Harman to acquire Interchain Solution of Bangalore

Harman, the global audio and infotainment group has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Interchain Solution, based in Bangalore, India. The company has an array of cost-effective hardware platforms which are deployed for fleet tracking, connectivity, telematics applications and an Android-based Infotainment solution for automotive OEMs. Some of Interchain’s current customers include TeleAtlas, Aljacs Toyota, MapmyIndia and government institutions such as police and transport departments of variou
August 8, 2012 Read time: 1 min
RSS6328 Harman, the global audio and infotainment group has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire 6329 Interchain Solution, based in Bangalore, India. The company has an array of cost-effective hardware platforms which are deployed for fleet tracking, connectivity, telematics applications and an Android-based Infotainment solution for automotive OEMs. Some of Interchain’s current customers include 571 Tele Atlas, 6332 Aljacs 1686 Toyota, 6330 MapmyIndia and government institutions such as police and transport departments of various cities across India.

Harman says the acquisition will expand its design and engineering footprint in India as well as augment the company’s automotive infotainment and telematics offerings. Interchain’s products such as GWVectra and GWTrack will complement Harman’s portfolio and also expand the company’s reach to include commercial vehicle makers.

In addition to planned integration with Harman, Interchain will continue working with its existing customers in deploying and maintaining its custom solutions.

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