M2M market approaches maturity amid a flurry of mergers and acquisitions

(BLOG) June 12, 2013 — I’ve talked for some time about the need for maturity and simplification in the M2M market (Comment, M2M Now magazine June-July 2012) and at last there are signs that this is coming. Hacks like me look for headlines, but there are better signs, says M2M Now’s editor, Jeremy Cowan.

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4G/LTE and audio developments expand auto capabilities as research shows connected car appeal

Canada, UK and USA – Sierra Wireless has introduced the first in the AirPrime AR7 series of automotive-grade modules for LTE networks, while engineers at CSR plc have combined audio and connectivity to drive new auto applications. Now new Yankee Group analysis shows the popularity of connected cars.

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Vodafone hit by poor Southern Europe revenues again, CEO puts less emphasis on M2M in 2013

Vodafone today announced disappointing figures for its year ending March 31, 2013. Group revenue was down by 4.2% to £44.4 billion (€52.2bn) and full year organic service revenue declined -1.9%* (Q4 -4.2%*).

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Vodafone M2M powers Mahindra Reva’s e2o connected car

Newbury, UK – Vodafone has announced that Mahindra Reva Electric Vehicles, part of the US$15.9 billion Mahindra Group,  has powered its recently launched e2o electric vehicle with Vodafone’s M2M communication services.

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Globe Tracker chooses Vodafone as its M2M platform supplier

Copenhagen, Denmark – Globe Tracker International (GTI), a leader in data sharing, data analytics and asset tracking and monitoring, has announced that Vodafone is providing M2M communications via its Global SIM services to GTI’s Smart Autonomous Asset Solution.

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Vodafone stays on top in Machina Research’s 2013 M2M CSP Benchmarking Study

Reading, UK. April 4, 2013 – Machina Research today announced the results of its annual M2M Communications Service Provider Benchmarking Study. For the second year running, Vodafone was crowned the CSP best placed to take advantage of the global M2M opportunity.

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Vodafone and Towers Watson launch telematics usage-based insurance service as first customer signs up

Vodafone and Towers Watson, the global professional services company, are moving forward with a strategic alliance to fast-track the development and introduction of telematics usage-based insurance offerings for motor insurance companies operating outside of North America

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Vodafone launches MachineLink 3G with NetComm Wireless and inks new deal with ThyssenKrupp

Mobile World Congress, Barcelona, Spain. February 26, 2013: A new M2M terminal, The Vodafone MachineLink 3G, has been officially launched by the giant mobile network operator. Vodafone has also announced the sale of 50,000 M2M cards to ThyssenKrupp.

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Digi adds mobile subscription management capabilities to iDigi Device Cloud

Digi International‘s newly announced incorporation of carrier subscription management capabilities into the iDigi® Device Cloud™ means that organisations can now create M2M applications, manage remote devices and oversee wireless subscriptions from one interface.

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Vodafone reports losses for H1 2012, but group sees 'strong growth' in M2M revenues

Newbury, Berkshire, UK. November 13, 2012 — Vodafone has announced a loss of £1,886 million (€2,358 million) for the six months ended 30 September, 2012, as total revenues fell 7.4% on H1, 2011. But the CEO reported that M2M revenues continued to show ‘strong’ growth.

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Vodafone and CorFire launch new m-wallet services, Gemalto to manage Voda's global NFC m-payments

Atlanta, Georgia, USA (BUSINESS WIRE) — CorFire™, the mobile commerce business of SK C&C USA, is providing mobile wallet capabilities to Vodafone Group, enabling Vodafone’s customers to use their smartphones to conduct a number of transactions,

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Vodafone to unveil new M2M innovations at Metering, Billing/ CRM Europe 2012

Vodafone has announced that it will unveil a number of new M2M technologies for smart meters and smart homes at Metering, Billing/ CRM Europe 2012 from 9-11 October in Amsterdam.

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IBM and Vodafone advance smarter home initiative

IBM and Vodafone announced a collaboration to combine mobile communications and cloud computing for the remote management of ‘smart home’ appliances.

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Vodafone is first non-US supplier to be awarded M2M and mobile services contract by US Government

Newbury, Berkshire, UK. June 15, 2012 — Vodafone Global Enterprise, the business within Vodafone which manages the communications needs of its largest multinational customers, has become the first non-US mobile network service provider to be granted US Government supplier status under GSA Schedule 70.

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Mobile operator data shows steady M2M subscriber growth in Q1 2012, says Berg Insight

Gothenburg, Sweden. May 25, 2012 – New market data from Berg Insight shows a sustained strong momentum for wireless M2M communication in the first quarter of 2012. According to figures disclosed by leading global mobile operators, the number of machines using cellular communication continues to grow at a high rate

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Vodafone reports M2M connections up 47% as group profits fall 2.4% to £11.5bn

While Vodafone Group’s adjusted operating profit for the year ended 31 March 2012 fell by 2.4% year-on-year to £11.5 billion (US$18.2 billion), due to the sale of its interest in SFR, the company has seen major growth in M2M connections, notably in the automotive and utilities markets.

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