Multinational networking company Cisco Systems, Inc. recently announced AT&T Inc.'s plan to its virtual mobile networking technology solution to support connected car users.

Cisco made the announcement at the ongoing Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2015 in Barcelona, Spain.

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"Our collaboration with AT&T to implement virtual mobile network technology for connected cars marks a significant milestone for innovation in the connected car industry." said Kelly Ahuja, Cisco's senior vice president of service provider business products and solutions.

"We are transforming mobile architecture and delivering a powerful new network that marries virtual and physical resources. Virtualization is a means to an end." Ahuja added.

"When coupled with physical technology, it affords new economies of scale that allow service providers like AT&T to innovate faster and deliver a better in-car experience."

"With this new software-driven mobile Internet solution incorporated in to our offerings, we can help to provide auto makers with advanced connected car services that give consumers more real-time communications services that positively impact the driving experience." said Cameron Coursey, AT&T's vice president of product development and operations.

The networking giant said 11.5 billion mobile devices will be online over the next five years.

According to a report, AT&T also plans to integrate its home automation platform with its connected car offering, AT&T Drive.

With the integration, users will now be able to manipulate their security functions such as door locks, their thermostat and garage doors directly from the user panel.

TagsAT&T, Cisco, Connected Car Services, Cisco Virtual Mobile Network