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Seattle, WA (USA) – March 31, 2008 – Airbiquity Inc., a leading
provider of wireless data communications software solutions, today
announced a global licensing agreement to provide Siemens AG with
Airbiquity’s aqLink software technology. As a result of the agreement,
Siemens, the industry leader in wireless machine-to-machine (M2M)
communications, and Airbiquity will be able to offer an additional
end-to-end data communication solution that radically improves speed to
market for their customers.
The companies will demonstrate their joint technology at CTIA Wireless
2008 from April 1 – 3 in Las Vegas in Siemens booth #5327.
The co-developed solution integrates Airbiquity’s aqLink in-band modem
software directly into Siemens’ AC75 wireless module platform. The AC75
already provides advanced automotive features and high speed packet data
capabilities. Combining Airbiquity’s data-over-voice technology with the
new AC75 platform expands worldwide deployment opportunities by enabling
two-way data transmission anywhere a cellular voice call can be made.
The jointly-developed module will be commercially available in the
second half of 2008. Together, Siemens and Airbiquity have already
attracted major automotive OEM customers and their Tier 1 suppliers for
integration into model year 2010 vehicles.
“Our customers were demanding a powerful, high quality and easy to
integrate wireless GSM module,” said David Jumpa, senior vice president,
global business development for Airbiquity. “We partnered with Siemens
in order to meet that need, and look forward to jointly providing our
OEM customers with even more solutions that speed their overall time to
market.”
By combining Airbiquity’s expertise in developing software that enables
real-time data transmissions via wireless voice channels with Siemens’
long-term experience in the automotive sector, both companies have
broadened their offerings to reach new customers in a variety of markets
across the globe. Customers using a Siemens AC75 wireless module
platform integrated with Airbiquity’s VIAaq managed data service will
have immediate, robust access to end-to-end telematics and other
applications using the voice channel for audio and advanced data
communication.
“Our partnership enhances the Siemens platform and will unlock new
opportunities for Siemens in the automotive and other industry
verticals,” said Marian Baran, vice president of wireless modules for
Siemens. “This co-developed platform is another step in Siemens’ ongoing
effort to continue offering its customers market-driven technologies
that keep pace with the rapidly evolving mobile industry.”
About Airbiquity Inc.
Airbiquity provides wireless data communications solutions that
enable product suppliers and service providers in the M2M and telematics
industries to deliver reliable and ubiquitous wireless data services.
Used by some of the largest automotive manufacturers globally in their
telematics service offerings, Airbiquity’s patented aqLink technology
provides data communications over digital wireless voice networks. VIAaq,
Airbiquity’s turnkey managed Telematics data service, provides seamless
connectivity between telematics service providers and a vehicle or PND
device for a relatively low cost of entry. To learn more about
Airbiquity, please visit their web site
www.airbiquity.com.
Airbiquity, aqLink and VIAaq are trademarks of Airbiquity Inc.
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Contact:
Kristin Mattison
(206) 770-7091
kristin.mattison@porternovelli.com
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