SeeControl Adds Critical Piece to the ClearConnex M2M QuickStart Developer’s Kit

SeeControl and ClearConnex announce a partnership to offer a M2M QuickStart Development Kit.
SeeControl, a leading IoT Platform today announced a partnership with ClearConnex, Inc. The innovative wireless M2M device engineering company has integrated SeeControl’s M2M SaaS platform into its ClearComm product, ClearConnex’s embedded device management software platform. The two are now featured together in ClearConnex’s M2M QuickStart Developer’s Kit.
ClearComm is a mature, proven, hardware agnostic software platform that can be loaded on any off-the-shelf modem or added to custom designed hardware.
SeeControl’s M2M SaaS platform delivers both transactional and unstructured data storage using a fusion of advanced technologies. The platform scales to petabytes of data while delivering banking-grade transactions from mass amounts of sensor information. The combination of ClearConnex products and engineering services, Wyless network services, and SeeControl’s rapid IoT application development and deployment platform results in a complete, turnkey M2M solution.
The advantage is a quick start.
With the addition of SeeControl to the M2M Quickstart Developers Kit, customers will have access to an easy-to-use, end-to-end solution upon activating their kit. ClearComm enabled cellular products integrated with the SeeControl platform can now quickly and effectively prototype M2M solutions from the device to web based application. The kit includes a 90-day free trial of Wyless network services furthering the “Start Ahead Finish Ahead” experience.
Bryan Kester, CEO of SeeControl explains:
“Customers want to easily configure and deploy their M2M applications, which is why we have aligned with ClearConnex. Their hardware solutions and powerful device software platforms provide field proven tools which allow customers to start ahead, reducing the time-to-market for their M2M solutions.”
Start ahead, finish ahead.
Ryan Rangel, President of ClearConnex, states:
“Developing a new partnership with SeeControl is very exciting. Having out-of-the-box ClearComm integration with SeeControl’s highly adaptable cloud platform reduces cost and time-to-market for our customers and enables them to immediately take advantage of an industry leading M2M application deployment platform for connected services.”
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Spireon and Sprint Form Strategic Relationship Targeting the Transportation & Fleet Industry

Powerhouse M2M innovators collaborate on mobile solutions for transportation companies and local fleet owners.
Spireon and Sprint announced today the formation of a relationship aimed at providing Spireon’s FleetLocate-branded mobile resource management (MRM) solutions to fleet operators utilizing the Sprint network.
FleetLocate solutions enable companies to maximize productivity, improve operational efficiencies and improve the bottom line through more effective management of assets, trailers and service fleets. This collaboration provides an unparalleled combination of leading MRM technology, wireless connectivity and industry expertise that can help businesses keep tabs on their fleet vehicles and other valuable assets, improve asset usage, and reduce loss and theft.
State-of-the-Art Fleet and Transportation Solutions
Sprint business sales teams will offer Spireon’s FleetLocate solutions. FleetLocate enables fleet and logistics managers to remotely monitor vehicles, trailers and assets using Spireon’s GPS (Global Positioning System) tracking and telematics capabilities, including state-of-the-art, patented GPS devices. Spireon and Sprint offer industry expertise and support to help customers ensure they are up and running and gaining insights and intelligence to start saving right away. The arrangement also allows customers to include FleetLocate services on their Sprint bills, further simplifying the offering.
FleetLocate for Local Fleets offers managers of small and medium business service fleets the ability to monitor location and performance of vehicles and other assets remotely via computer, tablet or handset to help dispatch and deploy most effectively.
FleetLocate for Asset and Trailer Intelligence provides fleet managers and yard supervisors rich data and actionable information about the location and use of their trailers and helping to maximize assets and overall logistics operations.
Key benefits:

gives managers and dispatchers real-time visibility into location and performance of their fleets
a diverse set of affordable and easy-to-use tracking and exception reporting options
the ability to identify and avoid potential delivery delays
the ability to reduce fuel consumption, loss and theft
increased potential to quickly recover stolen vehicles
the ability to increase turns and improve asset usage

