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Microsoft Reaffirms Telematics Interests
- no.6707
- 2003-05-06
Internetnews.com Apr.28 2003
By Clint Boulton
Windows CE .NET 4.2, Windows Automotive 4.2 will pipe real-time weather alerts, driving directions and other information over in-car computing devices
"All players in the telematics industry face opportunities and challenges as they attempt to deliver convenience services to vehicles for which consumers are willing to pay," said In-Stat/MDR analyst Cindy Wolf. "The opportunities for new revenue streams from airtime minutes, service subscriptions, and content delivery are confronted by the challenges of integrating diverse technologies in a timely manner and in an affordable package."
Windows Automotive 4.2 supports Bluetooth version 1.1 and IEEE 802.11 and 802.1x. The platform also gets its multimedia punch and Web browsing with Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 for Windows CE
"Working with industry partners, we can continue to bridge the connectivity gap and develop safe, reliable, advanced in-car communication systems that will enable consumers to use their drive time wisely and bring new revenue streams to automakers," said Dick Brass, vice president of technology development who is charged with the oversight of automotive efforts at Microsoft.