Rockleigh electronics firm tapped to create high-end mobile office

Customized Mercedes-Benz van equipped with office technology.

Creston Electronics, in Rockleigh, said Tuesday it partnered with Becker Automotive Design, in Oxnard, Calif., to develop a high-end mobile office for luxury transport vehicles. Creston is a maker of control and automation systems, including computer and Internet protocol systems. Becker customizes chauffeur-driven luxury vehicles.

The companies are upgrading Cadillac Escalade ESV sport utility vehicles and Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vans with high-speed wireless communications, satellite television reception, flat-panel screens, and other audio and video amenities.

When equipped, the vehicles offer mobile Web browsing, video conferencing and other options for business connectivity.

Other creature comforts include Blu-ray video players, iPods and a home theater style audio-video system.

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