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Today's announcements herald the commercial availability of VIAaq, a comprehensive set of connected services providing seamless connectivity between content providers and a vehicle or Portable Navigation Device (PND) for a relatively low cost of entry.
Building on the tremendous success of its SYNC system, Ford's latest SYNC enhancement now enables vehicles to connect to data services through Airbiquity's patented aqLink wireless data communications technology. Combined with the VIAaq service platform, the technology allows for seamless data transfer between best-in-class content providers and the vehicle. Airbiquity's model uses cellular voice networks and a Bluetooth connection to the driver's own cell phone rather than relying on conventional data channels or expensive subscription-based solutions.
"Consumers demand relevant content and features as part of their in-car experience, including two-way connectivity. Airbiquity's VIAaq helps us advance Ford SYNC to a new level of excellence and provide customers with the sophisticated features they desire at an affordable cost," said Doug VanDagens, Director, Ford Connected Services.
VIAaq is the gateway to a variety of connected service providers and hosts support for those services. In this way, VIAaq eliminates the operations and maintenance expenses associated with hosting or managing an independent data center. VIAaq's adaptive architecture provides a flexible framework, allowing for expanded service offerings as mobile technologies evolve.
"Ford fully understands that delivering the smart, connected vehicle experience is paramount to Ford's overall success," said Kamyar Moinzadeh, president and CEO of Airbiquity. "Airbiquity's solutions extend the Ford SYNC platform outside of the car, enriching the user experience with highly-relevant, important information. With VIAaq, Ford SYNC is truly the new standard for the modern era of vehicle connectivity."
To learn more about VIAaq, please visit www.airbiquity.com or contact Airbiquity at contact@airbiquity.com.
About Ford Motor Company
Ford Motor Company, a global automotive industry leader based in Dearborn, Michigan, United States, manufactures or distributes automobiles in 200 markets across six continents. With about 224,000 employees and about 90 plants worldwide, the company's core and affiliated automotive brands include Ford, Lincoln, Mercury, Volvo and Mazda. The company provides financial services through Ford Motor Credit Company. For more information regarding Ford's products, please visit www.fordvehicles.com.
About Airbiquity
Airbiquity provides wireless communications solutions that enable product suppliers and service providers in the telematics, portable navigation device (PND) and machine-to-machine (M2M) industries to deliver wireless data reliably and ubiquitously. Used by some of the largest automotive manufacturers in their telematics service offerings, Airbiquity's patented aqLink technology provides data communications over digital wireless voice networks. VIAaq, Airbiquity's turnkey managed data service, provides seamless connectivity between service providers and a vehicle or PND for a relatively low cost of entry. To learn more about Airbiquity, please visit their web site at www.airbiquity.com.
Airbiquity, aqLink and VIAaq are trademarks of Airbiquity Inc.
SOURCE: Airbiquity
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