Aeris, a network services provider for wireless machine-to-machine (M2M) fixed and mobile communications services, has introduced Aeris eCallDirect, a communications solution providing real-time,

wireless voice and data connectivity for use in emergency situations.
eCallDirect enables fast, accurate and automatic call routing with data, reducing the time needed to engage an emergency responder and the processing time at the call center.
"Quick, accurate and reliable communications are vital in crisis situations," said Chris Purpura, senior vice president of marketing at Aeris. "eCallDirect is all digital - providing precise details to call center operators faster and cheaper than antiquated, dead-end modem solutions. As a network operator, Aeris ensures the vehicle data is always accurate and delivered to the emergency services call center correctly every time."
Aeris manages its specialized network infrastructure from a fully redundant network switching center, purpose-built to eliminate latency and deliver real-time, simultaneous data and voice communications. eCallDirect uses standard digital cellular protocols and services, requiring no proprietary modem hardware nor additional software license fees.
"eCallDirect perfectly suits the requirements of the European eCall initiative, making it a global solution for vehicle manufacturers," said Paul Drysch, vice president of telematics at Aeris.
eCall provides vehicle identification, direction, location and the severity of an accident to emergency responders in the initial data communication. Response organizations, telecom providers, services providers and vehicle manufacturers are urged to undertake the necessary actions and investments to make eCall a global standard in the next few years.
"We are in formal evaluations and live field trials with a number of major automotive OEMs and telematics service providers in both North America and Europe and are pushing the envelope to help make eCall a standard safety feature," said Drysch.
eCallDirect technology is commercially available in the Aeris CDMA footprint in North America today, and a European launch is being planned with Aeris's carrier partners.
For more information, visit www.Aeris.net, or call (800) GO-AERIS.