Connected Devices

NEW: Connected Devices Presentation

Learn about the capabilities required to effectively deliver connected services and key steps on the path of successful product planning (3:50; Flash required)
 

Connectivity is the next extension for portable navigation devices (PNDs), operating in an already large market poised for significant continued growth. Just as the automotive industry is rapidly integrating connectivity solutions within vehicles, two-way connected devices have the potential to be differentiators for PNDs. The widespread adoption of mobile internet services is a developing source of revenue that continues to flourish, and ATX telematics solutions are ideal for connected portable navigation devices, enabling a quick market entry.

Our industry knowledge of telematics --- bringing data services to connected cars for more than a decade --- and flexible platform underlies our competitive strength, which has allowed us to serve as a true intermediary between the OEM, the vehicle owner, the retail dealer, and third-party service and content providers. Our experience, structure, history of innovation and commitment to customer service make ATX the resource of choice to deliver connected services.

The ATX Value Proposition for Connected Devices

• ATX understands the mobile needs of end users and delivers personalized, customer-centric services that are easy to use.
• ATX can offer private-label personalized service tailored to the device, supported by a response center and a sophisticated voice recognition client.
• ATX provides the back-end infrastructure to offer location relevant services coupled with wireless, subscriber and content management, with flexibility to customize the offering to various PND OEMs.
• ATX offers 10 years of experience connecting server-based content to telematics devices. ATX provides a total value delivery system with a variety of content/service delivery options to end users.
• ATX delivers full operational support, wireless management, emergency and remote control features, location-based services, web hosting, account/subscriber management and user data trending.
• ATX provides and supports all C-NAV communication protocols.

ATX advantages for PND Manufacturers

• 24/7 Response Center
• Comprehensive Suite of Services
• Extensive Experience in IVR/Automated Voice Applications
• OEM Branded Web Portals
• Customer Support Subscriber Marketing
• Wireless & Content Management
• Flexible Billing Services
• Reporting
• Targeted Marketing Programs
• Rapid Prototyping

In addition, ATX can facilitate a short product launch cycle, working with PND manufacturers to layer ATX services onto their product and position services as supplemental to their buyers. To learn more about partnering with ATX, please send an e-mail to CNAVI_NA@atxg.com (in Europe: CNAVI_EU@atxg.com).

Why PND Devices Must Be Connected

1. Connectivity enables web browsing, point of interest information, and up-to-date, location-based weather and traffic
2. Vehicle owners want ubiquitous connectivity, both inside and outside the vehicle
3. Must have functionality to compete with smartphones