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Recent acquisition puts Intelligent Mechatronic Systems Inc. in the driver's seat to enable the most advanced and feature-rich Connected Car in the industry
IMS to integrate Intellione's advanced wireless road traffic technology
into its telematics and mobile solutions
ATLANTA, Feb. 15 /PRNewswire/ - Intelligent Mechatronic Systems Inc. (IMS), the
leader in developing and delivering advanced, end-to-end mobile in-car
solutions, today announced its plans to integrate Intellione's
wireless road traffic conditions technology into its DriveSync(TM) and
iLane(TM) products as well as new IMS solutions set to launch in the near
future. This exciting partnership is a result of the company's recent
acquisition of Atlanta-based Intellione, which will become known as
Urban Informatics Corporation (UIC) following the completion of the
acquisition.
Today, iLane automatically notifies drivers of new in-coming emails and
reads them on command, which users can then reply to, forward, delete
or call back. In addition, iLane enables voice-interactive access to
other smartphone features and on-demand content such as calendar
appointments, SMS, phone calls and a library of content including news,
weather and sports. With the integration of Urban Informatics
Corporation technology, iLane users will enjoy on-demand, timely,
accurate and detailed traffic congestion information on roadways
throughout North America and abroad.
DriveSync is the leading end-to-end, turn-key telematics platform that
can be used for a variety of industries such as usage-based insurance
(UBI), fleet management and road tolling programs. The integration of
Urban Informatics Corporation technology will further DriveSync's
leadership by enabling the delivery of accurate and reliable traffic
information to drivers in a seamless, natural and effective manner.
"The recent acquisition of Intellione and the integration of its staff
and leading traffic technology into IMS solutions is extremely exciting
for IMS," said Dr. Otman Basir, Chief Executive Officer, IMS. "There is
a significant demand for reliable, accurate and timely traffic
information for drivers, and we are now positioned to offer even more
value to our connected car portfolio."
"We are excited to become part of the IMS family, and I look forward to
integrating our products to provide the most compelling and exciting
vehicle centric solutions in the industry," said David Winters,
formerly the CEO of IntelliOne who has joined Urban Informatics
Corporation as the General Manager of UIC, Telematics.
About IMS Connected Car Platform
The IMS Connected Car platform is a comprehensive, voice-interactive,
in-vehicle solution that provides drivers with access to time-sensitive
information and on-demand content. Applications include on-demand
navigation and traffic, third-party services such as news, weather and
sports from leading content providers, and open access to the web.
Further, it offers usage-based telematics solutions such as Usage-Based
Insurance (UBI) offerings, road-tolling programs, Fleet Services and
Government Programs. The IMS Connected Car platform will also allow for
vehicle-to-vehicle and vehicle-to-infrastructure capabilities such as
traffic light connectivity, mobile payments, vehicle-to-vehicle
communications and advanced location based services.
About IMS
Intelligent Mechatronic Systems Inc. (IMS) specializes in the research,
development and production of innovative and progressive solutions in
the areas of automotive safety, telematics and mobile media. Our
proprietary technologies are making vehicles "safer, smarter and
greener" and we are dedicated to making the "connected car" a reality.
IMS' solutions include: iLane, the ultimate in-vehicle platform that
provides drivers with voice-interactive access to remote on-demand
content and time-sensitive information; Prompt(TM), a voice-activated dispatch solution that enables taxi and limousine
drivers to conduct their job entirely hands-free via simple voice
commands such as sign-in, receive job information, accept/decline jobs
and provide ETA info; and DriveSync(TM), the ultimate turn-key telematics
platform which enables a variety of solutions including usage-based
insurance offerings, fleet monitoring, vehicle tracking, and government
programs. IMS is based in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada. For more
information about IMS, please visit http://www.Intellimec.com
About Urban Informatics Corporation (UIC)
UIC, based in Atlanta GA, delivers timely, accurate and real-time
traffic information in a seamless, natural and effective manner. Our
advanced technology enables drivers to receive personalized traffic
updates through several interfaces including the web, mobile phones and
in-vehicle. Urban Informatics monitors traffic in real time using
network data from the wireless mobile phone network. Using anonymous
data from a mobile phone network, the Urban Informatics System turns
routine network signaling data from mobile phones into real-time
roadway speeds and accurate traffic information. Whether you are a
wireless operator looking to increase the usability of your network
data or a commuter who requires access to real-time and accurate
traffic information, the Urban Informatics System is the most robust
and advanced traffic technology solution in the market.
SOURCE Intelligent Mechatronic Systems Inc.
Intelligent Mechatronic Systems Inc.
