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Satnav moving into next phase

SASi will allow drivers to use the device simply by speaking to it.

Whereis Maps has staged the first Beyond Maps Forum, bringing together international leaders from the navigation, automotive and connectivity industries to discuss trends and introduce new technologies to enhance our connected world.

Using the Forum as a platform, Fred Curtis, General Manager, Location and Navigation, Sensis announced that they are working with US-based Media Tuners, to create Sensis Aggregation Services Initiative (SASi). 

SASi is a voice-activated solution that accesses multiple cloud-based data feeds, to allow drivers to find and share information on location, weather, social media channels, live traffic services and Yellow Pages Search points of interest. 

"We know Australian consumers want connected, personalised services to ultimately make driving easier and safer. SASi is about simplifying the way consumers search for, and engage with, relevant, quality content, and the voice-activation means it's as easy as having a conversation to arrange plans on the go.

Available to car manufacturers for tailored vehicle installation, SASi will allow drivers to use the device simply by speaking to it, sourcing all the information they need to connect with the world around them. 

Integrating Whereis Maps extensive map database and all of Sensis' points of interest information, the B2B technology will be available over the coming months.