IBM and DaimlerChrysler FleetBoard Bring Internet in Cars

FleetBoard, a DaimlerChrysler subsidiary, received a new telematics software platform from IBM.

The new solution is based upon the specifications and technology of the OSGi Alliance and is the first production implementation of its kind in the world for use in commercial vehicles.

The new software architecture enhances and integrates the performance of DispoPilot®, an on-board computer that supports the daily business requirement of commercial-vehicle drivers. DispoPilot offers a wide range of functions, including driving analysis, global positioning, on-board navigational services, journey scheduling, order transmission and shipment monitoring. Communication and data transfer between vehicles and the FleetBoard Telematics Center via GSM/SMA and mobile hand-held computers with touch screens and scanners are also featured.

IBM Workplace Technology, Micro Edition contains the tools and runtimes that enable the development of applications and services for end-to-end Telematics solutions. The key runtime components include WebSphere Everyplace Micro Environment implemented to meet the J2ME CDC standards IBM's Service Management Framework built on OSGi standards, DB2e client database, and the Tivoli Device Agent. These components are complemented with server software from IBM including IBM WebSphere Everyplace Device Manager, WebSphere Application Server, and DB2. WebSphere Studio Device Developer is the toolset that developers use to construct the services and applications as well as optimize the overall client software.

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