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'''Airbiquity Inc.''' was a [[business-to-business]] (B2B) software development and engineering company operating in the automotive [[telematics]] industry. Airbiquity's business model was to develop, deploy, and support the ongoing management of [[connected car]] programs for automotive industry customers.
'''Airbiquity Inc.''' was a [[business-to-business]] (B2B) software development and engineering company operating in the automotive [[telematics]] industry. Airbiquity's business model was to develop, deploy, and support the ongoing management of [[connected car]] programs for automotive industry customers.

Airbiquity's Choreo platform is claimed by the company to integrate the broad array of components needed to build and operate connected car programs such as mobile network connectivity; vehicle entertainment systems or "head units", cabin displays and instrumentation; [[Telematic control unit|telematics control units]] (TCU), [[On-board diagnostics|on-board diagnostic]] dongles (OBD-II), smart-phone handsets; back-office IT systems; data analytics providers; [[software]] and [[firmware]] catalogs;<ref>{{cite web|last1=Jonston|first1=Bryan|title=Best of CES Connected Car News: AT&T, Qualcomm, Audi, HERE, BMW, Ford, Airbiquity & Arynga|url=http://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2016/01/best-of-ces-connected-car-news-att-qualcomm-audi-here-bmw-ford-airbiquity-arynga/|website=Auto Connected Car|accessdate=31 March 2016}}</ref> <ref>{{cite web|last1=Kumbhar|first1=Sheetal|title=Airbiquity and Arynga to make connected car software updates as seamless as consumer electronics|url=http://www.iot-now.com/2016/01/08/40739-airbiquity-and-arynga-partner-to-make-connected-car-software-updates-as-seamless-as-consumer-electronics/|website=IoT Now|accessdate=11 March 2016}}</ref> emergency and concierge call centers; and content and service providers.


== History ==
== History ==
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During its early years Airbiquity's primary product was aqLink, a patented in-band [[software modem]] enabling vehicle connectivity and two-way data transfer over cellular voice networks using embedded TCUs or consumer cell phones with [[Bluetooth]] connections.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Gill|first1=Sharon|title=Airbiquity deploys 10 million telematics solutions|url=http://analysis.tu-auto.com/fleet-and-asset-management/airbiquity-deploys-10-million-telematics-solutions|website=TU-Automotive|accessdate=11 March 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160623204447/http://analysis.tu-auto.com/fleet-and-asset-management/airbiquity-deploys-10-million-telematics-solutions|archive-date=23 June 2016|url-status=dead}}</ref> The introduction of aqLink was followed by a series of product upgrades and line extensions, including aqServer for transmission, receipt and processing of information transported to data and call center providers over [[UMTS]], [[CDMA]], [[Time-division multiple access|TDMA]] or [[GSM]] wireless network voice channels.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Gill|first1=Sharon|title=America News: Airbiquity signs telematics deal with BMW|url=http://analysis.tu-auto.com/infotainment/america-news-airbiquity-signs-telematics-deal-bmw|website=TU Automotive|accessdate=11 March 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160623203221/http://analysis.tu-auto.com/infotainment/america-news-airbiquity-signs-telematics-deal-bmw|archive-date=23 June 2016|url-status=dead}}</ref>
During its early years Airbiquity's primary product was aqLink, a patented in-band [[software modem]] enabling vehicle connectivity and two-way data transfer over cellular voice networks using embedded TCUs or consumer cell phones with [[Bluetooth]] connections.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Gill|first1=Sharon|title=Airbiquity deploys 10 million telematics solutions|url=http://analysis.tu-auto.com/fleet-and-asset-management/airbiquity-deploys-10-million-telematics-solutions|website=TU-Automotive|accessdate=11 March 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160623204447/http://analysis.tu-auto.com/fleet-and-asset-management/airbiquity-deploys-10-million-telematics-solutions|archive-date=23 June 2016|url-status=dead}}</ref> The introduction of aqLink was followed by a series of product upgrades and line extensions, including aqServer for transmission, receipt and processing of information transported to data and call center providers over [[UMTS]], [[CDMA]], [[Time-division multiple access|TDMA]] or [[GSM]] wireless network voice channels.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Gill|first1=Sharon|title=America News: Airbiquity signs telematics deal with BMW|url=http://analysis.tu-auto.com/infotainment/america-news-airbiquity-signs-telematics-deal-bmw|website=TU Automotive|accessdate=11 March 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160623203221/http://analysis.tu-auto.com/infotainment/america-news-airbiquity-signs-telematics-deal-bmw|archive-date=23 June 2016|url-status=dead}}</ref>


