Networking & Communication Systems

Hirschmann Car Communication has launched what it claims is a world first - an Iridium/GPS/ mobile communication antenna combination able to meet the needs of growing requirements in global asset tracking as well as remote monitoring applications.

TeleNav has launched hybrid navigation technology which can provide premium turn-by-turn navigation and local search capabilities by either using real-time data sent to the phone over the wireless network or data that has been cached on the device.

43 Efkon has launched its Application Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC), a high-quality product for the automotive, transport, communication and industrial markets. According to the company, it is the world's first ASIC to receive the international ISO CALM Infrared standard. This state-of-the-art product offers an ASIC with a green technology which uses infrared to provide high-speed, ISO standardised communication. Efkon says its next-generation ASIC not only saves energy but also helps to optimise users' costs and processes.

Westermo's DDW-120 Ethernet extender allows existing twisted pair cables to be used to establish a high-speed remote connection between two Ethernet networks.

For most people, using a smartphone while driving is the last thing anyone would want to encourage in the interest of safe driving. However, major US insurance company State Farm, is launching a new free mobile application, Driver Feedback, which turns a person's cell phone into a pocket-sized driving coach.