The Future of the Connected Car
As 4G LTE networks reach more and more people in the US, virtually every automobile manufacturer is working at connected car technology that takes advantage of next-generation data speeds, from voice-controlled apps and infotainment to advanced diagnostics.
AT&T* today announced two major initiatives to lead innovation in the connected car market – a first-of-its-kind connected car center in Atlanta, called the AT&T Drive Studio, and a modular, global automotive platform called AT&T Drive.
Located in Atlanta, the more than Five,000-square foot AT&T Drive Studio features working garage bays, a speech lab, a utter showroom to exhibit the latest innovations, conference facilities, and much more. The AT&T Drive Studio integrates AT&T solutions across numerous companies and serves as a hub where AT&T can react to needs of automotive manufacturers and the auto ecosystem at large.
“We’re making a significant commitment to lead the future of the connected car with the launch of the AT&T Drive Studio and our AT&T Drive platform,” said Glenn Lurie, president, AT&T Emerging Enterprises and Partnerships, AT&T Mobility. “Our aim is to be the best carrier for connected car innovation in the world.”
Extra story resources
The Connected Car from AT&T Innovation
The Future of the Connected Car
The Future of the Connected Car
The Future of the Connected Car
The Future of the Connected Car
Dual click to select the movie
AT&T is the very first carrier to open a dedicated facility for connected car innovation and research. Called the AT&T Drive Studio, it will be the premier location for creating the future of connected cars.
Located just blocks away from AT&T’s newest Foundry innovation center in Atlanta, the AT&T Drive Studio is a working lab where AT&T tests and develops technologies to enhance the driving practice by improving safety, convenience and entertainment.
The Atlanta Foundry, AT&T’s fourth such space, is dedicated to fresh wireless services, like the connected home, car and other consumer electronics. Ideas commenced in these innovation centers will be integrated into AT&T Drive within the Drive Studio in Atlanta.
“The sky’s the limit in the Drive Studio,” said Chris Penrose, senior vice president, emerging devices, AT&T Mobility. “We’re going to work here with automakers to build innovative fresh solutions to make the in-car practice better for the driver and passengers, all doing so securely, with a concentrate on minimizing driver distraction. We’re also going to use this facility to extend our relationship with the developer community and drive fresh applications and services focused specifically on the car and their end users.”
AT&T Drive Studio showcases end-to-end solutions that AT&T and its contributors can provide automotive manufacturers around the world. Significant ecosystem players are committed to the Drive Studio and will work alongside AT&T, including Accenture, Amdocs, Clear Channel’s iHeart Radio, Ericsson, Jasper Wireless, Synchronoss and VoiceBox.
AT&T Drive is the company’s connected car platform – a modular, global solution that permits automakers to pick and choose what services and capabilities are significant to them in order to differentiate their solutions in the marketplace. From connectivity and billing solutions to data analytics and infotainment, AT&T Drive will permit auto makers and developers to develop their own innovative and customized connected car solutions, now and in the future.
The platform permits AT&T to work with companies to bring fresh connected vehicle services to market quickly including:
- Global SIM and Global Provisioning
- Unique Global Billing Solutions
- Safety, Security, and Diagnostics Solutions
- Voice Enablement / Safe Driving Solutions
- Service Delivery
- Secure Firmware Updates
- Application Store Capabilities
- Policy Management Solutions
AT&T Drive permits automakers the capability to utilize or build their own services and join them with services from AT&T Drive, which helps create unique solutions for their end users.
AT&T Drive includes the leaders in the connected car ecosystem, including:
- Ericsson – Global application delivery framework
- VoiceBox – Natural language to vehicles
- Synchronoss (NASDAQ: SNCR) – Cloud platform solution that enables seamless network activation
- Accenture – Connected vehicle services and solutions, including telematics and big data analytics
- Amdocs – Customized billing solutions
As a telematics leader, AT&T already provides mobile internet access in vehicles manufactured by both domestic and foreign automobile makers. AT&T was the very first to inject the market with a proprietary, global SIM platform which made it possible for automotive, consumer and M2M equipment makers to work through a single carrier to wirelessly enable and connect products across the globe, and cars are being sold via world today with this SIM.
