All Automotive vertical articles – Page 2
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Products & ServicesMagenta Telekom stops offering CarConnect to new users
Austria becomes second market where offering is quietly retired. Unclear whether or not equivalent services in Czech Republic, Poland, and the USA face a similar fate.
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PremiumVodafone signs HERE for traffic warning R&D
5G-enabled real-time traffic warning system in development. Partnership takes in HERE Technologies and Porsche. Precision location and edge computing utilised. 5G Mobility Lab hosts R&D project, adding to a growing list of V2X partnerships.
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Strategy & ChangeElsewhere in Telefónica Infra-Tech: Telefónica Tech Ventures expands into IoT
Telefónica Tech Ventures expands into IoT; roads, manufacturing, and tourism targeted as Group continues to build “smart” business-to-business alliances.
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PremiumVodafone steers Sony 5G test drives
Vodafone Germany is providing the 5G network for Sony’s connected-car trials. “Database on wheels” the ambition, with constant communication required over stable, high-speed network.
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PremiumMovistar deploys traffic management solution from Enea
Network efficiency and quality-of-service in focus as video usage grows.
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PeopleColao dismisses Ferrari driving seat rumours
Unexpected departure of Ferrari’s CEO sets the rumour mill in motion, with former Vodafone boss Colao mooted as one potential successor. Reports said to be baseless by source close to Colao.
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Innovation (R&D)Mobius: malware tracker tackles new use-cases
Geospatial intelligence tool is being trialled to support security efforts across BT’s physical assets, moving beyond its CAV origins. Epidemiological methods used to model and monitor the spread of malware.
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Venturing & InvestmentsTelefónica on board with 5G emergency comms project
AI to be leveraged by EC-funded research group as a means of providing enhanced 5G network coverage for emergency services. Group building ecosystem around responsible use of AI. Another example of operator working the axis between e-health and connected-vehicles.
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Partnerships & AlliancesT-Systems joins GAIA-X Automotive Alliance
T-Sys joins five others in cloud-based GAIA-X supply chain project. Investment in vehicle market interoperability and sustainability.
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Innovation (R&D)Telefónica-backed vehicle-testing lab flags new intake
V2X lab being put to use, with startups testing LiDAR, AI, and blockchain-based solutions in the hope of accelerating path to market. Telco affiliation part of five-strong cohort.
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Products & ServicesDT’s Comfortcharge passes 100 in fast-charging station rollout
Deutsche Funkturm startup gradually moving toward 2021 footprint target. 2020 has seen operator tweak approach in e-mobility with sale of GET CHARGE offering to Switzerland’s Alpiq.
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Products & ServicesTelekom quietly retires CarConnect service
End of road coming in 2022, when partner Mojio hints revamped offering might emerge. Unclear whether or not equivalent services in Austria, Czech Republic, Poland, and the USA face a similar fate.
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Products & ServicesVodafone’s fleet management goes green
Green mobility ambition sparks change in Vodafone Business’ fleet management platform. Pro+ version now includes EV/PHEV data tracking. Base models apparently remain traditional.
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Strategy & ChangeElsewhere in Telefónica Group: Living Apps winners and Movistar's solar business
Winners selected for Living Apps partnership and Restarting Together coronavirus recovery project; Movistar launches new subscription solar panel business.
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PremiumVodafone gears up for more C-V2X partnerships
Ibbetson sees ecosystem gaps. 5GAA says lack of in-built short-range communications in vehicles is holding back C-V2X adoption in Europe.
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Strategy & ChangeHöttges takes up seat on Daimler Supervisory Board
Appointment shows growing affinity between telecom and automotive sectors. DT, Daimler face common challenges on transformation journeys.
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Enterprise (B2B)O2 flags 5G campus network launch for Mercedes Benz
German operator is working with Ericsson on a 5G network installation at Mercedes Benz’ “factory of the future”.
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Enterprise (B2B)Telefónica digs deep for 4G in Brazil’s mining sector
Vivo forms partnership with Nokia to implement previously agreed LTE network at Vale mine. Nokia said the plan is to migrate the network to 5G in future.
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Partnerships & AlliancesDT taking Precise Positioning to ten markets, maybe more
Precise Positioning service for autonomous vehicles to reach eight more European markets by early-2021. DT and partners back ‘state space representation’ open standard to enhance accuracy of satellite positioning.
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Network & InfrastructureVodafone escorts Ford into 5G manufacturing
Vodafone UK leads government-funded 5GEM project to bring 5G networks to Ford’s R&D facility. Ericsson to provide hardware.
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