In June,
we wrote about how Toronto-based tech start-up Skymeter is poised to revolutionize the traffic industry with its innovative, GPS-based system that allows for efficient parking and congestion charging. The company, based at MaRS in the Discovery District, has a device that can track and bill drivers based on actual use of their cars.
Now Skymeter
has announced that they have joined the
ng Connect Program to help develop services for next-generation, high-bandwidth technologies, including 4G networks and what is called Long Term Evolution technology.
Steve West, a founding member of the ng Connect Program, said that Skymeter has much to contribute to the multi-industry initiative.
"For example, we are very interested in collaborating on services that
will improve the driving experience with easy and more accurate tolls
and parking payments or improve air quality through better congestion
management leveraging next generation 4G/LTE networks," he said.
JD Hassan, chief commercial officer with Skymeter, said in the announcement that his company will help the company lead innovation in the transportation sector. "We look forward to helping lead this change through the ng Connect
Program, where we can join forces with other industry innovators to
create services that will change the way we use our vehicles," he said. "We're excited
to work with other ng Connect members to support that transformation
with the creation of new business models and services, delivering
benefits to consumers and enterprises while addressing key business and
governmental issues such as parking, congestion and infrastructure
funding."
Writer: Edward Keenan
Source: JD Hassan, Chief Commercial Officer, Skymeter Corporation