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Kyocera-Telenor Connexion partnership to provide automotive M2M solutions

Japanese wireless technology expert Kyocera Corporation and Telenor Connexion, provider of connected business solutions for M2M, have announced a partnership agreement to supply M2M solutions for the international premium car market. The companies say OEMs with applications in need of high speed connection and instant access such as car telematics and on-board units for intelligent transport systems, smart metering, telemetry and security will benefit from reduced time to market and future-proof connecti
November 12, 2013 Read time: 2 mins
Japanese wireless technology expert 897 Kyocera Corporation and 955 Telenor Connexion, Provider of connected business solutions for M2M, have announced a partnership agreement to supply M2M solutions for the international premium car market.

The companies say OEMs with applications in need of high speed connection and instant access such as car Telematics and on-board units for intelligent transport systems, Smart metering, telemetry and security will benefit from reduced time to market and future-proof connectivity solutions.

“By partnering with Telenor Connexion, Kyocera is leveraging its extensive experience in deploying connectivity solutions around the world and in a number of industries,” says Toshiki Kawaguchi, an executive officer of Kyocera Corporation’s Telecommunication Equipment Group.

“We are delighted to partner with renowned brand and market leader Kyocera. The collaboration with Kyocera further strengthens Telenor Connexion’s penetration in the automotive market and paves the way for speeding up the LTE adoption in M2M”, says Rémi Demerlé, global partnerships director at Telenor Connexion.

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