Internet Protocol revolutionizes cars and commercial vehicles
The next major advance in onboard electronics will involve IP. The car of the future will integrate numerous online services that will make driving easier, safer and more informative for users.
From managers on business trips to holiday-makers driving to their destination: in future drivers will benefit from modern IP services for private cars, such as checking the oil level and tire pressure by Internet browser or getting the latest traffic and weather reports. Field workers will be able to rely on a secure link to their company’s network to download e-mails and documents while on the move. Addresses for new customers will be available in the online branch directory. Their navigation system will take them to their destination while avoiding traffic jams and detours. This will reduce fuel consumption, thus helping the environment. IP signals will also enable cars to warn each other about dangers ahead and to obtain information from traffic control centers in real-time. Transport companies will be able to use Internet portals to monitor the progress of their trucks throughout Europe on a computer screen, avoiding expensive empty return journeys because they eill be able to send their vehicles to pick up consignments close to their last drop-off point.
T-Systems uses a powerful IP infrastructure to connect cars, combining the various transmission channels to achieve uninterrupted benefits from online services. CeBIT visitors can see this for themselves in a number of scenarios on show at the T-Systems stand.
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