“We look forward to being a key part of the AT&T Drive Studio ecosystem, working with AT&T and automakers to help create the innovative services that will drive the connected car market. Amdocs’ limber billing and data monetization solutions can support the fresh connected-car billing models we’re likely to see, in which fresh in-car applications may need to allocate billing charges inbetween the automaker, service provider and consumer—a excellent chance for service differentiation,” said Rebecca Prudhomme, vice president for product and solutions marketing, Amdocs
“We are committed to providing Clear Channel’s industry-leading digital radio service to our listeners everywhere they expect, no matter where they travel,” said Brian Lakamp, President of Digital for Clear Channel Media and Entertainment. “The AT&T Drive platform permits us to do just that, taking an innovative, safety-minded treatment to suggesting iHeartRadio across a multitude of auto manufacturers in a seamless and standardized way.”
“We are excited to be chosen by AT&T for this strategic business and groundbreaking introduction of services,” said Per Borgklint, head of Business Unit Support Systems, Ericsson. “The Ericsson Connected Vehicle Cloud is designed to truly convert the in-car digital practice for the consumer. The combined capabilities of AT&T and Ericsson in terms of superior network quality, technology and services leadership and global reach make this a very strong business relationship.”
“Jasper is proud to be an integral contributor to AT&T Drive. By combining the cloud-based AT&T Control Center platform, along with our Global SIM and Split Billing capabilities, we believe AT&T is primed to supply amazing fresh connected practices inwards the vehicle,” said Macario Namie, Vice President, Marketing at Jasper Wireless. “With the AT&T Drive Studio, we’re excited to showcase these fresh end-to-end solutions for automotive manufacturers around the world.”
“Synchronoss has loved a more than ten year relationship with AT&T to produce a sturdy practice, which has given customers unprecedented access to their content no matter what device they use,” said Steve Waldis, Chairman, Founder and CEO, Synchronoss. “As the types of connected devices proceed to expand, our Integrated Life platform is designed to help AT&T provide its customers with access to their content on a multitude of fresh connected devices, including automobiles. We are excited to be a part of the AT&T Drive ecosystem as we help form the future of the connected car industry.”
“Next generation speech control will be absolutely critical to a safe driving practice,” said Mike Kennewick, CEO at VoiceBox. “VoiceBox aims to meet these needs by delivering an intuitive interface through VoiceBox’s award-winning, patented Conversational Voice technology. Leveraging our innovation with AT&T Drive Studio can enhance safety and unlock the power of infotainment and connectivity in the car.”
**AT&T products and services are provided or suggested by subsidiaries and affiliates of AT&T Inc. under the AT&T brand and not by AT&T Inc.
Connected Car News Releases
AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) is a premier communications holding company and one of the most honored companies in the world. Its subsidiaries and affiliates – AT&T operating companies – are the providers of AT&T services in the United States and internationally. With a powerful array of network resources that includes the nation’s fastest and most reliable 4G LTE network, AT&T is a leading provider of wireless, Wi-Fi, high speed Internet, voice and cloud-based services. A leader in mobile Internet, AT&T also offers the best wireless coverage worldwide of any U.S. carrier, suggesting the most wireless phones that work in the most countries. It also offers advanced TV service with the AT&T U-verse ® brand. The company’s suite of IP-based business communications services is one of the most advanced in the world.
Extra information about AT&T Inc. and the products and services provided by AT&T subsidiaries and affiliates is available at http://www.att.com/aboutus or go after our news on Twitter at @ATT, on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/att and YouTube at http://www.youtube.com/att.
© two thousand fourteen AT&T Intellectual Property. All rights reserved. AT&T, the AT&T logo and all other marks contained herein are trademarks of AT&T Intellectual Property and/or AT&T affiliated companies. All other marks contained herein are the property of their respective owners.
Cautionary Language Concerning Forward-Looking Statements
Information set forward in this news release contains financial estimates and other forward-looking statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties, and actual results may differ materially. A discussion of factors that may affect future results is contained in AT&T’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. AT&T disclaims any obligation to update or revise statements contained in this news release based on fresh information or otherwise.
