The Jasper Wireless M2M service platform allows Altea to quickly and more profitably launch into new markets
Sunnyvale, USA - June 2nd 2009 – Jasper Wireless today announced that leading telematics provider Altea, has chosen its global machine-to-machine (M2M) communications service platform to power the Open Telematics Platform (OTP). By partnering with Jasper Wireless, Altea has improved its OTP and is now able to automate the logistics of provisioning new embedded devices, reducing time-to-market for new telematics services and enabling more profitable expansion into new markets.
The Jasper Wireless software-as-a-service M2M platform enables Altea not only to wirelessly connect, but also to remotely manage and monitor in real-time an increasing range of telematics equipment worldwide. With Jasper’s Automated Provisioning and Performance Assurance, Altea is able to accelerate the testing process of new devices across multiple hardware manufacturers and geographies, greatly reducing time-to-market for new services.
“The Telematics market is becoming more dynamic and competitive every day, with new services and applications constantly emerging, as well as new business models. So it’s critical that as a leading player we keep pace with this momentum and remain equally dynamic and innovative,” said Andrea Carminati, chief marketing officer, Altea. “The Jasper platform enables us to centrally test, provision and manage all services, making the whole process more efficient. The flexibility, control and transparency of the Jasper Wireless platform allow us to quickly launch new features and enter new markets profitably,” adds Roberto Polli, chief information officer.
With Jasper’s Automated Provisioning, Altea is now able to automate much of its distribution and activation process, eliminating costly manual efforts. Moreover, for the first time Altea is able to understand precisely the data usage of every device and associated cost with Jasper Analytics Reports. Support teams are notified immediately of exception activities through the Jasper Alert Engine, enabling Altea to eliminate costly surprises by fine tuning communications needs and responding quickly to customer expectations.
"Market leaders such as Altea are looking for ways to both profitably scale up to meet evolving customer requirements and maintain the flexibility needed to quickly adapt to emerging business models. Jasper Wireless is supporting Altea by providing a full range of M2M communication applications that offer real-time automation, visibility and control around the world,” said Cindy Patterson, executive vice president, worldwide sales and marketing, Jasper Wireless.
Altea’s Open Telematics Platform is easily adaptable for use in a variety of key telematics projects, ranging from Fleet Management, Insurance Models (such as Pay-As-You-Drive), Traffic Management to Safety & Security services (such as anti-theft vehicle tracking and eCall). Altea currently operates in nine countries (Italy, Spain, Slovakia, France, Germany, Czech Republic, the United States, Brazil and Russia) and is rapidly expanding into new markets, using the Jasper Wireless communications platform.
About Altea
ALTEA is a leading global telematics service provider with a worldwide network of proprietary multi-lingual Operating Centers. Combining global coverage with the latest technology ALTEA develops high tech tailor made telematics solutions for car, truck and heavy equipment manufacturers, insurance companies and fleet managers. This expertise represents a foundation for numerous international large scale ITS projects. ALTEA has a long standing record in developing variable safety & security applications.
About Jasper WirelessJasper Wireless provides the platform, applications, and design services needed to profitably connect and manage devices worldwide. Using the company’s unique end-to-end solution, network operators and enterprises can scale their deployment of connected devices quickly and profitably. Founded in 2004, Jasper Wireless is a privately held company based in Sunnyvale, California, with regional offices in the United Kingdom. For more information, visit www.jasperwireless.com.
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