Press Releases

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Melbourne, June, 2008 return to top

Beat the traffic with TomTom and SUNA.

~TomTom customers can now receive up-to-date traffic information~

Australia, June 25th 2008, Today, TomTom and Intelematics announced the
availability of the SUNA Traffic Channel on TomTom GPS devices. TomTom users will
now be able to route around traffic incidents and get more accurate arrival times
with the SUNA Traffic Channel.

"The introduction of traffic services in Australia gives further momentum to the
booming GPS market" said Andrew Cooper, Managing Director of TomTom Australia
and New Zealand."TomTom continues to give users the best navigation experience
with the implementation of the SUNA traffic service" he added."TomTom’s Latest
Map guarantee and TomTom Map ShareTM delivers the best maps to our users, and
now with SUNA Traffic Channel we can deliver the best routing solution."
Adam Game, CEO of Intelematics said"The integration of real time traffic
information and navigation empowers motorist to make better judgements, and
avoid unnecessary delays. Whilst there is no magic solution to everyday congestion,
SUNA Traffic Channel can help motorists identify when delays are unusual or severe
– on these occasions an alternate route can be considered."

SUNA Traffic Channel is a digital data broadcast received using a radio decoder
integrated in the TomTom device. Because the service requires no cellular network
connection, motorists can be constantly connected to real time traffic conditions with
confidence. The service will be available in Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane. Other
metropolitan areas are planned for later in the year.

SUNA Traffic Channel uses the international TMC (Traffic Message Channel) standard
to broadcast traffic information to TomTom GPS devices via an FM radio signal so
that users can be alerted to any known traffic incidents on their route or in their
area. Their TomTom GPS will alert them to any issues ahead and give them the
option to revise their route, saving time and reducing stress.

SUNA Traffic Channel provides detailed information on traffic incidents and traffic
flow including

  • A description of the incident – what is causing the hold up
  • The location of the area affected
  • Length of delay
  • Detour options
  • Arrival time
To receive the SUNA Traffic Channel customers will need to purchase a receiver from
TomTom retail partners and have Sensis Whereis V.15 (2008) maps loaded on their
TomTom GPS. TomTom will also offer a number of bundle solutions including the
TomTom XL Traffic and the TomTom GO 720 Traffic. These products will include a
traffic receiver in the box and will be plug and go. Customers simply plug the traffic
antenna into their TomTom GPS to start receiving traffic information.

The TomTom RDS-TMC receiver will be available in July at an RRP of $149.
The TomTom XL Traffic will be available in July at an RRP of $549.
The TomTom GO 720 Traffic will be available in July at an RRP of $699.

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Melbourne, March, 2008 return to top

Smart traffic intelligence to get travellers there SUNA

Minister for Information and Communication Technology, Theo Theophanous today opened
Intelematics Australia's new Melbourne head office and launched the national rollout of its worldfirst
service, Suna Traffic Channel.

"For the last couple of months, Melbourne commuters have been able to take advantage of
Suna Traffic Channel through GPS systems, gaining real-time traffic information on major
thoroughfares and urban streets 24-hours a day", Mr Theophanous said.

"By using data collected from Australia's traffic light control systems and other sources, Suna
Traffic Channel is able to determine areas of congestion and provide alternative routes.

"It's great to see Victoria at the cutting edge of traffic information services that will make life
easier for everyone on the road, and creating more ICT jobs in the process."

Intelematics Australia has doubled its workforce over the past year and is expected to add
another 10 jobs over the next 12 months.

"I am pleased to announce this great service we enjoy in Melbourne will become available
nation-wide," Mr Theophanous said.

"Real-time traffic information is transmitted via local FM frequency, meaning that drivers can be
advised of road conditions regardless of which capital city they are in.

"Being able to avoid road blockages and congestion means drivers spend less time in traffic,
thereby reducing commuter stress and carbon emissions.

"The Brumby Government strongly champions local businesses such as Intelematics Australia,
which uses creative research and development to generate opportunities for consumers and
industry."

The Brumby Government supports the Intelligent Transport Systems Network (ITSVIC) cluster
and has provided $100,000 in seed funding to establish a collaboration of providers, users and
others concerned with the research, development and application of ITS.

The wholly-owned subsidiary of the Royal Automobile Club of Victoria (RACV) will be rolling out
the service to Australia's capital cities in the coming year. Sydney and Brisbane will be able to
access the service beginning April 2008.

To find out more about the Brumby Government's Intelligent Transport Systems cluster, visit
http://www.mmv.vic.gov.au/IntelligentTransportSystems

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Media contact:
Cameron Scott
Phone: 0439 333 167 or 9651 5799
www.vic.gov.au


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Melbourne, September, 2007 return to top

Australian Navigation Industry Project Secures $1.2m Funding. Real-Time traffic services gain momentum through Australian Government Innovation grant.

Melbourne, 28 September 2007 - An Australian navigation project has secured $1.2m joint funding from the Australian Government and the local Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) industry to facilitate the national rollout of an Australian standard Traffic Message Channel (TMC) Navigation Location Table.

"This new funding will result in greatly increased innovation within Australia's rapidly growing ITS industry by accelerating the roll out of a common location table and thereby removing a major market entry barrier," said Adam Game, Chief Executive of Intelematics Australia and Board Member of ITS Australia. "Previously, Australian navigation service developers were forced to develop across multiple location platforms."

"The Australian TMC Location Table project is a joint undertaking between the navigation device makers, digital map developers, vehicle manufacturers and information service providers, reinforcing the strength and credibility of our local ITS industry through this unified approach."

Melbourne-based Intelematics Australia led the bid process which secured the $610,000 Australian Government Industry Cooperative Innovation Program grant on behalf of a broad-based consortium including key brands in the navigation and automotive sectors. This grant will be equally matched by Australia's ITS industry, bringing the total project funding to $1.2m. The implementation phase will be managed by peak industry body, Intelligent Transport Systems Australia.

TMC services connect (GPS) navigation systems to real-time content such as traffic conditions and weather. Because of the popularity of TMC in other markets, most navigation systems are TMC compatible. Australia, however, has hitherto lacked the infrastructure and investment to bring services to bear in the Australian market.

The new Location Table will form the critical infrastructure backbone for consistent, nation-wide location referencing, bringing Australia in line with most other developed countries in its deployment of a national standard.

The project will facilitate interoperability between the many GPS-based navigation technologies, systems and services available in Australia, bringing the local market in line with global TMC navigation initiatives. Full national rollout could take up to two years, however, it is hoped, that all major capitals will be mapped by mid-2008.

