Logic PD Partners with SeeControl to Accelerate Delivery of IoT Solutions

Logic PD has partnered with SeeControl to provide a single source for accelerated Internet of Things (IoT) solutions.
Logic PD, a leading systems integrator, together with SeeControl, a leader in machine-to-machine cloud applications, brings a concept-to-application solution.
Customers need to quickly understand the business model, technology and user needs to be able to build, measure and launch highly valued IoT solutions for the subscription economy. Therefore, Logic PD has developed the Adrenaline series, including a one-day business modeling workshop, a rapid prototype process, and a pilot service to test the solution with minimal start-up costs to validate the concept and get to market faster. The Adrenaline™ Process is an agile, iterative solution for navigating the IoT ecosystem with a quick, low risk, formalized offering development that allows customers to assess needs, pilot and validate a solution with users to deliver ongoing value and participate in the subscription economy. SeeControl’s IoT platform and associated integration methodology completes the tools Logic PD needed to deliver an IoT solution with a seamless process.
Logic PD has a proven track record in developing market-specific IoT solutions. For example, Logic PD developed a connected device for patient management that collects patient information from a pacemaker and sends it to the physician allowing for fewer doctor visits and delivering a better quality of life at a lower overall healthcare cost. In smart/precision framing, Logic PD developed solutions for increased efficiency using GPS satellites to plot straight crop rows as well as RFID and diagnostic sensors connected to the cloud for big data solutions to diagnose animal health in the field.
“We can be the system integrator that manufacturers need to bring a product or solution offering to a specific market,” says Scott Nelson, PhD, Logic PD’s chief technology officer and executive vice president.
“We first look at the market and application needs and then identify which technologies make the most sense to develop an IoT solution that our customers’ end users will value and adopt.”
“Partnering with SeeControl was a natural fit for us because they use the same user centered, lean start up methodology we use to help our customers create and deploy their IoT solutions quickly and efficiently,” adds Nelson.
“No other product development firm has this concept-to-application capability that helps customers figure out the entire solution from business plan, to technology, to profitability and user experience.”
“Logic PD offers the one-stop-shop that can help customers from start to finish with all the key ingredients they need to get to a connected solution,” says Parthesh Shastri, vice president, customer success and strategy, SeeControl.
“Device OEMs understand their products, but connected products are a greenfield area with no set rules to follow. Logic PD’s Adrenaline series is a tool to help navigate through this new connected product evolution and emerge on the other end with a product offering that resonates with users.”
“We look forward to contributing our platform to Logic PD’s upcoming hackathon and seeing the creative solutions the designers and engineers develop for market needs,” adds Shastri.
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DCS Joins Forces with M2M Enablers RacoWireless and CalAmp to Provide Fleet Management Development Kits

Providing turnkey M2M solutions through an all-inclusive development kit.
Partnering with industry leaders, DCS (Direct Communication Solutions), a leader in embedded modules for Machine to Machine (M2M) developers, has developed a comprehensive fleet management and diagnostic monitoring development kit to facilitate creation of innovative M2M solutions. The bundled development kit will combine the expertise of industry leaders in connectivity and device management, hardware and software solutions, as well as the distribution and provision of M2M services.
RacoWireless, a leading provider of wireless M2M connectivity and location-based solutions, along with CalAmp, a leading provider of wireless products, services and solutions have partnered with DCS to deliver a development kit to enable Application Service Providers to reduce time-to-market in delivering Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) applications. The development kit includes the industry-leading CalAmp LMU (Location Messaging Unit) or TTU (Trailer Tracking Unit) combined with a domestic and global SIM, and airtime data bundle on the award-winning Omega Management Suite from RacoWireless to monitor and control carrier usage.
The partnership has evolved to fulfill the industry’s demand for deploying fully bundled hardware, airtime and software applications – eliminating complexities in the creation and deployment of services to the market. This kit is designed to accelerate the deployment of fleet SaaS solutions for new service providers or companies with any size fleet. The development kit is expected to lower the total cost of ownership, reduce installation fees and reduce overall deployment time.
John Hubler, VP of Business Development at RacoWireless, said:
“By creating a turnkey solution, we are making it easier than ever for developers to build, test, and deploy state-of-the-art M2M solutions to hasten the widespread adoption of the technology.”
“Building relationships with quality strategic partners is critical for providing integrated solutions in what has historically been a very fragmented market.”
M2M distributor and service provider DCS has developed a fleet management and diagnostic monitoring application for the M2M industry that is readily compatible with the CalAmp line of products globally. As a value-added reseller of CalAmp’s product line, DCS offers its customers a full suite of hardware-specific logistics services far beyond traditional distributors. DCS also offers its clients device customization programming, device management, and provisioning on wireless networks utilizing CalAmp’s PEG™ (Programmable Event Generator) and PULS™ (Programming Update Logistics System). This capability enables devices to arrive tested and ready for customers to deploy on RacoWireless’ Position Logic Platform.
DCS orchestrates many moving parts of a traditional M2M deployment. “We focus on the out-of-box experience,” stated Chris Bursey, Managing Partner of DCS. “Our strength in module integration and product deployment is a perfect match for creating this offering.”
“CalAmp is thrilled to join our partners to provide a fleet management development kit to the market,” noted Greg Gower, Senior Vice President and General Manager of CalAmp’s Mobile Resource Management business. “We are working to find ways to accelerate adoption of solutions across the M2M industry.”
Development kits are available immediately through the DCS Marketplace which can be found here: http://shop.dcsbusiness.com.
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Amdocs Joins M2M Trade Group, Reaches Out to Enterprise Users