Spireon’s FleetLocate is powered by its award-winning NSpire M2M Business Intelligence Platform. Built in a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) environment, NSpire delivers the reliable performance, high level of service availability, data speeds, scalability and security controls customers rely on to optimize their fleets, mobile assets, trailers and unpowered equipment. Spireon’s M2M platforms currently support more than 1.7 million subscribers.
“We are excited about the possibilities that this strategic agreement between Sprint and Spireon offers to our companies and to the marketplace,” says Mohamad Nasser, director of M2M Product, Platforms & Marketing for Sprint.
“Spireon is a recognized leader in MRM, delivering powerful solutions with actionable data all wrapped in a simple package with a unique focus on helping customers realize their maximum ROI.”
“We are honored to be selected by Sprint as a preferred supplier, and are pleased to be working with the wireless leader to connect their customers to rich data translated as actionable business intelligence,” said Brad Jarvis, Chief Marketing Officer and Executive Vice President of Products for Spireon.
“This alliance is a win for everyone, especially Sprint customers, who will see significant competitive advantages that come with being able to capture and leverage a wealth of data in real time.”
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Sprint Teams with IMS to Offer Premium Turnkey Insurance Telematics Solution

IMS UBI Intelligence powered by DriveSync® an industry-leading solution with end-to-end benefits.
Sprint (NYSE: S) today announced that IMS UBI Intelligence is now available through its Integrated Insurance Solution portfolio for auto insurance customers, provided by Intelligent Mechatronic Systems (IMS), a leading connected car company.
Mohamed Nasser, director – M2M Product and Marketing, Sprint, said:
“Our auto insurance carriers have been requesting a single source for all their UBI (usage-based insurance) needs. We have selected IMS because they provide the most complete, turnkey solution available on the market today, including hardware, logistics, support, secure data warehousing and analytics.”
The interest in UBI continues to peak as insurance companies customize their in-vehicle offerings for broad consumer groups, such as everyday commuters, new drivers and commercial fleets. IMS UBI Intelligence offers insurers an accurate way to develop a drivers score (policy premium) based on their actual driving behavior, coupled with the ability to discover new, related revenue streams. These advantages are then passed along to consumers who may receive lowered auto insurance costs by choosing to plug a telematics device into their vehicle’s port to measure driving data (distance travelled, vehicle braking and acceleration patterns). Due to the emerging benefits to drivers, Frost & Sullivan forecasts annual growth of the UBI market to be 36% per year, with the U.S. market reaching one million annual activations by 2017.
IMS UBI Intelligence is the premier turnkey solution removing the need for insurers to work with multiple suppliers or partners before implementation. “Technology is moving fast and IMS is pleased to collaborate with Sprint to provide our DriveSync connected car platform available today to insurers,” said Ben Dailey, U.S. Director – Sales and Business Development, IMS.
“With IMS UBI Intelligence, insurers now have a fully customizable tool at their fingertips that they can deploy to a variety of customer segments.”
To take full advantage of the DriveSync platform, Sprint also plans to bring additional programs to their customers, such as solutions for coaching young drivers, infotainment services, vehicle diagnostics and fleet management solutions.
To learn about IMS UBI Intelligence, now offered by Sprint, visit http://www.intellimec.com/ubi.
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Actility and Semtech Offer Low-Cost Long-Range Radio Solution for M2M and Internet of Things (IoT) Applications