TMC is the global standard for broadcasting real-time traffic and weather information services to TMC-equipped navigation systems. The most common of these is a TMC-enabled navigation system that can offer dynamic route guidance - alerting the driver of a problem on the planned route and calculating an alternative route to avoid the problem.

The first TMC-based service available in Australia is the newly announced SUNA Traffic Channel, developed by Intelematics Australia. SUNA delivers highly detailed, real-time information about traffic and road directions directly to GPS navigation systems as well as smart phones and road information websites.

According to Game, the real benefit is for road users.
"With a common location table, new services will emerge that promise to improve the road user experience by keeping drivers and passengers better informed about road conditions, traffic congestion and other location-related information in real-time. Services such as SUNA Traffic Channel will also help make their travel experiences more efficient and safer."

The new grant was announced by Australian Industry Minister, Ian Macfarlane, MP, earlier this week. Full details are available at: www.ausindustry.gov.au

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About Intelematics
Intelematics Australia is a leading provider of OEM telematics programs within the Asia Pacific region. Working in partnership with its clients, Intelematics creates tailored telematics programs that bring benefit to vehicle manufacturers, their maintenance and retail channels, and motorists.

Globally recognised for its innovation, Intelematics' services include safety and security, fleet and workforce management, real time traffic information and navigation, together with a range of real time motorist information and convenience services. Intelematics is also working with its clients to provide enhanced remote vehicle diagnostic and eCRM services.

Intelematics' award-winning Telematics Services Hub (TSH) is a custom-designed, OEM-grade platform that separates service provision from underlying vehicle telematics hardware. The TSH platform provides the Australian telematics programs for General Motors Holden, Toyota Motor Company Australia and Mitsubishi Motors Australia. The TSH also supports the aftermarket telematics Motoring Club product CarCom.

Intelematics is a wholly owned subsidiary of the RACV and is a founding member of Global Response - a strategic telematics alliance covering Europe, North America and Australia, with more than 80 million motoring club members.

For more information, visit the Intelematics website at www.intelematics.com.au .

Media Contacts:
Michael Henderson & Rachel Love
Blackie McDonald Communications
Phone: +61 2 8907 4900
Mobile: +61 413 054 738
Email: michael.henderson@bmcd.com.au

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Melbourne, August, 2007 return to top

Steer Clear of Traffic Gridlock

  • SUNA Traffic Channel is Australia's first real-time traffic information service for GPS navigation systems
  • World-first service helps drivers instantly avoid traffic congestion, road accidents
  • Service will initially cover 75% of Australia's urban population

The odds of avoiding unnecessary traffic congestion have tipped in motorists' favour with the launch today of Australia's first digital traffic information service. SUNA Traffic Channel, developed by Royal Automobile Club of Victoria (RACV) subsidiary Intelematics Australia, broadcasts detailed information on traffic congestion and other road conditions directly to GPS navigation systems, in real-time.

Armed with the new service, motorists can make informed decisions to be redirected around accidents, traffic jams and other hazards or to anticipate and sit through delays. Properly informed drivers can now arrive at their destinations without unnecessary frustration, thereby contributing to safer driving conditions. SUNA will also help motorists to cut their travel times through city and greater metropolitan areas, while potentially reducing their fuel consumption by minimising stop/start driving on congested roads.

From today, Intelematics has made SUNA available to Australia's navigation and automotive industries. SUNA is now commercially available in Melbourne and testing is under way in Sydney and Brisbane. Melbourne was selected for the first service release, owing to the assistance of VicRoads and Melbourne's position as the hub for Australia's automotive industry. SUNA's full availability in Brisbane and Sydney is planned for mid-2008.

SUNA will initially provide real-time traffic coverage across more than 75 per cent of Australia's urban population and this will increase when the service is launched in Adelaide and Perth, later in 2008.

Although there is no panacea for rush-hour congestion, many of the worst delays motorists experience can be attributed to road works and unpredictable causes including accidents and signal failures. With SUNA, motorists are informed in real-time to avoid such delays.

"With the new SUNA Traffic Channel, drivers can now understand, anticipate and respond to changes in the traffic flow and road conditions surrounding them in real-time," said Adam Game, Chief Executive of Intelematics Australia. "SUNA Traffic Channel is Australia's first digital traffic information broadcast and will operate 24 hours per day, all year round."

"The enormous popularity of similar services in Europe, Japan and North America suggests that motorists' value being informed in real-time about road conditions. Even the ability to estimate an accurate arrival time can be an enormous relief to motorists."

"SUNA is proudly an Australian innovation and based on technology used by millions of drivers worldwide, ensuring its compatibility with many of the navigation systems, already in use in Australia. With SUNA, drivers and passengers will have a safer and more enjoyable motoring experience through greater understanding and control over their surrounding road conditions," Game said.

Unique to SUNA is its ability to identify traffic congestion levels using data derived from traffic light control systems. SUNA Traffic Channel is the first TMC service in the world to apply technology which takes advantage of the data collected by tens of thousands of vehicle sensors driving modern traffic light control systems.

Through SUNA's sophisticated traffic prediction models and with cooperation by Australia's various State road authorities, this world-first approach has enabled the service to drill down to an extraordinary level of real-time detail.

SUNA will supplement the sensor-based data with information from probe vehicles deployed in known congested areas as well as live observation of road conditions by trained experts. The combined information is then broadcast in an encoded digital format via the FM frequency directly to compatible navigation devices.

SUNA is now being broadcast over 101.1FM in Melbourne and preliminary broadcasts have begun across 97.3FM in Brisbane and on 106.5FM in Sydney. Additionally, an online, XML-based feed of the SUNA Traffic Channel will be made available to developers and providers of internet-based traffic portals,, smart phones and the logistics sector.

Traffic congestion is a major community issue.
The Bureau of Transport Economics (BTE) estimates* that traffic delays in Melbourne cost the community around $2.7 billion per year in additional travel time and resource wastage. In Sydney, an NRMA Survey** in April 2007 found that 12 per cent of small businesses in NSW have seen their annual operating costs increase by as much as $20,000, through increased fuel consumption and operating costs as well as decreased staff punctuality and slowed-down productivity.

Availability
SUNA will be available to consumers as a service bundle through the leading portable navigation device brands as sold through major consumer electronics retailers. Intelematics is currently testing compatibility with a number of these brands, in anticipation of the service being available through retailers later in 2007.

Additionally, it is anticipated that vehicle manufacturers and importers will bundle the service with new navigation-equipped vehicles, with, consumer availability planned for 2008. For more information, please visit www.sunatraffic.com.au .

