Moving the world forward

State DOTs recognize they can’t build their way out of congestion with concrete and asphalt. The answer, instead, lies in intelligent transportation – digital technology and data analytics that will enable connected vehicles to interact with intelligent roadways. As more miles of interstate are updated with smart sensors and other connected infrastructure, roadway operators will be able to monitor road conditions in real time and share critical information directly with drivers.

Building on our pioneering intelligent roadway work with the Colorado Department of Transportation, we’re continuing to expand our industry-leading CIRRUS by Panasonic platform in partnership with Utah and as a pilot in Georgia. For the connected vehicles that will utilize this platform, we’re leveraging OS ecosystems like Android Auto, auto-grade Linux and technology from IBM Watson and Qualcomm – a great example of how we bring innovation to market through modular solutions that plug into a cohesive platform.

Up to 80% fewer non-impaired, multi-vehicle crashes with connected vehicle technology.

Needless to say, modernizing vehicles and highways will be a big benefit to those involved in supply chain logistics, such as commercial truckers. But our solutions facilitate the movement of goods in other ways too, beginning at the warehouse where rugged handhelds put data directly in the hands of workers.

Featuring long-life swappable batteries, these rugged handhelds can last across multiple shifts and offer an array of productivity-enhancing accessories, including barcode scanners, pistol grips and payment sleeves. With Windows CE at end-of-life, Panasonic provides supply chain companies a low-pain migration path: Android solutions that minimize training by retaining the current application’s look and feel.