GSM

Swiss u‑blox, has announces that its Cat.4 TOBY-L200 4G LTE module has achieved “network compatible” status for North Americas  LTE networks. In the u-blox tradition of miniaturisation and reliability, TOBY-L200 is the world’s smallest Category 4 LTE module and operates at automotive temperatures (-40°C…+85°C).

ETSI and the Global Certification Forum have signed a Memorandum of Understanding formalising a collaborative relationship that has existed between the two organisations since GCF was founded in 1999.

Swiss-based u‑blox, has announces the LISA-C210 CDMA450 1xRTT voice/data module. It is ideally suited to M2M applications, and in particular Automatic Meter Reading (AMR) and smart power grid applications. Approval is in progress with selected mobile network operators in the Netherlands.

Brainstorm Mobile Solutions has launching a new location based service for retailers and enterprises to allow them to create location based marketing and customer service delivery solutions using Beacon technology. The company has developed an SDK for mobile apps that is triggered by a proximity to beacons, which can be combined with other customer intelligence

Telit Wireless Solutions, has released details of a tracking solution for koalas. LX Design House, an Australian IoT and M2M contract electronics design consultancy, has been working with a local conservation program to develop “the ultimate Koala tracking collar” using Telit technology. Koalas are difficult to spot in the wild, where they perch high up

Global Telesat Communications Ltd (GTC), has announced the launch of their most cost-effective satellite asset tracking solution to date. Utilising the new SPOT Trace Satellite Tracker and their GTCTrack mapping portal users can track vehicles, motorbikes, caravans, motorhomes and any other assets they wish to monitor.  

Thanks to a device smaller than a smartphone, any postal shipment can now be tracked in real-time through an online platform. Until now, these kinds of solutions were expensive and limited to high value goods. Kizy Tracking offers an innovative solution with similar functionalities for a cost less than one-tenth the price of competing GPS solutions on the

Numerex®, a provider of on-demand and interactive machine-to-machine (M2M) solutions enabling the Internet of Things (IoT), has announced the availability of LTE (Long Term Evolution to 4G) technology for M2M and IoT services  in North America. 

Telit’s GE865-Quad GSM/GPRS module delivers fleet data to Mexico’s largest beverage distributor. Analysing the results facilitated the decision to restructure the delivery process. Mike Ueland explains how the value was uncovered.

If you missed this Aeris M2M webinar there is still a chance to see it in full. Watch and listen to this free webinar as we discuss the unique needs and challenges for deploying a multi-national machine-to-machine (M2M) communication program.

Vancouver, Canada. November 21, 2013 — Sierra Wireless (NASDAQ: SWIR) (TSX: SW) has submitted a complaint to the European Commission (EC) against Nokia for anti-competitive behaviour, and a request for  the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to start a formal investigation.

Rochelle Park, New Jersey, USA – Orbcomm Inc., a global provider of M2M solutions, has announced that it has been selected by Cartrack (Pty) Ltd. to provide satellite data communication services to extend its current range of GSM logistics and telematics solutions. Cartrack will distribute the high performance fleet management solution throughout the African continent

ThingWorx™ announced a strategic partnership with Eurotech. The partnership includes ThingWorx’s certification of the Eurotech Everyware Cloud and Multi-Service Gateways as ThingWorx Ready™, creating a pre-integrated offering that simplifies development and reduces the cost of deployment of M2M solutions.

Telit Wireless Solutions, a vendor of M2M modules and value-added services, has announced the introduction of the LE920 LTE module for European and North American OEM Automotive and aftermarket segments.

Continua Health Alliance has specified Global Certification Forum (GCF) Certification as a pre-requisite for Continua Certification of personal health devices incorporating 3GPP wireless connectivity.

Berlin, Germany. August 24, 2012.- Arduino and global network operator Telefónica are presenting a new version of the Arduino GSM/GPRS Shield project at the Campus Party in Berlin. The project has added a GPRS/GSM connection to a free hardware motherboard, creating a low-cost device connected through Telefónica’s M2M technology