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Notes for Editors
An electronic media kit containing background information, broadcast quality video footage and high resolution images is available by emailing SUNA@bmcd.com.au

Intelematics Australia's executives are available for media comment. To arrange an interview time, please call or email Intelematics' press contacts:

Michael Henderson & Rachel Love
Blackie McDonald Communications
Phone: +61 2 8907 4900
Mobile: +61 413 054 738
Email: SUNA@bmcd.com.au

About TMC
"TMC" or Traffic Message Channel is the international standard for delivering real-time information about road and traffic conditions to navigation systems. Currently, six million motorists in Europe and North America benefit from TMC services every day, and the market is growing at more than two million subscribers annually. Drivers of navigation-equipped European cars in Australia may have noticed the TMC feature on their existing systems.

About Intelematics
Intelematics Australia is a wholly owned subsidiary of the RACV and is a founding member of Global Response - a strategic telematics alliance covering Europe, North America and Australia, with more than 80 million motoring club members.

Globally recognised for innovation, Intelematics Australia's services include safety and security, fleet and workforce management, real time traffic information and navigation, together with a range of real-time motorist information and convenience services. Intelematics also provides enhanced remote vehicle diagnostic and eCRM services.

Intelematics Australia is a leading provider of OEM telematics programs within the Asia Pacific region and works in partnership with its clients to create tailored programs that bring benefit to vehicle manufacturers, their maintenance and retail channels, and motorists.

Intelematics' award-winning Telematics Services Hub (TSH) is a custom-designed, OEM-grade platform that separates service provision from underlying vehicle hardware. The TSH platform provides the Australian telematics programs for General Motors Holden, Toyota Motor Company Australia and Mitsubishi Motors Australia. The TSH also supports the aftermarket telematics Motoring Club product CarCom.

For more information, visit the Intelematics website at www.intelematics.com.au

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Melbourne, July, 2007 return to top

New FM Broadcast Delivers 24x7 Real-Time Traffic Information To Navigation Systems
Intelematics Australia announces first digital broadcast of live traffic conditions

Intelematics Australia today announced that Australia's first 24x7 digital broadcast of real-time traffic conditions was underway.

The broadcast marks a significant milestone in the rollout of Suna Traffic Channel - Intelematics' new real-time traffic service which broadcasts comprehensive information on road conditions to in-car navigation systems around the clock.

The new service is now being broadcast using existing FM infrastructure to transmit the traffic information to compatible navigation devices via "TMC" or Traffic Message Channel. TMC is the international standard for delivering real-time information about road and traffic conditions to navigation systems.

Currently, six million motorists in Europe and North America benefit from TMC services every day, and the market is growing at more than two million subscribers annually. Drivers of navigation-equipped European cars in Australia may have noticed the TMC feature on their existing systems.

"For the very first time, Australian motorists can make informed decisions about their travel routes using real-time information that is beamed to their navigation systems around the clock," said Adam Game, CEO of Intelematics Australia.

"Intelematics has developed Australia's first and only comprehensive real-time navigation service that is based on the global TMC standard. We have combined live data from thousands of traffic network sensors with human observation of road conditions to deliver one of the world's most detailed and accurate navigation services."

"This enhances driver safety by providing greater control. Drivers can now be better informed about the road conditions around them to avoid traffic congestion and incidents," Game said.

During the coming months, Intelematics will undertake final calibration and testing of the service, prior to it becoming available to consumers. The first broadcast has commenced in Melbourne, using FM 101.1. Testing in additional cities will also commence during this period.

The new traffic service is encoded and inaudible, similar to the technology available in high-end car stereos that display station ID and song titles. The Suna traffic information service can only be decoded by TMC receivers linked to navigation units. It is compatible with most current generation navigation systems through the addition of a low-cost FM receiver and the necessary software.

Melbourne was selected for the first broadcast owing to the assistance of VicRoads in providing access to a range of traffic data. Unique to Intelematics' approach is the identification of congestion levels using data derived from the traffic light control system.

Intelematics combines this data with additional detail from probe vehicles and human observers to provide one of the most comprehensive TMC navigation services available globally.

Intelematics will make additional information about the new service available in August 2007.

www.intelematics.com.au

About Intelematics Australia:
Intelematics Australia is a leading provider of OEM telematics programs within the Asia Pacific region. Working in partnership with its clients, Intelematics creates tailored telematics programs that bring benefit to vehicle manufacturers, their maintenance and retail channels, and motorists.

Globally recognised for its innovation, Intelematics' services include safety and security, fleet and workforce management, real time traffic information and navigation, together with a range of real time motorist information and convenience services. Intelematics is also working with its clients to provide enhanced remote vehicle diagnostic and eCRM services.

Intelematics' award-winning Telematics Services Hub (TSH) is a custom-designed, OEM-grade platform that separates service provision from underlying vehicle telematics hardware. The TSH platform provides the Australian telematics programs for General Motors Holden, Toyota Motor Company Australia and Mitsubishi Motors Australia. The TSH also supports the aftermarket telematics Motoring Club product CarCom.

Intelematics is a wholly owned subsidiary of the RACV and is a founding member of Global Response - a strategic telematics alliance covering Europe, North America and Australia, with more than 80 million motoring club members.

Media Contacts:
Michael Henderson & Rachel Love
Blackie McDonald Communications
Phone: +61 2 8907 4900
Mobile: +61 413 054 738
Email: michael.henderson@bmcd.com.au

For more information, visit the Intelematics website at www.intelematics.com.au .

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Melbourne, May, 2007 return to top

Intelematics Australia launches RACV Trip Planner - online mapping service with interactive trip planning tool

Intelematics Australia has launched a new online road holiday planning application for Royal Automobile Club of Victoria ( RACV) members. Developed and hosted for RACV by Intelematics, the Trip Planner application allows members to custom design their road holiday throughout Australia.

While there are many online mapping sites available their main focus is providing information on how to travel between two locations in the shortest possible time. In contrast the RACV Trip planner uses an innovative 'pipe map' to allow members to quickly and easily browse the different towns, attractions and accommodation along their route.

Adam Game, CEO Intelematics said, "The biggest challenge Intelematics undertook in building the trip planner site was addressing our brief to provide users a schematic overview of the route and nearby off-route attractions - providing users an interactive equivalent of the traditional paper 'strip-map'. Strip maps are hand-crafted, not-to-scale travel guides that have traditionally been offered by Australian motoring clubs. The 'pipe-map' concept was a successful solution to the migration of the 'strip-map', enabling members to quickly explore places to see and visit along the journey."

