WeDo Technologies to Participate in Panel Discussion on Embedded Mobile at Mobile World Congress

WeDo Technologies is pleased to announce that it will be a key part of a panel discussion at this year’s Mobile World Congress, entitled Embedded Mobile: The Market Opportunity in the Automotive and Utilities Sector.

Embedding telematics into vehicles which use mobile connectivity to deliver safety and security services, and infotainment services such as internet access, live traffic updates and weather reports are becoming increasingly commonplace. Meanwhile, mobile connectivity is enabling utilities suppliers to more effectively manage the supply and demand of consumers’ energy and water use.

The panel discussion which will be made up of Rui Paiva, CEO of WeDo Technologies, Miguel Stilwell D'Andrade, Executive Board Member, EDP Distribuicao, Larry Haddad, General Manager, Nissan International, Carlos Lourenco, Head, Business Unit, Optimus and Doug VanDagens, Director, Connected Services, Ford Motor Company and Marc Sauter, M2M Head of Strategy & Business Development, Vodafone and will focus on the market opportunities for mobile network operators and other service providers in terms of embedded mobile in these sectors. It will explore the types of services that can be expected in the future and the role the various players in the value chain will take in bringing these solutions to market, whilst addressing critical factors of success.  It will be moderated by Dominique Bonte, Group Director, Telematics & Navigation, ABI Research.

Rui Paiva, from WeDo Technologies, said: “The automotive and utilities sector present huge opportunities for mobile network operators and WeDo are really looking forward to being a part this panel discussion. But we also know that they will need to ensure they are using systems to improve operational effectiveness and manage risk, especially as the mobile ecosystem is constantly changing and evolving.”

The panel discussion Embedded Mobile: The Market Opportunity in the Automotive and Utilities Sector, will take place on Thursday 1st March 11.30 – 13.00 (CET) at Mobile World Congress 2012. 

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