High-tech robot performs automatic NFC positioning tests

AT4 wireless has announced a new functionality for its NFC test tools that allows fully automated positioning of devices for testing purposes.

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High-speed automotive M2M module launched by Cinterion

Cinterion, a leader in cellular machine-to-machine (M2M) communication modules and a Gemalto company has launched AH3, its new high-speed automotive M2M module with a new triple-diversity antenna design.

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HARMAN and Sierra Wireless bring 4G/LTE broadband connections to the road

Karlsbad, Germany – HARMAN, the global audio and infotainment group (NYSE:HAR), is ready to begin road tests of an LTE module integrated into production-ready infotainment systems, as first reported at iot-now.com in January.

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Latest Blog: Future Proofing Cellular Solutions

Modules are the critical component in B2B solutions. Critical because the cost of replacing a faulty module is prohibitively expensive in many if not most solutions. The quality bar has therefore to be set as high as possible

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Alcatel-Lucent makes connecting to anyone by video as simple as placing a call

New 4G mobile broadband offering enables video, voice and messaging conversations using any combination of device, screen or network.

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Helping parents keep track of their children, the M2M way

Malaysian operator, Maxis Bhd has announced its partnership with KiddyTrack Sdn Bhd to launch a GPS/ GSM child locator product.

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Converters provides cellular path for legacy analogue devices

Multi-Tech has introduced the MultiConnect AW analogue-to-wireless converters. The turnkey products allow legacy equipment with built-in analogue modems to connect to the cellular packet data or circuit switched data networks.

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Chip integrates smart meter functions

Maxim Integrated Products has introduced the Max 17497, one chip that is claimed to cover all the power requirements on the communications and metrology boards in smart meters. This high level of integration is said to ease design, add flexibility, increase accuracy, improve reliability and lower the total cost and footprint.

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M2M modules speed cloud access

Solid State Supplies has announced a range of modules and technical services for M2M communications that enable wireless networks to be quickly and easily deployed then accessed, controlled and managed over the IDigi cloud-computing platform.

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Shihlin prepares for smart grid roll out

Shihlin Electric showed its SW3005 smart meter at this week’s Taitronics electronics exhibition in Taipei, Taiwan, as it prepares to compete when Taipower starts its smart grid programme.

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G&T to expand module range to cover 3G and LTE

M2M product provider G&T plans to introduce 3G modules later this year and LTE modules early next year to complement its existing range of GSM and GPRS modules.

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Logger and bridge empower smart water meters

A smart water meter logger and the associated wireless bridge technology were officially launched this week by Aquas at the Taitronics electronics exhibition in Taipei, Taiwan.

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Investment needed to improve location accuracy

Dizic, a Taiwanese company with a German subsidiary, is looking for investment to take its chirp spread spectrum technology used on its location modules to a new level.

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Orwellian push for M2M product

IMetrik M2M is launching a campaign under the theme of “Big Brother” to underline the opportunities for its machine-to-machine products, as a way to control and monitor any asset from anywhere-to-anywhere in the world.

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Xirrus launches modular wireless switch portfolio for high-performance networks

St Albans, UK. 5 October, 2011 — Xirrus®, based in Thousand Oaks, California, has today launched the XR-series Wireless Arrays, claimed to be the first modular, chassis-based wireless switch portfolio.

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New energy efficient wireless M-Bus module for 169MHz from Telit

Trieste, Italy. 5 October, 2011 — Machine-to-machine (m2m) technology specialist, Telit Wireless Solutions, is launching a new module this month featuring wireless M-Bus transfer technology. The new ME50-169 module features 169MHz and is said to be suited for smart gas, water, heating or electricity meters.

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