Sierra Wireless 4G LTE Cat-1 Modules Enable
Nauto’s AI-Powered Auto Network for Safer, Smarter Driving
Nauto, the transportation technology company that makes driving
safer and smarter, has selected Sierra Wireless (NASDAQ:SWIR)
(TSX:SW), a leading provider of fully integrated device-to-cloud
solutions for the Internet of Things (IoT), as the wireless
connectivity solution for the North American launch of Nauto’s
flagship artificial intelligence-powered auto network, slated to go
live in Spring 2017. The launch comes as traffic fatalities in the
US are rising at the fastest rate in 50 years, according to
National Safety Council findings released this month.
Nauto is an integrated, comprehensive auto network, which
includes a proprietary after-market dual-camera device, an
artificial intelligence-powered smart cloud and data services that
can equip any vehicle or fleet with sophisticated safety and
networking features. After a successful pilot phase, Nauto is
shipping its flagship offering this Spring, featuring a new
hardware design, proprietary algorithms and updated smart cloud to
its fleet and insurance industry customers. Sierra Wireless’
AirPrime® HL7688 Cat-1 modules will provide the 4G LTE connectivity
to power Nauto’s new system.
Because Nauto learns from other drivers, the road and conditions
around vehicles in the Nauto network, Nauto customers have access
to valuable features, such as on-board safety alerts that help
drivers avoid hazards or collisions, as well as real time
performance feedback, insights and guidance for an entire fleet.
Nauto also delivers individualized coaching recommendations to help
drivers improve their driving performance. Sierra Wireless’ modules
enable Nauto to automatically upload video clips to its smart
cloud, providing visual context to driving performance and
protection against wrongful liability claims. The HL7688 is also
pin-to-pin compatible with more than 20 HL Series variants, making
it easy for Nauto to expand into new markets.
“As we prepare to launch our upgraded Nauto system in North
America, we needed the kind of stable, robust, scalable access to
fast connectivity that Sierra Wireless could provide,” said Jason
Radisson, General Manager of Nauto’s Fleet unit. “With our nation’s
roadways more dangerous than ever before, there’s an urgent need
for the safety and insight features that Nauto is delivering. We
are confident our customers will significantly benefit from our
improved safety and data insight features.”
“Nauto is taking a comprehensive and innovative approach with
its smart car solution, designing it from the ground up to provide
any vehicle with state-of-the-art networking and safety features,”
said Dan Schieler, Senior Vice President and General Manager, OEM
Solutions, Sierra Wireless. “The Nauto team has designed a
sophisticated solution and we’re pleased to deliver the wireless
connectivity that makes it real.”
Note to editors:
Executives from Sierra Wireless and Nauto will be present at
Mobile World Congress 2017 in Barcelona to discuss the
collaboration. Visit the Sierra Wireless booth in the GSMA
Innovation City, Hall 4, Stand #4A30, February 27 – March 2. To
book a briefing at MWC please contact pr@sierrawireless.com.
About Nauto
Nauto is a Palo Alto, California based transportation technology
company whose AI-powered network of vehicles is creating a safer,
smarter and more connected future today. Our intelligent vehicle
hardware saves lives by preventing collisions, improving driver
behavior, and learning from the diverse data shared across its
network. Nauto’s strategic partners include Allianz Insurance,
Toyota and BMW and its backers include Playground Global, Draper
Nexus and Index Ventures. Nauto’s team of data science and machine
learning Ph.D’s, world class engineers, and industry veterans in
insurance and livery fleet operations are located in Playground
Global Studio, where they are developing Nauto’s products and
deploying them to professional fleet and insurance industry
customers. More information about Nauto is available at
www.nauto.com, or on LinkedIn, Facebook and @NautoDriver on
Twitter.
About Sierra Wireless
Sierra Wireless (NASDAQ:SWIR) (TSX:SW) is building the Internet
of Things with intelligent wireless solutions that empower
organizations to innovate in the connected world. Customers start
with Sierra because we offer the industry’s most comprehensive
portfolio of 2G, 3G and 4G embedded modules and gateways,
seamlessly integrated with our secure cloud and connectivity
services. OEMs and enterprises worldwide trust our innovative
solutions to get their connected products and services to market
faster. Sierra Wireless has more than 1,000 employees globally and
operates R&D centers in North America, Europe and Asia. For
more information, visit www.sierrawireless.com.
Connect with Sierra Wireless on the IoT Blog at
http://www.sierrawireless.com/iot-blog, on Twitter at
@SierraWireless, on LinkedIn at
http://www.linkedin.com/company/sierra-wireless and on YouTube at
http://www.youtube.com/SierraWireless.
“Sierra Wireless” and “AirPrime” are registered trademarks of
Sierra Wireless. Other product or service names mentioned herein
may be the trademarks of their respective owners.
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Sierra WirelessKim Homeniuk,
+1-604-233-8028khomeniuk@sierrawireless.comorNautoJeanne
Meyer, +1-917-816-5773jeanne.meyer@nauto.com
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