Cycle30 to Provide Billing and Rating Services on Cloud and Machine-to-Machine Applications for Arrow Electronics
"We look forward to serving Arrow Electronics and its customers in this rapidly expanding M2M and cloud services space," said Jim Dunlap, president of Cycle30. "The flexibility and scalability of the Cycle30 platform will enable Arrow to create billing services for M2M and cloud applications and deploy them worldwide."
"With the Cycle30 platform, Arrow can enhance our M2M and cloud services market business with new products and flexible service models by providing billing solutions for our clients," said David West, vice president of supplier marketing and asset for Arrow Electronics.
"The M2M marketplace is in its infancy of possibilities, as technology changes and innovative thinking now shape the mundane into profitable new business opportunities," said Karl Whitelock, director operations and business support strategy, Stratecast, a division of Frost & Sullivan. "Essential to the success of any M2M strategy is accurate and reliable transaction management coupled with other real-time back office services. Companies such as Arrow Electronics and Cycle30 are well positioned to meet the needs of this dynamically changing environment."
About Cycle30
Cycle30, Inc., a GCI company, provides order-to-cash and meter-to-cash billing services, hosted in the cloud, for cable, telecommunication, utility and machine-to-machine (M2M) service operators. The Cycle30 platform includes customer management, service fulfillment, billing and revenue management, service assurance, integrations, and business intelligence.
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Cycle30 to Provide Billing and Rating Services on Cloud and Machine-to-Machine Applications for Arrow Electronics
"We look forward to serving Arrow Electronics and its customers in this rapidly expanding M2M and cloud services space," said Jim Dunlap, president of Cycle30. "The flexibility and scalability of the Cycle30 platform will enable Arrow to create billing services for M2M and cloud applications and deploy them worldwide."
"With the Cycle30 platform, Arrow can enhance our M2M and cloud services market business with new products and flexible service models by providing billing solutions for our clients," said David West, vice president of supplier marketing and asset for Arrow Electronics.
"The M2M marketplace is in its infancy of possibilities, as technology changes and innovative thinking now shape the mundane into profitable new business opportunities," said Karl Whitelock, director operations and business support strategy, Stratecast, a division of Frost & Sullivan. "Essential to the success of any M2M strategy is accurate and reliable transaction management coupled with other real-time back office services. Companies such as Arrow Electronics and Cycle30 are well positioned to meet the needs of this dynamically changing environment."
About Cycle30
Cycle30, Inc., a GCI company, provides order-to-cash and meter-to-cash billing services, hosted in the cloud, for cable, telecommunication, utility and machine-to-machine (M2M) service operators. The Cycle30 platform includes customer management, service fulfillment, billing and revenue management, service assurance, integrations, and business intelligence.
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Newest Sierra Wireless AirLink™ gateway now available for the Sprint network
Several new features make the AirLink GX400 gateway stand out. Processing power has been increased five-fold over its predecessors to support the higher data traffic that comes with high-bandwidth applications. Other hardware enhancements include increased ruggedness (MIL-STD 810-F, IP64, Class I Div 2), and GPS and associated location-based services. To further enhance its versatility, the AirLink GX400 has an expansion slot that will allow rapid deployment of new features without extensive product development and regulatory approval. New software features include enhanced low-power mode and data usage tracking.
Product and application developers can take advantage of a vast library of device and networking configuration options to customize the AirLink GX400 to their solutions. Service providers benefit from the remote monitoring and management features, which reduce truck rolls and optimize network availability. Enterprises and government end users can standardize on the AirLink GX400 to meet all their mobile network needs, reducing operations and support complexity and costs.
In addition to the hardware and embedded ALEOS feature enhancements, the AirLink GX400 offers cloud-based, remote device management using Sierra Wireless' AirLink Management Services. Based on the AirVantage™ Platform, AirLink Management Services allows customers to monitor and control an entire deployment of AirLink devices with a fully customizable dashboard, to create groups based on device type or application, and to apply actions based on groupings. They can also manage devices with either public or private IP domains. These features allow customers to reduce their maintenance costs and drive down the overall cost of ownership. Large and small deployments can take advantage of all of these configuration and management features from any location with Internet access.
