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Continental And Cisco Show The Future Of Connected Vehicles
>Proof-of-concept vehicle offers high speed, reliable and highly secure networking technology that allows drivers to seamlessly stay connected on the road
Traverse City, USA, August 07, 2013. Vehicle manufacturers and suppliers across the globe are looking to put future automotive innovative functions in their vehicle to help enhance the experience of owning and driving a vehicle. From drivers receiving real time traffic and navigation guidance, to passengers viewing movies via cloud based infotainment, to manufacturers keeping vehicle software updated over-the-air, to automated and driverless automobiles, the future vehicle will need to communicate with the outside world via seamless access to the Internet over wireless networks. Continental and Cisco showcase a proof-of-concept connected vehicle at the Center for Automotive Research Management Briefing Seminars.
This joint proof-of-concept connected vehicle is equipped with the secure and seamless network technology to meet the growing demands for connected vehicles. Continental lay the foundation for added innovative automobile functions and benefits to passengers to make connectivity to the digital world outside a moving vehicle a secure, reliable and enjoyable experience. Cisco enterprise-grade, seamless wireless network switching technology is highly secure and will connect passengers to the right network based on their location on the road and their user preference.
Based on this initial proof of concept solution, Continental and Cisco are also planning to work together to develop innovative solutions that leverage ubiquitous connectivity of moving vehicles.
High
speed
and
reliable
network
connectivity
As
a
vehicle
moves
it
needs
to
prioritize
critical
needs
of
drivers
and
passengers
for
network
connectivity.
The
Cisco
on-board
software
solution
seamlessly
switches
between
available
3G,
4G
and
other
wireless
networks
based
on
cost
and
quality
of
service
preferences.
Enhanced
Security
The
Cisco
and
Continental
proof
of
concept
car
shows
how
auto
manufactures
can
provide
the
same
amount
of
network
security
that
is
available
at
home
or
in
the
office.
Cisco
provides
one
secure
software
gateway
that
delivers
Cisco's
core
networking
capabilities
and
optimizes
all
communication
links
and
mobility
services
to
and
from
the
vehicle.
Security
against
cyber
attacks
will
become
more
important
as
more
connected
functions
are
brought
to
vehicles.
Elmar Degenhart, CEO, Continental: "At Continental we believe that the internet does not just come into the car, but that the car becomes a part of the internet. This opens up so many exciting opportunities for shaping the mobility of the future through innovation and creativity. We think the best way to unlock the opportunities of the connected vehicle is to look for collaborations, where we bring together areas of expertise and allow breakthrough technology to be imagined, developed and brought to market."
Guido Jouret, VP & general manager, Internet of Things group at Cisco: "We are now seeing a glimpse of how the combination of automotive and networking expertise can help overcome challenges in next generation connectivity and security. We look forward to working with the automobile industry to unlock the tremendous value of connecting cars to the Internet of Everything."
Ralf Lenninger, head of innovation and strategy at Continental's Interior Division: "Connected vehicles are opening up a vast field of opportunities for services to make driving safer, more efficient and more comfortable. This is why we are looking at ways to connect the moving vehicle in a highly secure, fast and reliable way. By cooperating with Cisco, we can combine their expertise in software and network knowledge, with our knowhow in automotive hardware, embedded software and systems integration in order to create solutions for the connected vehicle of the future."
About
Cisco
Cisco
(NASDAQ:
CSCO)
is
the
worldwide
leader
in
IT
that
helps
companies
seize
the
opportunities
of
tomorrow
by
proving
that
amazing
things
can
happen
when
you
connect
the
previously
unconnected.
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About
Continental
With
sales
of
€32.7
billion
in
2012,
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
175,000
employees
in
46
countries.
The Automotive Group with its three divisions Chassis & Safety (sales of approximately €7.0 billion in 2012, 34,500 employees), Powertrain (sales of approximately €6.1 billion in 2012, 31,000 employees) and Interior (sales of approximately €6.4 billion in 2012, 33,000 employees) achieved sales of approximately €19.5 billion in 2012. 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.
The Chassis & Safety division develops and produces electronic and hydraulic brake and chassis control systems, sensors, driver assistance systems, air bag electronics and sensors, washer systems, and electronic air suspension systems. Its core competence is the integration of active and passive driving safety into ContiGuard®. The Powertrain division integrates innovative and efficient system solutions for vehicle powertrains. The comprehensive range of products includes gasoline and diesel injection systems, engine management and transmission control, including sensors and actuators, as well as fuel supply systems and components and systems for hybrid and electric drives. Information management is at the very heart of the Interior division, which provides a range of products that includes instrument clusters and multifunctional displays, control units, electronic car-entry systems, tire-monitoring systems, radios, multimedia and navigation systems, climate control systems, telematics solutions, and cockpit modules and systems.
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