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Stellantis Partners With 4screen to Launch In-Car, Location-Based Services
Stellantis has partnered with 4screen to offer real-time, location-based mobility services across its global vehicle lineup. The integration will allow drivers to receive in-car suggestions for nearby services such as restaurants, parking, and fuel, enhancing convenience and personalization.
The 4screen platform will be available in select FIAT, Jeep, and Ram models equipped with Uconnect 4 or Uconnect 5 systems.. The collaboration marks a milestone in Stellantis’ push to deliver customer-centric digital experiences through its connected vehicle ecosystem.
Contact: Nathalie Roussel, Stellantis, 33 6 87 77 41 82, nathalie.roussel@stellantis.com, www.stellantis.com.
Honeywell Lands DoD Contracts to Advance Quantum Navigation Sensors
Honeywell Aerospace HON 0.12%↑ has secured two U.S. Department of Defense contracts under the Defense Innovation Unit’s Transition of Quantum Sensing program to develop next-generation quantum-based navigation and timing sensors. The CRUISE contract focuses on compact rubidium-based inertial measurement units (IMUs) that deliver standalone navigation without GPS reliance, while QUEST aims to advance magnetic anomaly navigation using quantum magnetometers resilient to GNSS denial.
Matt Picchetti, Honeywell’s vice president of navigation and sensors, said the technology will help military aircraft and naval vessels to “operate with greater confidence” amid growing threats like jamming and spoofing. Honeywell’s quantum sensors are expected to offer reduced size, weight and power profiles, promising enhanced positioning and timing solutions for high-stakes defense missions.
Contact: Adam Kress, Honeywell Aerospace, (602) 760-6252, aerospace.media@honeywell.com.
Combain and Sequans Join Forces to Enhance Cellular IoT Tracking
Combain and Sequans have partnered to offer integrated cellular IoT solutions combining Combain’s positioning engine with Sequans’ LTE-M/NB-IoT modules. The collaboration aims to deliver location tracking and asset monitoring for industries such as logistics, utilities, and smart cities, enabling devices to operate reliably over long battery life and in challenging environments. The bundled service includes Combain’s hybrid GNSS and sensor-based positioning together with Sequans’ low-power connectivity modules, the company said.
Contact: Combain, media@combain.com, www.combain.com.
Maritime Partners Launch Resilient Navigation Solution for GPS-Challenged Oceans
NAL Research, SGM Technology AS, and Tschudi Shipping Company have joined forces to deliver a navigation and tracking system for commercial vessels, built on Iridium’s IRDM -10.73%↓ low-Earth orbit PNT service to withstand GPS and GNSS interference. Trials are now underway as vessel operators seek enhanced safety and situational awareness amid a reported 350 percent increase in GPS disruptions at sea, the companies say.
Contact: NAL Research, press@nalresearch.com, (888) 776‑0942.
Point One, Calian GNSS Partner to Deliver RTK Precision
Point One Navigation and Calian GNSS have partnered to bundle Polaris RTK correction services with Calian’s Smart GNSS Antennas, offering centimeter-level accuracy, the company said. The integration includes a one-year Polaris RTK subscription with Calian’s software development kits, enabling developers to establish high-precision positioning in minutes via USB or RS-232, the company said. Designed for fast deployment and reduced time to production, the kits include various dual-band antenna options and onboard IMUs or heading support.
Contact: Point One Navigation, press@pointonenav.com, www.pointonenav.com.
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EVERYWHERE Communications Launches Satellite Voice and Photo Messaging for Global Teams
EVERYWHERE Communications announced the launch of new satellite-based voice and photo messaging capabilities through its EVERYWHERE Platform, powered by Garmin GRMN 0.49%↑ inReach Messenger Plus and the Iridium IRDM -10.73%↓satellite network. The update enables secure voice notes, photo, and text messaging via Iridium Messaging Transport, delivering real-time communication to mission-critical teams operating far beyond cellular range, the company said. Built for enterprise and government use, the platform enhances situational awareness, decision-making, and team coordination in remote and high-risk environments.
