Directed Electronics, the leader in vehicle security and remote start systems, is proud to announce that the Viper SmartStart™, which allows users to start their car with the push of a button from their iPhone or iPod® touch, will be recognized with Best of Innovations honors at CES in January, 2010.

Directed Electronics, the largest supplier of aftermarket vehicle security and remote start systems in North America, announced today that it has signed a memorandum of understanding with Octo Telematics S.p.A., the leading insurance telematics provider in Europe, to develop telematics services for the U.S. and Canadian vehicle insurance markets.

Directed Electronics, the leader in vehicle security and remote start, is proud to introduce the Viper SmartStart, which allows users to start their car with the push of a button from their iPhone or iPod; touch.

Directed Electronics is pleased to announce today's launch of the completely redesigned and improved www.XpressKit.com which offers dealers and installers a host of new features, starting with a much simpler and more robust product lookup that clearly tells them what to buy, and then lets them buy it immediately with a direct link to www.DirectedDealers.com.