Press Releases

Octo Telematics forges IoT solutions partnership with digital insurance tech giant Guidewire

Octo Telematics, a global provider of telematics and data analytics solutions for the auto insurance industry, and Guidewire Software, Inc., a provider of software products to general insurers, have announced that Octo has joined Guidewire PartnerConnect™ as a Solution Partner. (more…)

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February 21, 2017

Posted by: Avadhoot Patil

Car poised to be CE’s ‘Fifth Screen’

As consumer attitudes to car ownership and driving begin to shift and technology companies shape the roadmap for autonomous vehicles, the global in-car entertainment (ICE) hardware market is on track to reach US$36 billion by 2021. This is according to a new connected car report from Futuresource Consulting. (more…)

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February 9, 2017

Posted by: Avadhoot Patil

Usership vs Ownership: would you rent your car to a neighbour?

What’s the fastest car on the road? A rental car. And it is exactly this adage that presents one of the biggest barriers to the successful application of peer-to-peer car sharing. (more…)

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January 26, 2017

Posted by: Avadhoot Patil

Porsche Holding partners with Amodo to deliver the Smart Driver app

Amodo has entered a new partnership with Porsche Holding, the automotive distributor in Europe, to deliver Smart Driver, an app that evaluates driving behaviour using telematics data. (more…)

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January 18, 2017

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In-car Cleverness and Aeris expand global connectivity service for IoT automotive telematics

In-car Cleverness (IcC) is collaborating with Aeris to deliver “even more consistent” IoT automotive cellular data and charge-free roaming across Europe – and the rest of the world – to its customers. These include automotive dealers, car rental operators and auto leasing and insurance companies. (more…)

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January 5, 2017

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Goodyear launches new proactive solutions plans in Europe for real-time monitoring of commercial vehicles

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company has announced the launch of a new pan-European business called Goodyear Proactive Solutions. It offers a suite of demonstrated Vehicle-To-Fleet operations management solutions featuring advanced telematics and predictive analytics technology. (more…)

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January 4, 2017

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Connected car service revenues expected to top $42 billion by 2022

Connected car services are driving recurring revenue growth and transforming the automobile industry. Revenues from connected car services are expected to top US$42 billion by 2022. (more…)

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January 3, 2017

Posted by: Avadhoot Patil

ADAS, the first steps towards the autonomous car

Andrew Lee, head of Market Intelligence and Analysis at Octo Telematics looks at the ADAS systems currently being installed in today’s cars and says they are the first steps towards the driverless car of tomorrow. (more…)

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December 29, 2016

Posted by: Avadhoot Patil

Mobile operator revenues from IoT reached €11bn in 2016, says new Berg Insight report

According to a new research report from the Gothenburg, Sweden-based analyst firm, Berg Insight, mobile operator revenues from the Internet of Things (IoT) reached € 11 billion(US$ 11.42 billion) in 2016. (more…)

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December 23, 2016

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Smart parking project completed in Czech Republic following collaboration by SPEL and Paradox Engineering

Czech engineering company, SPEL Inc. and Swiss technology company, Paradox Engineering SA are collaborating to design and implement next-generation solutions for smart mobility and smart cities, pooling respective competences and expertise in industrial and urban services automation. (more…)

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December 15, 2016

Posted by: Avadhoot Patil