M2M NEWS: BOULDER, Colo.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Smart electric meters provide a platform for energy efficiency improvements, new customer services, and network optimization. To achieve those goals across Europe, more than 30 million meters will need to be deployed annually during the peak years of activity, and major upgrade programs will need to be executed simultaneously in [...]
Energy-efficient 3-axis accelerometer delivers advanced motion detection accuracy and low noise for smart metering and industrial applications MEMS Executive Congress 2012 SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Freescale Semiconductor (NYSE: FSL) today introduced a new micro-electromechanical system (MEMS) accelerometer featuring ultra-low power consumption and a simple plug-and-play approach to tilt threshold detection for use in physical tamper protection for [...]
According to a new research report from the analyst firm Berg Insight, the market for smart metering solutions in Europe will deliver a strong performance in the coming five years. Until 2017, electricity distribution network operators and power suppliers will invest approximately € 15.8 billion in the deployment of 110 million smart meters. Between [...]
LIBERTY LAKE, Wash. & BOGOTA, Colombia–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Itron, Inc. (NASDAQ:ITRI), a global technology company that helps utilities measure, monitor and manage energy and water, and PrimeStone, a leading smart grid solutions company, announced today that they have executed a non-exclusive agreement to jointly promote and sell their energy solutions to utilities in Latin America. The [...]
The UK Government is preparing for the task of replacing the country’s 53 million gas and electric meters with smart meters. The project, which will be the largest smart meter deployment in the world, will see energy suppliers install smart meters at 28 million homes and 2 million small businesses. Consumers will also benefit [...]
News Facts Avista Utilities, an investor owned utility serving over 360,000 electric and 321,000 natural gas customers across eastern Washington, northern Idaho and parts of southern and eastern Oregon, has selected Oracle Utilities Customer Care and Billing to enhance billing and customer service capabilities. Avista is replacing a legacy customer information system (CIS) with [...]
SE2.0 SoC and 802.15.4g radio tailored for Smart Grid and remote sensor applications in industry-first demonstrations at DistribuTECH 2012 DALLAS, Jan. 23, 2012 /PRNewswire/ – Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) (NASDAQ: TXN), the leader in highly integrated wireless connectivity solutions, today announced the industry’s first demonstration of a radio frequency (RF) system-on-chip (SoC) that integrates an IEEE 802.15.4 [...]
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 [...]