"The AirLink GX400 and AirLink Management Services allow even small organizations and businesses to easily set up wireless communications systems for applications like fleet management, business continuity, security, and remote monitoring," said Emmanuel Walckenaer, Senior Vice President, Solutions and Services for Sierra Wireless. "We are pleased to now be able to offer the AirLink GX400 gateway to Sprint customers."
Wayne Ward, Vice President of Emerging Solutions, Sprint, added, "Sprint's open approach to expanding the M2M ecosystem, flexible and robust networks, and proven ability to execute solutions helps partners and customers benefit from M2M opportunities. We are focused on streamlining the process of deploying M2M solutions, and providing an extensive M2M ecosystem to provide our customers with a broad selection of applications and expertise to support their specific objectives. Partners like Sierra Wireless are significant contributors to this M2M ecosystem, helping us ensure we can meet a wide range of vertical market needs."
Sierra Wireless AirLink™ GX Series of Intelligent Gateways
Key features in the AirLink GX400 include:
• Rugged hardware design—Engineered and verified to comply with industry and wireless requirements including Mil-STD 810-F, IEC60068, IP64, Class 1 Div 2, and e-Mark.
• High processing performance—ARM 11-class microprocessor architecture with high-capacity DDR memory provides five times more processing power than previous AirLink products for high-bandwidth applications.
• Extensibility—Expansion slot makes it easy to add new features, reducing solution development time and cost.
• Security—Supports security protocols for integration in IPsec-compliant VPNs and PCI-compliant solutions.
• ALEOS™ embedded intelligence—Provides a highly configurable platform and comprehensive remote management capabilities for over-the-air firmware upgrades, events reporting, and much more. Features such as GPS location-based reporting, reporting intervals, and serial protocols can be configured either locally or over the air.
• Rules Engine—User-configurable rules engine lets application developers push decision making to the device level, reducing communications costs for their applications.
• AirLink Management Services—Cloud-based remote management for GX Series can also be employed to manage existing AirLink 2G and 3G devices, easing integration and deployment into existing systems.
With more than 10 years of experience with machine-to-machine (M2M), Sprint has been at the forefront of this wireless industry revolution, teaming with and supporting a large and diverse portfolio of innovative partners to create smarter wireless solutions. Sprint and its partners have already brought to market a wide array of solutions that feature a host of devices running on our network, which are changing the way people work and live - including benefits to a variety of categories.
About Sierra Wireless
Sierra Wireless offers industry-leading mobile computing and machine-to-machine (M2M) communications products and solutions that connect people, devices, and applications over cellular networks. Wireless service providers, equipment manufacturers, enterprises, and government organizations around the world depend on us for reliable wireless technology. We offer 2G, 3G, and 4G wireless modems, routers and gateways as well as a comprehensive suite of software, tools, and services that ensure our customers can successfully bring wireless applications to market.
"AirLink," "AirVantage," and "ALEOS" are trademarks of Sierra Wireless. Other product or service names mentioned herein may be the trademarks of their respective owners.
SOURCE Sierra Wireless, Inc.
Telit Communications – Appointment of Finance Director
Yosi Fait is a qualified Certified Public Accountant and has held a number of executive positions with private and public companies, he began his career as an accountant with Ernst & Young in Israel. In the past five years his directorships have included Allo Telecom S.A., BFK Investments and International Finance Ltd, BFK Commercial Centres Ltd, Chromat Ltd and Dai Telecom Ltd.
About Telit Communications plc
Telit is a global leader in the development and manufacture of wireless machine-to-machine ("m2m") communication modules for a variety of applications. It benefits from a network of 20 sales offices with more than 50 distribution channels covering 60 countries. In March 2011 the company completed the acquisition of Motorola m2m.
