Intelligent transportation systems

New York and Connecticut Approve Latest Version of OCTO Telematics DriveAbility® Advanced Score for Auto Insurance Pricing

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Monday, July 19, 2021

OCTO Telematics, the leading insurance and fleet telematics services and analytics provider, today announces that the latest version of OCTO DriveAbility Advanced Score was approved for use for auto insurance pricing in both New York and Connecticut.

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  • OCTO Telematics, the leading insurance and fleet telematics services and analytics provider, today announces that the latest version of OCTO DriveAbility Advanced Score was approved for use for auto insurance pricing in both New York and Connecticut.
  • DriveAbility Advanced Score is approved for use in most U.S. states and has been widely used by top auto insurers since 2008.
  • Recent score enhancements build upon the success of earlier generations, adding increased predictiveness and greater flexibility to configure the score to meet precise client requirements or those defined by individual regulators.
  • Founded in 2002, OCTO is a leading provider of telematic services and advanced data analytics for the Insurance sector, and increasingly one of the leading companies offering solutions for Fleet Telematics and Smart Mobility.

OCTO Telematics to Increase Headcount By 30%

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Monday, July 19, 2021

OCTO Telematics, the leading insurance and fleet telematics services and analytics provider, today announced plans to hire more than 100 people as part of its Smart Data, Smarter People program.

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  • OCTO Telematics, the leading insurance and fleet telematics services and analytics provider, today announced plans to hire more than 100 people as part of its Smart Data, Smarter People program.
  • Investment in top talent is indicative of the importance we place on continuous innovation to help organizations thrive by leveraging data and analytics to address fast-changing consumer needs, said Paolo Codazzi, Group Chief HR & Organisation Officer, OCTO Telematics.
  • Vernon Bonser, joint OCTO Telematics as UK Commercial VP, after 21 years spent in the Fleet and Video Telematics market working, among others, for Cybit / Masternaut, Webfleet (formerly TomTom Telematics) and VisionTrack.
  • Founded in 2002, OCTO is a leading provider of telematic services and advanced data analytics for the Insurance sector, and increasingly one of the leading companies offering solutions for Fleet Telematics and Smart Mobility.

CalAmp iOn™ Awarded 2021 IoT Evolution Product of the Year Award

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Wednesday, July 14, 2021

IRVINE, Calif., July 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- CalAmp (Nasdaq: CAMP), a connected intelligence company helping businesses and people track, monitor and recover vital assets with real-time visibility and insights, today announced its CalAmp iOn fleet and asset management solution has won the 2021 IoT Evolution Product of the Year Award by IoT Evolution World .

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  • IRVINE, Calif., July 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- CalAmp (Nasdaq: CAMP), a connected intelligence company helping businesses and people track, monitor and recover vital assets with real-time visibility and insights, today announced its CalAmp iOn fleet and asset management solution has won the 2021 IoT Evolution Product of the Year Award by IoT Evolution World .
  • CalAmp iOn is a flexible and data-enriched solution for fleet and asset management that delivers timely and critical insights to commercial, government and construction organizations.
  • CalAmp iOn's intuitive new user interface, dashboards and reporting empower users with actionable data to help fleet operators make smarter business decisions.
  • "Congratulations to recipients of the 2021 IoT Product of the Year Awards," said Rich Tehrani , CEO, TMC.

Europe and North America Telematics for Rental and Leasing Fleets Market Report 2021 with Case Studies of Activities Among 20 Car Rental and Leasing Companies - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Monday, July 12, 2021

Several categories of car telematics applications supported by both aftermarket and OEM telematics systems are today used by car rental and leasing companies.

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  • Several categories of car telematics applications supported by both aftermarket and OEM telematics systems are today used by car rental and leasing companies.
  • The total fleet managed by car rental companies in 2020 was 4.2 million cars worldwide, down 16 percent year-on-year due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • Some players specializing in carsharing telematics have broadened their product portfolio to target car rental and leasing companies.
  • Case Studies of telematics activities among 20 car rental and leasing companies.

Applied Information Granted Key Patent Covering Dual-Mode Connected Vehicle Communications and Control of Traffic Signals

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Thursday, July 8, 2021

Applied Information, Inc ., the leading provider of intelligent transportation infrastructure technology, announced today that the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has granted the company a patent covering its technology that uses both cellular network and direct radio communication to control traffic signals.