Once the relevant journey information has been selected, members are able to save their chosen route against their member profile to create a personalised travel plan including driving directions and detailed journey maps. Members are also given the option to print the travel plan if need be.

Game continued, "RACV members have a strong affinity with paper maps so it was important that once created members could print their holiday as a fully integrated travel plan that they would feel confident to take on the road with them."

In the past, planning a major road trip was a complex task, requiring numerous maps, guides and tourist brochures. The RACV Trip Planner puts all this information at the finger tips of members, allowing them to tailor their holiday plans to meet their own needs.

The RACV Trip Planner application was developed using the capability of the award winning Telematics Services Hub (TSH). The TSH is a world-first platform that connects the car, the motorist, the mobile phone, fleet manager, auto manufacturer/importer and motoring content provider together within a single, fully integrated service management platform.

"Using the capabilities of the TSH allowed us to easily integrate the different information sources required to power the site. It also allows for future flexibility to link the application into the vehicle. This will give members the ability to be located and keep in touch with family and friends whilst on the road." said Game.

Additional Information:
The RACV Trip planner was developed by Intelematics in close collaboration with RACV, leveraging PTV geo-spatial technology. Destination and accommodation content is sourced from RACV (and affiliate AAA Tourism), with digital maps by NAVTEQ.

Contact:
Kathryn Whitfield, Marketing Manager +61 3 8415 9000
kwhitfield@intelematics.com.au

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For more information, visit the RACV website at maps.racv.com.au .

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Melbourne, February, 2007 return to top

Intelematics hosting meetings on global technical standards for navigation systems

The principal global players in the vehicle navigation market began a week of meetings in Melbourne today, ahead of a conference to thrash out new technical standards that, it is hoped, will further enhance the appeal and usability of navigation.

The meeting is being hosted by RACV subsidiary Intelematics Australia, under the auspices of the International Standards Organisation. Delegates from the key automotive electronics markets of Japan, Korea, Europe and the USA are represented.

Vehicle navigation has gained high visibility over the past 12 months as Australian consumers have moved, in their hundreds of thousands, to purchase navigation systems (sometimes also referred to as GPS). In all there now more than a dozen brands active in the Australian market, including the global leaders Navman, Garmin, and TomTom.

Much of the standardisation effort at the Melbourne meeting is focused on bringing dynamic content into such navigation platforms. This includes real time information such as road conditions, tourist information, and periodic updates to the digital road map. This architecture will also support public safety information such as road closures due to bushfires.

"In a small market like Australia, we need international standards to create the scale required to invest in advanced automotive technologies like navigation. Even with standards, Australia has been late in adopting navigation - without standards, we would still be waiting to see affordable and high quality products in the Australian market.", said Adam Game, CEO of Intelematics.

Intelematics is currently rolling out a national digital traffic information service that will add electronic traffic avoidance capability to navigation systems. According to Game, "Australia is virtually the last developed country in which navigation systems are not connected to real-time road network information. Yet as a result of the standardisation process, virtually all navigation vendors active in the Australian market have products that are technically ready to receive our broadcast."

A number of navigation hardware vendors and vehicle manufacturers are currently testing Intelematics' Melbourne traffic service, which is the first city to commence broadcast.

It is anticipated that consumers will be able to buy navigation systems with the Intelematics traffic broadcast in the second half of 2007. According to Intelematics, technology-savvy navigation system purchasers, not wanting to wait for digital traffic information, can future-proof their investment by checking for 'TMC' (Traffic Message Channel) compatibility.

"Content is the foundation of navigation systems - however content by its nature must be created anew in each country. The standardisation effort has enabled investment in the mapping of Australia, and now in the creation of a national traffic information broadcast.", said Game.

The meeting runs until Friday.

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Further Information:
For more information please contact Intelematics' Marketing Manager, Kathryn Whitfield on 03 8415 9000. International delegates may be available for comment.

Navigation Standards:
The meeting is technically referred to as International Standards Organisation, Technical Committee 204, Working Group 3. The main content standards currently used in navigation systems referred to as GDF (Geographic Data File - enabling the use of a common interchange format for digital maps) and TMC (Traffic Message Channel - which enables traffic information to be silently encoded on an FM radio broadcast).

Intelematics:
Intelematics Australia is a leading provider of OEM telematics programs within the Asia Pacific region. Working in partnership with its clients Intelematics aims to create tailored telematics programs that bring benefits to vehicle manufacturers, their maintenance and retail channels, and motorists. Globally recognised for its innovation, Intelematics' services include safety and security, fleet and workforce management, real time traffic information and navigation, together with a range of real time motorist information and convenience services. Intelematics is also working with its clients to provide enhanced remote vehicle diagnostic and eCRM services.

Intelematics is a founding member of Global Response - a strategic telematics alliance drawing together the leading automobile clubs in Europe, Northern America and Australia. The global alliance draws on the strength of more than 80 million motoring club members worldwide, providing Intelematics access to shared technology, and a connection to consumer, automotive and mobility trends.

For more information, visit Intelematics' website at www.intelematics.com.au .

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Melbourne, January, 2007 return to top

Intelematics receives ISO 9001:2000 certification

Intelematics Australia Pty Ltd ("Intelematics") has received certification as an ISO 9001:2000 by Australia's premier recognition body, NCS International. The ISO 9001:2000 certification has been awarded for their quality management system in relation to the design and supply of motoring related mobility based products and services.

Intelematics is the leading provider of telematics product and service solutions to the Australian automotive industry and recently completed independent assessment by NCIS. Intelematics is delighted to have been awarded the certification demonstrating their commitment to their automotive customers and the industry as a whole.

Adam Game, CEO Intelematics said, "Our business depends on the delivery of the highest quality services possible. This certification underpins our commitment to providing services that are reflective of the high quality standards of our customer's brands."

"Our principal objective is to deliver service excellence to our customers. The adoption of ISO 9001:2000 provides a framework to measure and continually refine the customer service experience; with particular attention to delivering consistent service outcomes (effectiveness), service efficiency and customer satisfaction."

"The ISO 9001:2000 certification identifies that meeting customer needs is a requirement for being in business, but being able to meet customer's needs in an effective and profitable manner is a prerequisite for staying in business."

Adam continued, "Our position as a leading company in the telematics industry makes it even more important that we recognise, and emulate the standards set by the automotive industry and our customers. Whilst we have achieved the level required for ISO 9001:2000 certification, we remain committed to continuing to meet these standards ongoing to ensure consistently high quality outcomes for our customers."