Connected Car Solutions and Technology, AT – T
The Future of the Connected Car
As 4G LTE networks reach more and more people in the US, virtually every automobile manufacturer is working at connected car technology that takes advantage of next-generation data speeds, from voice-controlled apps and infotainment to advanced diagnostics.
AT&T* today announced two major initiatives to lead innovation in the connected car market – a first-of-its-kind connected car center in Atlanta, called the AT&T Drive Studio, and a modular, global automotive platform called AT&T Drive.
Located in Atlanta, the more than Five,000-square foot AT&T Drive Studio features working garage bays, a speech lab, a total showroom to exhibit the latest innovations, conference facilities, and much more. The AT&T Drive Studio integrates AT&T solutions across numerous companies and serves as a hub where AT&T can react to needs of automotive manufacturers and the auto ecosystem at large.
“We’re making a significant commitment to lead the future of the connected car with the launch of the AT&T Drive Studio and our AT&T Drive platform,” said Glenn Lurie, president, AT&T Emerging Enterprises and Partnerships, AT&T Mobility. “Our purpose is to be the best carrier for connected car innovation in the world.”
Extra story resources
The Connected Car from AT&T Innovation
The Future of the Connected Car
The Future of the Connected Car
The Future of the Connected Car
The Future of the Connected Car
Dual click to select the movie
AT&T is the very first carrier to open a dedicated facility for connected car innovation and research. Called the AT&T Drive Studio, it will be the premier location for creating the future of connected cars.
Located just blocks away from AT&T’s newest Foundry innovation center in Atlanta, the AT&T Drive Studio is a working lab where AT&T tests and develops technologies to enhance the driving practice by improving safety, convenience and entertainment.
The Atlanta Foundry, AT&T’s fourth such space, is dedicated to fresh wireless services, like the connected home, car and other consumer electronics. Ideas embarked in these innovation centers will be integrated into AT&T Drive within the Drive Studio in Atlanta.
“The sky’s the limit in the Drive Studio,” said Chris Penrose, senior vice president, emerging devices, AT&T Mobility. “We’re going to work here with automakers to build innovative fresh solutions to make the in-car practice better for the driver and passengers, all doing so securely, with a concentrate on minimizing driver distraction. We’re also going to use this facility to extend our relationship with the developer community and drive fresh applications and services focused specifically on the car and their end users.”
AT&T Drive Studio showcases end-to-end solutions that AT&T and its contributors can provide automotive manufacturers around the world. Significant ecosystem players are committed to the Drive Studio and will work alongside AT&T, including Accenture, Amdocs, Clear Channel’s iHeart Radio, Ericsson, Jasper Wireless, Synchronoss and VoiceBox.
AT&T Drive is the company’s connected car platform – a modular, global solution that permits automakers to pick and choose what services and capabilities are significant to them in order to differentiate their solutions in the marketplace. From connectivity and billing solutions to data analytics and infotainment, AT&T Drive will permit auto makers and developers to develop their own innovative and customized connected car solutions, now and in the future.
The platform permits AT&T to work with companies to bring fresh connected vehicle services to market quickly including:
- Global SIM and Global Provisioning
- Unique Global Billing Solutions
- Safety, Security, and Diagnostics Solutions
- Voice Enablement / Safe Driving Solutions
- Service Delivery
- Secure Firmware Updates
- Application Store Capabilities
- Policy Management Solutions
AT&T Drive permits automakers the capability to utilize or build their own services and join them with services from AT&T Drive, which helps create unique solutions for their end users.
AT&T Drive includes the leaders in the connected car ecosystem, including:
- Ericsson – Global application delivery framework
- VoiceBox – Natural language to vehicles
- Synchronoss (NASDAQ: SNCR) – Cloud platform solution that enables seamless network activation
- Accenture – Connected vehicle services and solutions, including telematics and big data analytics
- Amdocs – Customized billing solutions
As a telematics leader, AT&T already provides mobile internet access in vehicles manufactured by both domestic and foreign automobile makers. AT&T was the very first to come in the market with a proprietary, global SIM platform which made it possible for automotive, consumer and M2M equipment makers to work through a single carrier to wirelessly enable and connect products across the globe, and cars are being sold across world today with this SIM.
