The automotive industry is continually called upon to deliver
components and technologies that enhance the interconnectivity of
vehicles, a.k.a., telematics. In fact, the global telematics market
is poised to grow exponentially in the next 10 years, with
approximately 104 million new cars expected to have some form of
connectivity by 2025. It is estimated that 16 million new cars with
embedded telematics will be sold in the United States alone by that
time.
Telematics not only applies to technology that enables
automobiles to run, now they will be asked to interface with
satellites, mobile devices, and beyond. Whether it's greater improvements for fleet
management, Wi-Fi-enabled
vehicle-to-vehicle communications, or incorporating privacy
principles into future technology developments, automotive
suppliers and OEMs have to be innovative in identifying
opportunities for connectivity while considering how to get
technology to market faster.
