Altair And Geotab Will Develop LTE Automotive Telematics Devices

Altair And Geotab Will Develop LTE Automotive Telematics Devices

Altair Semiconductor announced at MWC in Barcelona last week that it is teaming up with Geotab to power the next generation of GPS vehicle tracking devices operating on AT&T’s 4G LTE network. Designed to meet the needs of telematics applications, Altair’s CAT-1 chipset will usher in the new era of Geotab’s LTE-connected products. Customers can look forward to the advanced connectivity and longevity provided by LTE-enabled telematics.

“Low data rate LTE technology is perfectly suited for our telematics applications. Altair’s chipset addresses the low power consumption requirement while providing a highly cost effective solution for our telematics products that are designed to last 7-10 years, or in some cases the entire vehicle lifecycle,“ said Neil Cawse, CEO for Geotab. “We are excited to collaborate with both Altair and AT&T to provide our customers with efficient LTE-capable telematics solutions.“

Geotab’s end-to-end telematics solutions provide fast GPS acquisition time and accurate engine diagnostics. Key features include high quality recording capabilities, in-vehicle driver coaching, and accident detection and notification. “Altair’s CAT-1 is ideal for providing low-cost and power-efficient connectivity for a range of IoT applications,“ said Cameron Coursey, Vice President of Product Development, AT&T Internet of Things Solutions. “Our collaboration with Altair and Geotab will provide the market with a superior long-term solution for vehicle telematics.“

Designed specifically for IoT and M2M applications, Altair’s chipset employs advanced idle and sleep mode power management. It offers a combination of low cost, reduced power and small size that is unmatched in the market. “We are pleased to expand our work with AT&T and to have been chosen by Geotab to power its LTE-enabled devices,“ said Eran Eshed, Co-Founder and VP of Worldwide Sales and Marketing for Altair Semiconductor. “Geotab joins a fast-growing customer base for Altair’s market leading IoT chipset.“