Renault and Orange Join Forces to Explore Uses for 4G on Future Vehicles

Partnership provides a real-life testing framework to explore connectivity applications on vehicles using high-speed technologies.
-Renault and Orange are collaborating on a research project to test the automotive uses of very-high-speed, 4G/LTE (Long Term Evolution) connectivity.
Tomorrow’s vehicles will be hyper-connected, enabling motorists to safely access their professional and personal digital worlds, wherever driving circumstances permit.
Under the partnership, Orange rolled out 4G in advance at Renault’s research and testing facilities. The aim is for both teams to test new uses made possible by very-high-speed mobile technology in real-life situations, ranging from virtual office and cloud gaming to video conferencing. An initial test is underway on the NEXT TWO prototype based on Renault ZOE and to be presented on the Renault stand at the LeWeb’13 Paris conference.
Rémi Bastien, Head of Engineering Innovation at Renault, said:
“This partnership is an example of an effective working relationship between two very different worlds. We were able to benefit ahead of time from a high-speed LTE network and from Orange’s expertise, with an opportunity to take advantage of the network for our prototype of the connected vehicle of the future.”
Nathalie Leboucher, Head of the Smart Cities Program at Orange, said:
“We are delighted to provide Renault with the unrivalled performance of our 4G network and thereby contribute to the development of new Web-mobility uses and services for vehicles of the future. Connected cars with communications services make travelling more efficient, and this is a major development priority in Orange’s strategy.”
Connected vehicles are already a reality. With Renault R-Link, Renault provides its customers with an integrated and connected multimedia touch tablet. Automotive research consultancy SBD rated R-Link the ‘best system’ over six other leading European OE infotainment and navigation systems. R-Link, available on most Renault range models, already features nearly 100 apps. Renault relies on the connectivity and know-how of Orange Business Services, which supplies the SIM M2M cards used in R-Link-equipped cars.
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SkyWave and Garmin Rev up Remote Communications between Dispatch, Fleet and In-cab Drivers

SkyWave Mobile Communications, a global provider of satellite based communications for the Machine-to-Machine (M2M) market, today announced the availability of the SkyWave Garmin FMI (Fleet Management Interface) Solution.
Designed to provide a trustworthy connection between driver and dispatch, the solution enables integrated vehicle tracking, navigation, driver communication and dispatch capabilities regardless of cellular service availability.
Chad Sallman, Senior Business Development Manager, Commercial Fleet Management Solutions at Garmin, said:
“By integrating Garmin’s industry standard interface with SkyWave’s IsatData Pro (IDP) terminals, any business with a fleet of vehicles can deploy a reliable communication solution, even in areas without cellular coverage.”
In addition, the SkyWave Garmin integration optimizes the amount of information sent over the satellite network, resulting in lower airtime costs.
The SkyWave Garmin FMI Solution combines the two companies’ industry leading technologies. Garmin’s PND device, in addition to navigation, provides messaging and workflow functionality via its proven, intuitive user interface. SkyWave’s IDP intelligent terminals optimize the transactions transfer between the Garmin device and the IsatData Pro satellite network and/or cellular communications providing ubiquitous and reliable communications.

Custom forms can be completed on Garmin and sent to dispatch
Two-way ‘canned’ messages are available in various languages
Messaging of up to 2,000 bytes can be sent from dispatch to driver
Configuration, alerts and driver identification parameters can be preloaded onto the device and can easily be updated over the air
HOS records completion and communication to a back-office application

“Our objectives when designing the SkyWave Garmin FMI Solution included providing the ability to deploy the solution quickly, to reduce costs and provide complete coverage without the need for custom-built data terminals,” explained Sue Rutherford, Director of Marketing at SkyWave.  
“The SkyWave Garmin Solution simplifies the task of adding comprehensive in-vehicle communication to a fleet management solution.”
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Telit 3G and Positioning Technologies to Integrate Australia’s Top Performing Cab Fare Payment Platform