In 2001, Airbiquity secured a contract with [[General Motors]] to license aqLink technology to support location-based communications for its [[OnStar]] service. Other automakers licensed aqLink technology for their connected car programs.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Shariat|first1=Jeff|title=Product Spotlight: Airbiquity aqLink|url=http://intelematicstoday.com/2010/02/24/product-spotlight-airbiquity-aqlink/|accessdate=22 February 2016|publisher=InTelematicsToday|date=24 February 2010}}</ref> According to Airbiquity, aqLink technology has been licensed for use in over 25 million production vehicles globally.<ref name="choreo">{{cite web|title=Airbiquity: "Choreo Is Used by Nissan, Infiniti, FCA, Ford and Renault"|url=http://www.gpsbusinessnews.com/Airbiquity-Choreo-Is-Used-by-Nissan-Infiniti-FCA-Ford-and-Renault_a5379.html|website=GPS Business News|accessdate=11 March 2016}}</ref> The ability to provide voice and data services marked the start of branded connected car programs from automakers seeking to differentiate their vehicles from competitors. These programs have since expanded to include other features and services such as over-the-air (OTA) software and data management, infotainment delivery,<ref>{{cite web|last1=Arnason|first1=Gulli|url=http://www.financial-news.co.uk/33874/2016/03/airbiquity-integrates-vehicle-infotainment-applications/|website=Financial News|title=Airbiquity integrates vehicle infotainment applications|accessdate=15 April 2016|date=17 March 2016}}</ref> remote vehicle management, electric vehicle management, and commercial fleet management.
In 2001, Airbiquity secured a contract with [[General Motors]] to license aqLink technology to support location-based communications for its [[OnStar]] service. Other automakers licensed aqLink technology for their connected car programs.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Shariat|first1=Jeff|title=Product Spotlight: Airbiquity aqLink|url=http://intelematicstoday.com/2010/02/24/product-spotlight-airbiquity-aqlink/|accessdate=22 February 2016|publisher=InTelematicsToday|date=24 February 2010|archive-date=20 September 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160920042903/http://intelematicstoday.com/2010/02/24/product-spotlight-airbiquity-aqlink/|url-status=dead}}</ref> According to Airbiquity, aqLink technology has been licensed for use in over 25 million production vehicles globally.<ref name="choreo">{{cite web|title=Airbiquity: "Choreo Is Used by Nissan, Infiniti, FCA, Ford and Renault"|url=http://www.gpsbusinessnews.com/Airbiquity-Choreo-Is-Used-by-Nissan-Infiniti-FCA-Ford-and-Renault_a5379.html|website=GPS Business News|accessdate=11 March 2016}}</ref> The ability to provide voice and data services marked the start of branded connected car programs from automakers seeking to differentiate their vehicles from competitors. These programs have since expanded to include other features and services such as over-the-air (OTA) software and data management, infotainment delivery,<ref>{{cite web|last1=Arnason|first1=Gulli|url=http://www.financial-news.co.uk/33874/2016/03/airbiquity-integrates-vehicle-infotainment-applications/|website=Financial News|title=Airbiquity integrates vehicle infotainment applications|accessdate=15 April 2016|date=17 March 2016|archive-date=1 April 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160401131422/http://www.financial-news.co.uk/33874/2016/03/airbiquity-integrates-vehicle-infotainment-applications/|url-status=dead}}</ref> remote vehicle management, electric vehicle management, and commercial fleet management.


