New interface solutions with flexible data packages.
Once again we expanded our product portfolio through the offer of two APIs, which allow the flexible selection of various data packages at vehicle level. The connect your business and connect your fleet API use the same technology but address different customer groups and use cases.
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Customers obtain data packages via interfaces to control their own vehicle fleets or to enhance their own products.
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Individual activation at vehicle level allows offers flexibility and adaption to seperate usage.
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High data quality and large variety of data points and signals through direct retrieval from vehicles.
New API products.
Stuttgart. At the beginning of the year, Mercedes-Benz Connectivity Services GmbH introduced two new data interfaces (Application Programming Interface, API). The "connect your fleet API" is aimed at companies that want to manage their own fleet in existing systems. With the "connect your business API", companies can enrich or upgrade their own products with Mercedes-Benz vehicle data.
At launch, both APIs consist of twelve data packages containing individual data points and signals. This includes, among other things, the mileage and ignition status, fuel and consumption data, load, position and tire data as well as data on driving behavior. Other data packages, such as enabling keyless opening and closing of vehicle doors, will be added.
connect your fleet API
Companies with large fleets can use the data packages according to their individual requirements in order to manage their fleet efficiently. By integrating the "connect your fleet API" into their own fleet systems, companies receive the necessary transparency about the connected vehicles through the various data points. As a result, processes can be optimized and costs reduced. The solution is designed holistically for the entire fleet and can be used for both Mercedes-Benz cars and vans. This also includes plug-in hybrid and electric vehicles.
connect your business API
With the "connect your business API" it is possible to integrate vehicle data into your own products and business models. In order to receive Mercedes-Benz data from fleet vehicles, the partners no longer have to install a retrofit solution, as the data is transmitted via the communication module installed ex works. The direct integration also enables improved data quality and a greater variety of data points and signals. With the product, Mercedes-Benz Connectivity Services addresses a large number of customer groups. Among other things, telematics providers can enable direct integration of data into their own products, such as fleet portals, leasing companies can check agreed mileage and calculate additional kilometers, and insurance companies can analyze data on their customers' driving behavior.
Data protection as top priority.
The protection of customer data always has the highest priority. Mercedes-Benz Connectivity Services works according to the order data processing principle and only receives the data required to provide the requested services. In addition, the GDPR-compliant processing of vehicle data is ensured, among other things, by certain control mechanisms and measures on both sides of the contract. The customer therefore always retains full control over his own data.
The data interfaces are initially available in Europe. An expansion of the offer to other regions is planned.