Telit HE910 Cellular and Jupiter SL869 advanced GNSS receiver modules integrated into Fareway Plus platform allow taxi drivers and passengers to complete fare payment quickly and easily.
Telit Wireless Solutions, a global provider of high-quality machine-to-machine (M2M) solutions, products and services and Sydney, Australia based Cabcharge Australia Ltd, a financial services provider for the Taxi industry, today announced that Telit’s HE910 Series 3G cellular and Jupiter SL869 satellite positioning receiver modules are to integrate Cabcharge’s Fareway Plus, an innovative and powerful payment and application platform developed to meet the stringent requirements and rigors of the Taxi industry in the Australian and global markets. It is the product’s second generation to be based on Telit Technology.
Cabcharge is to apply the Fareway Plus platform for Taxi metering and fare payments in Australian taxis. Along with support to the new and emerging Near Field Communication (NFC) card processing technology the platform also provides detailed information about the fare including travel routes, automated toll calculation and addition to meter fare, online and offline processing of payments and receipt printing, making it a world-leading device in its class. The product is based on an ARM Cortex – A8 processor capable of hosting Linux or Android as operating system. Fareway Plus is a multi-application system with or without the Android. The system supports download of operating systems, applications, configuration, and debugging services over the air, so that vehicles on the road are not required to come into service depots for these essential updates.
The HE910 module integrated into the Fareway Plus is a member of Telit’s flagship xE910 family, a compact 28.2 x 28.2 x 2.2 mm LGA form factor. The xE910 comprises 2G, 3G and 4G products in GSM/GPRS|UMTS|LTE and CDMA|EV-DO technologies, all sharing a common form factor as well as electrical and programing interfaces which allow developers like Cabcharge to implement a “design once, use anywhere” strategy. The xE910 family is also available with optional m2mAIR global mobile connectivity.
The other Telit component in Fareway Plus is the Jupiter SL869, a multi-constellation positioning receiver module featuring dead-reckoning and TRAIM support for enhanced navigation, tracking and timing applications. The SL869 also offers seamless integration with Telit cellular modules like the HE910. The xL869 is Telit’s GNSS unified form factor family which allows customers to select models supporting different feature sets and positioning technologies. Modules in this family are offered in a 16 x 12.2 mm, 24-pad, LGA package supporting GPS, Glonass, Galileo, and QZSS constellations.
Peter Kelly, Engineering Manager at Cabcharge Australia:
“Cabcharge relies on Telit to provide reliable communications and positioning for our Fareway Plus platform, ensuring maximum up-time and performance for the vast geographic and demographic environment within Australia.”
“Fareway Plus is the second generation of Cabcharge products to rely on Telit devices. We chose Telit’s HE910 cellular module, and the SL869 GPS receiver because they allow us to move with market trends without falling behind thanks to the Telit roadmap and the consistent footprint of their devices.”
“Cabcharge’s new generation Fareway Plus is a testimonial to the value of Telit’s ONE STOP. ONE SHOP,” said Felix Marchal, Chief Product Officer at Telit Wireless Solutions.
“With the integration of Telit products for both cellular and positioning functionalities Cabcharge was able to reduce application design effort and therefore time-to-market.”
Cabcharge Australia was established in 1976 with the mission to improve convenience and security for passengers and drivers with a nation-wide alternative payment system to cash. Today Cabcharge electronic payment systems are found in approximately 97% of Australian taxis as well as limousines and water taxis.
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Deutsche Telekom and Un-Blinking Technologies introduce iCar M2M solution for U.S. car dealers and their customers

Deutsche Telekom and Telematics provider Un-Blinking Technologies (a division of SkyTrace Inc.) have launched a vendor-independent machine-to-machine (M2M) solution for vehicles in the USA based on iCar.
This telemetry solution creates an intelligent car with functionality tailored to the needs of both car dealers and their customers.
The solution enables car dealerships to offer value-added services to purchasers of any vehicle – un-tethered to the proprietary technology of individual vehicle manufacturers. This allows dealers to maintain an active relationship with their clients on an on-going basis – offering tangible customer benefits from automated reminders for the next oil change, to remote diagnostic information, and a wealth of other location-based services.
Deutsche Telekom provides both the telemetry hardware for the vehicles as well as the SIM-cards and data connections. Un-Blinking Technologies supplies Android and iPhone apps, along with a Web portal to give customers access to their vehicle-provided data.
Progressive Seattle area automotive group Barrier Motors in Bellevue has already equipped 1,500 cars from their Mercedes-Benz, Audi, Porsche, and Volvo brands with the iCar Intelligent Car Technology Package. After the successful completion of this initial launch Deutsche Telekom and Un-Blinking plan to introduce the product to 300 additional car dealerships across the U.S.
“To date, car dealers have been unable to offer a connected car solution directly to customers,” says Thomas Kiessling, Chief Product and Innovation Officer, Deutsche Telekom.
“They can now generate additional revenue streams and offer their customers new value-added services. The supply of M2M solutions directly to car buyers will be game-changing for the whole industry.”
For Deutsche Telekom, the cooperation with car dealers is part of an expanding M2M portfolio for connected cars. With huge potential for new services and revenue streams, the connected car concept has been a strategic core business segment at Deutsche Telekom for several years.
“We are proud to work with an internationally recognized industry leader like Deutsche Telekom. They give us the capability to scale this innovative solution around the globe,” said Robert Smith, co-founder of both parent company SkyTrace and its Un-Blinking Technologies division.
For car owners, the iCar M2M solution offers previously unavailable control over their vehicles. By using either a mobile app or a Web portal, owners can monitor a wealth of information including consumption data and the location of their cars at all times. In addition, an Eco-Drive feature evaluates driving behavior and provides measurable data to help be more fuel-efficient.
By means of its geo-fencing function, iCar allows customers to create customized “electronic boundaries” which trigger automatic notifications if their vehicle moves either into or out of these designated areas. This is a useful feature when valet parking, for example, as it ensures that the valet doesn’t go for a secret joyride after being handed the keys. The solution also gives owners peace-of-mind with a roadside assistance feature and advanced notice of approaching necessary maintenance work. A further benefit is the tracking functionality which leads to higher recovery rates in case of theft, resulting in reduced insurance tariffs for the customer.
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Telkomsel Partners with Jasper Wireless to Power M2M and Internet of Things in Indonesia

