—Industrial Grade HomePlug Compliant Powerline Communications Device Designed to Further Enhance Ecosystem of Smart and Connected Devices— AMSTERDAM, Oct. 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. (QTI) today announced that its networking and connectivity subsidiary, Qualcomm Atheros, Inc., unveiled the industry’s first industrial-grade HomePlug® Green PHY (HPGP) device, the QCA7000-AL3B. This latest product is one of the [...]
Solution taps electric distribution system performance data to isolate and predict outages, enabling fast response and potentially averting service interruptions Customized bundle includes servers, storage, networking and services specifically configured and tested with industry-leading software from OSIsoft Allows utilities to take full advantage of smart grid technologies to conserve vital resources and help reduce [...]
Smarter technologies to be tested on Hydro One’s distribution power grid ARMONK, N.Y. and TORONTO, March 27, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — IBM (NYSE: IBM) and its Business Partner Telvent announced that they have been selected by Hydro One, the largest distributor of electricity in Ontario (Canada), for a new smart grid project that will help transform the province’s electrical system. Together, [...]
As part of the STAR project for the roll-out of smart grids, with an overall investment of €2,000 million by 2018 The company has selected seven manufacturers to supply the new devices, which it will be installing in various autonomous regions IBERDROLA will be investing some €2,000 million by 2018 on setting up its [...]
Telefonica M2M chief sees M2M Market take-up growing 25% per year; details strategy for making services accessible to consumers. Telefonica said this week it expects the power and automotive industries to be the driving force behind machine-to-machine (M2M) communications. “We are actively exploring both of these sectors [power and automotive] and are [...]
Sprint, SmartLabs and Proliphix Make Energy Management Available to Businesses and Consumers Companies reduce energy costs and enhance the overall effectiveness of the smart grid. Open networks, machine-to-machine (M2M) technology and collaboration make the grid smarter. Modernizing the nation’s electric infrastructure will likely be a daunting task that will take utilities years to implement; however, [...]
UK Announces Smart Grid Communications Contracts Worth Up to $7.5B The government of the United Kingdom is putting its money where its mouth is, announcing up to £4.59 ($7.49) billion in contracts to build a wide area network and data services to support smart meters. Smart meters are mandated to be in place in [...]
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 [...]
Orbcomm unveils Self-Powered M2M Tracking Device
Leverages 14 years of M2M industry leadership, expertise and innovation CTIA WIRELESS 2013 ROCHELLE PARK, N.J.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–ORBCOMM Inc. (Nasdaq: ORBC), a global provider of satellite and cellular-based Machine-to-Machine (M2M) solutions, today announced the availability of the ORBCOMM GT 1100, a self-powered M2M asset tracking and monitoring device targeted for a variety of global markets [...]
Sprint, Digital Caddies Offer M2M Solution for Golf
Caddie, Concierge and Course Marshal all in one and one touch away OVERLAND PARK, Kan., & SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Sprint (NYSE: S) a leader in the burgeoning field of Machine-to-Machine (M2M) technology, and Digital Caddies, Inc. (OTCPK: CADY), a 10-year-old, golf technology pioneer based in Scottsdale, today announced a venture where Sprint will provide wireless [...]
Vodafone to power M2M services in Mahindra Reva
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 [...]
Digi launches cellular router for Train Connectivity
-Versatile Digi TransPort WR44 RR enables Positive Train Control compliance and passenger Internet access- MINNETONKA, Minn.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Digi International (NASDAQ: DGII) today introduced the Digi TransPort® WR44 RR, an enterprise-class cellular router designed specifically for rugged on-board rail environments. The router provides connectivity to equipment on the train and the wayside via a reliable primary, high-speed [...]
Itron Expands Smart Grid Capabilities with Choice
LIBERTY LAKE, Wash.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Itron, Inc. (NASDAQ:ITRI) announced today a strategic alliance with Choice, a Brazilian technology company, to integrate and jointly market a non-technical loss (NTL) solution to utilities around the world, with a strong focus in Brazil. The joint solution will help utilities quickly identify areas of non-technical loss in their service territory, delivering [...]
E.ON selects Ericsson for Big Data Metering!
Ericsson will operate more than 600,000 smart metering points as E.ON increases data delivery by 3000% Smart grids will enable a more efficient management of energy grid and facilitate integration of renewable energies One more step towards the Networked Society, where big data and cloud computing shapes future for industries like utilities, shipping and IT [...]