The International M2M Council today announced that Amdocs, a leading provider of Business and Operations Support systems and services, has joined the new trade association.
The IMC seeks to prove the business case for the Internet of Things to companies that can benefit directly from machine-to-machine communications.
Amdocs joins IMC founding members AT&T, B&B Electronics, Deutsche Telekom, Digi, Iridium, Inmarsat, Kore, Numerex, Oracle, ORBCOMM, Synapse Wireless, Telecom Italia, Telit, Verizon, and Wyless. Yuval Mayron, General Manager for Amdocs Product Group, will join the group’s Board of Governors. Amdocs positions its M2M Enablement software suite as a natural fit to help communication and other service providers deploy innovative, end-to-end, Internet-of-Things services, while reducing cost, risk, and time-to-market.
IMC Chairman Juergen Hase, VP of Deutsche Telekom’s M2M Competence Center, says:
“Amdocs is an important software provider in the M2M space, and we welcome them into our Board of Governors. We intend to leverage our combined strengths to reach out to adopters of M2M technology.”
IMC aims to promote the business value of machine-to-machine communications across key vertical markets including automotive, logistics, energy, healthcare and public infrastructure. To this end, the new group has developed a library of IoT case studies, and publishes newsletters and quantitative research for these markets. The new association already claims over 1,500 Adopter Members – associates interested in deploying M2M solutions – from companies as diverse as ABB, BMW, Coca-Cola, DHL, Itron, RWE, Saudi Aramco, Tata Group, and the US Dept. of Defense.
Amdocs is expected to play a significant role in the IMC’s initiatives.
“The M2M ecosystem has become considerably crowded and fragmented over the past few years,” said Amdocs’ Mayron.
“We recognize that there is much communality between all verticals’ needs and the market hunger for a simple, horizontal enablement platform which can serve as M2M backbone for providing end to end solutions.”
“We are proud to join with a high-quality, diverse group of providers to help adopters achieve quicker time to services and profitability.”
Amdocs is displaying its M2M solutions at the M2M World Congress, a conference held in London this week.
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SkyWave Launches Dual Satellite-Cellular HSPA Device

IDP 700 series terminals provide dual or redundant communications for fixed and mobile assets.
SkyWave Mobile Communications, a global provider of satellite based communications for the Machine-to-Machine (M2M) market, today announced the availability of HSPA (High Speed Packet Access) with IDP 700 satellite-cellular terminals. This option ensures the most cost-effective communications network can be accessed without sacrificing coverage or connectivity to essential data.
The satellite-cellular terminals provide a quick and smart way to connect people and assets anywhere in the world. SkyWave’s IDP 700 series terminals are designed for tracking vehicles moving between urban and remote areas. They also provide dual or redundant backup systems to ensure functionality in the event of failure, mishap, or change in operational conditions.
Sue Rutherford, Director of Marketing at SkyWave, said:
“With the HSPA option, these satellite terminals are able to use 2G (GPRS) and 3G (HSPA) networks when available.”
“But when these options are not able to accommodate the collection and broadcast of important data and information, satellite connectivity with the IDP 700 series makes it possible to send and receive the data necessary to monitor, manage and control remote assets in a timely manner.”
The number and types of applications incorporating the IDP 700 series is vast, with features including:

