M2M communications

Milton Keynes, UK – GeoSIM, a global SIM card supplier, has pioneered a brand new way to send data across mobile networks with no SMS or GPRS data connection needed.

(BLOG): July 4, 2013 — A new study from ABI Research indicates that “… there’s an intriguing intersection developing around social networks and M2M services. At this stage the activity is nascent.”  However, one company, WaveNconnect seems to be ahead of the game, says Bob Emmerson.

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Portland, Oregon, USA – Urban Airship, the global leader in mobile solutions to build relationships with connected consumers, has announced the general availability of Urban Airship Wallet Studio—the industry’s first cross-platform digital wallet solution.

Newbury & London, UK. June 24, 2013 — Vodafone today announced the launch of its first all-in-one M2M package for the remote monitoring and control of machine-to-machine (M2M) enabled devices. It combines three key elements – hardware, wireless network connectivity and application software.

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.

Kazan, Russia – It has just been announced that the emergency response system, ERA GLONASS, has been successfully tested in Kazan.  The test was carried out in combination with a mobile units management system, which has been established in the city. The results clearly showed that the usage of ERA GLONASS can substantially reduce the emergency services’

Gothenburg, Sweden – According to a new report by Berg Insight, global sales of handsets featuring near field communication (NFC) grew 300% in 2012 to reach 140 million units. Growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 48.2%, annual shipments are forecast to reach one billion units by 2017.

(BLOG): June 17, 2013 — The idea of machines speaking to machines makes some people worry that there is an impending machine age. In reality, machine-to-machine (M2M) communication is not science fiction, but science fact and, says Daryl Miller (pictured) of Lantronix, human beings are being anything but left out.

London, UK. June 10, 2013 — Telco Exec, the recruitment and careers advice service for executives in machine-to-machine (M2M) communications, has added Andrew Martin to its panel of Executive Coaches. Martin is one of the telecommunication industry’s foremost experts in human resource (HR) management, and was until recently HR director for Sales at Alcatel-Lucent.

(BLOG by Larry Bellehumeur) June 9, 2013 — Hello and thanks for reading. I remember when I first started in the world of wireless data and everyone was always looking for the ‘killer app’.  While I have never heard a formal definition, I think it would be something like: Killer App: an app that crosses

(BLOG): June 7, 2013 — Latest figures from Analysys Mason forecast that the number of  M2M device connections worldwide will increase from 124 million in 2012 to 2.1 billion in 2021. This, says Thad Dupper (pictured) of Evolving Systems, opens up revenue-generating opportunities for service providers, but capitalising on them is not straightforward…

(BLOG) June 3, 2013 — If you’re reading these words, then chances are that you already know a thing or two about M2M, says Bob Emmerson (pictured). However, stop for a moment and think what you would say to an uninformed party: how would you convey what M2M technology does and why M2M solutions are

Stockholm, Sweden — Malaysian operator DiGi Telecommunications Sdn Bhd (DiGi) is to implement the Ericsson Device Connection Platform, delivered as a service by Ericsson. The solution will provide DiGi and its customers with the ability to deploy, manage and monetise millions of M2M and consumer-electronics devices.

Beaverton, Oregon, USA – HomeGrid Forum and the HomePNA Alliance have merged to create a single organisation focused on promoting advanced wired home networking technologies. The combined organisation will operate under the HomeGrid Forum banner.

CTIA 2013, Las Vegas, NV, USA – Telit Wireless Solutions, a global provider of M2M modules, services and solutions, has introduced the Jupiter SE868-V2 compact multi-constellation receiver module for positioning and navigation. The module is designed for automotive, commercial, industrial, and consumer applications, and includes wearable and handheld devices.