Building on SBD’s research into Telematics, Navigation and Traffic information in China, David McClure spoke exclusively about how to develop telematics services for the Chinese market. David’s presentation at the recent Telematics Japan conference includes: Understa... [More]

Take advantage of SBD’s experience in developing global telematics strategies with a special workshop recorded recently at Telematics Japan conference focussing on the competitive situation, market challenges and legislation affecting the deployment of telematics services in Europe, Russia a... [More]

The main focus for the 63rd annual IAA International Motor Show was on environmentally-friendly concepts in automotive design and technology. However, SBD identified many new developments in the fields of telematics, connectivity, ADAS, entertainment and navigation. These key trends and announce... [More]

Consumers value the science of smart route guidance over the artistic flair of 3D maps and satellite imagery, according to a recent end-user survey conducted by SBD, the leading navigation market analysts. The research polled responses from 600 portable and smartphone navigation users across France, Germany and the UK. Navigation users in all three regions demonstrated a consistent level of interest in connected services that make their journeys more efficient, including automatic map updates, traffic information and speed camera warnings. By contrast, interest was significantly lower for nice-to-have information such as weather and public transport. [More]

European theft trends and insurance requirements at your finger tips. Download your FREE European, Sweden, UK, and Russia theft and insurance posters. SBD_European_TheftTrendsA0.pdf (322.66 kb) SBD_SwedenA1.pdf (33.17 kb) SBD_UKA1.pdf (28.57 kb) SBD_RussiaA1.pdf (76.7... [More]

World Class Smart Key development at your fingertips. For your FREE posters on European Smart Key Development and Marquardt Smart Key systems please email your contact details to info@sbd.co.uk These posters may contain confidential and / or privileged information that is not... [More]

Global theft trends at your finger tips. Download your free global theft trends poster. Printed copies are also available.  Email info@sbd.co.uk with your contact details to have a poster mailed to you while stocks last. SBD Global Insurance Post A0.pdf (344.52 kb) ... [More]

Paul Burnley, Senior Security and Cost of Ownership Specialist, presents the focus of security developments in 2009. [More]

This whitepaper gives an overview of the key issues and stakeholders involved in the fledgling telematics and navigation markets in China. [More]

SBD gives in-depth analysis of TPEG, which has been developed as the successor to the current RDS TMC traffic information protocol. [More]