Multiple input/output and serial interfaces for connecting to on-board peripherals like sensors and external laptops/tablets to increase mobile workforce connectivity and automation with electronic work orders and access to information in databases for field workers
“Last gasp” battery option to send last know GPS position and other info in the event power to the terminal is lost
CANbus port (with J1939 protocol support) for applications that require connectivity to vehicle telemetry ports
A flexible Lua programming environment to develop unique on-board applications

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Bluetooth Smart Low Energy Now Available for Libelium Sensors

At the Internet of Things Asia Conference today, Libelium launched a Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) module that connects Waspmote sensor nodes to smartphones, tablets, and all other BLE compatible iOS and Android devices.
The Bluetooth 4.0 wireless protocol, also known as Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) or Bluetooth Smart, offers low-energy power management for short-range wireless connectivity that is location-aware, and context-aware. Integrated with Waspmote, Libelium’s BLE module allows sensor devices to function as real time location systems, with encrypted data transactions.
The principal function of Libelium’s Waspmote BLE module is to broadcast data advertisements, or iBeacons, that allow sensor data to be transmitted without the need of a previous pairing process. BLE allows any device to connect to the Internet with a smartphone or tablet that bridges data to the Cloud through the Wi-Fi or 3G radio available in the mobile device.
A key IoT-enabling platform, Waspmote connects any sensor, using any wireless communication protocol, to any Cloud platform. In addition to Bluetooth Low Energy module, Waspmote interfaces with six radio protocols—including Wi-Fi, ZigBee, 802.15.4, NFC, 3G, GPRS—and allows to switch between any two of these technologies as needed.
David Gascón, CTO at Libelium, said:
“We see Bluetooth Low Energy and Bluetooth Smart connectivity as an efficient, energy-saving option for everyday objects and new IoT applications in categories such as home automation, healthcare, retail mobile tracking, and security.”

Technical Characteristics – Libelium Bluetooth Low Energy Module

Key Features

Why it Matters

Protocol: Bluetooth 4.0 / Bluetooth SmartRX Sensitivity: -103dBm
TX Power: [-23dBM, + 3dBm]
Consumption: Sleep mode (0.4uA) / RX (8mA) / TX (36mA)

BLE features ultra low power consumption that allows devices to remain in service for years.

AES 128 encryption used in master/slave mode.

BLE allows both encrypted paired transmissions or quick broadcast data transmissions between sensor nodes and smartphones.

Accurate RSSI interpretation and timing response.

With the ability to calculate distances between fixed points and mobile objects, Libelium’s BLE module is ideal for real time indoor localization applications and mobile tracking where GPS cannot be used.

CE / FCC / IC certification; Japan and Korea qualified; quad-band connectivity (850/900/1900/2100MHz)

Libelium’s Waspmote BLE module is certified and ready for deployment in any country in the world.

For more information:
http://www.libelium.com/bluetooth-low-energy-ble-4-0-smart-connect-sensors-smartphone
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ThingWorx Powers Largest Japan Mobile Service Provider NTT DOCOMO M2M Cloud Solution