"The ISO 9001:2000 Quality Management Systems series of standards were initially developed as a tool for improving the quality and consistency of products, with a significant emphasis on greater customer confidence in suppliers and the quality of their products."

Adam concluded, "The adoption of these processes recognises the growth and development of telematics as an industry. The achievement provides our customers with the ability to buy with confidence, for whilst we have always delivered at a high level of quality, this certification is a formalisation of the commitment to be a true Tier 1, global supplier."

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Contact info:
For more information on please contact the Intelematics' Marketing Manager, Kathryn Whitfield on 03 8415 9000

About NCS International:
NCS International (NCSI) is a wholly owned subsidiary of the National Association of Testing Authorities, Australia (NATA) and is fully Australian owned.

NATA was the first Australian certification body accredited by the Joint Accreditation System of Australian and New Zealand (JAS-ANZ) for the certification of quality management systems to the ISO 9000 series.NCSI, through all of its certification and associated services, has as its prime objective the development and improvement of industry and commerce in Australia and the Asia-Pacific region.

Certification by NCSI of the management system provides national and international recognition that the system complies with the nominated standard.

NCSI is now widely regarded as Australia's premier recognition body.

For more information visit www.ncis.com.au .

About Intelematics Australia:
Intelematics Australia is a leading provider of Automotive Manufacturer telematics programs. Working in partnership with its clients, Intelematics aims to create tailored telematics programs that bring benefits to vehicle manufacturers, their maintenance and retail channels, and motorists.

Globally recognised for its innovation, Intelematics' services include safety and security, fleet and workforce management, real time traffic information and navigation, together with a range of real time motorist information and convenience services. Intelematics is also working with its clients to provide enhanced remote vehicle diagnostic and eCRM services.

Intelematics is a founding member of Global Response - a strategic telematics alliance drawing together the leading automobile clubs in Europe, Northern America and Australia. The global alliance draws on the strength of more than 80 million motoring club members worldwide, providing Intelematics access to shared technology, and a connection to consumer, automotive and mobility trends.

For more information, visit Intelematics' website at www.intelematics.com.au .

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Melbourne, August, 2006 return to top

Intelematics selects ITIS to supply RDS-TMC platform for Australia

Intelematics Australia Pty Ltd ("Intelematics") and ITIS Holdings plc ("ITIS") are pleased to announce that they have entered into an agreement for Intelematics to licence and deploy ITIS developed RDS TMC software for a nationwide RDS-TMC service in Australia.

Intelematics intend to launch the first commercial broadcast RDS-TMC service in Australia from early 2007. This service will be received by a growing number of both in-car navigation devices and personal navigational devices (PND) to allow dynamic routing to be used to avoid traffic congestion and hence minimise journey times. RDS-TMC is the chosen route for this new service as it is the most popular world-wide standard for broadcast traffic services and is already adopted by car manufacturer systems and the PND product manufacturers that are represented in the Australian market.

Intelematics is working with ITIS to integrate average vehicle speed data from road loops in metropolitan areas into the TMC application, and to merge that information with journalistic data entered by traffic operators with more detailed knowledge of incidents affecting the road network. With both the 'cause' and 'effect' information that these sources provide Intelematics, utilising the ITIS application, will be able to provide a high quality traffic service to road users.

The agreement starts with immediate effect to deploy the trial system ahead of commercial launch, and will continue until at least December 2011.

Adam Game, CEO of Intelematics said, "We are delighted to be working with ITIS as we are confident that their prominence and success in the RDS-TMC field will help us achieve our goal of extending the reach of our traffic services to this important group of customers."

Game added, "For our customers, technical alignment of our RDS-TMC implementation with Europe's leading commercial RDS-TMC service will minimise risk and unnecessary localisation that would otherwise be involved in adding traffic to navigation systems in the Australian market".

Stuart Marks, Chief Executive of ITIS Holdings said, "As the leading provider of commercial RDS-TMC services, we are delighted that Intelematics have chosen to use our software and platform for their own service in Australia. This is the first time that we have licensed our proprietary TMC platform which currently supports over 250,000 drivers in the UK and is the largest commercial deployment of TMC anywhere in the world."

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Contact:
Stuart Marks, Chief Executive, ITIS Holdings plc- +44 (0)161 929 5788

Ged Brumby, Citigate Dewe Rogerson- +44 (0) 207 282 2945

Adam Game, Chief Executive Officer, Intelematics Australia- +61 (0) 3 8415 9000

Brian Smith, General Manager Traffic & Content, Intelematics Australia- +61 (0) 3 8415 9000

Note to Editors:
What is Traffic Message Channel (TMC)?

The Traffic Message Channel (TMC) is a specific application of the FM Radio Data System (RDS) used for broadcasting real-time traffic and weather information. Data messages are received silently and decoded by a TMC-equipped car radio or navigation system, and delivered to the driver in a variety of ways. The most common of these is a TMC-enabled navigation system that can offer dynamic route guidance - alerting the driver of a problem on the planned route and calculating an alternative route to avoid the incident.

About ITIS:
ITIS Holdings plc, listed on AIM, is the UK's leading provider of traffic information and vehicle security services. ITIS has invested in the development of a unique system for the collection and analysis of traffic information, it combines journalistic information with ITIS' historic and real-time Floating Vehicle Data (FVD) to provide journey time forecasts and real-time updates. ITIS now operates the largest commercial application of FVD anywhere in the world, and delivers the content over a variety of platforms including RDS-TMC (Alert C), digital radio and automated telephone services (IVR) under the AA RoadWatch brand.

ITIS traffic information is collated from a combination of journalistic and real-time sources using its own FVD network. The data is then transmitted directly to the TMC receiver using a carrier of the Classic FM radio network, which provides coverage of 90% of the strategic road network.

Through its NavTrak business ( www.navtrak.com), ITIS has developed a unique and innovative stolen vehicle tracking service delivered via GPS/GSM technology.

ITIS provide traffic data to all UK mobile phone providers. To receive up-to-date traffic and travel information direct from your UK mobile phone call 401100 from any network; 2222 from Vodafone; 2020 from T-mobile.

ITIS provide traffic data to www.getmethere.co.uk, a comprehensive service from Toyota UK providing information on route planning, traffic information, traffic alerts and incidents, and weather forecasts.

For further information please visit www.itisholdings.com or www.navtrak.com

About Intelematics Australia:
Established in 1999, Intelematics Australia is a wholly owned subsidiary of Royal Automobile Club of Victoria (RACV). The company is a global leader in telematics development and service delivery, and focuses on vehicle safety and security systems, in-vehicle information assistance, and traffic, travel & entertainment services.