CONTACT: <p>Emilija Businskas, Hill & Knowlton<br/> 416.413.4758 or <a href="mailto:emilija.businskas@hillandknowlton.ca">emili</a><a href="mailto:emilija.businskas@hillandknowlton.ca">ja.businskas@hillandknowlton.ca</a></p>
Recent acquisition puts Intelligent Mechatronic Systems Inc. in the driver's seat to enable the most advanced and feature-rich Connected Car in the industry
IMS to integrate Intellione's advanced wireless road traffic technology
into its telematics and mobile solutions
ATLANTA, Feb. 15 /PRNewswire/ - Intelligent Mechatronic Systems Inc. (IMS), the
leader in developing and delivering advanced, end-to-end mobile in-car
solutions, today announced its plans to integrate Intellione's
wireless road traffic conditions technology into its DriveSync(TM) and
iLane(TM) products as well as new IMS solutions set to launch in the near
future. This exciting partnership is a result of the company's recent
acquisition of Atlanta-based Intellione, which will become known as
Urban Informatics Corporation (UIC) following the completion of the
acquisition.
Today, iLane automatically notifies drivers of new in-coming emails and
reads them on command, which users can then reply to, forward, delete
or call back. In addition, iLane enables voice-interactive access to
other smartphone features and on-demand content such as calendar
appointments, SMS, phone calls and a library of content including news,
weather and sports. With the integration of Urban Informatics
Corporation technology, iLane users will enjoy on-demand, timely,
accurate and detailed traffic congestion information on roadways
throughout North America and abroad.
DriveSync is the leading end-to-end, turn-key telematics platform that
can be used for a variety of industries such as usage-based insurance
(UBI), fleet management and road tolling programs. The integration of
Urban Informatics Corporation technology will further DriveSync's
leadership by enabling the delivery of accurate and reliable traffic
information to drivers in a seamless, natural and effective manner.
"The recent acquisition of Intellione and the integration of its staff
and leading traffic technology into IMS solutions is extremely exciting
for IMS," said Dr. Otman Basir, Chief Executive Officer, IMS. "There is
a significant demand for reliable, accurate and timely traffic
information for drivers, and we are now positioned to offer even more
value to our connected car portfolio."
"We are excited to become part of the IMS family, and I look forward to
integrating our products to provide the most compelling and exciting
vehicle centric solutions in the industry," said David Winters,
formerly the CEO of IntelliOne who has joined Urban Informatics
Corporation as the General Manager of UIC, Telematics.
About IMS Connected Car Platform
The IMS Connected Car platform is a comprehensive, voice-interactive,
in-vehicle solution that provides drivers with access to time-sensitive
information and on-demand content. Applications include on-demand
navigation and traffic, third-party services such as news, weather and
sports from leading content providers, and open access to the web.
Further, it offers usage-based telematics solutions such as Usage-Based
Insurance (UBI) offerings, road-tolling programs, Fleet Services and
Government Programs. The IMS Connected Car platform will also allow for
vehicle-to-vehicle and vehicle-to-infrastructure capabilities such as
traffic light connectivity, mobile payments, vehicle-to-vehicle
communications and advanced location based services.
About IMS
Intelligent Mechatronic Systems Inc. (IMS) specializes in the research,
development and production of innovative and progressive solutions in
the areas of automotive safety, telematics and mobile media. Our
proprietary technologies are making vehicles "safer, smarter and
greener" and we are dedicated to making the "connected car" a reality.
IMS' solutions include: iLane, the ultimate in-vehicle platform that
provides drivers with voice-interactive access to remote on-demand
content and time-sensitive information; Prompt(TM), a voice-activated dispatch solution that enables taxi and limousine
drivers to conduct their job entirely hands-free via simple voice
commands such as sign-in, receive job information, accept/decline jobs
and provide ETA info; and DriveSync(TM), the ultimate turn-key telematics
platform which enables a variety of solutions including usage-based
insurance offerings, fleet monitoring, vehicle tracking, and government
programs. IMS is based in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada. For more
information about IMS, please visit http://www.Intellimec.com
About Urban Informatics Corporation (UIC)
UIC, based in Atlanta GA, delivers timely, accurate and real-time
traffic information in a seamless, natural and effective manner. Our
advanced technology enables drivers to receive personalized traffic
updates through several interfaces including the web, mobile phones and
in-vehicle. Urban Informatics monitors traffic in real time using
network data from the wireless mobile phone network. Using anonymous
data from a mobile phone network, the Urban Informatics System turns
routine network signaling data from mobile phones into real-time
roadway speeds and accurate traffic information. Whether you are a
wireless operator looking to increase the usability of your network
data or a commuter who requires access to real-time and accurate
traffic information, the Urban Informatics System is the most robust
and advanced traffic technology solution in the market.
SOURCE Intelligent Mechatronic Systems Inc.
Intelligent Mechatronic Systems Inc.
CONTACT: <p>Emilija Businskas, Hill & Knowlton<br/> 416.413.4758 or <a href="mailto:emilija.businskas@hillandknowlton.ca">emili</a><a href="mailto:emilija.businskas@hillandknowlton.ca">ja.businskas@hillandknowlton.ca</a></p>