Source: Telit Communications plc
Mopar’s Industry-first Electronic Vehicle Tracking System (EVTS) Lauded by Connected World Magazine
Now in its seventh year, the Connected World Value Chain Awards recognize corporate adopters in many categories. Winning submissions are judged on how innovation and technology were used to solve problems and challenges. Scores are based on how the individual company faced a major challenge and how an opportunity was created using M2M technology. Successful entries included improved customer service, better asset visibility, increased uptime and automated business processes.
"Mopar is honored to be recognized for this innovative solution in vehicle tracking," said Pietro Gorlier, President and CEO of Mopar, Chrysler Group LLC's service, parts and customer-care brand. "We will continue to create, develop and quality-test features that support and add value to our Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge, Ram and Fiat brands."
Mopar's system is powered by Guidepoint Systems, the leader in GPS-enabled stolen-vehicle recovery systems. Unlike other vehicle tracking systems, Mopar EVTS offers nationwide tracking without a subscription. The system is available on Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge, Ram and Fiat vehicles, and competitive vehicles with a 16-pin diagnostic data port.
Mopar EVTS is offered in three packages: Base, Silver and Gold. The Base plan offers a GPS stolen-vehicle locator, real-time GPS stolen-vehicle tracking and a $1,000 theft-protection warranty. The system is transferable and upgradeable. The base system does not have subscription fees.
For added protection and service, owners may choose a Silver or Gold plan. The Silver plan includes "Security Fence," a feature that allows owners to set speed and distance parameters for their vehicles. If and when set parameters are exceeded, a text alert is sent to the EVTS registered owner.
Other vehicle-monitoring features available in the Silver plan include arrival/departure notification, historic trace maps of a vehicle's past locations, 24/7 emergency-service dispatch, automatic theft notification, online tracking and OnCall, and an on-board panic button.
The Gold plan includes all of the features in the Silver package along with unlimited online tracking and a full concierge service, allowing vehicle owners to receive directions, make reservations and receive other needed assistance at the touch of a button using the EVTS registered owner's cell phone.
Mopar EVTS is currently available as a Mopar accessory at Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge, Ram and Fiat dealers.
About the Mopar Brand
Mopar is Chrysler Group LLC's service, parts and customer-care brand.
Mopar distributes approximately 280,000 parts and accessories in more than 90 countries and is the source for all original-equipment parts for Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge and Ram Truck vehicles. Mopar parts are unique in that they are engineered and tested with the same teams that create factory-authorized vehicle specifications for Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge and Ram Truck vehicles – a direct connection that no other aftermarket parts company can provide.
More than 70 Years of Mopar
When Chrysler bought Dodge in 1928, the need for a dedicated parts manufacturer, supplier and distribution system to support the growing enterprise led to the formation of the Chrysler Motor Parts Corporation (CMPC) in 1929.
Mopar (a simple contraction of the words Motor and PARts) was trademarked for a line of antifreeze products in 1937. It also was widely used as a moniker for the CMPC. The Mopar brand made its mark in the 1960s—the muscle-car era. The Chrysler Corporation built race-ready Dodge and Plymouth "package cars" equipped with special high-performance parts. Mopar carried a line of "special parts" for super stock drag racers and developed its racing parts division called Mopar Performance Parts to enhance speed and handling for both road and racing use.
Source: Chrysler Group LLC
Hydro-Quebec Chooses Rogers for Wireless Connectivity of Smart Meters
17 June 2011 - Rogers Communications announced today that the Rogers team in Quebec will enable the provision of machine to machine (M2M) wireless connectivity across the province of Quebec to Hydro-Quebec. Rogers will connect Hydro Quebec's central system with up to 600 Smart Meter collectors, which aggregate data relayed from the province's 3.8-million Smart Meters. Following a rigorous call for proposals, Rogers was awarded a six year contract because of its expertise in being able to provide M2M turnkey business solutions via a reliable network at competitive prices.
