Bosch Rexroth and Owasys expand their telematics and IoT portfolio

Bosch Rexroth will expand its IoT and telematics portfolio for mobile machinery through partnerships, further developing telematics units, remote access, and over-the-air updates in collaboration with partner companies. Manufacturers of off-highway vehicles will benefit from a more comprehensive and scalable IoT and telematics offering, enabling them to roll out new features across their vehicles, modify information, and ensure compatibility with attachments. The first partner for this joint IoT and telematics offering is telematics expert Owasys. Further partnerships are planned.

BODAS

With BODAS (BOsch Rexroth Digital Application Solutions), the German company offers manufacturers of off-highway vehicles a comprehensive range of mobile electronics and telematics that support digital transformation, increase productivity and efficiency, and facilitate automation. This includes hardware and software, as well as the BODAS Connect telematics and IoT portfolio.

“With this new approach of expanding the IoT and telematics portfolio together with partners, manufacturers of off-highway vehicles will have access to a significantly wider selection of telematics solutions in the future, which are more scalable and efficient than our previous offering,” summarizes Martin Sykora, Head of Sales Mobile Electronics at Bosch Rexroth.

Starting Cooperations. The first Partner is Owasys

The first partner in this initiative is Owasys Advances Wireless Devices. The two companies have been working together for more than five years on the development of Open Linux-based platforms used within the BODAS ecosystem. As a result they have created a robust technological foundation for connected off-highway machinery and provides a strong basis for accelerating future innovation.

Under the expanded partnership, Owasys will contribute its expertise in telematics hardware and device management. Bosch Rexroth customers will benefit from access to Owasys’ Linux-based telematics gateways and advanced device management capabilities, while maintaining seamless integration with Bosch Rexroth’s existing digital ecosystem.

The collaboration will also continue to support essential connected-machine capabilities, including remote access, diagnostics, and over-the-air (OTA) software updates for Bosch Rexroth electronic control units, helping manufacturers reduce downtime and streamline software deployment throughout the machine lifecycle.

Insights

“We are excited to take our long-standing collaboration with Bosch Rexroth to the next level and bring an even broader range of connected solutions to off-highway vehicle manufacturers,” said Dámaso Orbe, Sales & Marketing Director at Owasys. “For more than five years, our teams have worked closely together on the development of Open Linux-based platforms. On this basis, we can offer our customers even greater added value. Software becomes increasingly central to machine performance and lifecycle management. This partnership will help reduce development complexity, accelerate deployment, and lower operating costs.”

By combining Bosch Rexroth’s expertise in mobile electronics and machine control with Owasys’ capabilities in connectivity and Linux-based telematics platforms, the two companies are well positioned to support the next generation of software-defined off-highway vehicles.

In April 2025, Bosch Rexroth entered into a strategic partnership with Trackunit to combine its expertise in digital firmware and software updates with the Trackunit ecosystem. The collaboration aims to enable dynamic functional enhancements for construction machines, simplify service through over-the-air (OTA) updates, and improve user experience and operational efficiency.

Key Points

• IoT portfolio expansion: Bosch Rexroth is broadening its IoT and telematics offerings for off-highway vehicles.
• Collaboration with Owasys: Partnering with telematics expert Owasys builds on a multi-year working relationship utilizing open Linux-based platforms.
• Technological integration: Owasys provides Linux-based gateways and device management integrated into Bosch Rexroth’s digital ecosystem.
• Partnership with Trackunit: A prior April 2025 agreement integrates software updates with the Trackunit ecosystem.

What is the role of Owasys within the expanded partnership with Bosch Rexroth?

Owasys integrates its Linux-based telematics gateways and device management expertise with Bosch Rexroth’s digital environment.

What About Trackunit?

Trackunit is a global technology company connecting the construction industry – by orchestrating data and infrastructure. They signed an agreement with Bosch Rexroth to combine expertise for enhanced machine functionality, simplified service, and greater operational efficiency.

What benefits do over-the-air (OTA) updates provide to machinery manufacturers?

They enable remote diagnostics and streamline software deployment to reduce machine downtime.

What is BODAS and what does it include in the Bosch Rexroth portfolio?

BODAS (BOsch Rexroth Digital Application Solutions) covers mobile electronics, hardware, software, and the BODAS Connect IoT portfolio.