In early 2024 Airbiquity's assets and a subset of the company's engineering staff were acquired by Karma Automotive <ref>https://karmaautomotive.com/news/karma-automotive-acquires-assets-and-key-personnel-from-connected-vehicle-pioneer-airbiquity/</ref>
In early 2024 Airbiquity's assets and a subset of the company's engineering staff were acquired by Karma Automotive <ref>{{cite web | url=https://karmaautomotive.com/news/karma-automotive-acquires-assets-and-key-personnel-from-connected-vehicle-pioneer-airbiquity/ | title=KARMA AUTOMOTIVE ACQUIRES ASSETS AND KEY PERSONNEL FROM CONNECTED VEHICLE PIONEER AIRBIQUITY &#124; Karma Automotive }}</ref>

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== OTAmatic ==
OTAmatic provides over-the-air (OTA) software management for automotive manufacturers and suppliers.

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==DATAmatic==
DATAmatic provides over-the-air (OTA) data management for automotive manufacturers and suppliers.


==Prior Offerings==
==Prior Offerings==


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* OTAmatic
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* DATAmatic
* aqLink
* aqLink
* aqServer
* aqServer
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* Safety & Security
* Safety & Security
* Electric Vehicle
* Electric Vehicle
* Infotainment Delivery<ref>{{Cite web|date=2006-10-09|title=Vehicle Telematics, Geofencing & Fleet Tracking Systems for the Connected Car|url=https://www.airbiquity.com/program-experience|access-date=2022-01-06|website=www.airbiquity.com|language=en}}</ref>
* Infotainment Delivery<ref>{{Cite web|date=2006-10-09|title=Vehicle Telematics, Geofencing & Fleet Tracking Systems for the Connected Car|url=https://www.airbiquity.com/program-experience|access-date=2022-01-06|website=www.airbiquity.com|language=en|archive-date=6 January 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220106192626/https://www.airbiquity.com/program-experience|url-status=dead}}</ref>


==Choreo==
==Choreo==
Airbiquity launched Choreo, a cloud-based connected car service delivery platform, in 2008. The first automaker program to deploy on Choreo was [[Ford Sync]] in 2008. Airbiquity provides service delivery for Choreo in over 60 countries, including translations into more than 30 local languages<ref>{{cite web|last1=Hill|first1=Kelly|title=Airbiquity provides cloud-based smartphone integration for Nissan vehicles|url=http://www.rcrwireless.com/20131115/wireless/airbiquity-provides-cloud-based-smartphone-integration-for-nissan-vehicles|website=RCR Wireless|date=15 November 2013 |accessdate=31 March 2016}}</ref>
Airbiquity launched Choreo, a cloud-based connected car service delivery platform, in 2008. The first automaker program to deploy on Choreo was [[Ford Sync]] in 2008.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Hill|first1=Kelly|title=Airbiquity provides cloud-based smartphone integration for Nissan vehicles|url=http://www.rcrwireless.com/20131115/wireless/airbiquity-provides-cloud-based-smartphone-integration-for-nissan-vehicles|website=RCR Wireless|date=15 November 2013 |accessdate=31 March 2016}}</ref>

Choreo is composed of six services for established and newly emerging connected car services. Each product draws upon combinations of Choreo platform service delivery capability supplemented with custom software development and engineering to integrate with specified suppliers, [[mobile network operators]],<ref>{{cite web|last1=Costlow|first1=Terry|title=AT&T, Airbiquity team up for connected-vehicle services|url=http://articles.sae.org/13978/|website=SAE International|accessdate=31 March 2016}}</ref> [[call centers]], [[content providers]], and back-end [[IT systems]].

