Ericsson partners with AT&T to improve connectivity for products and applications such as for consumer services include the ability to detect vehicle repair issues, automatically book service appointments, subscribe to in-vehicle Wi-Fi, and on-demand infotainment. The Connected Vehicle Cloud which is based on Ericsson's M2M Service Enablement capabilities and OSS/BSS suite, provides drivers and passengers with access to applications directly from a screen in the car. The agreement creates a better consumer experience and helps advance the automotive cloud ecosystem. The solution is also enhanced by its ability to send and receive information from third-party ecosystems players, such as satellite radio content providers, road authorities, and city and government sites.
"We created the AT&T Drive platform to bring automakers the best the industry has to offer, so we can deliver innovation, not a one-size-fits-all solution. Ericsson is an integral player in that platform of services,"" said Chris Penrose, senior vice president, AT&T Mobility. "Ericsson's vehicle cloud realizes the true potential of connected vehicle products and applications."
"AT&T recognizes the vast potential that exists to transform digital experiences in and around the car, and has built a wireless network that can truly bring the connected vehicle ecosystem to life," said Per Borgklint, Senior Vice President and Head of Business Unit Support Solutions, Ericsson. "As Ericsson ramps up connected efforts with AT&T, we continue to expand the value and direct consumer impact of the Connected Vehicle Cloud service offering. When selecting and consuming services, drivers will indirectly benefit from faster response times, data security and Quality of Service." Read More 'AT&T and Ericsson announce agreement for the connected car'
