Author: Ryan Hall

OmniAir Consortium® welcomes VVDN Technologies, a leading global supplier of software, product engineering and electronics services and solutions, as our newest member.

With headquarters in Gurgaon, India, VVDN serves customers around the world with 11+ manufacturing centers, 7+ R&D centers, and 6+ global offices.  The company provides product engineering and manufacturing across several vertical markets, including 5G, Datacenter, Networking, and Wi-Fi, Vision, Automotive, IoT, Cloud & Apps.

“We are excited to welcome a leading technology innovator like VVDN as the newest OmniAir member,” said Jason Conley, Executive Director of OmniAir. “We look forward to VVDN’s contributions toward OmniAir’s mission of promoting interoperability and trust for connected vehicle technologies.”

VVDN develops a wide range of best-in-class automotive solutions, including digital cockpit systems, autonomous systems, e-mobility systems, and connected car systems. VVDN’s expertise in wireless technology covers a wide range of standards, including Wi-Fi (802.11b/g/n/ac/ax), 5G/LTE/4G/3G/GSM, BT/BLE, NFC, and GPS. 

VVDN Technologies is participating in the OmniAir Florida Plugfest, May 5-9 at SunTrax in Auburndale, Florida. This week-long testing event brings together vehicle-to-everything (V2X) communications technology providers, test laboratories, and test systems providers from around the world.

About OmniAir Consortium

OmniAir Consortium is the leading industry association promoting interoperability and certification for ITS, tolling, and connected vehicles. OmniAir’s membership includes public agencies, private companies, research institutions, and independent test laboratories. Learn more about OmniAir at www.omniair.org.

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OmniAir Consortium® welcomes Auburn University’s McCrary Institute for Cyber and Critical Infrastructure Security, the leading cybersecurity research and education center, as its newest member.

Founded within Auburn University, a nationally recognized land-grant institution with a strong commitment to national security, the McCrary Institute offers a unique blend of capabilities. Its researchers, faculty, and senior fellows have decades of experience addressing complex cybersecurity challenges across policy, research, and practical application.

The Institute’s “think-and-do” approach provides complete end-to-end cyber lifecycle services, from initial concept and prototyping to final implementation and deployment. This holistic approach aligns perfectly with OmniAir’s mission to foster innovation and interoperability.

“We are pleased to welcome the McCrary Institute to OmniAir,” said Jason Conley, Executive Director of OmniAir Consortium. “Their deep expertise in cybersecurity and commitment to national security will be invaluable in strengthening the security of our members’ ITS technologies and accelerating the development of secure and resilient infrastructure.”

We look forward to the McCrary Institute working collaboratively with OmniAir and our members to address emerging cybersecurity issues, thereby fostering a future of safe, efficient, and dependable connected transportation.

About OmniAir Consortium 

OmniAir Consortium is the leading industry association promoting interoperability and certification for ITS, tolling, and connected vehicles. OmniAir’s membership includes public agencies, private companies, research institutions, and independent test laboratories. Learn more about OmniAir at www.omniair.org.

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Twenty-five companies are already signed up to participate in V2X testing at the upcoming OmniAir Florida Plugfest.

OmniAir Florida Plugfest + Interoperability Testing will take place at SunTrax in Auburndale, Florida the week of May 5th. Testing slots are filling up quickly. However, there are still a few spaces available. Register today!

OmniAir Plugfests are the premiere testing events for connected vehicles, bringing together vendors, test laboratories, test equipment providers, and experts from around the world for a week of comprehensive V2X testing in lab and field environments.

This year’s event will provide an opportunity for V2X vendors to test for interoperability, conformance, security, and field performance in a collaborative environment, to ensure readiness for deployment. OmniAir will offer testing for V2X on-board units (OBU), roadside units (RSU), and V2X modules.

New for this Plugfest, OmniAir will offer validation testing for V2X devices seeking to participate in the Day One Deployment Zone at the ITS World Congress in Atlanta.