New ThingPark Wireless® service enables M2M OEMs and integrators to connect end-points to the cloud for Smart Building, Smart Factory or Smart City deployments.
Actility and Semtech Corporation unveiled today ThingPark Wireless®, an innovative, low-cost long-range bidirectional radio solution allowing M2M sensor OEMs and application providers to significantly improve market adoption.
ThingPark Wireless is based on Semtech’s ultra-long range, bidirectional LoRa™ radio transceivers for end-devices and Actility’s wireless M2M gateway with an open cloud-based platform for application development.
Actility has designed ThingPark Wireless® as an off-the-shelf solution ready to support adoption of a wide-range of innovative sensor-based services such as smart parking, street lighting, fire safety systems, digital signage monitoring, EV charging, smart objects, irrigation systems, air quality control, smart meter, safety sensor metering and many more.
ThingPark Wireless® uses unlicensed Industrial, Scientific and Medical (ISM)-band spectrum, allowing low cost and fast roll-out of M2M networks to accommodate industrial sensors for a wide range of IoT applications. The incorporation of Semtech’s LoRa spread-spectrum technology-based transceivers into ThingPark Wireless makes it possible to reliably transmit low data rate signals up to 15 km without issues related to crystal accuracy found in traditional systems for smart metering and industrial applications based on frequency shift keying (FSK) modulation.
François Sforza, Director, Wireless Long Range Products at Semtech, said:
“ThingPark Wireless and LoRa enable easy connectivity for nodes that require multi-year battery operation and complement existing M2M deployments. ThingPark Wireless® will enable numerous new applications to easily connect to the cloud and increase the popularity of M2M and IoT applications.”
An open standards-based M2M application development framework
A ThingPark Wireless Smart City or Smart Building project requires only a low-cost, small antenna on a rooftop to connect sensors in a 2-5 km radius for dense cities or in a 15 km radius in countryside applications. LoRa™ technology has 5-10 dB more link budget than cellular technology for in-building penetration where cellular and GPS cannot reach.
The ThingPark Wireless® solution combines Actility’s wireless base station, an integrated backhaul network, a cloud-based platform, and simple RESTful API. This interface allows M2M application developers and cloud services providers to access sensors through a homogeneous XML-based protocol-independent syntax (oBix). Based on the ETSI M2M standard, supported by the OneM2M global partnership, ThingPark Cloud® ensures interoperability with a growing community of M2M sensors and application vendors in the fields of demand response, data loggers, energy management, home automation and security.
“This all-inclusive approach is new in the M2M world. Wireless sensor vendors are missing both a cost-effective long-range wireless network and an easy-to-use application framework,” said Olivier Hersent, Actility CEO.
“ThingPark Wireless® is unique in that it empowers wireless sensor vendors with a long range network for connecting sensors and an application framework to roll-out smart applications on those end-points.”
ThingPark Cloud® also includes an optional SaaS BigData storage platform for large-scale data collection able to support real-time interactive database queries from authorized third-party application providers on large volumes of data.
Availability
ThingPark Wireless is now available from Actility. For more information, please visit the Actility website or contact the company at communication@actility.com.
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KORE Acquires Jazz Wireless Data

Largest Independent Global M2M Network Provider Brings Jazz’s Strong Customer Base and Top Management Talent under its Umbrella; Adds New Carrier Options Globally Including Enhanced North American 2G Services.
KORE, the world’s largest wireless network services provider specializing in machine-to-machine (M2M) communications, today announced that it has completed its acquisition of Jazz Wireless Data, an established provider of M2M networking services in North America. Under the terms of the agreement, all existing Jazz customers will gain access to the KORE network and to key KORE services including KORE Global ConnectTM and PRiSMProTM. KORE also pulls in the experienced M2M network management and technical teams from Jazz, as well as the interconnect agreement between Jazz and T-Mobile. The terms of the all-cash transaction were not disclosed.
With a six-figure subscriber base, the Jazz Wireless Data acquisition expands KORE’s presence across North America and in multiple global markets. In addition, the direct relationship with T-Mobile enables KORE to provide customers with multiple 2G GSM, 3G and 4G network connectivity options. Jazz customers will benefit from comprehensive network management capabilities provided by the KORE PRiSMPro platform and the added network redundancy and always-on service provided by KORE’s global data and operations centers.
“KORE remains committed to the vibrancy of the M2M market and we have recognized the overwhelming need for managed connectivity in its continued growth. The acquisition of Jazz Wireless Data is a significant step in our tireless pursuit to provide customers with the greatest mix of technology and connectivity services that help drive their businesses forward,” said Alex Brisbourne, president and COO, KORE.
“The addition of a direct relationship with T-Mobile enables KORE and its customers to leverage an ongoing commitment to 2G services in a time of transition in the North American market. We look forward to developing these new carrier, customer and employee relationships to broaden the reach of the KORE network and technology platform offerings.”
The Jazz Wireless headquarters facility in Raleigh, NC will be retained, joining a list of multiple KORE offices and operations centers located across the globe. All aspects of the Jazz Wireless Data integration are expected to be completed in five months.
“We are very excited to become part of the KORE family and to help accelerate the next phase of M2M market growth,” said Gregor Bleiman, president, Jazz Wireless Data.
“Jazz and KORE share a philosophy of working closely with our customers to provide the M2M connectivity and network management options that are right for their specific business needs. This approach is only strengthened by the acquisition, as our customers will immediately benefit from KORE Global Connect services to support and boost their business.”
Rusty Lhamon, director, T-Mobile M2M, said:
“The combination of KORE and Jazz is a game changer. Bringing T-Mobile’s Un-carrier approach together with KORE’s reach, impressive management tools and stellar reputation will further expand customers’ ability to employ everything from 2G services to data-intensive solutions that leverage the nation’s fastest LTE network.”
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Telenor Connexion puts Koenigsegg’ supercar in the Cloud