"We are proud to work with Hydro-Quebec to deliver this innovative, seamless turnkey business solution which will allow for real time connections across Quebec," said Philippe Sicotte, Vice President of business solutions at Rogers. "Rogers deploys innovative business solutions that allow its customers to have full control of their network and their operations. Rogers M2M customers have peace of mind knowing that their devices are running on Rogers' proven reliable network."
Rogers combines a world-class wireless network and the Rogers M2M Control Center, an industry leading M2M deployment platform exclusive to Rogers in Canada. In addition, Rogers integrates hardware from best-of-breed partners to wirelessly enable M2M solutions. To service Hydro Quebec in the context of this, Rogers will team up with Xplorenet Communications Inc. to ensure satellite connectivity in remote parts of Quebec. Rogers begins deployment on a trial basis of the M2M wireless connection of Hydro Quebec's Smart Meter collectors this month.
Over the past 15 years, Rogers has enabled hundreds of thousands M2M connections in Canada. As one of the only providers in Canada that provides access to global standards for M2M through the strength of our GPRS/EDGE/HSPA network technologies, Rogers is committed to providing the tools and platforms to enable fast delivery of next-generation connected devices across various industries and market segments. M2M solutions can serve to improve productivity, reduce costs through increased efficiency and allow for more precise quality control. Common M2M solutions include data collection, remote control, remote monitoring, status tracking, road traffic control, security systems, fleet management, telemedicine and connected consumer devices.
About Rogers Communications Inc.
Rogers Communications is a diversified Canadian communications and media company. It is Canada's largest provider of wireless voice and data communications services and one of Canada's leading providers of cable television, high-speed Internet and telephony services. Through Rogers Media it is engaged in radio and television broadcasting, televised shopping, magazines and trade publications, and sports entertainment. The company is publicly traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange and on the New York Stock Exchange.
Source: Rogers Wireless
Qualcomm Atheros Unveils Industry’s First FCC-Certified Wi-Fi System-in-Package Fueling the Smart Home/Building/Grid Markets
The AR4100 is the newest product within the Qualcomm Atheros Internet of Everything product portfolio, which includes standards-based wired and wireless technologies to enable scalable Internet protocol (IP) infrastructures for smart grid, smart home, security, building automation, remote health and wellness monitoring and other M2M applications. With its extensive technology portfolio and IP networking expertise, Qualcomm Atheros is uniquely positioned to deliver a variety of low-energy, standards-based communications solutions that connect potentially hundreds of IP addressable devices in the home, building or grid.
The AR4100 is the industry's smallest FCC-certified SIP package, integrating all Wi-Fi functionality into a low profile 8.3 mm by 9.2 mm LGA package that can be easily mounted via low-cost PCB manufacturing flows. The AR4100 is optimized for client applications hosted by low-resource MCUs that send infrequent data packets over the network. MCUs interface to the AR4100 via a simple serial peripheral interface bus (SPI) and will be initially aimed at customers in the smart home, smart grid and smart building markets. The AR4100 SIP provides full offload of all Wi-Fi functionality, including security protocols such as WEP, WPA, WPA2 and WPS. The AR4100 is a pre-certified FCC solution that offers simple wireless system integration, requiring only a few external bypass capacitors and a connection to an antenna for a board-level design.
Qualcomm Atheros is collaborating with Freescale Semiconductor to bring the AR4100 to market. The two companies have worked together to develop an implementation for Freescale's Tower development System. The TWR-WIFI-AR4100 is a peripheral module for the Tower System that allows the AR4100 to be quickly added to tower designs based on select Kinetis™ and Coldfire® processors. The TWR-WIFI-AR4100 package comes with all of the required software to implement an AR4100 design, as well as example designs. The module is tightly integrated with Freescale's MQX™ operating system.
