28th May 2009 07:00
Telit Communications Plc
("Telit" or "the Company")
Partnership with Bury Technologies
Rome, 28 May 2009 - Telit Wireless Solutions, a global leader in machine-to-machine ("M2M") communications and a subsidiary of Telit Communications Plc (AIM: TCM), and Bury Technologies, a leading manufacturer of hands-free kits and navigation systems in Europe, are together developing a versatile telematics solution for vehicle fleet management. The BF 1150 multifunctional device from Bury enables vehicles to be located and allows real-time communication to be established between the driver and the fleet manager. At the core of the application is Telit's GE864-QUAD Automotive module which, thanks to its sturdiness and extremely compact size, is especially suitable for the demands of the automobile industry. Customers can benefit from optimised fleet coordination and consequently a significant increase in the efficiency of their vehicle fleet.
The BF1150 multifunctional terminal includes not only a navigation function but also a Bluetooth hands-free device, an electronic journey log and a telematics function. Via a specially created web portal, the fleet manager can check the fleet status on an interactive map and send orders as text messages to a specific fleet vehicle's telematics module. If an order contains address details, these can be fed automatically into the telematics module's navigation system. This makes the device particularly suitable for SME-sector customers such as workshops or service companies who have small to medium-sized vehicle fleets.
The core of the telematics device is the GE864-QUAD automotive module from Telit, which was developed especially for the tough demands of the automobile industry. It has a form factor of just 30 x 30 x 2.8 mm and operates stably in an extended temperature range from -40° to +85°C. Thanks to its quad-band capability, it can operate smoothly on all global GSM networks and, like all Telit modules, also supports Telit Infinita Services, which include both premium FOTA management with extended software warranty and an extended hardware warranty service.
"The key decider in our choice of Telit was the company's comprehensive service pledge," says Jens Lemke, Director Research & Development Telematics and Navigation at Bury. "In the OEM sector, strict deadlines are an everyday reality. That's why we need to be able to reply on expert support at all times. And Telit has fully kept its promise."
"The development of a multifunctional telematics solution for fleet management paves the way for solutions that will satisfy future requirements in the automotive industry," says Felix Marchal, Global VP Sales Telit Communications PLC. "M2M technology is an important part of this development. As a result, we will continue to carry out intensive research to further develop our innovative modules in future." The BF1150 is scheduled to be available on the market from the fourth quarter of 2009.
About Bury
Bury GmbH & Co. KG is one of the leading manufacturers of hands-free kits and navigation systems in Europe. On the basis of proprietary technologies, the company produces and markets innovative products for the growing mobile communications and navigation market in 50 countries under the brand names BURY® and naviflash®. Cooperation agreements with all of the major mobile phone manufacturers, as well as Tele Atlas - a leading provider of digitised navigation data - ensure the fastest possible availability of up-to-date products. As well as sales via specialist dealers and automobile workshops, BURY OEM products are also stocked by a number of renowned automobile manufacturers, including brands from the Volkswagen Group, Mazda, Toyota, Opel and mobile network operators such as Vodafone, T-Mobile, Orange and Telstra (Australia).
To find out more, visit: www.bury.com.
About Telit
Telit Wireless Solutions is an internationally leading specialist in wireless M2M technology. Telit is the only company worldwide to offer communications modules for all of the various wireless technologies: it develops, produces and markets modules for GSM/GPRS, UMTS/WEDGE/HSDPA, CDMA/EVDO and Short-Range RF applications. M2M applications rationalise business processes by enabling machines, equipment and vehicles to communicate with each other via mobile networks.
Telit products are used all over the world and marketed via Telit's offices in Brazil, China, Denmark, France, Germany, Israel, Italy, Korea, Spain, the Republic of South Africa, Taiwan, Turkey, the UK and the USA. Telit's global distributor network comprises of specialists in wireless technologies and enhances the customer experience in over 56 countries worldwide.
Further information about Telit and its products can be found at www.telit.com
Enquiries:
Telit Communications Plc Tel 00 972 3 791 40 40
Michael Galai, Finance director [email protected]
Seymour Pierce Ltd Tel: 00 44 207 107 8000
Chris Howard / Christopher Wren www.seymourpierce.com
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