The new supercar One:1 is cloud connected by Telenor Connexion and accessible through a new app. Koenigsegg’s customers will thereby enjoy smart features such as top speed, lap time, g-force, and remote access.
Car manufacturer Koenigsegg is renowned for its uncompromising vehicles. The bespoke premium cars are hand-built and equipped with the latest and most advanced in technology, innovation and design. The latest feature added to the state-of-the-art cars is a connected business solution from Telenor Connexion.
Telenor Connexion provides Koenigsegg with an end-to-end solution including cloud services, a web interface and an app for smart phones and tablets. Using the app, Koenigsegg’s exclusive car owners will get direct acces to statistics such as recent runs, average speed, top speed, lap time, g-force etc. Further, it enables them to remotely track the car, its fuel level and battery status as well as access the latest software.
The benefits to Koenigsegg, besides the added customer functionality, is that the solution provides easy access to vehicle statistics and that it enables the manufacturer to optimize the vehicle’s performance remotely over time.
Founder Christian von Koenigsegg’s drive is to create the perfect car and the company’s ongoing goal is to enhance vehicle performance. Every aspect of the development process is focused on performance, not only in terms of power and speed, but in every deliverable.
Christian von Koenigsegg, CEO and founder, says:
“Our target market is demanding global customers who want the best-of-the-best. Telenor Connexion was the obvious choice for connecting our cars, with their broad and extensive experience in connected automotive solutions. I especially value their flexible approach and their global and future-proof solution.”
“We are thrilled to be working with Koenigsegg and view this collaboration as the ultimate seal of approval of our connected business solution. Koenigsegg is known for setting the highest standards in the industry and demanding nothing but the best”, says Per Simonsen, CEO of Telenor Connexion.
The new supercar One:1 and the Cloud Connected App will be launched at the at the Geneva International Motor Show 2014. For a live one-on-one demo please visit the Koenigsegg stand 1259.
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Kore Acquires Jazz Wireless Data

5 March 2014 – KORE, a leading wireless network services provider specializing in machine-to-machine (M2M) communications,  today announced that it has completed its acquisition of Jazz Wireless Data, an established provider of M2M networking services in North America. Under the terms of the agreement, all existing Jazz customers will gain access to the KORE network and to key KORE services including KORE Global ConnectTM and PRiSMProTM. Through the acquisition KORE gains experienced M2M network management and technical teams from Jazz Wireless, as well as the latter’s interconnect agreement with T-Mobile.

The terms of the all-cash transaction were not disclosed.

With a six-figure subscriber base, the Jazz Wireless Data acquisition expands KORE’s presence across North America and in multiple global markets. In addition, the direct relationship with T-Mobile enables KORE to provide customers with multiple 2G GSM, 3G and 4G network connectivity options.