Enterprises to benefit from globally proven cloud-based connected devices platform.
Telkomsel, the largest mobile operator in Indonesia, has announced it is partnering with Jasper Wireless, the leading connected devices platform powering the mobile Internet of Things, to deliver machine-to-machine (M2M) connectivity to enterprises. The cloud-based platform is enabling businesses across the gamut of verticals to bring M2M services quickly to market and centrally manage each connected device on the network.
Jasper’s cloud-hosted platform enables enterprise customers to deploy and globally scale their M2M services rapidly, giving centralized visibility and control. Business are empowered to make intelligent management decisions that drive efficiency and profitability thanks to detailed billing and usage reports, real-time diagnostic tools and custom device provisioning and usage controls. End users enjoy a zero-touch, out-of-box experience.
“Indonesia is ripe with enterprises looking to innovate around mobile connected devices,” said Ken Laversin, Vice President, Worldwide Sales, Jasper Wireless. “Jasper’s cloud-based platform is the enterprise choice across the world and this partnership provides Telkomsel with a wealth of applications and services to accelerate market entry of new categories of connected devices, enabling its customers to deliver on business strategies that embrace the mobile Internet of Things revolution.”
“Our economy is becoming increasingly global and connected,” said Alfian Manullang, General Manager Business Development, Telkomsel.
“Enabling businesses in Indonesia to manage devices around the world from a single platform provides very exciting opportunities. We’re seeing robust development and innovation in telecommunications technology and businesses are inspired by the M2M opportunity.”
“By working with IoT leader Jasper Wireless, Telkomsel can meet customers’ demand for easy integration, efficient operations and secure real-time access to information across an internationally-scalable network of connected devices.”

The application of M2M out of Indonesia will especially benefit vertical markets including retail, consumer electronics, automotive telematics, utilities and healthcare. To date, Telkomsel’s M2M service has served more than one million customers. Telkomsel expects this figure to grow in parallel with the increasing trend among Indonesians towards a digital lifestyle. For more information about Telkomsel M2M, please visit www.telkomsel.com/m2m.
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Deutsche Telekom M2M predictions for 2014

Machine-to-machine communication (M2M) and the Internet of Things (IoT) run through all areas of life and work.
Cars, cargo containers, parking spaces or even wristwatches and coffee cups – everything around us is on the verge of being connected. To shape this development and make its benefits available to both businesses and private individuals, Deutsche Telekom has been actively engaged in the M2M ecosystem for several years.
Deutsche Telekom expects the following developments in 2014:

Smart Factories to foster individual manufacturing: Industrial applications are the all-time paragon of M2M. Initiatives such as Industry 4.0 – a high-tech strategy of the German Government – bring connected technologies in manufacturing processes back into the spotlight. The targeted point of arrival is the Smart Factory which is ruled by totally new modes of production. It takes individual customer requirements into consideration and models both business and engineering processes dynamically. The Smart Factory can adapt quickly to changing demands and handles resources more efficiently than ever.
M2M in the automotive industry: the aftermarket is up and coming: The automotive industry continues to be one of the biggest growth areas. Applications such as predictive maintenance, entertainment services and remote monitoring – including more comprehensive fleet management solutions – drive the market for connected cars. Since automobile manufacturers will need a few years to implement the technology in series, there is a huge opportunity for the automotive aftermarket. In 2014, more M2M solutions for car dealers will enter the market which will offer value-added services to their customers and are independent of car manufacturers.
Big Data Analytics: combining different data sources will generate new services: Since Big Data Analytics entered the M2M stage, several evaluation solutions for different segments have emerged. Today, we can analyse massive amounts of data generated by wind turbines, for example, to predict potential faults and make sure everything works as efficient as possible. But this is just the beginning. The next phase of Big Data Analytics will bridge the gaps of different domains and generate new services, by combining machine data with information from the internet, such as weather reports or posts from social media and collaboration platforms.
Breaking new ground: M2M targets consumer markets: Today, most companies engaged in M2M are driven by B2B transactions. In the years to come, more and more of them will engage in the Internet of Things and consumer-related products. Personal tracking devices and wearable technology will boom in 2014.Examples of these include data glasses and smart watches as well as health and fitness devices that monitor vital signs such as respiration and body temperature or heart rate. Decreasing prices of track and trace modules suggest that we will also witness the next generation of small and affordable tracking solutions entering the market.
Smart Cities drive M2M in the public sector: M2M is an enabling technology for Smart City applications such as parking management and remote control of street lights. Rising populations and declining budgets induce cities to deploy connected ICT solutions. These solutions make complex administrative tasks manageable, build sustainable and competitive structures, and ultimately improve the level of service for citizens. In 2014, lighthouse projects for smarter cities are likely to appear, which give us a foretaste of what is to come in the next decades.
Global Alliances will expand: Since M2M is a global business and even SMEs are continuously going in for global operations, alliances will be more important than ever. They are the key to providing seamless M2M services in all countries and are necessary to improving quality of service and establishing M2M communication standards. In November 2013, the Global M2M Association expanded into Asia and North America and in 2014, established cooperative efforts and initiatives will be further expanded and consolidated.

About Deutsche Telekom’s M2M Marketplace
More than 600 companies from 56 countries participate in the M2M Partner Program, a global platform for offering and finding M2M solutions. Deutsche Telekom’s M2M Marketplace, the world’s first online shop dedicated to M2M and the Internet of Things, was established in 2012. For developers and startups, the Developer Community offers everything that is needed to connect machines and create new solutions.
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Broadcom Announces Bluetooth Smart SoC with Wireless Charging Support for Growing Wearable Market

Low Power Design Extends Battery Life for Devices Targeting Internet of Things
News Highlights:
+ Broadcom’s WICED™ Smart chip to enable new use cases for wearables and increase market potential
+ Supports wireless charging for devices that are too small to connect via a power cord
+ Highly integrated device with ARM® Cortex M3 applications processor reduces size and cost for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs)
Broadcom Corporation (NASDAQ: BRCM), a global innovation leader in semiconductor solutions for wired and wireless communications, today introduced a new Bluetooth® Smart system-on-a-chip (SoC) into its Wireless Internet Connectivity for Embedded Devices (WICED) family to address the rapidly growing opportunities in different market segments for wearables and the Internet of Things.
Broadcom’s BCM20736 WICED Smart chip provides OEMs with a flexible solution that can be incorporated into a wider variety of devices to drive new use cases. The chip includes built-in wireless charging support for the Alliance for Wireless Power (A4WP) standard, opening new doors for innovation in the Internet of Things ecosystem. Additionally, the highly integrated design and smaller size of the BCM20736 reduces power consumption to extend battery life for wearables. Broadcom’s new WICED Smart chip reduces cost and uses less power than competing products by enabling OEMs to host advanced applications with an ARM® Cortex M3 processor.
Brian Bedrosian, Broadcom Senior Director, Embedded Wireless, Wireless Connectivity, said:
“Broadcom’s WICED platform is gaining significant traction with key Internet of Things innovators like Electric Imp.”
“In addition to embedded Wi-Fi, Bluetooth Smart technology is also growing at a rapid rate and quickly becoming the core of many small, battery-operated wearable devices.”
“We are committed to pushing the boundaries on what wearables are capable of with our new WICED Smart chip. By offering support for wireless charging and reduced power consumption, we are empowering OEMs to design more effective products for more market segments, fueling the next generation of wearables and sensors.”
“In the coming years, wearable computing devices will play a more crucial role in our lives. ABI Research projects over 50 million wearable devices will ship in 2013 and 540 million in 2018, providing higher user engagement levels,” saidJoshua Flood, Senior Analyst for Market Intelligence firm ABI Research.
“Bluetooth Smart will be a key enabler for ensuring the link between devices that are constantly ‘on’ and the optimum battery performance is held.”
Key Features of the WICED Smart Chip:

Bluetooth Smart compliant single mode low energy solution
Integrated ARM CM3 microcontroller unit (MCU), radio frequency (RF) and Embedded Bluetooth Smart Stack all on a single chip
Full software support, including GATT, profiles, stack, APIs and application software development kit (SDK)
Power optimized for single mode coin cell operation from 1.2v supply
On-chip support for 2 serial peripheral interfaces (SPIs)
Low latency and low power consumption design
Small form-factor with 6.5 x 6.5 mm solution footprint
Supports A4WP wireless charging and enhanced data security modes
Pin compatible with Broadcom’s existing Bluetooth Smart SOCs
Support for secure over the air (OTA) updates

Availability
The Broadcom BCM20736 is currently sampling with evaluation boards (EVBs) and SDKs.
For more news, visit Broadcom’s Newsroom.
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Wi2Wi Completes Major Design Wins in the Connected Vehicle Market

Wi2Wi Corporation is pleased to announce that it has completed major design wins in the connected vehicle markets with several blue-chip customers.
These Design Wins fall into three major categories:
[1] In-vehicle Hotspot and Networking,
[2] Connected Vehicle Diagnostics Tools,
[3] Connected Vehicle Infrastructure.
1. Wi2Wi’s Design Win’s for In-Vehicle moving Hotspot and Networking include

The Leading business-class fleet management company deploying Wi2Wi’s WiFi-Bluetooth System-in-a-Package (SiP) product in-dash, for moving hotspot functionality inside the vehicle as well as reducing operational costs via Automation for hourly, daily, & weekly rentals. The expected initial phase is up to approximately 500,000 units, with an upside potential of a total of up to 1 million units for the existing fleets worldwide.
Leading European Auto Manufacturer deploying Wi2Wi’s WiFi SiP product in-dash, for Infotainment functionality inside the vehicle as well as reducing operational costs.

2. Wi2Wi’s Design Win’s for Connected Vehicle Diagnostics Tools include

A global leader in Auto Diagnostics Solutions and Auto Parts deploying Wi2Wi’s Industrial-Class WiFi-Bluetooth product private-branded for a Top-Tier Japanese Auto Manufacturer. Wi2Wi’s customer has strong relationships with Major vehicle manufacturers worldwide. Wi2Wi’s solution provides the wireless connectivity for this portable technicians’ diagnostics tools within Dealerships and Repair Stations premises, enabling instant access to the local-area, cloud-based, & web-based information infrastructure & services, as well as data uploads from the device, improving the operational efficiencies of the technical staff.
A leading global innovator, manufacturer and marketer of tools, diagnostics and repair information and systems solutions for independent Auto Repair Shops, deploying Wi2Wi’s 802.11n SiP for technician Auto-diagnostic tools. Wi2Wi has multiple Design Win’s with this customer.

3. Wi2Wi’s Design Win’s for Connected Vehicle Infrastructure include

One of the largest infrastructure Companies in the world deploying Wi2Wi’s Industrial-Class WiFi-Bluetooth for both the Commercial as well as the Residential Charge stations for Electric Vehicles.

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Updated Bluetooth® 4.1 Extends the Foundation of Bluetooth Technology for the Internet of Things

New Features Improve Usability for Consumers and Empower Innovation for Product Developers.
The Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG) today announced the adoption of updates to the Bluetooth Core Specification. Bluetooth 4.1 is an important evolutionary update to the wireless specification, which experienced a revolutionary update in July 2010 with Bluetooth Smart, the intelligent, low-energy technology enabling the Internet of Things (IoT). The updates will improve consumer usability with increased co-existence support for LTE, bulk data exchange rates, and aid developer innovation by allowing devices to support multiple roles simultaneously. The new release also lays the groundwork for IP-based connections, extending Bluetooth technology’s role as the essential wireless link for the IoT.
Suke Jawanda, Bluetooth SIG CMO, said:
“Bluetooth Smart technology put us on a rocket ship of growth, with Bluetooth annual product shipment projections skyrocketing to more than 4.5 billion in the next five years.”
“We updated the Bluetooth specification to address this projected growth, making changes to give developers more control in assigning a role to their product, limiting interference with other wireless technologies, and allowing Bluetooth Smart products to exchange data faster and maintain connections with less manual intervention. These updates reflect the demand we see in the market. We will continue to sculpt Bluetooth wireless technology to extend its critical role in enabling the Internet of Things and ensure it is the very best solution for OEMs, developers and, ultimately, consumers.”
Improving Usability
Bluetooth 4.1 extends the Bluetooth brand promise to provide consumers with a simple experience that “just works.” Major usability updates come in three areas:

