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ArticleFor automakers, a Cisco analysis provides a high-tech industry template
Google, which is testing a self-driving car, may be planningmore automotive action (Photo: Google)Embattled automakers should take inspiration from the high-tech industry and embark on a massive transformation of their business model, according to a new analysis by two Cisco consultants.The analysis, called "Electronics-ization in Automotive," paints a picture ...
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Article2015 still target for eCall in European new cars - Kroes
Kroes says IT solutions for traffic and infrastructure are already available but need to be deployed (Photo: EU)The European Commission still targets 2015 as the date to equip all new cars sold across its 27 member states with the eCall emergency warning system."Our goal is for this life-saving technology ...
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ArticleGM to take over 3,000 IT staff from HP
GM CIO Mott needs to hire thousands of staff to bring IT services in-house (Photo: Larry Peplin)General Motors, which is bringing the bulk of its IT operations in house, will hire 3,000 hardware and software engineers from HP.Under an agreement signed by the two companies last week, 3,000 HP ...
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ArticleGM, PSA to jointly develop 4 vehicles
General Motors and PSA/Peugeot-Citroen confirmed they will jointly develop four vehicles as part of a wide-ranging cooperation pact put in place earlier this year.The US and French car groups said in a press release that they would, togetherbuild a compact class multi-purpose van for Opel and a compact-class crossover utility ...
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FeatureFord's big data chief helps with "heavy lifting"
Ford's John Ginder uses new data analysis techniques to help Ford's operations (Photo: Ford)John Ginder, who runs the big-data operations of Ford Motor, sees his role as allowing the carmaker”˜s operating units to solve their problems with the help of IT. "We look for opportunities where organizations don't have ...
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ArticleFiat manufacturing likely to benefit from Chrysler's 3d modeling
DETROIT - It”˜s too early for specifics, but Chrysler”˜s use of 3d modeling for its powertrain manufacturing is likely to be used in Fait plant as well.For the past two years, the US-based carmaker, which is majorityowned by Italy”˜s Fiat, has been deploying 3d manufacturing software to improve and speed ...
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FeatureNew CIO, in interview, sees importance of IT growing at Audi
Mattias Ulbrich became Audi CEO in February, 2012 (Photo: automotiveIT)Mattias Ulbrich has been CIO at Audi AG in Ingolstadt since February 2012. In an interview with automotiveIT, he talks about his current duties as a process integrator, the new era of collaboration with the company”˜s other divisions, and his ...
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ArticleVolvo Cars appoints Hakan Samuelsson as new CEO
Former MAN CEO Samuelsson has 35 years of auto-industry experience (Photo: MAN)Volvo Cars has appointed former MAN boss Hakan Samuelsson CEO of the Swedish automaker, succeeding Stefan Jacoby, who suffered a mild stroke in September.Jacoby will leave the company "after an amicable agreement," Volvo said.The appointment of Samuelsson, a ...
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ArticleEmployers fail to prevent data crime - German survey
Many German workers don't get guidelines on dealing with computer threats (Photo: Wikimedia)Many employers don't properly guard against computer crime and leave their workers to deal with IT security, according to a German survey.The country's high-tech association, BITKOM, polled workers on these issues and found that 21 pc claim ...
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ArticleAudi completes e-platform research project
Audi's F12 research vehicle looks like an electric version of the R8 (Photo: Audi)Audi said it has completed a three-year research project designed to build a technology platform for electric mobility.The German premium car maker said the platform's modules can now be used in a variety of electric vehicles.Audi ...
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ArticleBusiness Software allliance rebranded
The Business Software Alliance has a new name and a new logo. The business software advocacy group is now just called "BSA/The Software Alliance."The organization, which was founded 24 years ago, is the leading global lobbying group for the software industry. It has changed its focus from business software to ...
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ArticleSoftBank plans to acquire Sprint
The announcement follows news last week that Deutsche Telekom intended to buy MetroPCS, another US wireless communications group. Both moves underscore the continuing transformation of the US wireless market.SoftBank, a Japanese telecommunications group, said it would pay 12.1 billion dlrs to Sprint shareholders and make available 8.0 billion dlrs of ...
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ArticleEuropean companies, governments test cyber security
Digital security experts across Europe are testing their readiness to combat cyber attacks Friday, as the European Union launches Cyber Europe 2012.The exercise includes 400 experts from major financial institutions, telecommunications companies, internet service providers and local and national governments. They will test responses to more than 1,200 separate cyber ...
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ArticleMany companies don't test mobile apps - report
The World Quality Report says mobile app quality assurance should be higher on the IT agenda (Photo: Capgemini)Many companies fail to adequately test mobile applications, according to a survey on enterprise application quality.The World Quality Report, which is compiled each year by consultants Capgemini, software test specialist Sogeti and ...
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ArticleDeutsche Telekom plans to buy MetroPCS
Deutsche Telekom said it is acquiring MetroPCS, a US telecommunications company, and will combine Metro's activities with those of its US subsidiary, T-Mobile USA.The move comes less than a year after US regulators vetoed a planned 39 billion dlr acquisition of T-Mobile USA by AT&T.Deutsche Telekom, Germany's biggest telecommunications group, ...
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ArticleBMW steps up connected-car development with new software unit
BMW's new ConnectedDrive infotainment features improved navigation (Photo: BMW)BMW has opened a new software development unit as it tries to strengthen its position in car connectivity.All premium car companies have unveiled new, feature-rich infotainment and connectivity offerings. They include improved in-car internet connections, more driver-assistance functions, better navigation and ...
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ArticleParis auto show: PSA betting on hybrids
PSA is working to improve its hybrid technology (Photo: PSA)PARIS - PSA-Peugeot/Citroen is betting on hybrids rather than full electric vehicles, a senior company executive told automotiveIT at the auto show here."AT PSA we believe hybrids have more future than pure electric vehicles," said Christian Chapelle, head of powertrain ...
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ArticleParis auto show: OnStar also part of GM-PSA talks
In early 2012, GM released an aftermarket version of OnStar available to non-GM vehicle owners in the US (Photo: OnStar)Paris - The possible sharing of General Motors' OnStar technology is part of the broader collaboration talks between the US automaker and PSA/Peugeot-Citroen, a senior PSA executive said Friday."Of course ...
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ArticleParis auto show: Mini Connected will get Android option
Only iPhone owners can currently use Mini Connected (Photo: Mini)PARIS - Mini's in-car connectivity system, which so far has only been available to users of Apple's iPhone will soon provide an option for Android-based smartphones as well."We'll of course expand the phone options available and it won't be very ...
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ArticleSiriusXM to provide telematics to Nissan N. America
SiriusXM wants to bring more services into the car than just audio entertainment (Photo: SiriusXM)SiriusXM, moving beyond satellite radio, will provide a range of telematics services to Nissan vehicles in North America.SiriusXM said it will provide services that include emergency accident support, stolen vehicle tracking and roadside assistance in ...
