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Installation Futures - ITS in your vehicle

FCS and ITS (UK) announced a joint event on the future of in-vehicle installation to be held on 19 May 2011 in Daventry.

The Federation of Communication Services (FCS) and the Intelligent Transport Society for the United Kingdom (ITS (UK)) teamed up to stage a joint event which signposted the way to the future for professional installation businesses. Changing markets and technology mean that demand for traditional in-vehicle installation services has been falling while the growth in use of tracking systems and intelligent transport technology is opening up new areas of opportunity.

The event was held under the banner of “Installation Futures – ITS in your vehicle” and highlighted the drivers for change and also focused on the best practice which will be needed to capitalise on the new opportunities which are emerging.

Chairman of the FCS Installers Committee, John Thomson of Panorama Antennas said, “Over recent years FCS Comms Installer has become the premier UK event for the installers of communications equipment into vehicles and associated manufacturers, distributors and end-users. Our involvement with ITS UK will enable us to bring a new dimension to the event in 2011. The focus is on new and developing technologies, involving telematics and intelligent transport systems, and the opportunities these will bring to the installation sector.”

ITS UK’s Chairman, Mike Schofield of Atkins commented, “We see growing alignment between the interests of these two organisations and we believe this event will offer a unique opportunity to foster a closer understanding of each other’s areas of expertise. It will facilitate increased dialogue and a better mutual understanding of policies, procedures and operational requirements. Prevailing financial conditions necessitate stringent examination of current practices and invite partnerships between those who have related interests”

The event was split in to two sessions as per the below programme, please click on the presentation title to view the presentation slides.

Session 1 - "Drivers for Change", chaired by Nigel Wall on behlaf of ITS UK, featuring the following presentations:

- Neal Skelton of ITS UK on ecall and the European ITS Directive

- Alan Carter of innovITS on factors affecting commercial demand in the vehicle aftermarket

- Bob Davis of SMMT on cars and the Digital Radio Switchover

- Neal Skelton of ITS UK on installation into the electric vehicles

Session 2 - "Installation Best Practice", chaired by Tim Cull on behalf of FCS, featuring the following presentation:

- Mark Fowkes of MIRA on the design and use of Normadic devices

- Jon Pope of the National Association of Police Fleet Managers on the UK 'Single Vehicle Architecture' or 'One Box' project - If you are interested in this slide please contact Jon Pope

- John Thompson of Panorama Antennas providing updates on the recent FCS1362 review and the proposed review of the Petroleum Regulations

- Update on the FITAS accreditation scheme - Panel Session

Michael Eagle - FCS, Stewart Gent - Bury Tchnologies

Sam Hunt - Fleetcomm, Graham Price - Avian Mobile

Main Event Sponsor

Motorola Mobility

As the main sponsor, Motorola Mobility continues to demonstrate its commitment to the sector and will be exhibiting its TK30 music and hands-free mobile car kit - in association with UK distribution partner Chameleon Group.

Errin McNamee of Chameleon said “As always, we are very happy to be supportive of Motorola Mobility and its hands-free car kits. We believe this is an excellent forum to showcase their products”.

Event Sponsors

Champagne Sponsor

Event Supporter

Chaired by Mel brown of Executive Installations, FCS Comms Installer 10 took place on the 13th May 2010 at the Barcelo Hotel in Daventry. The event provided the opportunity for the install sector, from the equipment manufacturers to the individual installers, to meet for networking, business and to discuss: