OneWeb Technologies Introduces Packaged PNT Solution
OneWeb Technologies has announced the commercial availability of its Astra solution that allows LEO SATCOM connectivity and performance when GNSS signals are unavailable or compromised. Astra consists of a software-defined outdoor receiver with access to A-PNT broadcast service.
The Astra receiver processes PNT signals from GNSS and other alternate sources and frequency bands. The solutions pairs with a non-GNSS A-PNT broadcast services, such as Iridium $IRDM. OneWeb is a subsidiary of Eutelsat Group.
Contact: OneWeb Technologies, https://eacowt.com.
Geotab Awarded Contract for Telematics Solution, Sign Deal With Kia, 42dot
Geotab has been awarded a contract from the Delaware Department of Transportation for telematics solutions for fleet management. Through a Sourcewell contract, DelDOT plans to use the telematics systems for state vehicles.
Geotab says its telematics solutions will provide the agency with real-time tracking, advanced data insights, and reporting capabilities. The company recently received the go-ahead to perform the largest telematics contract from the General Services Administration (GSA).
In other company news, Geotab signed a deal with Kia and 42dot for a global connected vehicle partnership. “This strategic collaboration will integrate advanced data solutions with enhanced in-vehicle technology to deliver innovative systems that support safety, sustainability, and efficiency for fleets worldwide,” the company said.
Contact: Geotab, www.geotab.com/government.
HERE and SBD Automotive Announce EV Index
HERE Technologies in collaboration with SBD Automotive unveiled a second annual Electric Vehicle (EV) Index, which reveals notable growth in EV adoption and infrastructure development across the United States and Europe. Delaware surged to the top of the U.S. ranking, moving from 15th place to 1st driven by strong growth in high-power charging and a notable increase in EV sales, the company said.
Separately, the companies launched an Electric Vehicle (EV) Index for India. The Index, coinciding with World EV Day on September 9, ranks a list of selected Indian states and union territories based on key metrics that influence the adoption and usability of EVs, the company said.
In other company news, Thailand-based SKOOTAR is leveraging HERE Geocoding and Routing application programming interfaces (APIs) to optimize its search and routing capabilities for its delivery operations.
Contact: Jordan Stark, HERE Technologies, (312) 316-4537, jordan.stark@here.com.
Quuppa Partners With ZulaFly
Quuppa has partnered with healthcare and asset management solutions company ZulaFly to offer location-based services. Quuppa will integrate its RTLS technology with ZulaFly’s asset management and safety solutions. The companies plan to target such industries as healthcare, manufacturing and logistics.
Contact: Stephanie Andreson, ZulaFly, (701) 541-5786, stephanie.andreson@zulafly.com.
Suntech Rolls Out OBDII Device for GPS Tracking
Suntech’s newest OBDII device features real-time GPS tracking with advanced telemetry data. Some applications include usage-based insurance, pay-as-you-drive, and pay-how-you-drive for engine diagnostics.
Other features include advanced telematics data, Bluetooth gateway, motion sensor, LTE Cat M1 and NB2-IoT compatibility.
Contact: Tim Newburg, Suntech USA, tnewberg@suntechus.com, www.suntechus.com.
BMW Customers in Germany Can Pay Fuel Bill With Parkopedia
With Parkopedia’s Refueling Payments and Parking Payments services, BMW customers in Germany can now pay their fuel bill digitally from their vehicle at participating service stations in all vehicles with BMW Operating System 8, 8.5 and 9. In total, more than 500,000 customers in Germany can pay fuel bills directly from their BMW, the company said.
When searching for petrol stations in BMW Maps, a check mark can also be set for online payment in the settings, both without active route guidance and along the active route. The customer can track past payments and refueling processes at any time in the service in the vehicle and in the My BMW app.
Contact: Adam Calland, Parkopedia, 44(0)7838219129, adam.calland@parkopedia.com.
Link Labs to Offer Asset Tracking System for Elections Equipment and Personnel
Link Labs offers its asset tracking system for elections that enhances the transparency and accountability of in-person and mail-in voting processes, the company said. The system is a solution for creating an inalterable, auditable chain of custody for election equipment and personnel, the company said. Designed for county and local governments, the comprehensive system integrates Link Labs’ Supertag and AirFinder Ultra technologies.
Contact: Michael Tebo, for Link Labs (571) 835-8775, michaelt@gabrielmarketing.com.
