SHANGHAI, Oct. 22, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Bosch Software Innovations - the software and systems house of the Bosch Group - has signed its first contract with a customer in Greater China. SVS Corporation, which is part of Taiwan Secom Group, will be using the eMobility solution supplied by Bosch Software Innovations to set up and manage an electric vehicle charging infrastructure across Taiwan. The first charging stations are expected to be installed by early 2013.
"We want to lead Taiwan's electric mobility industry by developing a world class electric vehicle program. We chose Bosch Software Innovations as a solution and service provider because of its comprehensive vision and capabilities for intelligent charging networks," said John Siau, President, SVS Corporation, Taiwan Secom Group.
"We are delighted to assist SECOM in making electric mobility in Taiwan possible and to contribute our broad knowledge from various global projects in this exciting area," added Thomas Jakob, Managing Director Asia Pacific, Bosch Software Innovations.
The charging network will be based on Bosch Software Innovations' eMobility solution and includes:
New Presence in China
With regard to the growing demand from the Greater China region, Bosch Software Innovations today announced that the company has established a local presence in Shanghai. "China's leading role in the manufacturing business as well as its growing prowess as a technology provider align perfectly with our vision to become a leader in the Internet of Things and Services (IoTS). It is estimated that by 2015, more than 50 billion devices will communicate which each other driving sophisticated Machine-to-Machine (M2M) applications and business process integration,"explained Thomas Jakob. "Our strong technology platforms, combined with our global experience, will help our clients in China to generate increased value on their investments," he continued.
Internet of Things (IoT) 2012 Conference
With a strong focus on the changes the Internet of Things and Services will bring to every industry segment, Bosch Software Innovations will highlight its comprehensive offerings at the IoT 2012 Conference in Wuxi (China), held October 24 - 26. Based on the company's award winning solutions for Business Process Management and Business Rules Management, the demonstrated solutions provide concrete evidence of the benefits IoTS applications can bring to every business.
About Bosch Software Innovations
Bosch Software Innovations GmbH, the software and systems house of the Bosch Group, globally designs, develops and operates innovative software and system solutions for the Internet of Things and Services. In this environment, we focus specifically in the areas of connected mobility, connected energy and facility management, connected industry and enterprises, and connected healthcare. With our core products, "Visual Rules Suite" for Business Rules Management and the "inubit Suite" for Business Process Management, we comprehensively support our customers and partners in developing and implementing new markets and business opportunities in the Internet of Things by linking functions and processes, services and devices. Bosch Software Innovations provides individual, customized solutions for financial institutions, financial service providers and industrial companies. With about 450 employees currently, Bosch Software Innovations is globally represented in Immenstaad, Waiblingen and Berlin, Germany; Chicago, USA; and Singapore. More information can be found at www.bosch-si.com
About Bosch worldwide
The Bosch Group is a leading global supplier of technology and services. In the areas of automotive and industrial technology, consumer goods, and building technology, more than 300,000 associates generated sales of 51.5 billion euros in fiscal 2011. The Bosch Group comprises Robert Bosch GmbH and its roughly 350 subsidiaries and regional companies in some 60 countries. If its sales and service partners are included, then Bosch is represented in roughly 150 countries. This worldwide development, manufacturing, and sales network is the foundation for further growth. Bosch spent some 4.2 billion euros for research and development in 2011, and applied for over 4,100 patents worldwide. With all its products and services, Bosch enhances the quality of life by providing solutions which are both innovative and beneficial. Additional information can be accessed at www.bosch.com