Coexistence — engineered to work seamlessly and cooperatively with the latest generation cellular technologies like LTE. Bluetooth and LTE radios can communicate in order to ensure transmissions are coordinated and therefore reduce the possibility of near-band interference. The coordination between the two technologies happens automatically, while the consumer experiences the high quality they expect.
Better Connections — provides manufacturers with more control over creating and maintaining Bluetooth connections by making the reconnection time interval flexible and variable. This improves the consumer experience by allowing devices to reconnect automatically when they are in proximity of one another. The consumer can leave the room and upon returning, two recently used devices reconnect without user intervention.
Improved Data Transfer — Bluetooth Smart technology provides bulk data transfer. For example, through this new capability, sensors, which gathered data during a run, bike ride or swim, transfer that data more efficiently when the consumer returns home.

Empowering Developer Innovation
Bluetooth 4.1 extends the Bluetooth Smart development environment by providing product and application developers with even more flexibility to create products that can take on multiple roles. With this new capability, a single device acts as both a Bluetooth Smart peripheral and a Bluetooth Smart Ready hub at the same time. For example, a smart watch acts as a hub gathering information from a Bluetooth Smart heart rate monitor while simultaneously acting as a peripheral to a smartphone — displaying new message notifications from the phone. As the Bluetooth Smart ecosystem grows, the Bluetooth SIG expects more solutions to play both a hub and peripheral role. Bluetooth 4.1 delivers this type of flexibility to Bluetooth Smart devices and application developers.
Enabling the Internet of Things
By adding a standard means to create a dedicated channel, which could be used for IPv6 communications in the Core Specification, the groundwork is laid for future protocols providing IP connectivity. With the rapid market adoption of Bluetooth Smart and the coming addition of IP connectivity, all signs point to Bluetooth as a fundamental wireless link in the Internet of Things. These updates make it possible for Bluetooth Smart sensors to also use IPv6, giving developers and OEMs the flexibility they need to ensure connectivity and compatibility.
For the latest Bluetooth 4.1 technical details, tools and other information including an FAQ, brand guide and more, visit: https://www.bluetooth.org/en-us/specification/adopted-specifications.
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ThingWorx Selected as Founding Member of Verizon M2M Application Development Program

Verizon Enterprise Solutions identifies ThingWorx to provide foundation for M2M solutions in industries like healthcare, energy, transportation and others.
ThingWorx™ today announced that it has been selected by Verizon Enterprise Solutions as a founding member of their recently announced M2M Application Development Environment Program (M.A.D.E.). The program is designed to enable rapid implementation of innovative M2M solutions for Verizon’s customer base.
ThingWorx provides Verizon, and Verizon partners and customers, with a unique Application Enablement Platform that drives rapid development of innovative M2M applications, a feature that Verizon has identified as critical in realizing the promise of a Connected World and proliferation of M2M technology and solutions. The ThingWorx platform makes it easy for companies to develop and deploy M2M applications, allowing them to monetize the benefits and opportunities created by connected solutions. These applications can be easily customized and deployed in a variety of different industries, including but not limited to, healthcare, energy, transportation, and agriculture.
Teaming with strategic partner, Tech Mahindra, ThingWorx has facilitated the generation of industry specific application templates that support the Verizon initiative. These templates, which were generated in a fraction of the time that would be required with traditional approaches and technology, are designed with highly interactive user interfaces that leverage not only device and machine data but also data from back end transactional systems, web services, and unstructured data from people. The templates are unique in that they are easily modified and extended to meet specific customer requirements, driving a continuous innovation process for Verizon customers.
Russ Fadel, CEO and Co-Founder of ThingWorx, stated:
“As a founding Member of Verizon’s M2M Application Development Environment program, we are pleased to be part of an effort to help companies quickly realize the benefits and opportunities created by connected solutions.”
“Verizon highlights rapid application enablement as the primary barrier to realizing the promise of a Connected World, and ThingWorx provides the answer – helping these companies reduce the time, cost and risk involved in building innovative M2M applications.”
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