"The AR4100 is an exciting product for Qualcomm Atheros and marks a significant step forward in advancing our Internet of Everything vision. Many potential customers have been frustrated by the lack of a standards-based, globally interoperable, low-cost modular solution for M2M applications, which is broadly available, energy efficient and can connect easily to a simple MCU running various applications," said Adam Lapede, senior director, Internet of Things technology, Qualcomm Atheros. "Qualcomm Atheros is providing an innovative, standard Wi-Fi based solution that can deliver outstanding performance in extremely small size, with low energy and cost. Our collaboration with Freescale will help enable a wide variety of customers with the AR4100 and accelerate products getting to market with the easy-to-use Tower system and MQX development suite. We believe the AR4100 offers a unique value proposition for the industry and will help expand the universe of connected devices."
The initial development environment is the Freescale Tower System, with optimized support for the Freescale MQX Operation System, leveraging the IAR Embedded Workbench compiler for the Freescale Kinetis MCU product line, and the Freescale CodeWarrior® tool suite for the Coldfire MCU product line. The AR4100 is backwards compatible to any existing 802.11b/g infrastructure and forward compatible with higher-performance, multi-stream, MIMO–based 802.11n infrastructures.
"Freescale and Qualcomm Atheros share a common vision for increasing connectivity in the home and enterprise to share information, streamline operations and reduce expenses. We are deploying leading-edge technologies into many of these markets, but no single connectivity solution meets the needs of our diverse customer base," said John Weil, global product and enablement manager at Freescale. "Qualcomm Atheros' broad array of wired and wireless solutions will complement Freescale's offering in helping our customers deliver connected devices that will enable the true Internet of Things."
About Qualcomm Atheros
Qualcomm Atheros Inc., the networking and connectivity subsidiary of Qualcomm Incorporated, is a leading provider of wireless and wired technologies for the mobile, networking, computing and consumer electronics markets. The organization is focused on inventing technologies that connect and empower people in ways that are elegant and accessible to all. With its broad connectivity portfolio, Qualcomm Atheros provides its global customer base with high-performance, end-to-end solutions, featuring Wi-Fi®, GPS, Bluetooth®, Ethernet, HomePlug® powerline and PON technologies. Qualcomm Atheros leverages its substantial expertise in RF, signal processing, software and networking to deliver highly integrated, low-power, system-level solutions that enable customers to create high-performance, differentiated products.
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Enfora and SeeControl Collaborate for M2M Asset Management & Supply Chain Optimization
"We are pleased to be working with SeeControl to drive this level of capability to enterprise customers," said Rob Hadley, CMO of Novatel Wireless. "With the combined offering, visibility and management of assets are increased which helps to drive improved productivity with respect to the workforce and workflow for enterprise customers."
"Enfora has been helping customers across the globe reduce M2M complexity with a range of leading devices and innovative management software," said Bryan Kester, CEO of SeeControl. "Now, with this turnkey solution suite, it's easier than ever to deploy an intelligent asset network that automatically acts on real-time M2M data—across distributed operations and existing enterprise platforms."
This collaboration expands the existing relationship between Enfora and SeeControl who have previously worked together to fuse the Enfora Spider AT asset tracking device and N4A Communications and Management software platform into SeeControl's cloud-based application builder for monitoring and managing remote assets for an enterprise.
About Novatel Wireless
Novatel Wireless is a leader in the design and development of innovative wireless broadband access solutions based on 3G and 4G wireless technologies. Novatel Wireless' Intelligent Mobile Hotspot products, software, USB modems and embedded modules enable high-speed wireless Internet access on leading wireless data networks. The Company delivers specialized wireless solutions to carriers, distributors, OEMs and vertical markets worldwide. The company is headquartered in San Diego, California.
About SeeControl, Inc.
SeeControl enables M2M integrators and IT developers to quickly and easily create tailored apps that connect to remote assets and products while managing the business rules and support processes around them. Over 100 companies in 15 countries rely on SeeControl to drive higher service performance and labor efficiency with lowered supply cost.
SOURCE Novatel Wireless, Inc.
