Clearwater, FL (July 26, 2016) – AAMP Global, manufacturer of in-vehicle technology, announced a mutually agreeable partnership, having settled its patent dispute claim against ADS.

“I am pleased that we were able to come to this resolution,” said David Klatt, CEO of AAMP Global, “it is the best outcome for both AAMP and our customers.  I am impressed with the technology ADS has produced and how they have integrated themselves into the radio manufacturers.  AAMP is committed to maximizing internal and external resources to fulfill and exceed our promise to our customers by delivering technology solutions that makes their installations faster, easier and allows them to better serve their consumers.”

“We are excited to be partnering with AAMP, and I specifically commend David for his leadership in championing this partnership,” said Frank Barassi, President of ADS. “AAMP’s strength in distribution, marketing and sales will further propel the success of Maestro throughout all channels of distribution.”  

For forty years, PAC, a Power Brand of AAMP Global, has paved the way for integrated vehicle technology, providing leading edge solutions that allow drivers to enhance their vehicle while retaining the factory experience, including its flagship line: RadioPRO.  ADS, with an eleven-year history of integration primarily in remote start/security, entered the audio interface market in 2012 introducing a proprietary two-way serial interface with aftermarket radios.

Maestro interfaces are the perfect complement to the PAC lineup, and facilitate the installation of aftermarket radios while seamlessly retaining the vehicle’s factory audio features such as voice commands, Bluetooth, satellite radio, steering wheel controls, and more. 

 “With its ability to retain factory HVAC, add performance gauges, and display vehicle safety information on the screen of the aftermarket radio, the addition of Maestro completes our overall interface portfolio,” said Scott Forst, senior vice president of sales at AAMP Global.

AAMP will now be offering ADS’s line of iDatalink Maestro products to its retail partners.  iDatalink Maestro solutions are web-programmable and offer ‘plug & play’ installation for over 6000+ vehicles from 1998 to present.

This partnership also brings together two industry veterans, Brett Riggs, Vice President of Integration and Infotainment at AAMP Global, and Mark Rutledge, Director of Engineering at ADS.  Both have proven track records of conceptualizing and implementing technology that has revolutionized the way aftermarket products are integrated into the vehicle.

“With the overwhelming reach and expertise that AAMP has into the retail channel we are extremely excited at the prospect of delivering Maestro to the 20,000+ store fronts that AAMP reaches.   We expect a high amount of synergy as the two companies collaborate on future projects,” said Rutledge.

AAMP retail partners can purchase the Maestro lineup through their AAMP sales representative beginning August 1, 2016.  ADS will provide technical support for all customers, including those who purchased their products through AAMP.  For more information, or to speak with someone in sales email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..">This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..