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Targa Telematics launch device carmakers and rental companies

Italy-based Targa Telematics (TT) has launched a new device with the intention of meeting the quality and cybersecurity standards imposed by car makers as well as the needs of car rental companies. Called Targa Plexer Smart, its microprocessors are said to enable edge computing and artificial intelligence functionalities to help reduce data transfer costs. The tool allows users to collect a mass of information and deliver multiple services. It includes a series of interfaces which can connect to the
June 26, 2018 Read time: 1 min

Italy-based Targa Telematics (TT) has launched a new device with the intention of meeting the quality and cybersecurity standards imposed by car makers as well as the needs of car rental companies. Called Targa Plexer Smart, its microprocessors are said to enable edge computing and artificial intelligence functionalities to help reduce data transfer costs. 

The tool allows users to collect a mass of information and deliver multiple services. It includes a series of interfaces which can connect to the devices used by renters to offer mobility services or a full self-service car rental system. Targa Plexer Smart also comes with the option of remote rapid software updates through incremental, partial or specific modes.

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