All articles by Arjen Bongard – Page 76
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ArticleT-Systems to provide Daimler with Cloud-based internal communications system
T-Systems will help Daimler employees share data worldwide (Photo: T-Systems)Daimler plans to roll out a suite of collaborative Cloud-based applications to its employees and has assigned the project to T-Systems, insiders say.About 200,000 of the German premium car maker's employees will get online access to applications based on Microsoft Exchange, ...
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ArticleHarman shows LTE connectivity platform
Harman expects the new LTE or 4G mobile communications standard to grow (Photo: Harman)MUNICH -- Next-generation mobile connectivity, also known as LTE or 4G, is only just getting underway, but infotainment specialist Harman is showing how the new technology can improve connections to and from the car.At a presentation here ...
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ArticleVolvo in smart-charging EV partnership
Volvo wants drivers to manage EV charging from their smartphone (Photo: Volvo)Volvo is joining a cross-industry research group that wants to develop a smart on-board concept for controlling measuring and paying for electricity when charging electric-vehicle batteries.The Swedish research initiative, which is called ELVIIS (Electric Vehicle Intelligent Infra Structure), groups ...
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ArticleDistracted driving: US steps up the pressure on carmakers
Though US traffic facilities are declining, the administration worries driver distraction may reverse that trend (Photo: NHTSA)The US administration is stepping up the pressure on carmakers to make in-vehicle electronic devices less distracting to drivers.US Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood on Thursday issued a series of proposed voluntary guidelines for in-car ...
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ArticleAudi confirms 1st time CeBIT participation
Audi’s MMI in the A3 features a 7-inch display that is a mere 11mm thick (Photo: Audi)Audi confirmed that it will be present at the CeBIT fair with its own dedicated exhibition stand for the first time.The premium car maker said it will participate in the trade fair under the ...
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ArticleGM global profit jumps despite big losses in Europe
General Motors Co. on Thursday said net profit jumped 67 pc in 2011, despite a big loss in Europe.The US carmaker posted a net of 7.6 billion dlrs in 2011, up from 4.7 billion dlrs in 2011.In the fourth quarter, earnings m to $468 million from $510 million a year ...
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ArticleTop N. American Toyota exec predicts more alliances
In 2011, Toyota’s Toyoda (right) and Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer agreed to cooperate (Photo: Toyota)Toyota’s top North American executive said the carmaker will likely engage in more alliances and partnerships to meet customer demands."When you ask the question”¦'What do customers want?' most people in business today will answer with one ...
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ArticleCeBIT: Audi to present connected-car solutions
Audi is planning a sizeable presence at the upcoming CeBIT IT fair, insiders say.The German premium car maker, a member of the Volkswagen Group, will have its own stand at the high-tech trade show, which is held in Hanover March 6-10.Audi will showcase its Audi connect vehicle networking suite of ...
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ArticleTRW says new display makes controlling in-car functions easier
TRW says its display makes controlling vehicle functions faster and easier (Photo: TRW)TRW is developing a new type of display that will make it easier to control in-car and other functions at the touch of a fingertip.The US based automotive supplier said its multi-graphic projection display will transform traditional control ...
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ArticleFord to showcase B-MAX at Mobile World Congress
Bill Ford will unveil the B-MAX and hold a keynote speech at the Barcelona event (Photo: Ford)Ford Motor Executive Chairman Bill Ford will unveil the carmaker's new B-MAX model at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona later this month.The presence at the gathering of the Ford chairman underscores the growing ...
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ArticleMazda develops new anti-collision braking system
Mazda Motor has developed an automated anti-collision braking system that will be available on the new CX-5 SUV it will launch this year.The Japanese carmaker said in a press release that its Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) system will use a laser sensor to detect obstacles. The technology will then ...
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ArticleGerman top execs don't see need for more data security - poll
Consultants Steria Mummert find views differ on data security measures in German companies (Photo: Singapore government)A majority of German top executives don't see any need for more data security in their companies, according to a survey by consultants Steria Mummert.The poll, conducted in the second half of 2011 among 205 ...
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ArticleCeBIT 2012 - Hanover
This year's CeBIT high-tech fair will pay special attention to the growing importance of IT to the auto industry.The annual event, the world's biggest IT fair, will include a special automotive focus under the "Digital Drive" banner. Various automakers, suppliers and service providers will provide solutions that are increasingly finding ...
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ArticleSuzuki, UK's Intelligent Energy to develop fuel cell system
IE CEO Henri Winand (left) presents Suzuki Chairman Osamu Suzuki with a commemorative plaque marking the formation of Smile (Photo: IE)Suzuki and Britain's Intelligent Energy Holdings will jointly develop an air-cooled fuel cell system that willbe able to power a future vehicle.The two companies have formed a 50-50 joint venture ...
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ArticleVisser leaves Opel for Chevrolet; Sedran joins board
At Opel, Visser (left) is leaving to join Chevrolet, while consultant Sedran is joining the German GM brand (Photo: GM)Opel gained a new board member for operations but lost senior executive Alain Visser to General Motors sister brand Chevrolet.The German car company said Thomas Sedran, a senior consultant with AlixPartners, ...
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ArticleChina, North America will drive global market growth - Dudenhoeffer
European car sales will decline, but not as much as previously expected, Dudenhoeffer says(Photo: Arjen Bongard)BOCHUM, Germany -- The outlook for the European auto market isn't as bleak as it was only a few months ago, but global growth will be generated elsewhere, according to the latest forecast from Germany's ...
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ArticleBosch simplifies Esitronic workshop software
Bosch is upgrading its Esitronic diagnostics software and plans an online version later this year (Photo: Bosch)Robert Bosch has released a new version of its Esitronic workshop software, which it says is faster and easier to operate.In addition, the German automotive supplier said it is working on an online version ...
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ArticleCeBIT Global Conferences - Hanover
The conference center at the Hannover Messe will be the venue for the CeBIT Global Conferences program (Photo: CeBIT)Senior IT managers from Amazon, eBay, IBM, Microsoft and Siemens will be among the speakers at a series of events hosted at the CeBIT high-tech fair in Hanover next month.CeBIT Global Conferences, ...
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ArticleautomotiveDAY - Hanover
More than 400 people attended the automotiveDAY conference in 2011 (Photo: automotiveIT)The fourth annual automotiveDAY conference will focus on the role of IT in fostering growth in the auto industry.Speakers will focus on a range of topics, including the role of IT in boosting growth in the industry; how Cloud ...
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Article4th Autosar open conference - Paris
The Autosar development partnership has scheduled its fourth Open Conference for June 11 at the Hilton Hotel at Roissy Airport outside Paris.The partnership plans to discuss achievements so far in implementing the third phase of Autosar and set the stage for further initiatives to follow on phase 3.Participants can register ...
