IP

Michael Barkway from TTP looks at the current state of play for the IoT without the hype and takes a look into the future.

Machine-to-machine (M2M) communication is expanding fast. Declining costs, improved coverage, more capable radio technologies, regulatory mandates and a growing range of successful applications and business models are all key drivers. And operators now have the opportunity to apply their operations and business support system experience.

While most everyone agrees that the Internet of Things (IoT) is poised for explosive growth and represents boundless opportunities – billions of connected things driving trillions in revenue – understanding where the revenue opportunities lie across different technology layers has remained elusive. A newly released IoT ecosystem forecast from International Data Corporation (IDC) provides much

Axiomtek, is pleased to introduce ICO300, an industrial gateway for IoT (Internet of Things) solution. With din-rail, fanless and rugged design, this ideal embedded system utilises low power new 22nm Intel® Atom™ processor E3815 (1.46 GHz) and supports DDR3L system memory maximum up to 4GB, delivering high performance at competitive price.

1248 has announced the first ARM-powered®, standards-based, 6LoWPAN wireless access point designed to IoT-enable enterprise networks. HyperWeave provides full IP-to-the-edge connectivity from low power Internet of Things (IoT) devices to corporate and cloud networks. Developed in partnership with ARM, HyperWeave will be launched at this week’s ARM TechCon 2014 in Santa Clara.

An industrial-grade wireless connectivity solution, comprising of a Wireless AP (Access Point) and Wireless IP Gateway – is now available from Korenix UK. The solution is suitable for a variety of applications in road and rail transport, as well as harsh industrial environments.

AT&T and Telefónica has announced plans for a limited trial of AT&T’s home security and automation service in Europe. By licensing the AT&T Digital Life platform, Telefónica can offer trial users a wireless home automation platform all managed through an easy-to-use, web-based user interface.

Encore Networks, announced the launch of an ultra-low cost wireless VPN router, the EN-2000™. This newest addition to the EN 4G LTE family of routers is designed for high-availability M2M applications in fixed or portable locations supporting Business Continuity, Video Surveillance, Digital Signage and Remote Access on both the Public or Private Verizon Wireless 4G

The Internet Protocol for Smart Objects (IPSO) Alliance has broadened its Internet of Things (IoT) standards vision to include education on the proper use of IPS protocols to create end-to-end solutions for the Internet of Things. This change has been adopted to advance the promotion of open standards using current and emerging IP technologies within the IoT community.

Thalwil, Switzerland and Athens, Greece – August 6, 2014 – Swiss u-blox, provider of wireless and positioning semiconductors and modules for the automotive, industrial and consumer markets, has acquired the company Antcor, a developer of Wi-Fi baseband intellectual property (IP).

Wzzard is a wireless sensor connectivity platform featuring edge decision-making. It was designed with the aim of assisting integrators, value-added resellers and service providers to efficiently develop and deploy secure, smart, self-powered IoT applications in remote and demanding environments.

Boston, Massachusetts & London, UK. December 12, 2011 — As first reported by M2M Now on Saturday 10 December, sources within SensorLogic have confirmed that investors in the Boston-based company have declined to extend additional funding to the company. Staff have been laid off and its operations have been closed down, writes Jeremy Cowan. SensorLogic