Press Release
Commercial Vehicle Show 2012 – Speed Dating Press Conference
Digital Tachographs and The Future of Telematics
VDO have been manufacturing and supplying Tachographs since their introduction
into the transport World. With the arrival of Digital Tachographs in 2006 operators
now appreciate the many advantages of incorporating telematics technology into
their existing digital tachograph systems ….
Birmingham, United Kingdom, 22nd February 2012. VDO recently launched the TISTrack and Trace product to the marketplace which incorporates existing Digital
Tachograph data already being collected and then adding extra vehicle and Driver data.
This then gives the Operator the opportunity to track and trace their vehicles showing
where their vehicles are located currently and where they have been historically in a
simple and easy to understand way.
This is perfect for creating exact information about the location of deliveries plus the
estimated delivery times for the customer giving the ultimate service possible.
The solution can be used on any PC, iphone or ipad with internet connectivity and is
designed for small to medium sized fleets that wish to enter the telematics World at a
basic entry level.
A more comprehensive telematics solution is also offered with the Qualcomm brand as
VDO in conjunction with the telematics software provider Qualcomm have a more
advanced solution to their telemetry product portfolio “Qualcomm OmniExpress”. This
solution has been developed for Fleet Managers to automatically and remotely download
mass memory data and access it through their VDO TIS-Web account. This means that
tachograph data is being analysed and archived plus it has the additional real-time
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tracking and tracing of the vehicles route, and historical vehicle location information. The
Qualcomm product also gives you start, stop times, fuel usage, driver behavior such as
harsh braking and speeding and much more.
This solution has been designed for large fleet operators in that need more detailed
information.
VDO from Tachographs to Data Management to Fleet software solutions. The company
that meets your business issues each time every time.
For further information please call: Kevin Green on 07787 103279.
About Continental
With sales of €30.5 billion in 2011, Continental is among the leading automotive suppliers worldwide.
As a supplier of brake systems, systems and components for powertrains and chassis,
instrumentation, infotainment solutions, vehicle electronics, tires and technical elastomers, Continental
contributes to enhanced driving safety and global climate protection. Continental is also an expert
partner in networked automobile communication. Continental currently has approximately 164,000
employees in 46 countries.
The Automotive Group with its three divisions Chassis & Safety (sales of approximately €5.8 billion
in 2010, 30,000 employees), Powertrain (sales of approximately €4.7 billion in 2010, 27,000
employees) and Interior (sales of approximately €5.5 billion in 2010, 30,000 employees) achieved
sales of approximately €16 billion in 2010. The Automotive Group is present in more than 170
locations worldwide. As a partner of the automotive and commercial vehicle industry, it develops and
produces innovative products and systems for a modern automotive future, in which cars provide
individual mobility and driving pleasure consistent with driving safety, environmental responsibility and
cost-efficiency.
Within the Continental Interior Division the Commercial Vehicles & Aftermarket Business Unit
accommodates the specific requirements of the commercial vehicle, special vehicle and aftermarket
sector. A global network of sales and service companies ensures proximity to local customers.
Covering the product brands Continental, VDO, ATE and Barum the Business Unit offers electronic
products, systems and services for commercial and special vehicles, a broad selection of products for
specialized workshops and spare parts for the Independent Aftermarket and the Original Equipment
Services after end of series production of the vehicle manufacturer.
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Contact for journalists:
Jackie Dougall
Marketing Manager
Continental Automotive Trading UK Ltd
36 Gravelly Industrial Park
Birmingham
B24 8TA
Phone: 0121 326 1264
Fax: 0121 326 1298
jackie.dougall@continental-corporation.com
www.dtco.co.uk
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