IT services player Mahindra Satyam, has launched its in-car infotainment solutions under the aegis of its 'Connected Vehicle Concept'. Under this Mahindra Satyamis working on solutions for a networked or 'smart' vehicle which will enable users to shop, pay bills, check email, watch videos, access news and social media, and be connected always, while in the vehicle. Several players in this space have been focusing on bringing a standalone product offering to market, Mahindra Satyam has positioned itself as an end-to-end solution provider with this launch.
The solution is differentiated with an automotive grade in-vehicle infotainment device integrated with service delivery platform to provide a gamut of value-added services. It uses MirrorLink to emulate functionalities such as navigation, and multimedia capabilities. Some of the key features of the solution include - an user friendly health module, vehicle diagnostics system, and seamless integration with app store.
"Mahindra Satyam's infotainment solution addresses some of the challenges that OEMs and Tier 1 automotive companies are facing, through faster time-to-market, and reduced costs. While the service delivery opens up several revenue streams for relevant industry players, the device is also frugally built to offer maximum value to consumers", said Karthikeyan Natarajan, Senior VP and head, Integrated Engineering Services, Mahindra Satyam.
The boasts of safety features delivered through the service delivery platform while the basic solution offers complete infotainment capabilities. The scalability of the device makes it customizable for multi-generational product platforms. The concept also offers a rear-seat entertainment solution that will keep the user constantly connected to the office and home environment. The user can also enjoy a host of services such as access to public utilities, emergency services and financial institutions.
The automobile market is among the fastest growing markets for infotainment and connected devices. Mahindra Satyam has plans to integrate speech recognition, text-to-speech technology, gesture recognition, health monitoring, driving pattern tracking,driver assistance apps, compliance to driver distraction guidelines and much more within the system as a part of its commitment to develop advanced functionalities.
The solution is in line with Mahindra Satyam's strategy to invest on NMACS (Networking, Mobility, Analytics, Cloud and Security).
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