First Glimpse at Third Generation, In-Vehicle Telematics

Steve Millstein, CEO of ATX, International Telematics Provider, to Discuss Next Wave of In-Vehicle Information Applications at March 9, The Fully Networked Car Event in Geneva

DUSSELDORF, Germany, Feb. 26 -- A preview into the next generation of in-vehicle telematics applications--dubbed T3 Telematics--is on tap for March 9 when the President and CEO of the world's largest independent telematics provider, ATX Group, addresses The Fully Networked Car Exhibition and Workshop in Geneva, Switzerland, sponsored by the World Standards Cooperation. The event is being held in concert with the Geneva International Motor Show.

Mr. Millstein, recognized as a pioneer in the telematics industry, will reveal the factors driving the recent expansion of a global telematics platform that is emerging today in North America and migrating to Europe. New applications associated with this platform involve managing vehicle and customer data and voice information to give automobile manufacturers, dealerships and owners more insight into performance of the vehicle and its immediate environment (ie. traffic, weather, commercial events). The T3 platform also will enable owners to have continual connectivity with their vehicles through the Internet, potentially transforming every vehicle into a voice browser.

T3 telematics can extend beyond embedded vehicle applications to aftermarket devices brought into the car, such as personal navigation devices. As these devices become more prolific, the ability of drivers to safely send and receive more information will transform the driving experience.