Intelematics Australia creates seamless 'white-label' interface solutions in partnership with Australia's leading automotive manufacturers, importers and aftermarket service providers. The company provides customised services to meet the needs and demands of its customers through a wide range of in-vehicle and other mobile technologies.

Intelematics Australia is a founding member of Global Response - a strategic telematics alliance drawing together the leading automobile clubs in Europe, the United States and Canada. The global alliance draws on the strength of more than 80 million club members worldwide, providing Intelematics with access to shared technology and a connection to consumer, automotive and mobility trends.

The team behind Intelematics is driven by a strong passion for mobility and productivity-related technologies to provide motorists with 'peace of mind' when it comes to their personal safety, the security of their mobile assets and the option to engage via embedded technology providing elements of convenience and productivity.

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Melbourne, September, 2005 return to top

Stress free behind the wheel - Traffic data broadcasts come to Australia

Intelematics Australia today previewed the answer to wasting time and getting stressed when stuck in traffic - Australia's first broadcast of digital traffic information.

The transmission, using Radio Data Service - Traffic Message Channel (RDS-TMC), commenced this morning as part of a standard FM broadcast transmitted by Adelaide radio station Mix 102.3FM. The preview took place on the circuit of Smart Demo, the international Intelligent Transport Systems event currently taking place in Adelaide.

RDS-TMC is the technology that allows digitally encoded road traffic information to be broadcast using the FM radio spectrum. By using the frequency of an existing FM radio station, the traffic information can be broadcast without any impact on radio listeners and made available over the entire coverage area of the FM signal. Once broadcast, the information is received and decoded by vehicle navigation hardware and provides quickest route guidance taking account of current traffic conditions.

Developed in Europe, RDS-TMC is now an internationally recognised standard. In Europe alone, there are over 50 million radios capable of receiving RDS-TMC transmissions. The technology is also used across much of North America and comparable services are commonplace in Japan.

Generally, RDS-TMC receivers interface with navigation systems, enabling route guidance services to help motorists avoid congestion and provide the quickest way from A to B. The availability of dynamic traffic information has been instrumental in triggering the explosion in the take up of navigation systems in Europe and Japan, enabling commuters to save time and reduce stress when driving.

Virtually all navigation system vendors active in the Australian market already have hardware capable of receiving RDS-TMC, including those supplying leading passenger vehicle brands. According to Sensis' Managing Director Location and Navigation Chris Smith, many European-sourced systems need nothing more than an upgrade to their navigation database to enable RDS-TMC.

"The Australian market is in a good position to be able to adopt traffic-enabled navigation relatively quickly, and importantly, at a reasonable cost."

Adam Game, CEO of Intelematics said, "Smart Demo has provided us an opportunity to lift the veil on part of our traffic service initiative; we are now ready to engage with the industry to support commercial deployments during 2006".

As well as being a time-saver for individual motorists, effective traffic information services have been recognised as enabling safer and more effective use of congested road networks. Even a relatively small number of motorists using the service can reduce overall network congestion levels by diverting enough traffic around incidents before congestion clogs the network.

"This development will not only benefit individual motorists but will ensure Australia makes the best use of its congested road infrastructure, with benefits to all Australians", said Colin Jordan CEO of the RACV motoring organisation.

The Adelaide demonstration will be followed up by a longer term RDS-TMC development broadcast beginning next week in Melbourne. Both broadcasts have been made possible through the collaboration of Intelematics, Sensis, Australian Radio Network and GEWI, a leading European RDS-TMC technology vendor.

As well as providing traffic information directly into navigation systems, Intelematics plan a range of innovative traffic products that will be accessible via the internet and mobile phones. The first services are planned to launch in 2006 with a full national rollout to follow.

Intelematics Australia is the company enabling telematics capability for Australia's leading vehicle manufacturers.

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Melbourne, August, 2005 return to top

Intelematics Scoops Automotive Excellence Gold Award

Intelematics, the Melbourne-based leader in vehicle telematics development and service delivery, has been awarded the prestigious Gold Automotive Engineering Excellence Award by the Society of Automotive Engineers - Australasia (SAE-A).

The award, one of the Australian Automotive Industry's highest honours, was presented to Intelematics for its world-first development of the Telematics Services Hub (TSH).

The TSH is the core technology platform used by Intelematics to operate telematics programs for the automotive industry. Telematics services are real-time services provided wirelessly to vehicles, directed at enhancing the safety, efficiency, and pleasure of motoring.

The TSH provides a highly secure gateway connecting motorists' vehicles to emergency services, fleet managers, auto manufacturers, content providers, route planners and other driver services.

A challenge for the emerging telematics market is the complexity created by competing technology from Europe, Asia and North America. For automotive manufacturers, the TSH has simplified the introduction of vehicle telematics services to Australia by masking many of these issues by offering multi-environment support able to rapidly integrate with any protocol, mobile hardware device, service or communication platform.

Through its multi-platform support, the TSH has proven to significantly lower costs for service providers while unlocking broader business benefits for automotive engineers, marketing departments and automotive dealerships and it is now in use by several major vehicle manufacturers in Australia.

Intelematics Australia CEO Adam Game, said, We're very honoured to have received this Gold Award from the SAE-A as recognition of our innovation, and pioneering role in the telematics industry.

Information and communication technologies are an increasingly important part of the modern vehicle. As Intelematics has demonstrated, this presents the Australian industry with an opportunity to develop creative and cost-effective technology solutions.

As Intelematics is a technology and services company rather than a traditional manufacturer of physical components, this makes us especially honoured to be awarded the SAE-A's premier award.

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Melbourne, April, 2005 return to top

Intelematics Australia Named Finalist in Australian Design Awards

- Breakthrough interactive driver interface awarded Australian DesignMark®
- Provides two-way voice communication between passengers and SOS emergency services

Intelematics Australia, a global leader in vehicle telematics development and service delivery, today announced that its breakthrough driver interface has been awarded an Australian DesignMark and listed as a Finalist in the 2005 Australian Design Awards.

The in-vehicle driver interface was jointly designed and engineered by Intelematics Australia and Melbourne-based multi-award winning designers Catalyst Design Group following consultation with vehicle importers and consumers.

This consultation revealed that the automotive aftermarket lacked a suitable driver interface that would complement prestige and performance vehicles, creating a significant barrier to vehicle importer adoption.