== Awards ==
Airbiquity has received the following telematics industry, technology, and business awards for software development, engineering and integration expertise,<ref>{{cite web|last1=Privat|first1=Ludovic|title=Continental to Resell Airbiquity Connected Car Service Platform|url=http://www.gpsbusinessnews.com/Continental-to-Resell-Airbiquity-Connected-Car-Service-Platform_a4865.html|website=GPS Business News|accessdate=31 March 2016}}</ref> and general business success:
* Business Intelligence Group - New Product of the Year - 2017<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.nbcrightnow.com/story/37346130/airbiquity-otamatic-named-2017-new-product-of-the-year-by-business-intelligence-group|title=Airbiquity OTAmatic Named 2017 New Product of the Year by Business Intelligence Group|access-date=2018-02-08|language=en}}</ref>
* Stratus Award for Cloud Computing - 2017<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.bintelligence.com/stratus-awards/|title=Stratus Awards for Cloud Computing|last=|first=|date=|website=Business Intelligence Group|language=en-US|access-date=2018-02-08}}</ref>
* TU-Automotive - Best Telematics Service Provider – 2015<ref name="TU">{{cite web|last1=Leblanc|first1=Emilie|title=Past TU-Automotive Awards Finalists|url=http://www.tu-auto.com/detroit/awards-finalists.php|website=www.tu-auto.com|accessdate=19 February 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160223095215/http://www.tu-auto.com/detroit/awards-finalists.php|archive-date=23 February 2016|url-status=dead}}</ref>
* Deloitte - Deloitte Technology Fast 500 – 2014 & 2013<ref>{{cite web|title=Past Historical rankings|url=http://www2.deloitte.com/us/en/pages/technology-media-and-telecommunications/articles/fast500-winners.html|website=www2.deloitte.com|accessdate=19 February 2016}}</ref>
* Connected World - Connected World 100 – 2014 & 2013<ref>{{cite web|title=CW 100|url=http://connectedworld.com/cw-100-2/|website=connectedworld.com|accessdate=19 February 2016}}</ref>
* Inc. Magazine - Inc. 500/5000 – 2014 & 2013<ref>{{cite web|title=The Fastest-Growing Private U.S. Companies, At a Glance|url=http://www.inc.com/inc5000/|website=www.inc.com|accessdate=19 February 2016}}</ref>
* Edison Universe - Innovative Safety & Security Services – 2014<ref>{{cite web|title=2014 Edison Award Winners|url=http://www.edisonawards.com/winners2014.php|website=www.edisonawards.com|accessdate=19 February 2016}}</ref>
* Intelligent Transportation Society of America - Solution Spotlight: Electric Vehicle – 2013<ref>{{cite web|title=Airbiquity and Nissan North America, Inc. Honored with Smart Solution Spotlight Award for Electric Vehicle Telematics Technologies|url=http://www.itsa.org/awards-media/press-releases/1595-airbiquity-and-nissan-north-america-inc-honored-with-smart-solution-spotlight-award-for-electric-vehicle-telematics-technologies|website=www.itsa.org|access-date=19 February 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151108044221/http://itsa.org/awards-media/press-releases/1595-airbiquity-and-nissan-north-america-inc-honored-with-smart-solution-spotlight-award-for-electric-vehicle-telematics-technologies|archive-date=8 November 2015|url-status=dead|df=dmy-all}}</ref>
* Red Herring - Top 100 North America – 2013<ref>{{cite web|title=2013 Top 100 North America: Winners|url=http://www.redherring.com/events/rhna/2013-rhnawinners/|website=www.redherring.com|accessdate=19 February 2016}}</ref>
* Telematics Update - Best Telematics Solution – 2012/11<ref name="TU"/>
* Telematics Update - Best Automotive Application – 2012/11<ref name="TU"/>


== References ==
== References ==

Latest revision as of 20:06, 20 May 2024

Airbiquity
Company typePrivately Held Company
IndustryAutomotive Telematics: Connected Vehicle Services
Founded1997
HeadquartersSeattle, WA, USA
Areas served
Americas, Europe, Middle East/Africa, Asia, Oceana
Products
  • Over-the-air (OTA) Software and Data Management
BrandsOTAmatic Software Management Platform, DATAmatic Edge Data Management Platform, Choreo Connected Vehicle Service-Delivery Platform
Websitewww.airbiquity.com

Airbiquity Inc. was a business-to-business (B2B) software development and engineering company operating in the automotive telematics industry. Airbiquity's business model was to develop, deploy, and support the ongoing management of connected car programs for automotive industry customers.

