Ericsson’s Connected Vehicle Cloud, which is based on its Service Enablement Platform, provides drivers and passengers with access to applications directly from a screen in the car. Connected Vehicle Cloud leverages Ericsson’s M2M service enablement capabilities and portfolio in the OSS/BSS domain and can be deployed on standard cloud infrastructures.
Ericsson lists several examples of consumer services that could be enabled by the Connected Vehicle Cloud: the ability to detect vehicle repair issues, automatically book service appointments, subscribe to in-vehicle Wi-Fi, and on-demand infotainment. The solution is enhanced by its ability to send and receive information from third-party ecosystems players, such as satellite radio content providers, road authorities, and city and government sites.
“We created the AT&T Drive platform to bring automakers the best the industry has to offer, so we can deliver innovation, not a one-size-fits-all solution. Ericsson is an integral player in that platform of services,”” said Chris Penrose, senior vice president, AT&T Mobility. “Ericsson’s vehicle cloud realizes the true potential of connected vehicle products and applications.”