Collaborates with Nippon Systemware to Deliver Next Generation Cloud, Called ‘Toami’.
ThingWorx™, a PTC (Nasdaq: PTC) business and leading Internet of Things (IoT) platform provider, today announced NTT DOCOMO, Japan’s largest mobile service provider, has partnered with ThingWorx and Nippon Systemware Co., Ltd (NSW) for its new M2M cloud solutions powered by the ThingWorx® platform.
Serving more than 63 million customers, NTT DOCOMO operates a high-quality nationwide 3G network and one of the world’s first commercial LTE networks.
ThingWorx collaborated with NSW, a partner in the ThingWorx global partner ecosystem, to power the DOCOMO M2M cloud solutions. Toami makes it possible for DOCOMO customers across a variety of industries to quickly develop M2M solutions that connect to communication devices and networks, display and manage data, and link to external services on a cloud server. Because Toami is powered by ThingWorx, a non-programming platform, it can be implemented more quickly and inexpensively than conventional M2M cloud services which often require significant programming skills.
“We are pleased to be selected by NTT DOCOMO as the technology powering Toami, their innovative M2M cloud offering,” said Russ Fadel, president, ThingWorx.
“NTT DOCOMO’s decision signals the beginning of the next generation of M2M, one focused on making it easy for partners and customers to build and deploy complete M2M solutions. Enabling rapid application development catalyzes innovation and speeds the adoption of M2M, resulting in a more sustainable and resource efficient world.”
“We are confident that DOCOMO customers will take full advantage of the flexibility and power of the Toami platform to drive innovation and create value.”
“NTT DOCOMO customers have an increased interest and demand for innovative M2M solutions that are easy to develop and deploy,” said Yasuo Ichiya, executive director, M2M Business Department, NTT DOCOMO.
“We chose to work with ThingWorx and NSW so that we can provide our customers with a one stop source of device, network, and M2M cloud solutions.”
The ThingWorx partner ecosystem offers a wide range of applications, pre-integrated software components, and skills providing the necessary building blocks required to rapidly design, build, deploy and manage IoT and M2M applications. Comprised of components that are built by ThingWorx, ThingWorx partners, third party developers, and independent hardware and software vendors, these offerings add value to all members of the IoT/M2M value chain by delivering the technology, tools and expertise to implement IoT solutions.
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SkyWave Exhibits Commitment to Promoting Machine-to-Machine Solutions by Joining the Global M2M Alliance

SkyWave joins one of the largest associations for the machine-to-machine sector to reiterate its commitment to enhancing the customer experience.
SkyWave Mobile Communications, a global provider of satellite and satellite-cellular based communications for the machine-to-machine (M2M) market, announced today that it has joined the M2M Alliance, a coalition of companies created to promote M2M technologies and solutions.
The M2M sector has seen tremendous growth and is expected to continue this trend well into the coming decade. Joining an alliance opens up opportunities for companies in the M2M sector to build partnerships that promote cooperative development while building a solid M2M business case by focusing on a specific aspect of the market. For SkyWave, this cooperation will increase the quality of our offering and will support the development of our M2M services.
Sue Rutherford, Director Marketing at SkyWave, says:
“Joining the M2M Alliance creates a unique opportunity for us to promote all the different aspects of our M2M communications solutions, a value that we can then pass on to our customers.”
“We are looking forward to being an active contributor to the alliance by exchanging innovative ideas and valuable experiences with some of the other industry participants and supporting the alliance’s efforts to globally enhance the business environment of M2M solutions.”
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Volvo Cars and AT&T Enter Multi-Year Agreement to Connect Future Models in U.S. and Canada

AT&T, and Volvo Cars, both leaders in connected cars, have entered into a new multi-year agreement to enable future Volvo vehicles in the U.S. and Canada with high speed wireless connectivity.
AT&T is scheduled to power Volvo’s US 2015 model year connected car solution with Sensus Connect, an embedded infotainment service. Volvo customers in the U.S. and Canada will also have access to Volvo On Call, a service allowing remote access to car functions and an emergency crash notification service. Volvo plans to enable cars with AT&T on-board for sale this summer.
As a telematics leader, AT&T already provides a variety of vehicle solutions to automobile manufacturers around the world. Volvo’s solution incorporates AT&T’s Single SIM platform to provide coverage in the U.S. and Canada.
The Single SIM, along with a world-class service management platform, AT&T Control Center powered by Jasper Wireless, arms Volvo with the ability to manage wireless device deployment and operations across markets with advanced diagnostic tools and smart alerting.
“We expect Volvo customers will be delighted to have these services on board, and we’re committed to working with Volvo Cars to give their customers a unique and valuable service,” said Chris Penrose, senior vice president, Emerging Devices, AT&T Mobility.
“Our Single SIM will make it easy for Volvo customers to have high speed wireless connectivity in the U.S. and Canada.”
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As Businesses Turn to the Internet of Things for Growth, M2M WAN Connections Set to Triple by 2018