Wingbits and GEODNET Partner
Flight-tracking service Wingbits has partnered with GEODNET Foundation to develop and commercialize professional-grade terrestrial flight tracking nodes. The Wingbits network has grown to more than 2000 ADS-B stations globally, the company said.
Under the partnership, GEODNET and Wingbits will jointly qualify new flight tracking nodes to provide ADS-B and RemoteID tracking data. The two nodes are outdoor-qualified with multiple networking options, the company said.
Contact: GEODNET, info@geodnet.com, www.geodnet.com.
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Trimble Announces 2024 Ovation Award Winners
Trimble TRMB 0.45%↑ has announced the winners of the 2024 Ovation Awards, which recognizes its transportation and logistics segment customers. Winners include Tracso, Tucker Freight Lines, Polaris Transportation Group, Ashley Furniture, NFI, Landstar Transportation Logistics, Ocean State Job Lot and Billy Barnes Enterprises. All companies have implemented Trimble Fleet Manager and other company solutions.
In other company news, Trimble opened a new office in suburban Portland, Ore.
Contact: Trimble, www.trimble.com.
Silicon Labs Supports Bluetooth Channel Sounding
Silicon Labs SLAB 0.00%↑ has announced it will support Bluetooth Channel Sounding technology on the xG24 platform. Bluetooth Channel Sounding is a protocol stack designed to enable distance measurement between two Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) connected devices.
With PBR and RTT, Bluetooth Channel Sounding can be used in such applications as smart locks, locating consumer electronic devices, and pet trackers. It can also be used in industrial and commercial applications like geofencing, vehicle keyless entry, and access control, the company said.
Contact: Silicon Labs, www.silabs.com.
RailPulse Launches Platform for Railcar Telematics
RailPulse has announced the launch of its technology infrastructure that provides near real-time data and insights across the North American freight railcar fleet. The platform leverages GPS and other telematics technologies to monitor the location, condition and health of railcars. RailPulse is now open for enrollment and said it welcomes stakeholders from across the industry to join the technology transformation.
Contact: RailPulse, sales@railpulse.com, www.railpulse.com.
Sanborn Map Company Equipping Aircraft Fleet With Survey Technology
Sanborn Map Co. said it has equipped its aircraft fleet with geophysical survey technology developed and produced by the company. Some of the tech includes wingtip pods and a tail “stinger” that houses a sensitive magnetometer to enable capture of detailed subsurface data crucial for mapping geological structures and natural resources, the company said.
In addition, Sanborn aircraft are outfitted with wingtip extenders and tail “stinger” for subsurface magnetic survey and geological mapping. This new tech pairs with the company’s imagery, lidar, and multi-spectral data collections.
Contact: Tom Harrington, Sanborn Map Co., (617) 413-7057, tharrington@sanborn.com, www.sanborn.com.
Cambridge Mobile Telematics Earns Frost & Sullivan’s 2024 Market Leadership Award
Frost & Sullivan has announced that Cambridge Mobile Telematics won its 2024 Market Leadership Award for innovations in the telematics insurance and connected claims industry. Frost & Sullivan analysts across the telematics landscape, analyzing both the established telematics service providers and the up-and-coming players in the industry, the company said. The company’s AI-driven platform, DriveWell Fusion integrates with insurer applications to provide real-time crash detection, automated claims processing and proactive customer engagement.
Contact: Lindsey Whitaker, Frost & Sullivan, (210) 477-8457, lindsey.whitaker@frost.com.
People
- Thales Alenia Space hired Giampiero Di Paolo as deputy CEO, SVP of observation, explication, and navigation, and CEO of Thales Alenia Space Italia.
- Mariam Sorond, CEO of NextNav NN 0.00%↑ has joined the Forbes Technology Council.
- Ambroise Popper has left NextNav to work with startups and help entrepreneurs. Popper was CEO of Nestwave.
- Davis Siksnans has been named CEO at Mapon.
- Advanced Navigation has named Wayne Prender as global head of defense.
- Cambridge Mobile Telematics has announced Rima Khetab‘s appointment as the director of sales for France and Benelux.
- Chris Oldham has been named vice president of sales EMEA at Hologram Inc.
- Ilian Papasov has been named head of market strategy at Velocity IoT.
- Nick Werle has been named strategic account manager at Mapbox.
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