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  • Applied Information, Inc ., the leading provider of intelligent transportation infrastructure technology, announced today that the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has granted the company a patent covering its technology that uses both cellular network and direct radio communication to control traffic signals.
  • U.S. Patent 11,055,991 entitled Systems, Methods, and Devices for Communication Between Traffic Controller Systems and Mobile Transmitters and Receivers provides for changing the state of one or more traffic signals using both cellular communications and direct radio signals from a vehicle.
  • Applied Information is the industry-leading developer of Smart Cities, connected vehicle, and intelligent transportation system (ITS) solutions designed to save lives, improve traffic, drive commerce, and help the environment.
  • Key product areas are smart traffic signals, school zone flashing beacons, emergency vehicle preemption, transit, and freight priority and ITS systems.

Cambridge Mobile Telematics Acquires TrueMotion

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Thursday, June 17, 2021

Cambridge Mobile Telematics (CMT), the global leader in mobile telematics and analytics, has acquired TrueMotion, the second largest mobile telematics provider.

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  • Cambridge Mobile Telematics (CMT), the global leader in mobile telematics and analytics, has acquired TrueMotion, the second largest mobile telematics provider.
  • This acquisition, which closed yesterday, unites the two leading companies in the rapidly growing mobile telematics industry.
  • At Cambridge Mobile Telematics, we show up every day to achieve one goal: to make the worlds roads and drivers safer.
  • For more information, please visit Cambridge Mobile Telematics at cmtelematics.com.

High Sierra Electronics Expands Suite of Road Weather Information Systems for Driver Safety

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Wednesday, June 16, 2021

The StormLink RWIS Lite Icy Road Warning System and StormLink RWIS Lite High Water Detection System provide economical options for local cities and municipalities to enhance motorist safety by installing warning systems that notify travelers of dangerous road weather conditions.

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  • The StormLink RWIS Lite Icy Road Warning System and StormLink RWIS Lite High Water Detection System provide economical options for local cities and municipalities to enhance motorist safety by installing warning systems that notify travelers of dangerous road weather conditions.
  • "Weather can impact roads very quickly," said Brett Hansen, Road Weather Product Manager, High Sierra Electronics.
  • The addition of the StormLink RWIS Lite product line expands an already robust and full-featured road weather product line that includes sensor stations and driver warning systems.
  • High Sierra Electronics' systems help identify threats posed by the weather, which include flooding, dangerous road conditions, and vulnerable dams and levees.

CalAmp Announces Board Retirements

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Wednesday, June 2, 2021

Moyer has served on CalAmp's Board for more than 16 years and also served as chairman from July 2013 to July 2020.

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  • Moyer has served on CalAmp's Board for more than 16 years and also served as chairman from July 2013 to July 2020.
  • Wolfe served on the Board for more than 12 years and had previously chaired the Company's Audit Committee.
  • These new directors bring key industry perspectives and experience essential to the board as CalAmp continues its transformation to a SaaS telematics leader serving global markets with award-winning software solutions.
  • "I had the pleasure of serving on CalAmp's board with Bert and Larry since 2015 and have tremendous respect for their broad business acumen that has been invaluable to CalAmp," said CalAmp President & CEO, Jeff Gardner.

Vayyar Releases World's First MIMO Single-chip "XRR" RFIC With 48 Transceivers And On-chip Processing

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Wednesday, May 19, 2021

In low-speed environments such as parking lots, the XRR chip\'s uSRR and SRR sensing supports advanced parking assistance, scanning the vehicle\'s surroundings for pedestrians and obstacles.

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  • In low-speed environments such as parking lots, the XRR chip\'s uSRR and SRR sensing supports advanced parking assistance, scanning the vehicle\'s surroundings for pedestrians and obstacles.
  • "To achieve this, we integrated 48 transceivers into a single chip, along with the computing power necessary for optimal performance, while maintaining cost-efficiency and a compact form factor.
  • "\nJust two XRR chips earn any vehicle 33 Euro NCAP safety points, while replacing over ten traditional ADAS sensors.
  • At the core of these sensors is a high-performance Radar-on-Chip that supports up to 48 transceivers for exceptional resolution.

Vayyar Releases World's First MIMO Single-chip "XRR" RFIC With 48 Transceivers And On-chip Processing

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, May 19, 2021

In low-speed environments such as parking lots, the XRR chip\'s uSRR and SRR sensing supports advanced parking assistance, scanning the vehicle\'s surroundings for pedestrians and obstacles.

Key Points: 
  • In low-speed environments such as parking lots, the XRR chip\'s uSRR and SRR sensing supports advanced parking assistance, scanning the vehicle\'s surroundings for pedestrians and obstacles.
  • "To achieve this, we integrated 48 transceivers into a single chip, along with the computing power necessary for optimal performance, while maintaining cost-efficiency and a compact form factor.
  • "\nJust two XRR chips earn any vehicle 33 Euro NCAP safety points, while replacing over ten traditional ADAS sensors.
  • At the core of these sensors is a high-performance Radar-on-Chip that supports up to 48 transceivers for exceptional resolution.