CASE STUDY ENABLING A REVOLUTIONARY CONNECTED CAR FOR KIA. How Truphone and The Plan B Company delivered a future-proof global solution to enable intuitive driver services for Kia s connected car programme.
IMAGINE. Imagine a car that tells you when it needs a service, or an oil change. That finds parking and lets you pay for it via the car itself. A truly connected car that even suggests special offers. Now stop imagining. This cutting-edge car of the future exists. Truphone and The Plan B Company have partnered to build services for Kia s connected car programme.
CAR HEALTH INFO LOCATION- BASED SERVICES INTEGRATION ENABLING DRIVER SERVICES FOR THE CAR OF THE FUTURE: -Tyre pressure -Fuel information -Replacement parts -Service requirements -Oil change -Where to refuel -Parking locations -Local offers -Insurance -Smart-home appliances -Car sharing platforms -Driving patterns CHALLENGE. Get the best multi-country connectivity for Kia. Kia wanted a car that could give drivers car health information in real-time, plus location-based services anytime, anywhere in the world. They wanted a car that could, in future, integrate with other services such as smart-home devices.
INSIGHT. All these driver services rely on a smart device inside the car that requires connectivity: a SIM The Plan B Company, IoT automotive pioneers, chose Truphone because of our multi-country connectivity. This combined with The Plan B Company s strength in turning data into insights created a winning solution for Kia.
-Mobile communication -Data management -Data processing -Data verification -APPS -Web portal -Support centre -Data analysis SOLUTION. The combined solution intelligently connects the car to new services creating new possibilities for the driver and passenger. The Plan B Company selected Truphone s global IoT connectivity solution because our unique global network delivers an unparalleled local service with one all-inclusive bundle. In addition, our patented, fast-switching SIM can rapidly localise when switched on in a new country. This means that The Plan B Company can provision cars with the Truphone SIM anywhere in the world and future-proof its solution. -Data collection / Data pre-processing -Smart connectivity hardware vehicle access via CANbus Truphone s industry-leading IoT platform provides life cycle management while cloud-based management services enable an "install once, deploy anywhere" approach. The platform gives The Plan B Company a fully configurable dashboard for real-time reporting, a comprehensive rules engine, rapid deployment and over-the-air reconfiguration, plus REST API for straightforward integration with their existing systems.
PARTNERSHIP. Combining capabilities for a future-proof solution. TRUPHONE DELIVERS: Multi-country connectivity Patented multi-imsi SIM technology and unique global network delivers an unparalleled local service with one all-inclusive bundle. Award-winning IoT Platform Truphone s industry-leading IoT platform provides connectivity, automation and life cycle management via a comprehensive rules engine and REST API. Cars can be provisioned with a Truphone SIM anywhere in the world, enabling rapid deployment. PLAN B DELIVERS: Software Unique approach for harvesting data: - Over-the-air (OTA) updates for operating systems - OTA updates for CANbus triggers - Security and safety protocol (PWC compliant) Hardware Automotive grade hardware, out-of-the-box solution that can be installed in 10 minutes. Designed with one or two way communication to the CANbus, direct to the CANbus and with no ODBD. Like us, Truphone is a leader in providing future-proof solutions. We chose them because they delivered the best quality connectivity with predictable costs across many countries. Patrick Ten Berge Co-founder The Plan B Company
RESULTS. A resounding success - over the coming year, The Plan B Company plan to deploy this solution to tens of thousands of Kia cars across Europe and beyond.
ABOUT US. About Truphone We re changing the way the world communicates and, in doing so, creating a whole new set of possibilities. Our global network and patented SIM technology powers connectivity for any device anywhere. We deliver game-changing products and Internet of Things (IoT) connectivity solutions. Headquartered in London, Truphone has 12 offices worldwide. To learn more, visit www.truphone.com About The Plan B Company Based in the Netherlands, The Plan B Company is an integrator who mediates between suppliers and companies that want to start in the Connected Car marketplace. The Plan B Company supports finding the right suppliers in the areas of hardware, software and connectivity to match the needs of the client throughout the entire process. To learn more, visit www.theplanbcompany.com
WHY TRUPHONE? How Truphone can accelerate your IoT. Multi-identity SIM Works with all SIMs - from traditional to GSMA esim standard, reprogrammable SIMs. Industry-leading IoT platform A single platform to manage all your SIM inventory in real-time, with cellular location. Global network. Local quality Better coverage, faster data and less latency at local rates, plus real-time monitoring. 24/7 Global customer service Our award-winning customer service has extensive, in-house IoT experience.
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