Aeris expands in Europe and claims to be first M2M service provider with flexible end-to-end solution

Santa Clara, California, USA — Aeris Communications has extended the integration of its M2M infrastructure to mobile operators with coverage in more than 190 countries. With this technology integration, Aeris claims to offer unmatched M2M functionality across any cellular wireless technology.

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Zenrin DataCom makes major acquisition in Indian and South East Asian telematics sectors

Tokyo, Japan – Zenrin DataCom, a leading Japanese location and navigation technology provider, has substantially increased its presence in the Indian and South East Asian telematics sector with the acquisition of Singapore-based Infotrack Telematics Private Ltd.

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Building the business case for field service technology investment

(BLOG): Mark Forrest of Trimble shows how investment in today’s field service management technology can help streamline business processes leading to long-term efficiency, profitability and customer retention.

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ORBCOMM’s StarTrak provides refrigerated transport solutions, and confirms 2nd gen satellite launch

Fort Lee, New Jersey & Cleveland, Ohio, USA (BUSINESS WIRE) — StarTrak Information Technologies, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of ORBCOMM Inc. (Nasdaq: ORBC) and TMW Systems, Inc., have implemented StarTrak’s ReeferTrak® application with TMWSuite® at joint customer, Lessors, Inc.

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What is the future of fleet telematics? PLUS An Exclusive extra US$100 event discount

In the first of a two-part feature Telematics Update reports on the growth of the fleet telematics market in Latin America and Russia. And Register Here for a $100 discount on a Fleet Management event, exclusive to M2M Now readers. (Discount Code: 216769)

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u-blox’ LISA 3G module certified as Telstra Mobile Network compatible

Swiss-based u‑blox has had its LISA-U200 UMTS/HSPA modem tested by Telstra.

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Web based application aids fleet and mobile asset management

M2M products and services provider Numerex has launched Fastrack Fleet for fleet and mobile asset management.

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Digi adds Iridium satellite connectivity to ConnectPort X5 R rugged gateway

Ilkley, W Yorkshire, UK. September 2011 – Digi International has announced that its ConnectPort® X5 R is now certified to use the Iridium (NASDAQ: IRDM) satellite network for global, two-way, low-latency data communications.

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Analysts positive on Vodafone UK, strong in M2M services

March 21, 2011: A leading firm of analysts have taken a positive stance on Vodafone’s UK operations. And in their assessment Current Analysis have emphasised Vodafone UK’s provision of M2M (machine-to-machine) services as a key strength.

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