M2M growth necessitates a new approach to network planning and optimisation

1. Executive Summary Growing numbers of machine-to-machine (M2M) connected devices, as part of the emergence of an Internet of Things, will create challenges for Mobile Network Operators. The absolute volume of devices and mobile network traffic will be ostensibly quite manageable, with M2M accounting for just 19% of connections and 4% of traffic.

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‘Synched Lifestyle’ drives wearable technology market growth according to consumers

Fitness tracking and faster payments are considered by consumers to be the most important uses for wearable technology according to new research from WPP media agency Mindshare and Goldsmiths, University of London.

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David Brandauer appointed VP Public Transit Kapsch CarrierCom North America

Kapsch CarrierCom is pleased to announce the appointment of David Brandauer (48) as VP Public Transit CarrierCom North America, effective April 2015. David, who has more than 25 years of experience in public transportation, will coordinate sales and projects for Kapsch in the region.

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Catering butcher implements Masternaut Connect to improve driver behaviour across fleet

Price and Fretwell, a Derbyshire-based catering butcher and fine quality meat provider, has improved driver behaviour across its fleet, after deploying a next-generation telematics solution from Masternaut.

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Can CEM systems and processes transfer from retail voice services to M2M?

SysMech’s René Tonon discusses Customer Experience Management in the fast moving and increasingly competitive M2M landscape.

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Perfecto Mobile launches industry’s first global benchmark for Mobile Testing Coverage

Perfecto Mobile, has announced the release of its Mobile Test Coverage Index, the industry’s data-driven benchmark to help organisations determine the appropriate mix of mobile devices, operating systems and form factors to test their apps and responsive websites and ensure optimal app quality for end users.

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Shipments of connected digital signs will reach 17.2m in 2019

According to a new research report from Berg Insight, shipments of connected digital signage displays grew by 21.7 percent to 7.3 million units in 2014. Market growth is driven by greater demand for digital signage solutions in all market verticals, technological advancements and a continued decline in prices.

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Internet of Things spells the end for the great divide between IT and operational technology

A couple years ago I gave quite a few talks around the theme of what happens when Moore and Metcalf collide. The answer, some would say, is the “Internet of Things.” Maybe, but that’s wrapping it all up just a bit too conveniently and misses some important points.

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New technology means eyewear can carry health-tracking technology for first time

VSP Global® has announced the development of the wearable tech prototype to seamlessly integrate health-tracking technology into a pair of optical frames.

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Built.io delivers industry-first realtime capabilities to the mobile Backend-as-a-Service (mBaaS) market

Built.io, has announces that it is releasing unprecedented realtime capabilities to subscribers of its flagship mobile Backend-as-a-Service (mBaaS). With this major enhancement of its architecture, Built.io Backend becomes the enterprise mBaaS to offer full support for cross-platform realtime integration.

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Empowering drivers to become more safe and efficient on the roads

Roadsafe, a forum for promoting solutions to road safety problems, recently reported that almost nine in ten vehicle fleets (86%) have experienced an accident in the past twelve months. Organisations operating large vehicle fleets have a duty of care to ensure that they provide their drivers with the equipment and conditions they need to operate

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Creating the Internet of Things for the Enterprise – the Big Picture

For the enterprise to make revenue gains from the Internet of Things, companies need an end-to-end solution that ties the hardware layer – devices like sensors, instruments, and electronics – back to the enterprise core.

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Alpha Micro launches stand-alone, dual-band Wi-Fi and dual-mode Bluetooth module for IoT applications

New from Alpha Micro is the u-blox ODIN-W262, a powerful, compact stand-alone multiradio module designed to provide concurrent Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity for a wide range of Internet-of-Things applications. Examples include retail devices where Bluetooth low energy is deployed to detect the closest printer and Wi-Fi or Bluetooth Classic is used to send data to

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The m2m evolution is driving a partnership model

There’s no doubt that the m2m evolution is gaining momentum. As R&D departments increasingly look to incorporate smart and connected tech into their products, and the benefits to the consumer are better understood, adoption feels inevitable.

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How and why business models will change to face the new challenges in an IoT world.

Event date: June 3, 2015 15:00 BST | 10:00 EDT Online Traditionally, the main focus of device manufacturers was to deliver a physical product with the respective functionality and to maintain this product throughout its life-cycle. But times have changed.

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The installed base of wireless IoT devices in Industrial Automation reached 10.3m in 2014

According to a new research report from the analyst firm Berg Insight, the installed base of wireless IoT devices in industrial automation reached 10.3 million in 2014. The number of wireless IoT devices in automation networks will grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 27.2 percent to reach 43.5 million by 2020.

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