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Here Technologies joins 5GAA

By Ben Spencer January 14, 2020 Read time: 1 min
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Here Technologies has joined the 5G Automotive Association (5GAA) with the aim of developing solutions for future mobility and transportation services.

Here says 5GAA supports the idea that 5G will be best able to carry out critical communications for safer driving, support enhanced Vehicle to Everything communications and connected mobility solutions.

CEO Edzard Overbeek says: “Here will contribute to the 5GAA’s mission by providing a rich location context, so these emerging technologies can orient themselves in and navigate through this new world.”

Other 5GAA members include BMW, Nokia, Audi, Daimler, Ericsson, Huawei, Intel and Qualcomm.

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