In-Vehicle & Mobility Transport FAQ’s – Teldat

Q: What are In-Vehicle Networks and transport mobility solutions?

These solutions involve applying the latest telecommunication technologies to niche sectors like road transport and emergency or commercial vehicles. The goal is to enhance viability and safety, prevent faults while maximizing operational efficiency, and keep people socially connected.

Q: What is the expected market growth for Automotive Communication Technology?

The global automotive communication technology market was valued at USD 7.63 billion in 2020 and is expected to reach approximately US$ 36.30 billion by 2030. This represents a robust Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 15.4% from 2021 to 2030.

Q: What state-of-the-art communication technologies are essential for modern on-board communication nodes?

Crucial technologies include high-performing 5G/LTE, Wi-Fi 6 connectivity and cutting-edge Wi-Fi 7. These capabilities provide reliable and secure communications necessary for any digitalization attempt.

Q: What are the major hardware requirements for devices used in vehicular environments?

In-vehicle environments are harsh due to vibrations, high speed, humidity, temperature changes, and challenging power supply conditions. Therefore, multiservice communication platforms must utilize ruggedized devices and be audited and certified to guarantee optimal behavior under these critical environmental conditions.

Q: How are cellular interfaces typically managed in high-performance on-board devices?

Devices are equipped with high-performing wireless communication technologies (5G/LTE, Wi-Fi 6 or Wi-Fi 7), and the cellular interface is managed via an eSIM. This feature makes it possible to remotely manage the device.

Q: Which specific hardware platforms are designed for the road transport sector?

The Celer-Series is a dedicated product portfolio equipped with 5G/4G, Wi-Fi 6 combined with eSIM, cybersecurity, and the capacity to run AI models. The Celer-Series offers these main advantages along with ITxPT-compliant hardware and software.

Q: What is the onboard cybersecurity challenge in the mobility sector?

As the automotive network increasingly resembles an IT system, it is becoming more exposed to threats and vulnerabilities. Consequently, Onboard Next Generation Firewalls (NGFW) are paramount to protect in-vehicle communications from cybersecurity attacks.

Q: What specialized software tools are used to address cybersecurity on-board?

Specialized software, such as the Next-Generation-Firewall, provides safe communications. Be.OT is described as the ultimate cybersecurity tool for on-board environments and utilizes technologies like Intrusion Detection/Intrusion Prevention Systems (IDS/IPS) or Extended Detection & Response (XDR).

1. What are In-Vehicle Networks and transport mobility solutions?

2. What is the expected market growth for Automotive Communication Technology?

3. What factors are driving the growth of the automotive communication technology market?

4. What state-of-the-art communication technologies are essential for modern on-board communication nodes?

5. Why is 5G technology specifically important for in-vehicle applications?

6. What are the major hardware requirements for devices used in vehicular environments?

7. How are cellular interfaces typically managed in high-performance on-board devices?

8. Which specific hardware platforms are designed for the road transport sector?

9. What is the onboard cybersecurity challenge in the mobility sector?

10. What specialized software tools are used to address cybersecurity on-board?

11. How does Artificial Intelligence (AI) enhance transport mobility solutions?

13. What are specific real-world examples of In-Vehicle connectivity solutions?

14. How are these advanced communication solutions applied to Rolling Stock (rail transport)?

15. What role does SD-WAN technology play in transport network architecture?

1. What are In-Vehicle Networks and transport mobility solutions?

These solutions involve applying the latest telecommunication technologies to niche sectors like road transport and emergency or commercial vehicles.The goal is to enhance viability and safety, prevent faults while maximizing operational efficiency, and keep people socially connected.

2. What is the expected market growth for Automotive Communication Technology?

The global automotive communication technology market was valued at USD 7.63 billion in 2020 and is expected to reach approximately US$ 36.30 billion by 2030. This represents a robust Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 15.4% from 2021 to 2030.

3. What factors are driving the growth of the automotive communication technology market?

Growth is driven by the integration of advanced technologies in modern vehicles, including the rising penetration of the Internet of Things (IoT), big data, facial recognition, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and machine learning.

4. What state-of-the-art communication technologies are essential for modern on-board communication nodes?

Crucial technologies include high-performing 5G/LTE, Wi-Fi 6 connectivity and cutting-edge Wi-Fi 7. These capabilities provide reliable and secure communications necessary for any digitalization attempt.

5. Why is 5G technology specifically important for in-vehicle applications?

5G technologies are deployed across a wide frequency spectrum that enables more bandwidth, faster speeds, low latency, higher capacity for more connected devices, less interference, and better efficiency, thus providing solid bases for in-vehicle applications.

6. What are the major hardware requirements for devices used in vehicular environments?

In-vehicle environments are harsh due to vibrations, high speed, humidity, temperature changes, and challenging power supply conditions. Therefore, multiservice communication platforms must utilize ruggedized devices and be audited and certified to guarantee optimal behavior under these critical environmental conditions.

7. How are cellular interfaces typically managed in high-performance on-board devices?

Devices are equipped with high-performing wireless communication technologies (5G/LTE, Wi-Fi 6 or Wi-Fi 7), and the cellular interface is managed via an eSIM. This feature makes it possible to remotely manage the device.

8. Which specific hardware platforms are designed for the road transport sector?

The Celer-Series is a dedicated product portfolio equipped with 5G/4G, Wi-Fi 6 combined with eSIM, cybersecurity, and the capacity to run AI models. The Celer-Series offers these main advantages along with ITxPT-compliant hardware and software.

9. What is the onboard cybersecurity challenge in the mobility sector?

As the automotive network increasingly resembles an IT system, it is becoming more exposed to threats and vulnerabilities. Consequently, Onboard Next Generation Firewalls (NGFW) are paramount to protect in-vehicle communications from cybersecurity attacks.

10. What specialized software tools are used to address cybersecurity on-board?

Specialized software, such as the Next-Generation-Firewall, provides safe communications. Be.OT is described as the ultimate cybersecurity tool for on-board environments and utilizes technologies like Intrusion Detection/Intrusion Prevention Systems (IDS/IPS) or Extended Detection & Response (XDR).

11. How does Artificial Intelligence (AI) enhance transport mobility solutions?

AI enables a new paradigm in the mobility sector. AI can be used in the edge device to process video, provide predictive maintenance, and much more. On-board devices include edge devices capable of processing AI models.

Dead Reckoning is the process of calculating the current position of an object based on estimates. Despite its origins in seafaring, it can have a significant impact on road transport navigation, especially in a world dominated by Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) technologies.

13. What are specific real-world examples of In-Vehicle connectivity solutions?

Teldat’s In-Vehicle solutions include providing connectivity for buses in Madrid and Florida (USA), connectivity for buses and police cars in the USA, connectivity for bike stations in Taipei City, and implementing emergency services on ambulances including connectivity services for these type of vehicle.

14. How are these advanced communication solutions applied to Rolling Stock (rail transport)?

Applications include providing onboard connectivity for High Speed Trains, delivering Wi-Fi and cybersecurity solutions for Trams in Jerusalem, and offering LTE & Wi-Fi for New Zealand Trains.

15. What role does SD-WAN technology play in transport network architecture?

SD-WAN (Software-Defined Wide Area Network) is a solution used in Advanced Networking. It opens up traditional IP networking to SaaS application level networking, easily and quickly. In a broader enterprise context, SD-WAN solutions, like the CNM SD-WAN Suite, have been used to migrate installed bases to SD-WAN technology.