MUMBAI: Mahindra Reva partnered with telecom operator Vodafone for powering its electric cars with machine-to-machine (M2M) communication services, with which users can remotely lock their car, control air conditioning as well as get emergency boost charge for their vehicle. “Using an app on their smartphones, users can know how much battery is left, schedule pre-heating [...]
OLATHE, Kan.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Garmin® International Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. (NASDAQ: GRMN), the global leader in satellite navigation, today announced that Daimler AG has selected Garmin as global navigation provider for future Mercedes-Benz models. Garmin’s award-winning navigation will be fully integrated into Mercedes-Benz infotainment systems over the next four years. “We are honored by Daimler’s [...]
TROY, Mich.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Together with Verizon Wireless, Delphi Automotive (NYSE: DLPH) today released its Vehicle Diagnostics by Delphi product that provides a groundbreaking car-to-cloud/cloud-to-car connectivity service. “For the first time, Vehicle Diagnostics by Delphi allows drivers the chance to experience unique telematics and location-based features without purchasing a new car” Unveiled at the 2013 International Consumer [...]
Gemalto enables Audi’s industry-first embedded 4G LTE infotainment system Amsterdam, February 21, 2013 – Gemalto (Euronext NL0000400653 GTO), the world leader in digital security, announces that its Cinterion® range of automotive-grade M2M technology is providing 4G connectivity for Audi’s industry-first, embedded LTE infotainment system. Enhanced “Audi connect” services available in the Audi A3 vehicles will [...]
OLATHE, Kan.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Garmin® International Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. (NASDAQ: GRMN), the global leader in satellite navigation, today unveiled their K2 platform, the company’s next-generation automotive infotainment solution, at the 2013 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas. Inspired by Garmin’s avionics and marine technology, K2 turns the car dashboard into a digital [...]
The popularity of Google Maps could help Kia and Hyundai sell some new vehicles this year. The car manufacturers have announced that they will work with the search giant to integrate its mapping app into upcoming vehicles. Google’s mapping service will be available on the 2014 Kia Sorento CUV, as well as cars that [...]
Connected Car services come to market with Volvo Car Group and Ericsson Dec 17, 2012 Categories: Press Releases Download: Connected Vehicle Cloud based on Ericsson’s Multiservice Delivery Platform will provide infotainment, apps and communication services in Volvo’s new cars Drivers and passengers will benefit from cloud-enabled services and applications Managed Services, Consulting and Systems [...]
Fast Data, Big Data and M2M Market!
Chris Baker, Senior Vice President, Global ISV/OEM & Java Sales ORACLE Fast Data, Big Data and M2M Market! – Interview with Chris Baker, Senior Vice President, Global ISV/OEM Sales, ORACLE, at M2M WORLD CONGRESS 2013.
Optimising M2M: From Device to the Data Centre
Chris Baker, Senior Vice President – Worldwide ISV, OEM and Java Sales ORACLE When the global M2M community gathers in London this April for the annual M2M World Congress, the conversations that will take place will be different to those of previous years. We are entering a new phase in the M2M [...]
The Evolution of a Connected Service
Author: Robert Brunbäck, CMO, Telenor Connexion The evolution of a connected service – Why it is important to take a lifecycle view! The uptake of M2M or connected services in various devices, machines and vehicles is growing steadily and from some 15 years in the business of realizing connected services there are a [...]
How M2M Technology is Protecting Amazon
Author: Ramzi Abdine, Head of M2M, Gemalto, Latin America The Challenge The Amazon rainforest in Brazil is vital to stabilizing the earth’s environment, producing oxygen, absorbing greenhouse gases and providing natural habitat for 30% of the world’s plant and animal species1. However, strong global demand for rainforest wood combined with the enormous profitability of [...]
Satellite gaining ground in M2M Communications
Author: Joel Schroeder, Director, M2M Program, Inmarsat Today’s scientists and researchers have access to massive amounts of computing power and an insatiable appetite for a constant stream of sensor data they can analyse. With the continuing demand for more real-time data from machine-to-machine (M2M) environments, there has been an associated surge of interest in [...]
Libelium brings 3G Over-the-Air to Smart Cities
Telcos and Developers Can Update Waspmote Sensor Nodes from the Cloud ZARAGOZA, Spain & REDWOOD CITY, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Libelium today released a new communications module capable of over-the-air programming (OTAP) via 3G and Wi-Fi for remote management of its wireless sensor platform Waspmote. As a result, firmware updates to Waspmote sensor nodes deployed in any Smart [...]
Orbcomm launches Telematics for Heavy Equipment
Adds innovative end-to-end solutions to existing OEM offerings ROCHELLE PARK, N.J.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–ORBCOMM Inc. (Nasdaq: ORBC), a global provider of Machine-to-Machine (M2M) solutions, today announced the availability of a complete end-to-end telematics solution for the heavy equipment industry. Leveraging the strategic acquisition of MobileNet, Inc. as well as long-time partnerships with Quake Global, Inc. (Quake) [...]
ORBCOMM, Cartrack Deliver Telematics for Africa
Adds first African transportation VAR to customer portfolio and expands business on continent ROCHELLE PARK, N.J.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–ORBCOMM Inc. (Nasdaq: ORBC), a global provider of Machine-to-Machine (M2M) solutions, today announced that Cartrack (Pty) Ltd. (Cartrack) has selected ORBCOMM to provide satellite data communication services to extend its current range of GSM logistics and telematics solutions. [...]
Gemalto supplies MTS Russia with NFC SIM
Gemalto (Euronext NL 0000400653 GTO), the world leader in digital security, is supplying Mobile TeleSystems (MTS), Russia’s largest network operator with over 70 million subscribers, with itsUpTeq NFC high-end SIM cards for a mobile phone-based public transport ticketing solution in the city of Novosibirsk. Produced and personalized at Gemalto’s Moscow service center, the solution can [...]
SAS Energy Forecasting helps Smart Grid Investment
Big data analytics saves utility customers millions of dollars The Premier Business Leadership Series AMSTERDAM–(BUSINESS WIRE)–SAS Energy Forecasting, new from the business analytics leader, helps utilities operate more efficiently by capitalizing on new interval data from smart meters. Unlike other load forecasting software, SAS Energy Forecasting supports multiple planning horizons – from the next [...]
Brazil Smart Grid: Market Forecast (2012 – 2022)
DUBLIN–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Research and Markets has announced the addition of the “Brazil Smart Grid: Market Forecast (2012 – 2022)” report to their offering. “Brazil Smart Grid: Market Forecast (2012 – 2022)” Northeast Group has published the second volume of its Brazil Smart Grid: Market Forecast (2012-2022) following the recent changes to Brazil’s smart metering regulatory framework announced in [...]
