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eCall creates new possibilities for telematics
Stockholm September 23, 2009
Telenor Connexion welcomes GSMA’s initiative for the development of life saving technology, eCall.
GSMA, the global mobile communications industry union, has signed a memorandum of understanding to secure the deployment the life saving service eCall in cars across Europe.
- We see this as a step in the right direction. This is a rapidly growing market with the potential to save thousands of lives every year. We have been working closely with the car industry for more than ten years, developing and refining various telematics solutions including eCall solutions, says Per Simonsen, CEO, Telenor Connexion
The deployment of eCall among car manufacturers has been slower than expected for many reasons, partly due to a complex value-chain covering many different players and lack of standardisation. This is now about to change.
- We see a significant increased interest from car manufacturers to develop the next generation of connected services, where eCall is one of many services that will bring new value to the car itself. Services like infotainment, remote diagnostics, concierge services, location-based services are all depending upon connectivity, says Dan Mårtensson, VP Automotive Sales.
Some 14,5 million cars were sold in the European market 2008, indicating the size of this new emerging market. This brings totally new challenges for the mobile operators.
- Understanding of the automotive industry is critical in deploying large-scale telematics connectivity solutions on a global basis. Together with the car manufactures we are developing solutions for the specific requirements within the automotive industry, says Per Simonsen
For instance, the Telenor Connexion surface-mounted eSIM solution is designed for integration in industrial environments securing cost-efficient integration in production processes as well as long-term, reliable connectivity services on a global basis.
Please visit the GSMA web page for more information regarding the signing of the memorandum of understanding:
http://www.gsmworld.com/newsroom/press-releases/2009/3863.htm
For more information, please contact:
Karin Karlung, PR and Communication, Telenor Connexion
karin.karlung@telenor.com, +46 734 417 415