M2M communications

Cambridge, UK, October 24, 2013 – The Weightless SIG has announced the roadmap for the roll-out of Weightless compatible hardware from SIG founder and promoter group member, Neul. At the recent inaugural Weightless Summit in London, Stan Boland, Neul CEO, set out the company’s launch schedule for the long awaited hardware widely anticipated to catalyse

Gothenburg, Sweden: According to a new research report from the analyst firm Berg Insight, the number of active fleet management systems deployed in commercial vehicle fleets in Europe was 3.05 million in Q4-2012. Growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 16.0%, this number is expected to reach 6.40 million by 2017.

London, UK – An increase in smart meter deployments will see the global market for wireless communication modules approximately double in value over the coming years, jumping from US$532 million in 2012 to US$1.3 billion in 2020, at a compound annual growth rate of 12%, according to a new report from research and consulting firm

London, UK – To enable migration from 2G in North America Telit Wireless Solutions, a global provider of machine-to-machine (M2M) solutions, products and services, has introduced the market’s first 3G-only cellular module. The UL865 HSPA mobile data module uses a small VQFN form factor.

(BLOG) — In this, the first post in a multi-part series, Bill Zujewski specifically explores the challenges of dealing with wireless technology as part of machine-to-machine (M2M) initiative. The series will offer insights to help designers and developers prepare for and overcome the unique challenges involved with implementation. Today’s first post focuses on reliability.

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.

Toronto, Canada – 17 September, 2013 – Redline Communications Group Inc., a leading provider of broadband wireless solutions for industrial M2M communications, has  announced its Connect family of transport gateway SCADA terminals, a wireless networking system specifically designed for securely connecting industrial SCADA systems.

Düsseldorf, Germany – The results of a survey by the M2M Alliance among 4,800 decision makers and managers were revealed at the M2M Summit held on September 10 at the Congress Center Düsseldorf. The survey looked at the use of M2M solutions in a wide range of companies and showed that more than 95% of

(London, UK) – New research by Informa Telecoms & Media highlights the main challenges and opportunities for telecom operators regarding ‘Big Data’. Almost half (48%) of 120 network operators surveyed say they are are already implementing Big Data. However, the lack of a clear business proposition and skilled teams are still major barriers.

(San Diego, California, USA. Business Wire) — On-Ramp Wireless™, developer of wireless solutions for energy automation and M2M communications, has announced that Scott Hughes, has joined the company as vice-president of Finance. Mr. Hughes will oversee On-Ramp’s financial, investor relations, and human resources functions.

It’s been a long time coming, says Dominikus Hierl, but the ‘App-ification’ of M2M is leading Industrial Internet providers to adopt a One Stop Shop approach. So, M2M Now asks Telit’s CMO why it’s only happening now and whether mobile network operators (MNOs) will join in.

(Minnetonka, Minnesota, USA) – NASA is using a wireless module to WiFi enable its Robonaut, a humanoid robot that will perform routine maintenance tasks on the International Space Station (ISS).  The module is Digi International’s ConnectCore® Wi-i.MX53.

The UK’s Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) has selected preferred bidders for six new government contracts aimed at switching most UK households to smart metering by 2020. The total cost of the programme is forecast to be £12.1 billion (€14.1 billion).

London, UK – Convergences among transportation, energy and cities will become reality as new technologies emerge to enable a more efficient and sustainable delivery of services consumed in an urban setting.

Thalwil, Switzerland – Swiss-based u-blox, a global leader in wireless and positioning modules and integrated circuits for the consumer, industrial and automotive markets, has introduced the SARA-G350 ATEX, an ultra-compact, low power, surface mount GSM/GPRS modem module certified for use in devices operating in potentially explosive environments such as smart gas meters.

(Exclusive Report): Kings Hill, UK. July 11, 2013 – A 27-page, vendor-neutral paper called ‘The Wonderful World of M2M Communications’ has just been published online in the M2M Now Resource Centre. It is available for free download.