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  • AT&T and Telogis Expand Efforts to Connect Fleets

    AT&T and Telogis, a SaaS-based connected vehicle technology provider, have announced a collaboration to offer solutions for companies with mobile workforces. Connecting vehicles of all sizes from small trucks to 18-wheelers and heavy equipment, the combination of AT&T’s global network and Telogis’ telematics, compliance, and mobile and navigation software creates full-fleet solutions for businesses around the world.

    The announcement was made at CTIA Super Mobility, being held this week in Las Vegas.

    Telogis works with some of the world’s largest mobile companies to provide the critical data they need for more informed decisions relating to operational efficiency, reducing costs and improving safety. Telogis is the exclusive connected commercial vehicle technology provider for Ford Motor Company, powering its factory-installed Ford Telematics solution. Telogis also works with General Motors, Hino, Volvo, Mack, Manitowoc Cranes and Isuzu to build its solutions into vehicles and equipment in the factory.

    Working with AT&T, Telogis is implementing a network solution to deliver a reliable, highly secure stream of data nearly anywhere in the world. The AT&T service management platform allows Telogis to easily manage the data, devices and services that support its customers. AT&T also is working with Telogis to help with over the air updates and provide unique split billing capabilities.

    “We’re offering Telogis a complete wireless network that enables two-way, real-time data communication between the vehicle and office,” said Chris Penrose, senior vice president, AT&T Internet of Things (IoT) Solutions. “We look forward to driving new innovative services together in the fleet marketplace and offering true global solutions to our mutual customers.”

    “Telogis provides mission-critical intelligence for some of the world’s largest mobile businesses and automotive manufacturers, and our customers demand the quality and reliability that only a provider like AT&T can deliver,” said David Cozzens, CEO, Telogis. “As we continue to capitalize on a rapidly growing, multi-billion dollar global market for connected vehicle and equipment technologies, AT&T provides the scalable infrastructure and backbone Telogis requires.”

    Read more about AT&T’s announcements at CTIA here.

  • AT&T Announces New Personal Security App, Connected Car Collaborations at CTIA

    AT&T Announces New Personal Security App, Connected Car Collaborations at CTIA

    It wasn’t enough for AT&T Mobility President & CEO Glenn Lurie to make just one major announcement during his keynote address at CTIA Super Mobility 2015 Thursday.

    He had to make several.

    Most significantly, AT&T used the stage in front of a packed crowd, including their biggest competitors, to introduce new personal security, fleet tracking and connected car solutions.

    On the personal security front, Lurie announced the Digital Life Personal Security app, essentially a panic button for your smartphone that’s fully monitored and connected to emergency services much like home security and automation components of the Digital Life portfolio. The innovation came from customer feedback that “Digital Life is terrific, but you can’t take it with you.”

    Lurie said this technology was personal to him as the father of a 19-year-old daughter.

    “Imagine the opportunity of a 24/7 monitoring facility taking care of her, the ability for her to hit a button and instantly know where she is and instantly have the police come,” he said. “We’re going to offer to digital life customers and offer to anybody who wants to add this to their smartphone.”

    AT&T also announced major collaborations with connected vehicle technology provider Telogis and automaker Jaguar Land Rover North America. Telogis’ software-as-a-service-based telematics software will allow AT&T to offer full-fleet solutions for business. Telogis is already the commercial vehicle telematics provider used by Ford, General Motors, Volvo, Mack and Isuzu. Meanwhile The AT&T service management platform allows Telogis to “manage the data, devices and services that support its customers,” according to a press release on the AT&T and Telogis announcement.

     

    With Jaguar and Land Rover, AT&T connectivity will power the infotainment features, including Wi-Fi hotspot, navigation and apps. AT&T had already begun equipping Range Rover models with the technology earlier this month; this announcement is an expansion of that to other Jaguar and Land Rover models, which will come later this year. AT&T customers will be able to share one data plan for their smartphone and car with a Mobile Share Value plan, which is $10 per month.

    “We view the connected car as the next great device in your life,” said Lurie, who also gave a keynote at last year’s CTIA conference. “About half of the cars this year will be connected by AT&T.”

  • TESSCO Introduces Fleet Management Solution at CTIA Super Mobility

    TESSCO Technologies is introducing a low-cost investment vehicle tracking, monitoring and control solution at CTIA Super Mobility, being held Sept. 9-11 in Las Vegas. TESSCO is a provider of the product and value-chain solutions required to build, use and maintain wireless systems. The company is displaying the fleet management solution at booth 5932.

    “Spending in the U.S. logistics and transportation industry totaled $1.33 trillion in 2012. However, fleet management systems have remained largely disjointed and costly for smaller fleets. Our Fleet Management Solution provides choice, convenience, best-in-class products and a total source for all of the elements needed to deploy a management solution faster and at the lowest cost investment,” said Steven Tom, TESSCO VP of Analytics, Innovation & Learning. “We provide the expertise and service built on our deep experience in wireless networks and in-vehicle communications. We deliver the end-to-end products and services including sensors, telematics, vehicle mounts and internet connectivity.”

    Join Steven Tom for his presentation “The Road Ahead: The Future of Fleet Management and Telematics” on the Networked Society & Startup Stage at 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 9. He will share details about the new product offering as well as look ahead to the future of fleet management.

  • SNL Comedian Michael Che to Speak at CTIA Super Mobility 2015

    SNL Comedian Michael Che to Speak at CTIA Super Mobility 2015

    Michael Che co-hosts Saturday Night Live's Weekend Update.
    Michael Che co-hosts Saturday Night Live’s Weekend Update.

    Saturday Night Live comedian and co-anchor of “Weekend Update” Michael Che will be featured at CTIA Super Mobility 2015. Named as one of Rolling Stones’ 50 Funniest People, Buzzfeed’s 50 Hottest Men in Comedy and Variety’s Top 10 Comics to Watch, Che will report from the keynote stage with his thoughts on wireless news, hot topics and features at the industry’s annual convention.

    CTIA Super Mobility 2015, the largest mobile marketplace in the Western Hemisphere, will be held Sept. 9-11 at the Sands Expo and Convention Center in Las Vegas. More than 40,000 people are expected to attend.

    “CTIA Super Mobility is the best show for anyone who wants to create or improve their mobile strategy, since it’s the entire ecosystem under one roof. While wireless technology will certainly be the focal point, it’s also an opportunity to hear from Michael, who is one of America’s funniest people, share his perspective about our mobile-first lives,” said CTIA Vice President and Show Director Robert Mesirow.

    Michael Che joins a lineup of keynote speakers representing the mobile industry’s diverse community, from innovative network providers to disruptors in media, retail and fitness, CTIA-Wireless said.

    CTIA Super Mobility 2015 Keynote Lineup

    Wednesday, Sept. 9, 9:00-10:30 a.m. PT

    Meredith Attwell Baker, President & CEO, CTIA–The Wireless Association
    Ron Smith, CTIA Chairman and President & CEO, Bluegrass Cellular
    Tom Wheeler, Chairman, Federal Communications Commission
    Marcelo Claure, President & CEO, Sprint
    Show Report: Michael Che, “Weekend Update” Co-anchor, “Saturday Night Live,” NBC

    Thursday, Sept. 10, 9:00-10:30 a.m. PT

    Glenn Lurie, President & CEO, AT&T Mobility
    Bob Pittman, Chairman & CEO, iHeartMedia, Inc.
    Marni Walden, EVP & President of Product Innovation and New Businesses, Verizon

    Friday, Sept. 11, 9:30-10:30 a.m. PT

    Robin Thurston, Chief Digital Officer, Under Armour