Telematics Market Leader Launches Global OEM Service with Smart Connectivity

Several years ago, the company launched a global telematics platform and worked with Sierra Wireless to develop a custom OBD dongle that allowed a Tier 1 auto maker to gather telemetry data and offer an optional passenger Wi-Fi service to its customers. To build this OBD dongle, the company selected the Sierra Wireless WP7603 embedded module. Sierra Wireless introduced the company to a global manufacturer that could build the product, and worked closely with the customer to enhance security on the module. 

“The Legato® open source software was a key factor in the company’s decision to work with Sierra Wireless for this product. The Linux-based application framework runs on the module’s processor and provides the modem services needed to get the module communicating on a cellular network, and a secure processing space to run third-party applications”, explained the vice president, product management. With seamless connectivity to the AirVantage® cloud, customers can securely deploy and update embedded applications over-the-air and integrate valuable in-vehicle data with any number of enterprise systems or applications.