Automotive and Wireless Communications Industry Executives to Discuss 'Telematics' Business Model at Conference in Las Vegas
22 September 2000
Automotive and Wireless Communications Industry Executives to Discuss 'Telematics' Business Model at Conference in Las Vegas
LAS VEGAS--Sept. 22, 2000--Leading executives responsible for incorporating information and entertainment systems into automobiles will discuss the business model for those services at an industry conference October 31-November 1 in Las Vegas.In-vehicle entertainment and information systems, known as "telematics," are an emerging market opportunity for automobile manufacturers, consumer electronics suppliers and wireless communications carriers. The combination of location technology with wireless Internet access is expected to generate a flood of electronic commerce plans for commercial and personal vehicles. Currently, telematics is an option on more than 3 million model-year 2000 vehicles.
The conference, called "Telematics: Real World Case Studies for In-Vehicle Wireless Information," will take place at the Paris Las Vegas Hotel. ATX Technologies and Verizon Wireless will host the conference. The event is a production of Allied Business Intelligence and Shorecliff Communications Inc.
"This conference offers the opportunity for executives involved in telecommunications, automotive and consumer electronics to gain an accurate assessment of the progress and potential of the wireless in-vehicle market opportunity," said Andrea Downs, president of Shorecliff Communication Inc. and the conference director.
The conference features executives from leading automobile manufacturers responsible for the development of Telematics, including Russell Minick, director Telematics Acceleration at Ford Motor Company, Eric Wendell, manager of Telematics for Mercedes Benz, and Frank Forkin, director of the U.S. Automotive Group for J.D. Power and Associates.
Telematics offers new opportunities for wireless telecommunications carriers as well. Speaking at the conference about in-vehicle wireless voice and data are Michel Chriqui, director of Telematics for AT&T Wireless, N. Douglas Pritt, senior vice president of Sprint PCS and Eric Ewald of Deutsche Telekom.
Registrations are still being accepted for the conference. Individuals may register online at www.scievents.com or by calling toll-free 800/608-9641.
About ATX Technologies
ATX Technologies provides leading-edge telematics services for mobile applications including automatic collision notification, location-based emergency response and roadside assistance, stolen vehicle tracking, navigation and other location-based information services. The company pioneered in-vehicle and automotive aftermarket applications of telematics beginning in 1995 and in 1999 introduced telematics services in handheld wireless devices. ATX customers include Mercedes-Benz USA, Ford, Nissan Motor Corporation's Infiniti division, Jaguar, and Lincoln-Mercury. Strategic alliances include Sirius Satellite Radio. ATX is headquartered in Dallas with an office in Detroit.
About Verizon Wireless
WIN4 is the first national wireless network designed to support the growing traffic (data or data with voice content) between cars, gas meters, computers and other machines and the people who need to manage and monitor them. Developed by Verizon Wireless, the WIN4 network can accommodate messages of any size and provides coverage throughout the United States and Canada, through arrangements with more than 60 wireless carriers.
About Allied Business Intelligence
Allied Business Intelligence is the world's leading supplier of business intelligence for manufacturers in the communications and emerging technology industries. ABI's analytical skills and seasoned business judgement come together in each market study and provide unique insights and intelligent analytical recommendations for our client's markets and products around the world.
About Shorecliff Communications Inc.
Shorecliff Communications Inc. produces the largest executive conferences and trade exhibitions for the broadband wireless and independent tower/owner management industries. More information is available at: www.scievents.com.