Cinterion Wireless Modules, the global leader in cellular machine-to-machine (M2M) communication modules, today announced its membership in ERTICO – ITS Europe, Europe's Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) professional organization.

A respected pioneer and M2M industry innovator, Cinterion brings to ERTICO and its partners a wealth of expertise and 15 years experience designing and manufacturing communication modules specifically for the automotive and ITS sector. Comprised of 100 European ITS stakeholders including public officials, transportation industry enterprises, automobile manufacturers, infrastructure operators, technology companies and other enterprises, ERTICO is devoted to collaborative research, defining industry standards and creating sustainable solutions for safer, smarter and more efficient transport solutions. In addition, ERTICO facilitates multi-sector partnerships to advance ITS innovation and advises and informs policy makers.

“Cinterion has been designing innovative wireless modules for the automotive, telematics and intelligent road industry for 15 years and we’re excited to join with other industry leaders to chart the course ahead to safer, more effective roadways and travel,” said Marcel Visser, Vice President, Cinterion Wireless Modules, Automotive. “As a member of ERTICO, Cinterion is committed to supporting the latest policy developments such as the ITS Action Plan adopted by the European parliament, eTolling and eCall, all of which contribute to increased road and driver safety and reduced consumption of fuel and overall CO2 output. We look forward to lending our expertise to ITS research and new deployment projects supported by other EU institutions.”

Cinterion joins many respected industry enterprises and associations in ERTICO membership including: Toyota, Fiat, Honda, Mitsubishi, BMW, Renault, Kapsch, Bosch, Q-Free, Metasystems, Inc., WirelessCar, Vodafone, automotive industry associations and 22 different EU ministries of transportation.

“Transport is quickly evolving towards safer, more environmentally friendly and effective mobility and wireless networks and M2M technologies are at the center of effective M2M and telematics solutions,” said Hermann Mayer, CEO, ERTICO.  “We are fortunate to have Cinterion as an active partner in our initiatives and we look forward to working together to extend the reach of intelligent wireless technology to improve our road systems.”

For more information please contact:
Lydia Aldejohann, Cinterion Wireless Modules
lydia.aldejohann@cinterion.com
+49 (89) 21029 9123

Ellen Lynch, LPI Communications for CWM
ellen@lpicommunications.com
+1 (415) 225 2240

About Cinterion Wireless Modules
Cinterion Wireless Modules is the worldwide leading supplier of cellular machine-to-machine (M2M) communication modules and combines unparalleled M2M engineering expertise and localized worldwide customer support with a strong portfolio of high-quality GSM, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS and HSPA products. Cinterion is a reliable partner and valued by many vertical market customers for its award-winning modules which enable machines, equipment and vehicles to communicate over wireless networks helping enterprises dramatically cut costs and increase productivity and efficiency. Cinterion products are carrier and FTA approved and used for industries including: healthcare; automotive and eToll; metering; remote maintenance and control; payment systems; routers and gateways; security systems; tracking and tracing; environmental monitoring and more. The firm’s global headquarters are in Munich, Germany with sales and support offices in local markets around the world. For more information, please visit: www.cinterion.com.

About ERTICO – ITS Europe
ERTICO – ITS Europe represents the interests and expertise of approximately 100 Partners involved in providing Intelligent Transport Systems and Services (ITS). It facilitates the safe, secure, clean, efficient and comfortable mobility of people and goods in Europe through the widespread deployment of ITS.

ERTICO – ITS Europe was founded at the initiative of leading members of the European Commission, Ministries of Transport and the European Industry. ERTICO is the network of Intelligent Transport Systems and Services stakeholders in Europe. ERTICO connects public authorities, industry players, infrastructure operators, users, national ITS associations and other organizations.

The ERTICO Partners work on a portfolio of activities to accelerate the development and deployment of ITS across Europe and beyond.

In the past, ERTICO has played a leading role in advancing the TMC standards including: an open framework for telematics services, next generations of preventive safety systems, the technical framework for interoperable tolling in Europe, global implementation of ITS together with ITS America and ITS Japan. For more information, please visit: www.ertico.com