Novatel Wireless Selected by POM for New Wireless Credit Card Parking Meter Module
The Parktel Credit Card Parking Meter Module is a wireless solution that is built on a tightly integrated Enfora module. The solution implemented is part of the Enfora's N4A Intelligent Device offering which features superior performance in a small form factor with ultimate flexibility. Coupled with communications and management platforms, the devices can be provisioned, monitored and reconfigured remotely, anywhere, anytime.
"Enfora has been playing an integral part in the development and commercialization of POM's new wireless and secure Parktel Credit Card Parking Meter module," said Terry Henderson, Marketing Manager for POM Inc.
"We're excited to be working with POM and helping them bring this visionary approach to the market," said Rob Hadley, CMO of Novatel Wireless. "With POM's long history as a leading supplier of parking meters and their vast installed base of trusted and tamper-proof parking meters, adding credit card capabilities via a compact and secure module is proving to provide a key competitive advantage and be a very cost-effective and simple way to upgrade and manage credit card payments."
The new secure wireless transaction capability is provided together with the ability to manage the meters remotely via a simple web-based tool. This will provide a cost-efficient and easy-to-manage wireless solution providing real-time card processing and reporting.
About POM Inc.
POM Incorporated, a privately owned Arkansas corporation is the oldest and largest parking meter facility in the world. Located in Russellville, Arkansas, POM is directly descended from the first parking meter company, Magee-Hale, which was established in 1935. With mechanical and electronic parking meter installations all over the world the company has earned the US Presidential E-Award and E-Star Award for excellence in exporting. POM performs all manufacturing processes in a 65,000+ square foot facility utilizing an average workforce of 100 employees. POM's manufacturing capabilities include electronics assembly and testing, mechanical components assembly and testing, zinc and aluminum die casting, plastic injection molding, machining, and two electrostatic paint lines with bake ovens. It's facility is ISO 9001:2008 quality certified and they are the only producer of American made parking meters.
About Novatel Wireless
Novatel Wireless, Inc. is a leader in the design and development of intelligent wireless solutions based on 2G, 3G and 4G technologies providing wireless connectivity. The Company delivers specialized wireless solutions to carriers, distributors, retailers, OEMs and vertical markets worldwide. Novatel Wireless' Intelligent Mobile Hotspot products, software, USB modems, embedded modules and smart M2M modules provide innovative anywhere, anytime communications solutions for consumers and enterprises. The company is headquartered in San Diego, California,
SOURCE Novatel Wireless, Inc.
DH Solutions Launches Embedded M2M Solution Based on the Axeda® Platform
"Axeda provided us with the ability to conceptualize, develop, and deploy an M2M solution quickly and cost-effectively," said Brian Rosema, vice president of marketing, DH Solutions. "The core capabilities of the Axeda Platform not only allowed us to develop DHARMA, but also tailor a wide variety of solutions based on specific deployment needs."
DHARMA enables companies to monitor, control, and gain insight into field assets and how those assets are utilized. A robust set of rules-based alerts provides IT network administrators quick and easy insight into both the modem and the connected asset, including overall device health, asset location, hardware/firmware details, and service-level detail.
"The development of DHARMA is exactly what we envisioned when we launched the Axeda Developer Connection community a year ago," said Mary Wells, CMO, Axeda. "That is to provide enterprises, system integrators, and developers with easy access to our cloud platform and let them quickly build game-changing M2M applications for the markets that they serve."
About Axeda
Axeda is the leading cloud platform provider for connected products and M2M applications. More than 150 leading companies, including Agilent, Diebold, and EMC, rely on Axeda to connect any product on any network, and manage their connected products through the cloud with complete security and scalability — enabling them to innovate with extensive M2M application development capabilities.
About DH Solutions
DH Solutions has deployed sustainable M2M Wireless Data Solutions for both mobile and fixed applications on grids, highways, pipelines, offices, rails and manufacturing facilities across North America since 1999. DH Solutions has a global offering for connectivity, hardware and application deployments.
SOURCE: Axeda Corporation
