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GSMA welcomes Brazilian Government decision to reduce machine-to-machine taxation
London, UK, May 9, 2014 – The GSMA welcomes the Brazilian Government’s decision to pass regulation reducing taxation on machine-to-machine devices. The move, which was announced by Brazil’s Communications Minister Paulo Bernardo and signed by President Dilma Rousseff, will significantly reduce the SIM card tax on M2M devices, providing a stimulus for operators to develop services,
Read moreGSMA publishes ‘Embedded SIM’ specification for M2M services to accelerate key market sectors
The GSMA has published a new specification to enable remote ‘over-the-air’ (OTA) provisioning and management of Embedded SIMs in machine-to-machine (M2M) devices.
Read moreWe haven't finished with 4G and we can't wait 10 years for 5G, angry delegates tell Kroes
Stung by EC criticism, delegates at the GSMA’s Mobile 360 forum in Europe insisted that despite falling behind other regions, Europe can catch up in the use of 4G as it exploits new areas for connectivity.
Read moreM2M, mobile data traffic and next generation backhaul
(Blog) — M2M communications are transforming the world into one where everything and everyone is networked and connected. The GSMA and Machina Research predict that the number of connected devices is set to double over the next eight years to 50 billion globally. If that’s correct, writes Dr John Naylon (pictured) of CBNL, communication between
Read moreSIMalliance publishes Open Mobile API test specification for public consultation
London, UK. October 4, 2013 — A test specification promoting standardised implementation of Open Mobile API (application performance indicator) specifications among mobile network operators (MNOs) and handset developers is being proposed by SIMalliance to support an open mobile ecosystem.
Read moreGSMA’s Andrew Parker is the second senior exec to join IoT Now’s advisors in a week
Andrew Parker of the GSMA has agreed to join the Editorial Advisory Board of IoT Now magazine and www.iot-now.com. This follows the news that Axeda’s Bill Zujewski joined the invitation-only group of advisors on Thursday.
Read moreEvery new car will be connected for safety, security, traffic info or navigation by 2025, says GSMA
London, UK: The GSMA has issued research that details the disruptive impact embedded mobile technology will have on the automobile industry, revolutionising the motoring experience and helping to create a connected car market worth almost €40 billion globally in 2018, up from €13 billion in 20121.
Read moreANT+, Orange, TeamBG and Team Novo Nordisk to participate in GSMA mHealth Grand Tour cycle ride
London, UK – The GSMA has announced that ANT+, Orange, Team Blood Glucose (TeamBG) and Team Novo Nordisk are among the new organisations taking part in this September’s GSMA mHealth Grand Tour cycle ride.
Read moreGlobalPlatform Presents the TSM of Today and Tomorrow
Event date: June 18, 2013 Madrid, Spain The seminar, entitled ‘GlobalPlatform Presents the TSM of Today and Tomorrow’, will be of interest to TSMs, mobile network operators (MNOs), banks, transit authorities and technology providers who are engaged in the deployment of mobile services.
Read moreSIMalliance publishes UICC device implementation guidelines for device makers and mobile networks
London, UK. February 4, 2013 – SIMalliance, the global non-profit trade association dedicated to supporting the creation, deployment and management of secure mobile services, has today published a collection of guidelines and recommendations for manufacturers designing handsets, tablets, modems and other devices that utilise a UICC (Universal Integrated Circuit Card).
Read moreGlobalPlatform streamlines security certification process for secure mobile applications
GlobalPlatform, the international organisation which standardises the management of applications on secure chip technology, has advanced its Composition Model, which streamlines the security evaluation of NFC contactless mobile applications.
Read moreM2M Now Magazine January 2013 Edition
M2M Now magazine explores the evolving opportunities and challenges facing CSPs across this sector. And in our exclusive interviews passes on some lessons learned by those who have taken the first steps in next gen M2M services. In the latest issue: TALKING HEADS: ILS readies for the challenge as CEO Yentz predicts a battle for M2M
Read moreM2M Now Magazine September-October 2012 Edition
M2M Now magazine explores the evolving opportunities and challenges facing CSPs across this sector. And in our exclusive interviews passes on some lessons learned by those who have taken the first steps in next gen M2M services. In the latest issue: TALKING HEADS: Wyless sees M2M market shifting as clients demand more complex services SECURITY ISSUE:
Read moreGSMA White Paper: Smart connectivity and why it matters
Intelligent mobile networks will be fundamental to delivering the Connected Life
Read moreSmart Igloos, Connected Trees and Me – What are they on at Ericsson Research?
Stockholm, Sweden. June 27, 2012 — M2M Now has been given unrivalled access this week to some serious brainpower at Ericsson Research in Stockholm. Discussions covered temperature sensors in a home-made igloo, handshakes that exchange business cards and a tree that ‘sees’ you coming. As Jeremy Cowan says, you couldn’t make this stuff up!
Read moreGSMA says the proliferation of connected devices in China will be worth more than US$700 billion in 2020
Machine-to-Machine (M2M) connectivity will drive significant growth, cost reductions and efficiencies across the automotive, building and energy industries.
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