Communicating 2020 style

Executive Viewpoints-Vehicle Development Insights from Industry: Off-Highway 2020 and Beyond-Communicating 2020 style.

People are all looking forward to the day when digital information is delivered at lightning speed, anytime and anywhere they happen to be. As information and data becomes more available to individuals, it is integrated into the fabric of daily life, helping to improve personal convenience and productivity. The need for continuous communication is even truer for businesses, as real-time information can also improve asset utilization and productivity.

When we think of “communication” we typically think of talking to a colleague, a friend, or a family member. But, as our knowledge has increased, new technology has been developed that allows machines to “talk” to other machines. That kind of communication is known as machine-to-machine (M2M) communication and is enabled by telematics.