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Qualcomm and Navistar Announce Alliance to Deliver Qualcomm Mobile Computing Platform via Navistar Dealers in the United States


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Alliance Provides One-Stop Shop for Transportation Companies Needing Vehicles with Fleet Management Solution
SAN DIEGO .- Qualcomm Incorporated (Nasdaq: QCOM), a leading provider of business-to-business wireless enterprise applications and services, and Navistar Inc., a subsidiary of Navistar International Corporation (NYSE: NAV), a holding company whose affiliates produce International® brand commercial vehicles and other vehicle brands, today announced an alliance to deliver Qualcomm’s Mobile Computing Platform (MCP) installed on Navistar’s trucks beginning in the fall.

Under the agreement, Navistar dealers will resell Qualcomm’s MCP throughout the United States. The collaboration will enable Navistar customers to purchase International brand trucks with the MCP installed by the dealer, making it easier than ever to access Qualcomm’s OmniVisionsm Transportation services.

“This alliance is a milestone for both Qualcomm and Navistar, and our customers will reap many benefits from this combined offering,” said Norm Ellis, vice president of transportation and logistics sales and service for Qualcomm Enterprise Services. “Trucking companies will now have expanded access to our OmniVision Transportation suite of services, and customers can take advantage of the added support they get from a combined International dealer and Qualcomm customer support network.”

With drivers and fleet owners relying on mobile information more than ever, OmniVision Transportation services enhance safety, efficiency and productivity while improving the in-cab experience and quality of life for drivers. Delivered via Qualcomm’s in-cab hardware, software, and network infrastructure, OmniVision Transportation services enable the delivery of two-way data communications and value-added services to enterprises.

Designed for the transportation and logistics industry, OmniVision Transportation services incorporate industry-specific capabilities and features that seamlessly integrate with back-office systems. The MCP features an integrated, color touchscreen and remote control device with advanced in-cab, text-to-speech capability that improves safety and productivity by allowing drivers to listen and replay messages, eliminating the need to pull over and stop the vehicle to read a text message. OmniVision Transportation services are backed by Qualcomm’s proven network reliability and redundancy, superior customer service and 24/7 support.

“By working with Qualcomm, we’re able to offer our customers the added convenience and value of Qualcomm’s Mobile Computing Platform installed across our industry-leading line-up of commercial trucks,” said Jeff Lillig, director, Navistar Electronics. “Our customers will gain additional operational efficiency by leveraging OmniVision Transportation services. This proven telematics solution provides near real-time access to critical information, helping customers run their businesses more efficiently for improved operational performance and profit.”



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