The global market for in-vehicle intelligent transportation systems is expected to grow from $1 billion today to more than $18 billion annually during the next five years, according to a new report from Allied Business Intelligence. Major ITS systems include in-vehicle communications systems, electronic toll collection using smart cards and transponders, automatic vehicle identification, automatic vehicle location and collision avoidance systems.
FWT Inc. announced it received ISO-9001 certification from the International Standards Organization for designing and manufacturing of communications towers. “We are very proud that FWT is the first tower manufacturer in the [United States] to attain ISO-9001 certification,” said Doug Standley, FWT president and chief executive officer. The company must undergo an ISO audit every six months to maintain its certification.
TeleCorp PCS Inc. joined the Cellular Telecommunications Industry Association, while at the same time making a voluntary $5,000 contribution to the organization’s nonprofit CTIA Foundation. TeleCorp, an affiliate of AT&T Wireless Services Inc., is building out digital wireless networks in New Orleans, Baton Rouge and Lafayette, La.; Memphis, Tenn.; and the Little Rock, Pine Bluff, Hot Springs, Fort Smith and northwest Arkansas areas; as well as the areas surrounding Boston and St. Louis. “TeleCorp is one of the exciting new players in the wireless industry, and they will bring a valuable blend of talent, vigor and experience to our organization,” said Tom Wheeler, CTIA president.
The IEEE Standards Coordinating Committee on Electromagnetic Energy Product Performance Safety asked Crown Communications for assistance with a special subcommittee studying the performance and safety of radio-frequency protective clothing. The subcommittee will work to develop standardized methods for measuring the performance of RF protective clothing, said Crown. Crown is the domestic operating subsidiary of Crown Castle International Corp., which acquires, develops and manages telecommunications infrastructure such as wireless support structures such as towers and rooftops.
