Today, Airbiquity Inc announced an extension of its service with
OnStar, the nation's leading provider of in-vehicle safety, security
and communication services. Airbiquity, a leading developer of
wireless in-band modem software solutions for automobile manufacturers
and suppliers, will continue to provide OnStar with its aqLink
software, which facilitates the exchange of vital information with
drivers nationwide.
"Airbiquity has become a trusted supplier and fills a key role in
providing OnStar with dependable, effective technology solutions,"
said Nick Pudar, Vice President Planning and Business Development for
OnStar.
After extensive testing with competitive technology providers,
OnStar again chose to integrate Airbiquity's unique approach to
over-the-air data transfer into its popular in-vehicle communication
devices. Since 2003, Airbiquity's aqLink software has made it possible
for OnStar subscribers to utilize digital wireless voice channels to
receive real-time location-based services, which now include roadside
assistance, vehicle diagnostics, turn-by-turn navigation, airbag
notification, remote door unlock, stolen vehicle location and much
more. By employing voice networks rather than relying on conventional
wireless data systems for safety and security applications, aqLink
expands OnStar's coverage area and makes data transmission more cost
effective.
"The extension of our relationship with OnStar will allow
subscribers to continue receiving exceptional data communications
while providing OnStar with the means to expand current offerings to
subscribers," said Kamyar Moinzadeh, president and CEO for Airbiquity.
"This renewal of our relationship demonstrates that OnStar continues
to consider Airbiquity among its trusted technology providers."
About GM
General Motors Corp. (NYSE:GM), the world's largest automaker, has
been the global industry sales leader for 76 years. Founded in 1908,
GM today employs about 280,000 people around the world. With global
headquarters in Detroit, GM manufactures its cars and trucks in 33
countries. In 2006, nearly 9.1 million GM cars and trucks were sold
globally under the following brands: Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, GMC,
GM Daewoo, Holden, HUMMER, Opel, Pontiac, Saab, Saturn and Vauxhall.
GM's OnStar subsidiary is the industry leader in vehicle safety,
security and information services. More information on GM can be found
at www.gm.com.
About OnStar by GM
OnStar, a wholly-owned subsidiary of General Motors, is the
leading provider of in-vehicle safety, security and communication
services. OnStar is available on more than 50 MY 2007 GM models and
includes one year of service. OnStar will become standard on nearly
all GM retail vehicles in the United States and Canada by the end of
2007. OnStar provides services to more than 5 million subscribers in
the U.S. and Canada. More information about OnStar can be found at
www.onstar.com.
About Airbiquity Inc
Airbiquity provides wireless data communications solutions that
enable product suppliers and service providers in the M2M and
telematics industries to deliver reliable and ubiquitous wireless data
services. Used by some of the largest automotive manufacturers
globally in their telematics service offerings, Airbiquity's patented
aqLink technology provides data communications over digital wireless
voice networks. VIAaq, Airbiquity's turnkey managed Telematics data
service, provides seamless connectivity between telematics service
providers and a vehicle or PND device for a relatively low cost of
entry. To learn more about Airbiquity, please visit their web site
www.airbiquity.com.
