Release Date

1Q 2011

Product Code

VM-OEMT-104

Price

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ABI Research has prepared this matrix to provide an unbiased rating of OEM factory-installed embedded telematics service offerings based on product implementation and innovation.  ABI Research used the following individual criteria to determine the rating of particular OEM telematics solutions:

 

Innovation

· Connected Infotainment and Off-board Navigation – These services enable the ability to download and access location-based entertainment-related information, such as POIs (Point of Interest) and in-car Internet access.  This also includes the presence of in-car Wi-Fi networks.  Web-based navigation includes real-time traffic information and remote send-to-car of destinations and routes. 

· Emergency Calling (eCall) and Roadside Assistance (bCall) – This means manual and/or automatic activation of a voice call to an operator, including manual connection to an operator for local assistance in case of vehicle breakdown. 

· Stolen Vehicle Tracking, Immobilization, and Recovery – This gives car owners and authorities the ability to detect, notify, track, and recover stolen vehicles. 

· Driver behavior monitoring and PAYD Insurance – This is a means of real-time or delayed driver behavior reporting.  Use of telematics functionality reduces insurance premiums, such as PAYD (Pay-As-You-Drive) schemes. 

· Smartphone Integration and Remote Control – This reveals the overall smartphone integration strategy and the availability of telematics smartphone applications which allow for remotely locking and unlocking doors, operation of the horn, and slow down or immobilization of vehicles. 

· Concierge Services – Users have live access to an operator for information and assistance. 

· Remote Diagnostics – The system provides regular availability of detailed diagnostics reports including service request notifications. 

· Eco features – This delivers functionality that allows for the monitoring and reduction of the vehicle’s environmental impact.

 

Implementation

· Partnerships consist of the number and quality of external relationships and vendor partnerships. 

· Profitability and Ability to Scale rates the capability to grow and extend the telematics offerings to more vehicles and countries, indicating profitability and cost structure. 

· Subscriber Base and Market Share indicates the number of telematics subscribers. 

· Number of Car Models shows the number of models on which telematics service is available, standard, or an option. 

· Pricing points to the number and diversity of service plans and the availability of free services. 

· Overall Organizational Health estimates the degree to which long-term availability of service can be guaranteed. 

· Marketing, Branding, and Communication rates the range, frequency, and quality of marketing and communication campaigns. 

· Standardization and Open Source Software Approach describes the adherence to national or international industry standards, such as the NGTP (Next Generation Telematics Protocol) and the company’s plans to adopt open source software approaches, such as those developed by the GENIVI consortium. 

· Geographical Coverage and International Presence reveals the number of countries and regions in which telematics is available.  

· Quality and Reliability renders an overall rating of the telematics service in terms of quality and reliability under all circumstances.