Validation testing is REQUIRED for all V2X vendors applying to participate in Day One Deployment Zone demonstrations.

OmniAir Plugfests offer an opportunity for knowledge exchange and networking with industry peers.  This Plugfest will feature:

  • May 12th “Connected Safety & Mobility Workshop.”
  • Daily deep-dive technical learning sessions on V2X standards, test tools, operational deployments, and more.
  • Live technology demonstrations, including:
    • V2X-based tolling
    • Connected intersection validations
    • VRU safety use cases

Device and test station registrations are filling up quickly. 

Register

If you would like to join the Plugfest planning session or add a colleague, please send an email to Ryan Hall, Vice President of Business Development. 

About OmniAir Consortium 

OmniAir Consortium is the leading industry association promoting interoperability and certification for Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS), tolling, and connected vehicles. OmniAir’s membership includes public agencies, private companies, research institutions, and independent test laboratories. Learn more about OmniAir at www.omniair.org.

 

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If you haven’t secured your OmniAir Florida Plugfest testing slot yet, don’t worry – we’ve extended our special offer through St. Patrick’s Day!

OmniAir Plugfests are the premiere testing events for connected vehicles and infrastructure.  This week-long testing event brings together leading device manufacturers, deployers, test labs, test equipment providers and security experts from around the world for a week of week of comprehensive V2X testing. 

OmniAir Florida Plugfest + Interoperability Testing will take place at the world-class SunTrax testing facility in Auburndale, Florida.

Don’t miss out on an exciting week including:

  • Day One Deployment Testing
  • Bench conformance testing
  • Field performance and interoperability testing
  • Security testing
  • V2X application testing
  • Live technology demonstrations (VRUs, V2X-based tolling, network V2X interoperability)
  • Connected Safety & Mobility Workshop

Early bird pricing:  $1,000 savings on testing tickets to make your participation easier.

But hurry! This fantastic deal will disappear faster than a rainbow on St. Patty’s Day!

Key Details:

  • Offer Expires: St. Patrick’s Day – Monday, March 17 (Close of Business)
Click here to Register!

Don’t let this golden opportunity pass you by! Secure your spot today for an unforgettable testing experience.

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OmniAir Consortium®, the leading industry association for interoperability and certification in ITS, tolling, and connected vehicles, announces that the Iteris V2X Connect™ has earned OmniAir Qualified Test Equipment status.

This achievement by Iteris highlights the system’s capability to enhance Connected Vehicle (CV) applications through its advanced diagnostic tools. V2X Connect™ can effectively capture and analyze over-the-air (OTA) network traffic, offering real-time and offline analysis via its mobile application. This helps traffic management agencies and systems integrators efficiently deploy connected vehicle applications.

“Iteris’ work on the V2X Connect™ test system sets a new benchmark in the industry,” said Jason Conley, Executive Director of OmniAir. “This test system can benefit test laboratories, infrastructure owners/operators (IOOs), and the wider industry, making it easier to test and verify connected vehicle devices are transmitting and receiving secure, trusted messages in the field.”

The tool supports a wide range of CV messages crucial for enhancing safety and mobility, including signal phase and timing, geographic information, traveler messages, and pedestrian safety messages. V2X Connect™ ensures compliance with SAE, IEEE, and CTI standards for seamless interoperability across systems.

OmniAir provides full-stack testing and certification for LTE-V2X OBUs, RSUs, and modules. OmniAir offers independent, third-party testing and certification using validated test cases, qualified test systems, and accredited test laboratories. OmniAir Certified® devices conform to industry standards and meet interoperability, performance, and security requirements.

For more information about OmniAir Consortium and OmniAir Certification Services, please visit our website at www.omniair.org.

About OmniAir Consortium

OmniAir Consortium is the leading industry association promoting interoperability and certification for Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS), tolling, and connected vehicles. OmniAir’s membership includes public agencies, private companies, research institutions, and independent test laboratories.

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