Starcom launches location-aware high security padlock

u-blox , the Swiss positioning and wireless module and chip company, has been chosen as the GPS receiver and wireless module provider by Starcom Systems, a manufacturer of products for telematics, fleet management and security applications.

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eDevice launches HealthGO for remote patient monitoring

eDevice introduces HealthGO, a technology platform for Remote Patient Monitoring based on Freescale Semiconductor’s Home Health Hub (HHH) reference platform.

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Industry-standard modular system aims to cut digital signage application development time and costs

Eching, Germany – A new open pluggable specification (OPS) compliant modular solution designed to make digital signage applications more connected, intelligent and secure, has been launched by Kontron. It results, says the company, in devices that are easier to install, use and maintain.

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Global telematic insurance market predicted to exceed €50 billion by 2020 

Strategy consulting firm PTOLEMUS Consulting Group has published a report on Insurance Telematics.

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eTRAK launches location–tracking product line using Wi-Fi, cellular and GPS

International CTIA Wireless 2012, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA — Dallas-based eTrak has launched a product line of location-tracking devices incorporating a patent-pending “Hybrid Tracking System” utilising Wi-Fi access points, Cell-ID and GPS to ensure pinpoint accuracy (as close as 10 feet) of a person, pet or object.

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Sierra Wireless releases new AirPrime™ Q2698 embedded module

Sierra Wireless has announced a new addition to its AirPrime™ Q Series of embedded wireless modules. The Q2698 adds support for 3G HSPA+ on five frequency bands to the AirPrime Q Series, along with support for 2G GSM/GPRS/EDGE on four frequency bands.

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Sierra Wireless chooses Red Bend Software for mobile virtualisation

Red Bend Software has announced that Sierra Wireless has licensed Red Bend’s vLogix Mobile™ software for Mobile Virtualization, for use in its AirPrime™ embedded wireless modules.

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Smart energy-saving plug can be remotely powered on and off by text message

Energenie, a specialist manufacturer of smart energy saving and power management products, has launched the Remote GSM Controlled Power Socket – letting users remotely control power their plugs via a mobile phone.

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iQsim launches SIM Rack 256 to reduce customer CAPEX and OPEX

The iQsim SIM Rack 256 allows for the storage of up to 256 SIM cards in a 2U configuration. The iQsim SIM Rack 256 joins the iQsim SIM Rack 416, to offer flexibility and scalability as part of the IRON Suite call and SMS termination platform.

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Capablue simplifies the connected TV ecosystem

Capablue, a specialist in content and commerce systems for multiple connected devices, has launched a suite of products for the connected TV ecosystem.

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Multi-channel wireless module automatically changes channel if interference detected

New XBee 868LP provides “best-in-class” network performance in noisy environments.

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Capgemini delivers smart water meter deployment and management through SaaS platform

Capgemini, one of the world’s foremost providers of consulting, technology and outsourcing services, has announced the launch of an off-the-shelf software-as-a-service (SaaS) product, that manages the entire smart metering lifecycle.

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NFC on a SIM gives new life to legacy phones

INSIDE Secure (NYSE Euronext: INSD) and Sunward Telecom have announced a new NFC upgrade that fits entirely within a standard-size SIM card and achieves industry-standard, 4-cm proximity transaction performance when inserted in a non-NFC mobile phone.

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Cinterion launches ultra compact plug and play M2M multi-purpose terminal

01/03/2012 Mobile World Congress, Barcelona – Cinterion, a global leader in cellular machine-to-machine (M2M) communication modules and a Gemalto (Euronext NL 0000400653 GTO) company, has introduced BGS2-Terminal, a simple plug-and-play M2M communication terminal to quickly connect any type of industrial applications and remote assets using cellular technology.

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MACH helps M2M service providers reduce fraud losses

Advanced multi-layer approach protects against fraud, malicious attacks and human error.

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Vodafone deploys DriveSafe – to reduce text-and-drive risks

In a growing number of countries, texting whilst driving is illegal and increases the chances of a crash even more than alcohol.*

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