Market research firm Infonetics Research released excerpts from its latest M2M Connections and Services by Vertical report.
M2M MARKET HIGHLIGHTS
++ The global market for M2M services reached just over $16 billion in 2013, and there were nearly 1.7 billion M2M connections worldwide
++ A growing list of global tier 1 players are supporting more than 10 million M2M connections each
++ M2M “access” services—where operators’ broadband services function as M2M access solutions—make up over 16% of M2M service revenue, around $3 billion
++ 80% of M2M devices in 2013 were connected via personal area network (PAN) technologies such as WiFi, Bluetooth, and ZigBee
++ Global revenue from M2M services is forecast by Infonetics to grow at an 18% CAGR from 2013 to 2018
++ For technology vendors, it is increasingly important to build networking solutions that take into consideration the architectural requirements of the various M2M use cases that are proliferating, as well as the portfolio of emerging connection technologies
“M2M continues to gather momentum as enterprises, in the never-ending pursuit of competitive advantage, seek to find new ways of using connected technologies to improve business agility and lower operational costs,” notes Godfrey Chua, directing analyst for M2M and The Internet of Things at Infonetics Research.
Chua adds: “For service providers, there are significant and fast-growing opportunities ahead.”
“Specifically, cellular technologies are playing an increasingly important role in enabling M2M services, comprising the vast majority of WAN wireless M2M connections today, over 220 million, and nearly tripling to just over 630 million connections by 2018.”
“Among the cellular generations, 2G and 3G are the majority currently, but it’s LTE that will grow the fastest, starting from a small base and then expanding rapidly, supported by efforts like AT&T/GM/OnStar and other connected car initiatives, as well as China Mobile’s massive LTE-TDD network rollout,” continues Chua.
More details in Infonetics’ M2M connections and services report.
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Electric Imp Announces Relationship with Murata to Produce Modules for Imp Connectivity Platform

Collaboration Enables Manufacturers to Increase Capability and Value of Products by Integrating Internet Connectivity.
Electric Imp today announced a strategic relationship with Murata to produce and sell its next generation WiFi enabled connectivity module. The collaboration brings together two of the foremost companies in their respective sectors. Electric Imp is an innovative and powerful Internet of Things-based service platform that makes it simple to connect devices to the Internet. Murata is a worldwide electronics leader in research, design, manufacturing and sales of wireless module solutions.
Electric Imp’s new Murata-produced WiFi modules serve as the gateway for manufacturers to increase the capability and value of their products by connecting them to the Internet. The secure and scalable Electric Imp platform – a complete end-to-end solution featuring fully integrated hardware, software, OS, APIs, cloud servers – dramatically decreases cost and time to market, empowering manufacturers to create the best and smartest products and services possible.
The next generation imp module (imp003, Murata part number LBWA1ZV1CD) is 1/10th the size of first generation imp modules, and features easy to use power management and very flexible I/O configuration.
“Murata is one of the most respected and successful module manufacturers in the world,” says Hugo Fiennes, CEO and co-founder of Electric Imp.
“By teaming with Murata, Electric Imp is able to leverage and realize benefits from Murata’s manufacturing expertise, strong relationships with silicon vendors, and vast sales force to market our imp modules and connectivity solution to current and new customers throughout the world.”
“Electric Imp’s platform delivers a quicker time-to-market solution in a complete package – hardware, software, security and cloud capabilities. In addition, Electric Imp’s open API architecture allows seamless integration to third party cloud platforms such as Salesforce 1, Xively and others,” says Mehul Udani, general manager, connectivity solutions, Murata Americas.
“As an industry leader, our customers look for us to deliver solutions that meet the needs of the burgeoning IoT market. The relationship with Electric Imp allows us to not just deliver on that, but exceed expectations with class-leading security and scalability.”
Since launching in 2012, the Electric Imp platform has quickly grown to become the market leading Internet connectivity service. Electric Imp has shipped hundreds of thousands of units and its connectivity solution is currently being used by a variety of companies in more than 25 diverse product categories including consumer, home automation, energy and HVAC management, and healthcare. Customers include Quirky + GE, Budweiser, Bonded Energy Solutions, Lockitron, Hiku and Rachio.
A datasheet for the imp003, Murata part number LBWA1ZV1CD, can be found in the Electric Imp Dev Center. For information about pricing and availability, please contact a Murata sales representative at www.murata-ws.com.
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