Intelematics Australia's innovation addresses the challenge of providing a cabin mounted driver interface that is both functional and aesthetic. The interface is a very small and flexible button pad that incorporates three buttons, two LED lights and a microphone to enable interactive voice communication between passengers and an assistance call centre.

The button pad simplifies installation and reduces cabin clutter, and has a unique flexible construction enabling it to be mounted on curved surfaces.

The button pad enhances passenger safety by providing 'one-touch' access to SOS emergency operators following an accident or during other incidents such as a car-jacking or road rage attack. Intelematics Australia is the only system available locally that enables two-way voice communication between passengers and emergency services operators.

Intelematics Australia has incorporated the interface in CarCom, the company's new anti-theft, passenger safety and driver assistance system that was launched in Australia, in late-March 2005. The launch of CarCom followed a two-year research and development effort and leverages off a $10m investment by the NRMA and the RACV.

Adam Game, Chief Executive of Intelematics Australia, said, "The new driver interface represents a significant evolution in vehicle electronics design and provides the convergence point for advanced safety, security and convenience services."

"The interface has created a new benchmark for vehicle security and passenger safety systems, and the enthusiasm from our existing customers and vehicle importers has been unprecedented."

"Together with Catalyst Design Group we are very pleased to have been awarded the Australian DesignMark, recognising the design innovation incorporated within the interface."

Monitored 24-hours a day, the system greatly improves vehicle security and can proactively deter thieves by disturbing them during an attempted theft. The interface can be used by Intelematics Australia's Assistance Centre to warn thieves that the tracking system has been activated and that police services have been summonsed and will be on the scene very quickly.

Recognised as a global innovator, Intelematics Australia was recently awarded an Australian Innovation Patent for its telematics driver interface and the company was a Finalist alongside technology giants Microsoft, Motorola and OnStar at the International Telematics Update Awards in 2004.

Benefits of the new driver interface include:

  • Provides simultaneous voice and data connection
  • Reduces driver distraction
  • Provides 'one touch' access to emergency service operators
  • Deters thieves proactively
  • Enables fitment to virtually any surface
  • Integrates seamlessly with any interiors
  • Provides efficient driver interactivity
  • Enables broader service offerings
  • Simple to use
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Melbourne, March, 2005 return to top

Breakthrough Australian Technology Innovation Better Combats Car Theft, Car-Jacking & Road Rage

- CarCom offers vehicle importers & consumers premium grade anti-theft protection
- Improves passenger safety with one-touch emergency assistance
- Delivers on 'connected motoring' vision

A breakthrough Australian technology innovation that rewrites the standards for vehicle security, driver assistance and passenger protection against car-jacking and road rage is now available to vehicle importers and owners.

The feature-packed CarCom anti-theft system combines advanced in-vehicle telematics, satellite and mobile phone technologies with 24-hour security monitoring to deliver the highest levels of vehicle protection, driver assistance and passenger safety available in Australia.

CarCom services are available across the Telstra GSM Mobile Network and the award winning CarCom Assistance Centre, staffed by highly trained and security cleared call agents, is ready to respond 24 hours a day. CarCom is inexpensive, with a one year subscription available for less than one dollar per day.

CarCom was developed locally by Intelematics Australia, a global leader in telematics development and service delivery, and the Melbourne-based joint venture company of NRMA Member Services and the RACV. CarCom offers vehicle importers and owners access to premium grade services that address key insurer, emergency services and security industry requirements.

CarCom offers an ideal solution for:
  • Vehicle importers seeking premium grade anti-theft protection
  • Vehicle owners wanting the highest levels of vehicle security, driver assistance & personal safety
  • Businesses requiring greater security protection for mobile executives

CarCom set the benchmark for aftermarket tracking systems when launched in 1999 by the NRMA and the RACV. Since then, Intelematics Australia has claimed market leadership as the brand behind Australia's leading GPS-based telematics solutions in both the manufacturer and consumer markets. Intelematics Australia is recognised globally for its innovation and was a Finalist alongside Microsoft, Motorola and OnStar at the industry's premier "International Telematics Update" awards show in Detroit in 2004 and has been short-listed for a "2005 Australian Design Award".

Adam Game, Intelematics Australia's chief executive, said "the new CarCom raises the bar of what importers, owners and insurers should demand from vehicle security systems and includes critical passenger safety services that provide help in real world situations."

"CarCom addresses many of the safety and security risks associated with motoring today including vehicle theft, car-jacking and road rage, providing owners with peace-of-mind in any motoring situation. At the touch of a button passengers can be immediately connected to emergency assistance via a two-way voice and data link, a critical step towards helping reduce the response time of Police and Ambulance services."

"CarCom has been specifically developed to address the slow adoption by Australian vehicle importers of aftermarket telematics solutions. CarCom provides vehicle importers with a fast-to-market, cost effective and open standards-based telematics solution which is of the highest automotive grade and is engineered to complement a wide range of manufacturers' electronics systems", Game said.

The 2005 evolution of CarCom follows two years of intensive research and development, and leverages more than a $10M investment. CarCom steps beyond traditional tracking services, representing the Intelematics 'connected motoring' vision.

Vehicle Security
The National Motor Vehicle Theft Reduction Council estimates that Australia has one of the worst vehicle theft rates in the world, with more than 88,000 cars stolen each year. Vehicle theft costs the Australian economy in excess of $1billion annually and has resulted in increased insurance premiums.

CarCom can quickly locate, track and assist with the recovery of stolen vehicles and can remotely immobilise a stolen vehicle under police supervision. CarCom offers proactive threat deterrence and has been tailored to Australian insurance requirements, to potentially reduce premiums* for owners of sports, luxury, classic, off-road and other variants, as well as for younger drivers. Noting industry, government and privacy concerns, CarCom does not allow "do-it-yourself" tracking or immobilisation.

Passenger Safety
Passenger safety is a priority for CarCom. With the number of car-jackings and road rage incidents on the increase and more than 600,000 reported road crashes in Australia each year, every second saved in emergency services response time becomes vital in saving lives and reducing the consequences of road trauma.

CarCom enhances passenger safety in situations where emergency services are required. Utilising mobile phone (GSM) technology, CarCom's one-touch SOS emergency assistance function immediately connects passengers with emergency service operators. Simultaneously the system transmits a data message (via SMS) pinpointing the vehicle's exact location on digital mapping systems. This passenger safety innovation can potentially shorten emergency services response times to the scene.

