Simcom To Integrate Cambridge Positioning Systems's Matrix Technology Into GSM/W-CDMA Devices
Cambridge Positioning Systems Ltd (CPS) will work with Simcom, a subsidiary of SIM Technology Group Limited to enable a range of terminals for use with vehicle, asset and personnel tracking for both Asia Pacific and European markets. This will be the first time that Matrix has been utilized for a product based on TD-SCDMA - China's own standard for 3G/W-CDMA technology.
The two companies will also collaborate on joint marketing of the Matrix-enabled devices to operators worldwide - a move welcomed by Chris Wade, CEO of CPS. "Simcom is typical of a new generation of fast-moving ODMs who want fresh innovation and quality technology to build and drive market share. They recognize the growing demand for high accuracy location as an enabler for profitable services in the enterprise market - as a precursor for wider usage by consumers. The fact that this deal extends into W-CDMA highlights the long term nature of our relationship and our ability to deliver Matrix to meet current and future needs."
Shanghai Simcom's core business focuses on the design, development, manufacturing and distribution of mobile handsets for use by leading brands, SKD/CKD Turnkey Solutions for mobile handsets and GSM/GPRS modules for wireless communications applications.
"We are proud to become a partner of CPS, the world's leading provider of positioning systems. Introduction of Matrix high accuracy location technology to Simcom's technology platform will further enhance the competitiveness of our client's products and strengthen our position in the development of TD-SCDMA in the China market," says Simon Wong, Executive Vice President of SIM Technology Group who is responsible for the sales and marketing of the Group.
The integration of CPS's Matrix location technology enables any handset or device to be located to an accuracy of sub-100m in GSM - and less than 50m in W-CDMA networks. The modules use the existing GSM/W-CDMA network infrastructure to transfer location information to the network using standard GPRS or SMS.
SOURCE: Cambridge Positioning Systems Ltd. (CPS)