Announcing the 2010 SPEC SmartAuto Telematics Pioneer Award

Norwalk, CT (June 2nd, 2010) —Technology Marketing Corporation (TMC (News - Alert)), a global media company, and Crossfire Media have announced the SmartAuto Telematics Pioneer Award presented by Smart Products Ecosystem Connections, (SPEC).

The 2010 SPEC SmartAuto Telematics Pioneer Award is seeking nominations for solutions to be included in this elite list of the best smart auto technology solutions.  The impact of wireless networking, telematics and embedded computing on the automotive industry has proven its value in providing better diagnostics from the car and advanced systems to enhance driver safety.  The current generation of SmartAuto solutions goes even further to integrate smart phones, GPS, intelligent navigation and unprecedented amounts of information and infotainment to create a world of new options for drivers and passengers.   

The SmartAuto Telematics Pioneer Award highlights the most innovative SmartAuto applications, services and devices that are delivering value to vehicle owners, OEMs, dealers and partners across industries.  The SPEC SmartAuto Telematics Pioneer Award recognizes achievement in diagnostic and mobile applications, social network and performance systems.  If you are driven to succeed in delivering SmartAuto innovation, this award will highlight your contribution.

“All companies who have made strides in advancing smartauto telematics technologies should get their applications in to make this elite list of achievers,” stated Carl Ford, co-founder and community developer, Crossfire Media.  “The winners will be heralded as the ultimate innovators of SPEC smart auto solutions.

"The growth of smart product technologies is astounding.  The introduction of the SmartAuto Telematics Pioneer Award is devised to single out those companies who have made extraordinary achievements in the advancement of these technologies,” said Rich Tehrani, CEO, TMC.  “I encourage companies to nominate their products and be considered for this distinguished award.”

Winners of the 2010 SmartAuto Telematics Pioneer Award will be announced in August and highlighted in the September issue of the SPEC e-newsletter.  In addition, a press kit for award marketing will be provided and all winners will receive a customized plaque.

Learn more and apply. Early-bird registration is due June 23rd, 2010.  Final deadline to apply is July 14th, 2010.

For more information, please visit www.tmcnet.com.

 About TMC:

Technology Marketing Corporation (TMC) is a global, integrated media company helping our clients build communities in print, in person and online. TMC publishes Customer Interaction Solutions, INTERNET TELEPHONY, Unified Communications, and NGN magazines. TMCnet, TMC's Web site, is the leading source of news and articles for the communications and technology industries. TMCnet is read by two million unique visitors each month on average worldwide, according to Webtrends. TMCnet has ranked within the top 3,500 in Quantcast's (News - Alert) Top U.S. sites, placing TMCnet in the nation’s top .03% most visited Web sites. In addition, TMC produces INTERNET TELEPHONY Conference & EXPO (ITEXPO (News - Alert)); 4GWE Conference and M2M Evolution (in conjunction with Crossfire Media); Digium|Asterisk World (in conjunction with Digium (News - Alert)); and Smart Grid Summit (in conjunction with Intelligent Communication Partners).

TMC also serves technology professionals with industry-specific Web sites: IT.TMCnet.com, 4G-wirelessevolution.TMCnet.com, M2M Evolution.com, Smart-Grid.TMCnet.com, Smart Products Ecosystem, Robotics.TMCnet.com, Cable.TMCnet.com, Satellite.TMCnet.com, Green.TMCnet.com, Healthcare.TMCnet.com, and Education.TMCnet.com. 

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About Crossfire Media:

Crossfire Media is an integrated marketing company with a core focus on future trends in technology. We service communities of interest with conferences, tradeshows, webinars and newsletters. Crossfire Media services also include providing insight to technology companies and associations to assist in the development of business and technical strategy as well as the development and implementation of effective communications and marketing strategy. To implement communications and marketing strategies, Crossfire Media utilizes a variety of physical and virtual experiences including web, publications, face to face events, and webinars.

Crossfire Media has a partnership with Technology Marketing Corporation (TMC) to produce events and websites related to disruptive technologies. Crossfire Media is a division of Crossfire Consulting, a full service Information Technology company based in New York.

TMC Contact:

Jan Pierret

Marketing Manager

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