Atilze, U Mobile to offer connected car solutions for businesses
KUALA LUMPUR: Atilze Digital Sdn Bhd (Atilze), a wholly owned subsidiary of G3 Global Bhd, signed a collaboration agreement with U Mobile Sdn Bhd (U Mobile) for the telco to provide mobile connectivity to facilitate their connected car solutions.
The event officiating the partnership on Wednesday was attended by Minister of Transport Malaysia Dato Sri Liow Tiong Lai and the collaboration agreement was signed by Atilze chief executive officer (CEO) Gerard Lim and U Mobile CEO Wong Heang Tuck.
The partnership will see U Mobile providing 3G and 4G LTE connectivity for Atilze's connected car devices. The Atilze on-board OBDII connected car devices are equipped with various sensors that collect a range of data that is sent to the Atilze Cloud Platform through the 3G and 4G LTE connectivity provided by U Mobile.
The Atilze connected car offers many data-driven applications including real-time diagnostics, predictive maintenance, next generation fleet monitoring and management, driving pattern analysis, Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS), in-car WiFi, in-car infotainment, in-car e-eommerce and usage based insurance (UBI).
These applications optimise vehicle operation, maintenance, customer satisfaction, security, improve in-car experience to enhance the comfort and convenience of the driver and passengers as well as safety for all road users.
Statistically, the installation of Connected ADAS for commercial vehicles are proven to reduce road accidents by up to 80 per cent, according to Mckinsey & Company, Johnson & Johnson and Qualitas Insurance (Mexico).
Many countries, even around Asia, have mandated the installation of Connected ADAS in commercial vehicles that have resulted in dramatic reduction in road accidents.
Atilze sees huge need to reduce road accidents through the introduction and use of Connected ADAS in Malaysia.
For ride sharing services, Atilze Connected Car solutions can offer In-Car WiFi to improve the in-car experiences of the passenger with content and commerce possibilities as well as to provide the necessary connectivity for an invehicle panic button that can be implemented to improve safety of the passenger, given the various incidences involving these ride sharing services.