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December 2000
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Alliance between Code-Alarm & @Rode for web based telimatics solution
@Road (SM) which develops and provides location-enhanced wireless Internet applications and platforms, and Code-Alarm an internationally recognized leader in the automotive safety and security industry, Thursday announced that they have established an alliance to deliver through retail channels a Web-based telematics solution for use by motorists in their vehicles.
The parties expect to deliver through selected automotive retail channels telematics solutions that leverage the @Road LocationSmart(TM) technology platform and Code-Alarm's expertise in automotive sensor technology, electronics manufacturing and distribution.
Emphasizing consumer safety, security and convenience services, the parties plan to offer vehicle diagnostics, stolen vehicle recovery, emergency roadside assistance, location-based yellow pages, real-time traffic reports, interactive navigation and concierge services such as localized information on nearby hotels, restaurants and gas stations.
"Telematic solutions that provide the end customer safety, security and convenience when on the road represent yet another way of delivering wireless Web-based services and communications to people on the move," said Krish Panu, @Road chairman and CEO.
"The long-awaited convergence of tracking, security and convenience technologies is finally taking place. This convergence will make these services a cost-effective reality for the consumer market and we feel our combined strengths put us in an ideal position to make the most of that tremendous potential."
Leveraging mobile resource management solutions currently offered by @Road in the commercial vehicle market, the joint effort with Code-Alarm will represent entry by @Road into the consumer telematics market as a provider of one of the first Web-based platforms for remote monitoring of vehicle location and functions and the delivery of location-enhanced content.
The @Road LocationSmart platform integrates GPS, wireless connectivity and Internet-hosted applications. Code-Alarm will be responsible for vehicle connectivity and distribution of the telematics service package via Code-Alarm's sales and marketing network, as well as for distribution, installation and management of the call center and customer care. www.atroad.com.
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