“We look forward to being a key part of the AT&T Drive Studio ecosystem, working with AT&T and automakers to help create the innovative services that will drive the connected car market. Amdocs’ nimble billing and data monetization solutions can support the fresh connected-car billing models we’re likely to see, in which fresh in-car applications may need to allocate billing charges inbetween the automaker, service provider and consumer—a superb chance for service differentiation,” said Rebecca Prudhomme, vice president for product and solutions marketing, Amdocs
“We are committed to providing Clear Channel’s industry-leading digital radio service to our listeners everywhere they expect, no matter where they travel,” said Brian Lakamp, President of Digital for Clear Channel Media and Entertainment. “The AT&T Drive platform permits us to do just that, taking an innovative, safety-minded treatment to suggesting iHeartRadio across a multitude of auto manufacturers in a seamless and standardized way.”
“We are excited to be chosen by AT&T for this strategic business and groundbreaking introduction of services,” said Per Borgklint, head of Business Unit Support Systems, Ericsson. “The Ericsson Connected Vehicle Cloud is designed to truly convert the in-car digital practice for the consumer. The combined capabilities of AT&T and Ericsson in terms of superior network quality, technology and services leadership and global reach make this a very strong business relationship.”
“Jasper is proud to be an integral contributor to AT&T Drive. By combining the cloud-based AT&T Control Center platform, along with our Global SIM and Split Billing capabilities, we believe AT&T is primed to produce amazing fresh connected practices inwards the vehicle,” said Macario Namie, Vice President, Marketing at Jasper Wireless. “With the AT&T Drive Studio, we’re excited to showcase these fresh end-to-end solutions for automotive manufacturers around the world.”
“Synchronoss has liked a more than ten year relationship with AT&T to produce a sturdy practice, which has given customers unprecedented access to their content no matter what device they use,” said Steve Waldis, Chairman, Founder and CEO, Synchronoss. “As the types of connected devices proceed to expand, our Integrated Life platform is designed to help AT&T provide its customers with access to their content on a multitude of fresh connected devices, including automobiles. We are excited to be a part of the AT&T Drive ecosystem as we help form the future of the connected car industry.”
“Next generation speech control will be absolutely critical to a safe driving practice,” said Mike Kennewick, CEO at VoiceBox. “VoiceBox aims to meet these needs by delivering an intuitive interface through VoiceBox’s award-winning, patented Conversational Voice technology. Leveraging our innovation with AT&T Drive Studio can enhance safety and unlock the power of infotainment and connectivity in the car.”
**AT&T products and services are provided or suggested by subsidiaries and affiliates of AT&T Inc. under the AT&T brand and not by AT&T Inc.
Connected Car News Releases
AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) is a premier communications holding company and one of the most honored companies in the world. Its subsidiaries and affiliates – AT&T operating companies – are the providers of AT&T services in the United States and internationally. With a powerful array of network resources that includes the nation’s fastest and most reliable 4G LTE network, AT&T is a leading provider of wireless, Wi-Fi, high speed Internet, voice and cloud-based services. A leader in mobile Internet, AT&T also offers the best wireless coverage worldwide of any U.S. carrier, suggesting the most wireless phones that work in the most countries. It also offers advanced TV service with the AT&T U-verse ® brand. The company’s suite of IP-based business communications services is one of the most advanced in the world.
Extra information about AT&T Inc. and the products and services provided by AT&T subsidiaries and affiliates is available at http://www.att.com/aboutus or go after our news on Twitter at @ATT, on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/att and YouTube at http://www.youtube.com/att.
© two thousand fourteen AT&T Intellectual Property. All rights reserved. AT&T, the AT&T logo and all other marks contained herein are trademarks of AT&T Intellectual Property and/or AT&T affiliated companies. All other marks contained herein are the property of their respective owners.
Cautionary Language Concerning Forward-Looking Statements
Information set forward in this news release contains financial estimates and other forward-looking statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties, and actual results may differ materially. A discussion of factors that may affect future results is contained in AT&T’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. AT&T disclaims any obligation to update or revise statements contained in this news release based on fresh information or otherwise.
