and connected car
systems. The Company's software services power billions of mobile
devices and systems that are connected, integrated and secure
across all platforms, from work and home to car and mobile. HARMAN
has a workforce of approximately 29,000 people across the Americas,
Europe, and Asia and reported sales of $6.9 billion during the 12
months ended June 30, 2016. The Company’s shares are traded on the
New York Stock Exchange under the symbol NYSE:HAR.
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HARMANDarrin Shewchuk, 203-328-3500Senior Director, Corporate
Communicationsdarrin.shewchuk@harman.com
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