Contact: EVERYWHERE Communications, press@everywherecomms.com
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Suntech and LightMetrics Partner to Boost Fleet Safety with AI Dashcam Integration
Suntech International USA has partnered with LightMetrics to integrate its AI-powered RideView platform with the ST9730, an all-in-one smart dashcam developed by ST SUNLAB Ltd. The ST9730 combines high-performance video capture and built-in AI to detect risky driving in real time, now enhanced by RideView’s cloud-enabled analytics, the company said. Devices are manufactured in South Korea, with distribution and support across North and South America.
Contact: Suntech International USA, info@suntechus.com, www.suntechus.com.
Remote GeoSystems Earns Patent for Embedding GPS in Video Using Software-Only Tools
Remote GeoSystems has received U.S. Patent No. 12,244,844 for a software-based method of embedding continuous GPS data into video files, eliminating the need for expensive gyro-stabilized hardware. The technology, available in the company’s LineVision software, enables users to sync GPS log files with video from drones, smartphones or action cameras and output a georeferenced video file compatible with professional GIS and defense systems.
The method also supports live streaming, allowing real-time GPS embedding and visualization from remote sources.
Contact: Remote GeoSystems, (844) 436-3877, press@remotegeo.com, www.remotegeo.com.
One Step GPS Earns 2025 Grand Stevie Award for Customer Service
One Step GPS has received the 2025 Grand Stevie Award for the Highest‑Rated Nomination of the Year in customer service, presented by the annual American Business Awards. The Grand Stevie is the highest honor in the competition and is only awarded to top winners after being evaluated by more than 250 judges across 12 panels. One Step GPS said it serves more than 20,000 fleets nationwide with contract-free GPS tracking and maintains a 4.9-star customer rating.
Contact: Benjamin Jacobs, One Step GPS, (888) 919-7536, benjamin@onestepgps.com, www.onestepgps.com.
Latin America’s Fleet Management Market Set to Double by 2029, Reaching 16.6 Million Units
The number of active fleet management systems in Latin American commercial vehicles is expected to grow from 8.3 million units at the end of 2024 to 16.6 million by 2029, according to a new report by Berg Insight. The market is growing at a compound annual rate of 15 percent, with the top five providers—Gurtam, MICHELIN Connected Fleet, Geotab, Ituran, and Powerfleet—controlling just over 20 percent of the installed base. Other major regional and white-label providers include RedGPS, Navixy, Mobi7, and Encontrack, alongside an array of vendors with sizable operations such as Cobli, Sitrack and Scania, the company said.
Contact: Johan Fagerberg, Berg Insight, 46 31 71,1 30 91, johan.fagerberg@berginsight.com, www.berginsight.com.
People
- Xactly founder Chris Cabrera named Lytx CEO.
- Margaux Berry has been named chief strategy officer at BeWhere.
- GPS pioneer Clyde Goad died July 15, 2025. From his Legacy obituary: “His legacy lives on in every precise GPS measurement and in the many lives he touched along the way.”
- Digital Matter has named Vito Guarrera as Chief Revenue Officer.
- Lt. Gen. Shawn Bratton was nominated to serve as the U.S. Space Force’s vice chief of space operations.
- Phunware PHUN -1.20%↓ appointed Rahul Mewawalla as executive chairman and chief AI architect. Jeremy Krol was named interim CEO, replacing Stephen Chen.
- Deniz Kustu has been named assistant vice president – digital customer growth (enterprise business lead) at AT&T T 0.25%↑.
- HAAS Alert has named Jeremy Agulnek as chief product officer.
- GEODNET has named Claire Liu, business solutions manager; Shari Walczak, intern; Nathan Vasquez, chief of staff; Hera Chen, social media manager; Justin Turcotte, robotics intern; and Lora King, videographer.
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