IRVINE, Calif. and BOCA RATON, Fla., June
22, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- CalAmp (NASDAQ: CAMP),
a pure-play pioneer of Internet of Things (IoT) enablement
solutions, and Autobrain, a connected car platform that turns any
car into a smart car in minutes, today announced the integration of
CalAmp's plug-and-play OBD devices and telematics systems into
Autobrain's platform. Consumers can purchase CalAmp-supported
Autobrain devices online now or at major retail establishments
across the United States starting
on July 1, 2017.
There are more than 200 million consumer vehicles in
the United States that can benefit
from aftermarket connected car services to gain significant boosts
in safety and security. CalAmp's telematics technology systems and
platforms help fortify these consumer services with more reliable
location tracking, expanded vehicle health intelligence and greater
driver behavior assessment. As a result, Autobrain will be
able to better provide safety and peace of mind for drivers and
their loved ones.
CalAmp's many years of experience deploying telematics solutions
for commercial vehicle fleets provides a unique foundation for
enabling expanding and rapidly evolving consumer connected car
services. PEG and PULS, two proven technologies at the core of
CalAmp's telematics offerings, power its highly configurable
devices with extensive embedded features that can be updated and
expanded over-the-air. These systems along, with broad OBD
technology vehicle coverage and feature sets, enable partners like
Autobrain to rapidly launch, scale and continually innovate their
connected car services.
"CalAmp has an exceptionally talented team, combined with the
most advanced telematics offering in the space," stated
Jeremy Gelbart, co-founder and CEO
of Autobrain. "Their proven technology and ability to meet
our evolving feature set is second to none and we are proud to be
working with them to deliver the latest innovations to the
auto-tech market."
"Autobrain is preparing to launch a unique connected car suite
of applications direct to consumers through a nationwide retail
network, and CalAmp's technology will help them deliver the scale,
reliability and flexibility required to best serve their
customers," said Justin Schmid,
senior vice president and general manager of CalAmp's telematics
systems business. "Consumer telematics services are poised for
growth and this evolving channel provides CalAmp with valuable new
opportunities to partner with customers to improve and protect the
lives of people around the world."
About CalAmp
CalAmp (NASDAQ: CAMP) is a pure-play
pioneer in the connected vehicle and broader IoT marketplace.
The company's extensive portfolio of intelligent
communications devices, robust and scalable telematics cloud
services, and targeted software applications streamline otherwise
complex IoT deployments. These solutions enable customers to
optimize their operations by collecting, monitoring, and
efficiently reporting business-critical data and desired
intelligence from high-value mobile and remote assets. CalAmp
is headquartered in Irvine,
California and has been publicly traded since 1983.
For more information, please visit calamp.com.
About Autobrain
Autobrain turns any car into a "smart
car" in minutes, allowing drivers to upgrade their automobile with
critical safety features through a plug-and-play device. Drivers
can activate one of several patent-pending "one-click safety" modes
to customize the Autobrain experience for each driver. Users have
access to the most complete set of safety alerts and features
available, including real-time access to vehicle location,
diagnostic info and trip reports, driving behavior reports, curfew
notifications and boundary alerts. Other services include
roadside assistance, emergency automatic crash response, and even a
backseat-baby reminder, all available from any mobile device,
tablet or desktop. Autobrain has partnerships in place with leading
retailers, driving schools and fleet suppliers to increase safety
on the road for drivers of all types. To learn more, please visit:
autobrain.com.
CalAmp and the arc logo are among the trademarks of CalAmp
and/or its affiliates in the United
States, certain other countries, and/or the EU. Any
other trademarks or trade names mentioned are the property of their
respective owners.
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