Etymologically, the term telematics comes from the Greek word "tele" which means "far or distance" and the word of Latin origin "matica" which means information. Therefore, telematics is defined as the entire process by which digitized information is transferred over long distances.
Telematics shelters everything related to the scientific and technological context, encompassing the analysis, design, administration and application of communications networks and services for the transfer, deposit and processing of any kind of information, encompassing everything that is the study and technology design. He sent text messages from cell phones and through applications such as WhatsApp represents what telematics is, the same happens with him sent emails, for example the manager of a company exchanges messages through his email with his suppliers, this manager is making use of telematics.
At present it is possible to know the geographical location of a just person using the application of the GPS device, you can also enjoy all digital broadcast television and so- called e - commerce services, this is also part of the context of telematics. The person who specializes in this area is known as telematics technicians or engineers, performing functions in the different fields of telecommunications and in network administration.
Among the different purposes of telematics, the most distinguished are the following: The management of information and communication technologies in order to establish different projects that succeed in creating effective telecommunication infrastructures in the various buildings. Contribute to the creation of new technologies that allow the supply of equipment and other telecommunication systems. Offer total legitimacy and formality that allow to recognize and classify the quality of service for the different media.