New 3G Gateway Module in Telematics Space

Hirschmann Solutions, a leading supplier of antenna and transceiver systems, has partnered with telematics service provider inthinc to launch a new M2M Gateway module designed to provide advanced communications and connectivity for fleet vehicles, heavy duty trucks, as well as construction and agricultural equipment.

“Our new M2M Gateway is the ultimate connectivity device for telematics service providers, offering a 3G upgrade from existing 2G devices today, with a migration to 4G in the near future,” said Hirschmann Solutions U.S. President Frank Homann. “Coupled with the unit’s GPS and WiFi capabilities and an open source development environment, we now can offer a single box solution that partners like inthinc can rapidly deploy for their targeted customers and applications.”

The M2M Gateway module allows flexibility to use one telematics device in a variety of applications without the need to re-design and re-certifiy existing communication hardware. For example, it can be used in vehicle cabs to provide GSM communication and GPS positioning capabilities to a telematics unit without the required modems.

In addition, WiFi enabled peripheral devices can connect to the Internet by taking advantage of the integrated WiFi router. The M2M Gateway also features an open source, WRT Linux-based firmware enabling customer-driven feature development, including security, logging, monitoring and tracking applications, without complicated and expensive licensing requirements.

Category: Fleet Diagnostics & Software, General Update