Connected Car Solutions and Technology, AT – T
The Future of the Connected Car
As 4G LTE networks reach more and more people in the US, virtually every automobile manufacturer is working at connected car technology that takes advantage of next-generation data speeds, from voice-controlled apps and infotainment to advanced diagnostics.
AT&T* today announced two major initiatives to lead innovation in the connected car market – a first-of-its-kind connected car center in Atlanta, called the AT&T Drive Studio, and a modular, global automotive platform called AT&T Drive.
Located in Atlanta, the more than Five,000-square foot AT&T Drive Studio features working garage bays, a speech lab, a utter showroom to exhibit the latest innovations, conference facilities, and much more. The AT&T Drive Studio integrates AT&T solutions across numerous companies and serves as a hub where AT&T can react to needs of automotive manufacturers and the auto ecosystem at large.
“We’re making a significant commitment to lead the future of the connected car with the launch of the AT&T Drive Studio and our AT&T Drive platform,” said Glenn Lurie, president, AT&T Emerging Enterprises and Partnerships, AT&T Mobility. “Our purpose is to be the best carrier for connected car innovation in the world.”
Extra story resources
The Connected Car from AT&T Innovation
The Future of the Connected Car
The Future of the Connected Car
The Future of the Connected Car
The Future of the Connected Car
Dual click to select the movie
AT&T is the very first carrier to open a dedicated facility for connected car innovation and research. Called the AT&T Drive Studio, it will be the premier location for creating the future of connected cars.
Located just blocks away from AT&T’s newest Foundry innovation center in Atlanta, the AT&T Drive Studio is a working lab where AT&T tests and develops technologies to enhance the driving practice by improving safety, convenience and entertainment.
The Atlanta Foundry, AT&T’s fourth such space, is dedicated to fresh wireless services, like the connected home, car and other consumer electronics. Ideas began in these innovation centers will be integrated into AT&T Drive within the Drive Studio in Atlanta.
“The sky’s the limit in the Drive Studio,” said Chris Penrose, senior vice president, emerging devices, AT&T Mobility. “We’re going to work here with automakers to build innovative fresh solutions to make the in-car practice better for the driver and passengers, all doing so securely, with a concentrate on minimizing driver distraction. We’re also going to use this facility to extend our relationship with the developer community and drive fresh applications and services focused specifically on the car and their end users.”
AT&T Drive Studio showcases end-to-end solutions that AT&T and its contributors can provide automotive manufacturers around the world. Significant ecosystem players are committed to the Drive Studio and will work alongside AT&T, including Accenture, Amdocs, Clear Channel’s iHeart Radio, Ericsson, Jasper Wireless, Synchronoss and VoiceBox.
AT&T Drive is the company’s connected car platform – a modular, global solution that permits automakers to pick and choose what services and capabilities are significant to them in order to differentiate their solutions in the marketplace. From connectivity and billing solutions to data analytics and infotainment, AT&T Drive will permit auto makers and developers to develop their own innovative and customized connected car solutions, now and in the future.
The platform permits AT&T to work with companies to bring fresh connected vehicle services to market quickly including:
- Global SIM and Global Provisioning
- Unique Global Billing Solutions
- Safety, Security, and Diagnostics Solutions
- Voice Enablement / Safe Driving Solutions
- Service Delivery
- Secure Firmware Updates
- Application Store Capabilities
- Policy Management Solutions
AT&T Drive permits automakers the capability to utilize or build their own services and join them with services from AT&T Drive, which helps create unique solutions for their end users.
AT&T Drive includes the leaders in the connected car ecosystem, including:
- Ericsson – Global application delivery framework
- VoiceBox – Natural language to vehicles
- Synchronoss (NASDAQ: SNCR) – Cloud platform solution that enables seamless network activation
- Accenture – Connected vehicle services and solutions, including telematics and big data analytics
- Amdocs – Customized billing solutions
As a telematics leader, AT&T already provides mobile internet access in vehicles manufactured by both domestic and foreign automobile makers. AT&T was the very first to come in the market with a proprietary, global SIM platform which made it possible for automotive, consumer and M2M equipment makers to work through a single carrier to wirelessly enable and connect products across the globe, and cars are being sold across world today with this SIM.
