Business EconomyPosted at: Oct 15 2024 6:15PM


Kia India, Airtel partner for Kia Connect 2.0

New Delhi, Oct 15 (UNI) Premium carmaker Kia India has partnered with telecom major Airtel for Kia Connect 2.0 platform which focuses on Vehicle Management, AI Voice Command, Convenience, Remote Control, Safety and Security and Navigation and through Airtel’s robust nationwide communications network will power all connected car variants of Kia with reliable and secure real-time connectivity, enabling uninterrupted transfer of critical data.
Commenting on this, Hardeep Singh Brar, Sr. VP and Head of Sales and Marketing, Kia India, said, “As part of our 2.0 transition, we are introducing the OTA (Over-the-Air) Kia Connect Diagnostics, unlocking the possibilities of Software-Defined Vehicles where IoT technology becomes fundamental to our offerings.
“We are excited to partner with Airtel Business whose future-ready solutions will seamlessly integrate with our vehicles, ensuring robust data security and privacy. With Airtel's extensive network, we will further enhance the customer experience that Kia is renowned for and deliver global technologies tailored for the Indian consumer. This collaboration will empower Kia vehicle owners with advanced analytics and real-time insights, providing essential metrics,” he added.
Sharat Sinha, CEO ̶ Airtel Business, said, “We at Airtel Business are at the forefront of empowering brands across sectors with a secure and dedicated network designed for IoT for the safe transmission of all customer data across connected devices. We are thrilled to power the journey of Kia’s connected cars with our future-ready technology solution that offers efficient and effective capabilities.”
Powered with Airtel’s transformative IoT platform ‘Airtel IoT Hub’ which enables advanced analytics and real-time insights, Airtel’s advanced IoT solutions for connected vehicles will cover both internal combustion engine (ICE) models and electric vehicles (EVs), Airtel said in a regulatory filing with the stock exchanges.
Airtel will ensure complete data privacy and safety for the connected vehicles, while also simplifying and automating operations across all stages of vehicle production and management.
Airtel Business was the first ICT service provider in the country to connect over 20 million devices through its IoT solutions. Currently, Airtel IoT platform powers over 33 million IoT devices across the country and caters to about 55% of the IoT connectivity market in India.
Airtel’s IoT platform which is well recognised across the industry by customers and analysts provides a rich suite of capabilities that helps customers with domestic and global usage, industry-specific needs, network intelligence and several innovations on the network and software side, the company said.
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