Jazz customers will benefit from comprehensive network management capabilities provided by the KORE PRiSMPro platform and the added network redundancy and always-on service provided by KORE’s global data and operations centers.

“KORE remains committed to the vibrancy of the M2M market and we have recognized the overwhelming need for managed connectivity in its continued growth. The acquisition of Jazz Wireless Data is a significant step in our tireless pursuit to provide customers with the greatest mix of technology and connectivity services that help drive their businesses forward,” said Alex Brisbourne, president and COO, KORE. “The addition of a direct relationship with T-Mobile enables KORE and its customers to leverage an ongoing commitment to 2G services in a time of transition in the North American market. We look forward to developing these new carrier, customer and employee relationships to broaden the reach of the KORE network and technology platform offerings.”

The Jazz Wireless headquarters facility in Raleigh, NC will be retained. All aspects of the Jazz Wireless Data integration are expected to be completed in five months.

“We are very excited to become part of the KORE family and to help accelerate the next phase of M2M market growth,” said Gregor Bleiman, president, Jazz Wireless Data. “Jazz and KORE share a philosophy of working closely with our customers to provide the M2M connectivity and network management options that are right for their specific business needs. This approach is only strengthened by the acquisition, as our customers will immediately benefit from KORE Global Connect services to support and boost their business.”

“The combination of KORE and Jazz is a game changer. Bringing T-Mobile’s Un-carrier approach together with KORE’s reach, impressive management tools and stellar reputation will further expand customers’ ability to employ everything from 2G services to data-intensive solutions that leverage the nation’s fastest LTE network,” said Rusty Lhamon, director, T-Mobile M2M.

 Source: PRNewswire

ORBCOMM launches new satellite modems targeted for System Integrators and Resellers

Hardware designed to operate with its current OG1 and next generation OG2 satellite networks.
ORBCOMM Inc., a global provider of Machine-to-Machine (M2M) solutions, today announced the availability of its next generation OG2 satellite modems, which are ideal for Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) integration into satellite M2M applications targeted for the transportation & distribution, heavy equipment, oil & gas, and government markets. These powerful modems are 100% backwards compatible with ORBCOMM’s current OG1 satellite network and are the first devices available to support OG2 services upon launch of ORBCOMM’s next generation OG2 satellite constellation commencing in the spring of 2014.
ORBCOMM is offering two versions of its new satellite modem – the OG2-M with satellite communications and the OG2-GPS, which adds an on-board three-axis accelerometer and built-in GPS. With a single board transceiver and a footprint smaller than a credit card, both the OG2-M and OG2-GPS feature a single, wide-range power supply input, which provides significant flexibility for product designers. The modems also utilize an industry-standard PCI Express physical interface for easy integration into a broad range of M2M applications. The unique ability to individually control power to various sections of the modem enables the modems to achieve extremely low power consumption and provide increased longevity for battery-powered applications.
In addition, ORBCOMM has created a turn-key Developer’s Kit for the new modems that is designed to reduce development time and expedite the deployment of ORBCOMM-powered solutions in the field. The user-friendly kit includes an OG2 satellite modem, a modem evaluation board, universal power supply, antennas, USB to serial adapter, PC interface software to configure and control the modem, as well as a Quick Start Guide CD with full documentation. OEMs can utilize the kit to validate the modem’s compatibility with their existing applications and to benchmark modem and network performance.
ORBCOMM’s long-time partner, Quake Global, a leading manufacturer of asset tracking satellite M2M modems, is also offering a full suite of devices, including the QPRO, which will enable M2M communications across ORBCOMM’s OG1 and OG2 satellite networks. Quake Global’s dual-mode QPRO is a self-contained, environmentally sealed device with GPS tailored for M2M applications in the heavy equipment, transportation and oil & gas industries that are powered by ORBCOMM’s global networks.
“The commercial availability of these modems is an exciting next step in preparation for our upcoming OG2 satellite launch and further demonstrates ORBCOMM’s commitment to maintaining our market leadership in the global M2M space through continued innovation,” said Marc Eisenberg, ORBCOMM’s Chief Executive Officer.
“Our new modems, which are 100% backwards compatible, will offer our customers immediate improvements in performance and coverage with our current OG1 network, and further improvements in these areas upon the launch of our powerful next generation OG2 satellites commencing this spring.”
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Gemalto Launches Online Developer Community to Support M2M and IoT Growth

