Autotxt and Deutsche Telekom collaborate in M2M Telematics solutions for vehicle manufacturers.
- The collaboration with Autotxt is a key component for Telekom’s “Connected Vehicle” Business Unit
- Autotxt is using Telekom’s M2M network for its security solution for Porsche sports cars
- The solution covers alarm call, location and tracking in more than 50 countries
Autotxt and Telekom are now collaborating in the field of vehicle location and Telematics services. The Telematics specialist from Banbury in Great Britain is using, the M2M (M2M, machine-to-machine) services and the mobile radio communications network of Telekom for its vehicle anti-theft protection solutions. Autotxt operates from locations in Great Britain, Germany and China. As a supplier to the automotive industry, the company develops and produces OEM and original accessory installation modules for locating and tracking stolen vehicles using mobile data transmission. Autotxt equips vehicles from Aston Martin, Jaguar, Porsche and Land Rover. Application-specific M2M SIM cards from Telekom are used in the security solutions for vehicle manufacturers. Data exchange with the vehicles takes place over the mobile radio communications networks of Telekom and its roaming partners.
The Autotxt Vehicle Tracking System ensures reliable communication between the vehicle, the Autotxt service centre and all authorities involved. Vehicle owners can access the functions at any time via a user-friendly internet application. In the event of an alarm, the system permits location, tracking and recovery of stolen vehicles in more than 50 countries. In addition to these security functions, the Autotxt Vehicle Tracking System offers an attractive potential for extension. Autotxt is currently working on extending its service range in the areas of location-based vehicle and function remote control, breakdown emergency calls and remote diagnostics. The objective is to supplement vehicle location for the vehicle owner with additional features such as remote monitoring of vehicle data or unlocking and locking the vehicle via Smartphone through corresponding applications. M2M services from Telekom and reliable data transmission over the Telekom mobile radio telecommunications network form the basis for all Telematics functions.
The collaboration with Autotxt plays a central role for Telekom´s Business Unit “Connected Vehicle”. This is where the group will develop the growth potential arising from the changing mobility requirements. Telekom is collaborating with its partners in developing solutions for safe, efficient and comfortable driving, for economically and ecologically sensible fleet management and networking of electric cars. Telekom sees considerable market potential in these sectors, given the fact that there are 350 million vehicles in Europe alone.
