HUGHES Telematics Completes Successful Testing in Europe With Its Aftermarket Solution
March 03 2009 - 10:10AM
PR Newswire (US)
in-Drive device testing fuels European telematics initiatives
ATLANTA, March 3 /PRNewswire/ -- HUGHES Telematics, a leader in
providing next generation telematics solutions, today announced
that it has completed the successful initial testing of its
in-Drive aftermarket solution in Europe. in-Drive, which was
announced at the Consumer Electronics Show in January 2009, is an
aftermarket solution that offers comprehensive telematics services
including emergency call (e-Call), breakdown assistance (b-Call),
diagnostics monitoring and emission testing, stolen vehicle
tracking and geofencing. "in-Drive's robust feature set gives users
access to significant vehicle information and connectivity with
convenient, real-time access via the Web," said Fred Blumer, vice
president of aftermarket and data services, HUGHES Telematics. "The
unit's small size, simplicity and capacity for handling large
amounts of data were essential factors driving the development of
our self-installed, plug-and-play solution." HUGHES Telematics'
engineering team successfully placed test b-Calls and e-Calls from
Europe, as well as executed bi-directional data transfers using the
in-Drive solution. The creation of in-Drive leverages HUGHES
Telematics' Next Generation Telematics Architecture, and
demonstrates the company's ability to successfully operate on a
global basis. "in-Drive's preliminary success has significant
implications within the industry, specifically in Europe, as it
allows OEMs and solution providers to develop e-Call and b-Call
initiatives without the need for professional installation of
in-vehicle hardware and software," said Mike Sena, vice president
of business development, Europe, HUGHES Telematics. "Additionally,
third parties can leverage the elegant self-install features to
support pay-as-you-drive (PAYD) insurance programs or offer
additional benefits for travel club members." "With the
complexities related to the development of a universal solution in
Europe, an aftermarket solution can help accelerate the telematics
rollout and adoption in the market," said David McClure, director
of intelligent transportation systems and telematics at the
independent automotive consulting firm SBD. "Telematics in Europe
will soon see a significant surge as both manufacturers and drivers
begin to experience the value of being connected." HUGHES
Telematics has created a unique foundation with its Next Generation
Telematics Architecture and will continue to work together with
suppliers across Europe to offer comprehensive telematics services
to global markets. With the ongoing testing of in-Drive, HUGHES
Telematics will continue its expansion into Europe and other global
markets with the vision of connecting the automotive world. About
HUGHES Telematics HUGHES Telematics
(http://www.hughestelematics.com/) is a leader in implementing the
next generation of connected services for the automobile. Centered
on a core platform of safety and security offerings, the company
develops and manages vehicle- and driver-centric solutions to
enhance the driving and ownership experience. Headquartered in
Atlanta, Ga., HUGHES Telematics offers a portfolio of consumer,
manufacturer, fleet and dealer services provided through two-way
broadband connectivity to the vehicle. HUGHES Telematics and
Polaris Acquisition Corp (AMEX:TKP) have agreed to an all stock
merger which, upon satisfaction of certain closing conditions, will
result in HUGHES Telematics stockholders and management becoming
the controlling stockholders and management of Polaris. DATASOURCE:
HUGHES Telematics CONTACT: Scott Merritt, Office: +1-770-649-0880,
Ext. 302, Mobile: +1-770-778-4786, , for HUGHES Telematics Web
site: http://www.hughestelematics.com/
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