Gemalto, the world leader in digital security and M2M technology, just launched a new online Gemalto Developer Community to support the growth of M2M and IoT solutions.
The “Internet of Things” has arrived and the mad dash to create the next trendsetting M2M “it” device has begun. M2M technology is optimizing the way we live and work and recently, we’ve seen everything from toothbrushes that measure cleaning efficiency, to self-driving cars that can park vehicles, and even smart silverware that measures the food we eat. In fact, Berg Insights predicts 24%+ growth for M2M connections, with 489 million connections expected by 2018.
Designed to help first time M2M developers, experienced hobbyists and seasoned M2M OEMs alike, the website provides reusable code, knowledge, expert advice and community support covering all the core components of the M2M value chain including:

A solid knowledge base for beginners including M2M terms, definitions, FAQs, tutorials and step-by-step “how-to” instructions for common tasks
An interactive online forum to discuss challenges and solutions with Gemalto experts and peers, and share your knowledge and expertise with others
A library of current M2M applications and use cases along with key learnings and best practices from those in the development field
A source for downloading sample code and re-usable drivers to expedite your project timeline

Click here for more information on the new Developer Community.
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Delphian Systems Eliminates Security Holes in Connected Home Applications

4 March 2014 - Delphian Systems, a leading wireless engineering firm, today announced enhanced security features to its SecuRemote® technology platform.  The advanced encryption and authorization methods are designed to mitigate the security risks in connected home applications.

"IT and security experts have long warned of the security risks in the rapidly growing Internet of Things (IoT) market, but recent discoveries confirm that connected mobile devices can pose a real threat to data integrity, identity theft and even breaches in home security when infected," said Ashok Hirpara, Director of Systems Engineering, Delphian Systems.

According to Gartner, Inc. the market for home automation systems and devices is expected to see explosive growth over the next several years. By 2020 more than $1.9 trillion in value will be created with more than 26 billion connected devices introduced to the market.  Home security and access control products that interact with these devices are vulnerable to new and repeated threats as more devices are brought onto the network.

"Our focus has been to ensure the highest measure of security on all communication between devices and users on a network. SecuRemote creates multiple lines of defense between devices and a user's mobile application to ensure that only authorized mobile devices have the ability to monitor, control, and access products in the home or a commercial environment," continues Hirpara.

SecuRemote Features:

• High Security – SecuRemote creates a closed network within the home delivering the most secure access control products and wireless communication in the market.
• Easy Integration - The modular design and application flexibility of the SecuRemote technology platform makes product development faster and more cost effective than competing technologies.
• Modular Design - SecuRemote interface involves a physical connection and a software interface for proper communication with the product electronic controls. Typically, no changes are required for the existing OEM hardware and software.
• Remote Control by any device - Turn any mobile and personal device into a secure global remote control. The SecuRemote app on a user's mobile device becomes the virtual universal controller for everything that requires remote control.
• Reliable Control - No need for Wi-Fi routers and access points shared with other users, computers, TVs, and other peripheral devices.
• Automation - controlled by any mobile device both directly and over the cloud.
• Application Software Support – The SecuRemote app supports a multitude of different product and can easily enable OEM products with the SecuRemote app menu and UI features specific to the OEM product functionality. 

For more information on SecuRemote platform technology, please visit http://delphiansystems.com/SecuremoteTechnology.

About Delphian Systems
Delphian Systems owns and maintains significant intellectual property associated with SecuRemote Technology.  As an OEM end-to-end application solution provider, Delphian Systems offers ready-to-interface FCC and Industry Canada (IC) approved modules along with full engineering and product support.

Source: PRNewswire