History[edit]

The company was founded in 1997 as Integrated Data Communications Inc. located on Bainbridge Island across the Puget Sound from Seattle.[1] In 2000, the company changed its name to Airbiquity Inc. and later relocated to the Seattle downtown waterfront in 2006.[2]

During its early years Airbiquity's primary product was aqLink, a patented in-band software modem enabling vehicle connectivity and two-way data transfer over cellular voice networks using embedded TCUs or consumer cell phones with Bluetooth connections.[3] The introduction of aqLink was followed by a series of product upgrades and line extensions, including aqServer for transmission, receipt and processing of information transported to data and call center providers over UMTS, CDMA, TDMA or GSM wireless network voice channels.[4]

In 2001, Airbiquity secured a contract with General Motors to license aqLink technology to support location-based communications for its OnStar service. Other automakers licensed aqLink technology for their connected car programs.[5] According to Airbiquity, aqLink technology has been licensed for use in over 25 million production vehicles globally.[6] The ability to provide voice and data services marked the start of branded connected car programs from automakers seeking to differentiate their vehicles from competitors. These programs have since expanded to include other features and services such as over-the-air (OTA) software and data management, infotainment delivery,[7] remote vehicle management, electric vehicle management, and commercial fleet management.

In early 2024 Airbiquity's assets and a subset of the company's engineering staff were acquired by Karma Automotive [8]

Prior Offerings[edit]

  • OTAmatic
  • DATAmatic
  • aqLink
  • aqServer
  • Fleet Management
  • Safety & Security
  • Electric Vehicle
  • Infotainment Delivery[9]

Choreo[edit]

Airbiquity launched Choreo, a cloud-based connected car service delivery platform, in 2008. The first automaker program to deploy on Choreo was Ford Sync in 2008.[10]

References[edit]

  1. ^ Baker, Sharon. "Airbiquity raises $7.5M to back wireless GPS system". Puget Sounds Business Journal. Retrieved 31 March 2016.
  2. ^ Engleman, Eric. "Deal with GM's OnStar saves Seattle's Airbiquity". Portland Business Journal. Retrieved 31 March 2016.
  3. ^ Gill, Sharon. "Airbiquity deploys 10 million telematics solutions". TU-Automotive. Archived from the original on 23 June 2016. Retrieved 11 March 2016.
  4. ^ Gill, Sharon. "America News: Airbiquity signs telematics deal with BMW". TU Automotive. Archived from the original on 23 June 2016. Retrieved 11 March 2016.
  5. ^ Shariat, Jeff (24 February 2010). "Product Spotlight: Airbiquity aqLink". InTelematicsToday. Archived from the original on 20 September 2016. Retrieved 22 February 2016.
  6. ^ "Airbiquity: "Choreo Is Used by Nissan, Infiniti, FCA, Ford and Renault"". GPS Business News. Retrieved 11 March 2016.
  7. ^ Arnason, Gulli (17 March 2016). "Airbiquity integrates vehicle infotainment applications". Financial News. Archived from the original on 1 April 2016. Retrieved 15 April 2016.
  8. ^ "KARMA AUTOMOTIVE ACQUIRES ASSETS AND KEY PERSONNEL FROM CONNECTED VEHICLE PIONEER AIRBIQUITY | Karma Automotive".
  9. ^ "Vehicle Telematics, Geofencing & Fleet Tracking Systems for the Connected Car". www.airbiquity.com. 9 October 2006. Archived from the original on 6 January 2022. Retrieved 6 January 2022.
  10. ^ Hill, Kelly (15 November 2013). "Airbiquity provides cloud-based smartphone integration for Nissan vehicles". RCR Wireless. Retrieved 31 March 2016.
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