> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.ctechnology.io/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# c.technology platform

> A batteries-included cloud platform for vehicle digitalization and fleet management.

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The c.technology platform is a comprehensive cloud-based solution for vehicle management and data handling, designed to serve vehicle manufacturers (OEMs), professional partners (dealers, maintenance, rentals), individual vehicle owners, and their interactions with each other.

## Platform Overview

At its core, the platform processes vehicle data, and gives secure access to different parties, helping them collaborate effectively.
All the data is processed in real-time, providing insights, maintenance tracking, fleet management, and much more across a wide range of vehicles: boats, motorcycles, specialist vehicles, trucks, and even cars.

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## Who Uses c.technology

* **OEMs (Vehicle Manufacturers)**: The *OEM Suite* provides vehicle post-production management, including data management, customer interactions, maintenance, support, engineering optimization feedbacks, firmware updates, and more.
* **Professional Partners**: The *Professional Hub* offers fleet management for rental companies and custom vehicle insights for service providers and dealerships, tightly integrated with OEM data and systems for improved maintenance and support.
* **Private Owners**: The *Private App* is a modern and convenient way for private owners to interact with their vehicles and support partners through Android and iOS apps, as well as a web dashboard for deeper insights.

## Documentation structure

This documentation is structured into the following sections:

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  <Card title="Handbook" icon="book" href="/handbook/interactions">
    A complete user guide for all platform interfaces.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Developer guides" icon="terminal" href="/developer">
    In-depth explanations of the platform and its APIs.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Hardware" icon="satellite-dish" href="/hardware/introduction">
    Guidelines for installing recommended hardware.
  </Card>

  <Card title="REST API" icon="right-left" href="/api-reference/introduction">
    Documentation of the REST API and SDKs.
  </Card>

  <Card title="AsyncAPI" icon="rotate" href="/asyncapi-reference/introduction">
    Documentation of the real-time API.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Changelog" icon="file-signature" href="/changelog/api">
    Complete changelog of all platform components.
  </Card>
</Columns>

## Getting Started

Please use the sections above if you want more in-depth and technical information.
If you are a user of the web or iOS / Android applications, continue here:

* [OEM introduction](/handbook/oem/introduction) - To get started as an OEM employee.
* [Professional partner introduction](/handbook/professional/introduction) - To get started as a professional vehicle owner or fleet manager.
* [Private owner introduction](/handbook/private/introduction) - To get started as a private vehicle owner.