“We look forward to being a key part of the AT&T Drive Studio ecosystem, working with AT&T and automakers to help create the innovative services that will drive the connected car market. Amdocs’ limber billing and data monetization solutions can support the fresh connected-car billing models we’re likely to see, in which fresh in-car applications may need to allocate billing charges inbetween the automaker, service provider and consumer—a fine chance for service differentiation,” said Rebecca Prudhomme, vice president for product and solutions marketing, Amdocs
“We are committed to providing Clear Channel’s industry-leading digital radio service to our listeners everywhere they expect, no matter where they travel,” said Brian Lakamp, President of Digital for Clear Channel Media and Entertainment. “The AT&T Drive platform permits us to do just that, taking an innovative, safety-minded treatment to suggesting iHeartRadio across a multitude of auto manufacturers in a seamless and standardized way.”
“We are excited to be chosen by AT&T for this strategic business and groundbreaking introduction of services,” said Per Borgklint, head of Business Unit Support Systems, Ericsson. “The Ericsson Connected Vehicle Cloud is designed to truly convert the in-car digital practice for the consumer. The combined capabilities of AT&T and Ericsson in terms of superior network quality, technology and services leadership and global reach make this a very strong business relationship.”
“Jasper is proud to be an integral contributor to AT&T Drive. By combining the cloud-based AT&T Control Center platform, along with our Global SIM and Split Billing capabilities, we believe AT&T is primed to produce amazing fresh connected practices inwards the vehicle,” said Macario Namie, Vice President, Marketing at Jasper Wireless. “With the AT&T Drive Studio, we’re excited to showcase these fresh end-to-end solutions for automotive manufacturers around the world.”
“Synchronoss has liked a more than ten year relationship with AT&T to produce a sturdy practice, which has given customers unprecedented access to their content no matter what device they use,” said Steve Waldis, Chairman, Founder and CEO, Synchronoss. “As the types of connected devices proceed to expand, our Integrated Life platform is designed to help AT&T provide its customers with access to their content on a multitude of fresh connected devices, including automobiles. We are excited to be a part of the AT&T Drive ecosystem as we help form the future of the connected car industry.”
“Next generation speech control will be absolutely critical to a safe driving practice,” said Mike Kennewick, CEO at VoiceBox. “VoiceBox aims to meet these needs by delivering an intuitive interface through VoiceBox’s award-winning, patented Conversational Voice technology. Leveraging our innovation with AT&T Drive Studio can enhance safety and unlock the power of infotainment and connectivity in the car.”
**AT&T products and services are provided or suggested by subsidiaries and affiliates of AT&T Inc. under the AT&T brand and not by AT&T Inc.
Connected Car News Releases
AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) is a premier communications holding company and one of the most honored companies in the world. Its subsidiaries and affiliates – AT&T operating companies – are the providers of AT&T services in the United States and internationally. With a powerful array of network resources that includes the nation’s fastest and most reliable 4G LTE network, AT&T is a leading provider of wireless, Wi-Fi, high speed Internet, voice and cloud-based services. A leader in mobile Internet, AT&T also offers the best wireless coverage worldwide of any U.S. carrier, suggesting the most wireless phones that work in the most countries. It also offers advanced TV service with the AT&T U-verse ® brand. The company’s suite of IP-based business communications services is one of the most advanced in the world.
Extra information about AT&T Inc. and the products and services provided by AT&T subsidiaries and affiliates is available at http://www.att.com/aboutus or go after our news on Twitter at @ATT, on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/att and YouTube at http://www.youtube.com/att.
© two thousand fourteen AT&T Intellectual Property. All rights reserved. AT&T, the AT&T logo and all other marks contained herein are trademarks of AT&T Intellectual Property and/or AT&T affiliated companies. All other marks contained herein are the property of their respective owners.
Cautionary Language Concerning Forward-Looking Statements
Information set forward in this news release contains financial estimates and other forward-looking statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties, and actual results may differ materially. A discussion of factors that may affect future results is contained in AT&T’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. AT&T disclaims any obligation to update or revise statements contained in this news release based on fresh information or otherwise.