Affordability, value, safety, and the important relationship between connected vehicles and connected devices.

  

Connected vehicles and connected devices, we have there, what Connectikpeople.co soon #Retinknow®, calls the new IT convergence. This technological trend is going to shape our future, in terms of improvement of our living conditions, safety, convenience and with regard to relevant governance and sustainable development.

But, as emerging technologies, this trend brings a spate of perturbations and excitements, and also, people are not necessarily able to understand and value the improvements connected vehicles and connected devices, can deliver.

It is obvious that, people place high value upon their smartphone as the enabler of their digital identity. This means, when it comes to connected vehicles and connected devices, successful OEMs would be those that are able to define value addition appropriately and entice consumers with exciting technologies at the right price point.

As part of our global commitment, Connectikpeople.co soon #Retinknow®, has captured for you a new report, from IDC Manufacturing Insights' . Titled “Business Strategy: IDC's Connected Vehicle Study Highlights Value of Safety and Convenience,” this new report aims to provide perspectives for automotive original equipment manufacturers and other ecosystem stakeholders on consumer expectations, including questions about affordability, value, safety, and the important relationship between connected vehicles and connected devices.  

Connectikpeople.co soon #Retinknow®, can also observe that, the report identifies achievements to date from major automotive OEMs associating safety and connected vehicle investments and provide guidance on how OEMs can ensure they are delivering what the market needs and wants in connected vehicles.

The IDC Manufacturing Insights' Consumer Connected Vehicle Study shows that consumers are looking for safety and convenience but aren't necessarily able to value the improvements connected vehicles can deliver. 53.8% of consumers don't think they will have connected vehicle capabilities in their next vehicle because they won't be able to afford it, don't want it, or don't think they should pay for it.