Driver Assistance
For owners who accidentally lock their keys inside their vehicle or for those who never open the bonnet to check the battery, CarCom will be of valuable assistance. CarCom's remote unlock feature enables owners to retrieve their keys easily without the embarrassment of calling friends or roadside assistance for help. CarCom also alerts owners if their battery is running low and can connect drivers to roadside assistance providers following vehicle malfunction or break down.

CarCom Button Pad
In collaboration with leading local industrial designer, Catalyst Design Group, Intelematics Australia has created an offering that addresses the challenge of providing a cabin mounted driver interface that is both functional and aesthetic. The button pad is also designed to simplify installation and reduce cabin clutter by including an integrated microphone providing passengers with the ability to speak directly with a CarCom Assistance Centre agent. The button pad has a unique flexible construction enabling it to be mounted on curved surfaces.

CarCom Features:
  • Inexpensive
  • Available wherever the Telstra GSM Mobile Network has coverage
  • Two-way voice & data communication
  • Attractive & unobtrusive slim-line design
  • Includes one touch SOS emergency assistance
  • Security & malfunction monitoring 24 hours a day
  • Network coverage & customer support 24 hours a day
  • Battery status monitoring
  • Remote unlock

Pricing:
A one year subscription to CarCom is $350.00 or less than one dollar a day including 24-hour security monitoring, assistance and customer support. The system requires an initial service charge of $1,895.00 for the first year's services and in-vehicle hardware components.

* Please refer to your insurer regarding insurance premiums. CarCom does not enter into insurance negotiations.

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Melbourne, March, 2005 return to top

The Future For In-Car Communications Unveiled

At this Wednesday's Change by Design conference in Melbourne, the Australian Telematics Industry Cluster, a consortium of leading motoring and technology companies, will unveil its AT Signature Initiative, the future for Australian In-Car Communications.

AT Signature is a broadband, in-car touch-screen enabled system with an exciting array of features. The Mark 1 prototype includes:
  • Turn by turn directions to your required destination
  • Real-time monitoring of traffic congestion
  • Real-time roadside camera images
  • Nearby car park locations, availability and prices
  • Emergency features such as SOS assistance, vehicle alarm monitoring and crash detection
  • Ability to check your CityLink toll balance
  • A range of high-value alerts including traffic alerts, car service reminders, fuel pricing and weather alerts

You can even monitor and operate services in your home, such as lights, alarms and air-conditioning.

"The motor vehicle represents the third generation of wired communications behind the Internet and mobile phones", said Mr Adam Game, CEO of Intelematics Australia Pty Ltd. "The rapid uptake of in-car navigation shows us that there is enormous latent driver demand for in-car services."

"AT Signature shows us what can be done through the integration of technologies, services and content designed with the needs of today's driver in mind."

"Motorists need to know what is happening beyond what they can directly perceive. Is there an accident ahead? Will the road conditions be bad? How do I get there? Has my home alarm been triggered? AT Signature will greatly assist drivers in managing these and many other vehicle and home environment tasks."

According to Mr Brian Smith, General Manager of Sensis Wireless & Location unit, AT Signature is a great story of vision and Australian innovation. "It demonstrates not only an exciting future for Australian drivers, but it shows just what can be achieved by Australian organisations working together with common goals."

The AT Signature platform can be viewed at the Change by Design conference at the Melbourne Convention Centre on Wednesday 2 March.

Media enquiries regarding the in-car Telematics system and it's functions can be directed to Mr Adam Game, CEO, Intelematics Pty Ltd.

About the Australian Telematics Industry Initiative

The Australian Telematics Industry Initiative aims to create a new national telematics sector through a number of initiatives such as collaborative industry projects, the development of a national telematics cluster, establishing a national capabilities handbook, international benchmarking, and technology road mapping. The initiative is strongly supported by industry, led by a pro-active consortium of leading motoring and technology companies including Australian Arrow, Clipsal, Holden, Intelematics, Sensis and 3M Touch Systems.

With the backing of AusIndustry and the Victorian Government, AEEMA in liaison with ITS Australia, have been working with the consortium to create a vision for the wired car. AT Signature is that vision - a broadband enabled in-dash communications system that connects drivers with the information they need to take control of their environment.

Further information relating to the Australian Telematics Industry Cluster, please contact Mr. John Humphreys, Leader, National Telematics Industry Initiative and Managing Director, Global Innovation Centre Pty Ltd on 07 3831 1636, 0419 870 009 or johnh@globalinnovation.com.au.

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Melbourne, May, 2004 return to top

Intelematics goes head to head with Microsoft

Intelematics Australia has been globally recognised for its breakthrough technology that is changing the way we drive. One of five finalists vying for the global Telematics Awards - 'Best Technology/Telematics Solutions Award' - Intelematics is being recognised for its Telematics Services Hub (TSH). Other finalists are Microsoft, Motorola, OnStar and QNX Software Systems. The award will be presented in Detroit, US on 25 May, at the annual Telematics Detroit Conference.

"Telematics is about providing real time information services to the driver. We believe that the TSH, which has now been recognised internationally, will help accelerate the adoption of these services", said CEO Intelematics Australia, Adam Game. Intelematics' TSH is a world-first platform that connects together the car dashboard, the motorist, the mobile phone, fleet manager, auto manufacturer/ importer and motoring content provider within a single, fully integrated service management platform.

"While other technology solutions enable remote vehicle communication, they are not easily adaptable to support a wide range of in-vehicle telematics platforms or customer channels. That's where we differ", Game said. "TSH enables motoring-related companies rapid market entry and is not limited to a specific geography, telematics hardware or operating system."

"The flexibility of TSH is evident through the support shown by leading European, Japanese and Australian auto manufacturers", said Game. Intelematics' technology provides operators with access to vehicle location and all the tools required for remote vehicle communication ranging from remotely unlocking a vehicle, provision of route guidance services as well as remote diagnostic capabilities.

Game says telematics programs are increasing in popularity as more and more motorists come to understand the immense security, emergency, and information benefits to the owner/driver. "We anticipate that telematics will become pervasive in passenger vehicles within 5 to 10 years", he added. The Telematics Services Hub is the fruit of several years design, research and development. Key components of TSH were developed in collaboration with Webraska (world leader in geo-spatial technology) and ADAC (German motoring club and European pioneer of telematics).

TSH technology is currently being used to deliver telematics services through a mix of channels including, both OEMs (Holden Australia) and Aftermarket (TLC, NRMA and RACV Carcom) channels. The services offered include: alarm monitoring, remote unlock, vehicle entry alert, vehicle location and emergency roadside assistance. The TSH is also used to support Internet-based services such as mapping and driving directions for the RACV and other customers.

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