ABO Data Partners with Telecom Italia to Drive Connected Industry Solutions
28 July 2014 ABO Data announced today a partnership with Telecom Italia Digital Solutions (TIDS) to develop and deploy Enterprise-Grade solutions for the ‘connected’ industry.
This partnership couples TIDS’ superior commercial and solution development capabilities with PLAT-ONE’s rich library of connected solutions built on the PLAT.ONE Enterprise-Grade application platform. The initial focus of this collaboration is a suite of solutions to provide end-to-end management of vending machines primarily in the food and beverage sector. This solution enables vending operators to track their machines, monitoring operations, collecting and analyzing real-time data and even launching updates remotely. According to market analysts, the numbers of connected devices in the vending industry will top over 3 million globally by 2018.
The two companies will also develop a range of services around specific industrial solutions, ranging from telemetry to remote control and automated diagnostics. PLAT.ONE is already available on Nuvola Italiana (Telecom Italia Cloud) supporting the rapid deployment of Enterprise-Grade connected solutions.
“Telecom Italia’s customers have high expectations and have always received best in class solutions. We are very pleased to bring our Enterprise-Grade platform to meet these demands of quality and satisfaction” stated ABO Data CEO Antonio Murroni. “PLAT.ONE’s features and functionalities are uniquely suited where high-scalability and mission critical reliability are essential.”
“Machine to Machine and Internet of Things solutions will rapidly grow in the near future. Enterprises are willing to integrate these new technologies as part of their core business processes and therefore require high quality service levels and future proof scalable and flexible solutions. In this scenario ABO Data’s PLAT-ONE Enterprise-Grade solution will enable Telecom Italia Digital Solutions to achieve leadership in the connected-industry market allowing us to be closer to the needs of our customers” stated Luigi Zabatta, Executive Director of the M2M and Internet of Things Services Line of Business within TI Digital Solutions.
About Telecom Italia Digital Solutions
Telecom Italia Digital Solutions (TIDS) is a leading company of the Telecom Italia Group created on 1st of June 2013 with the purpose of playing a crucial role in the digital transformation of the customers’ business. It is an ambitious project whose aim is generating creativeness streams and developing new businesses based on the continuous technology improvements, in strong cooperation with the capabilities and skills of the Telecom Italia Business Division. TIDS brings in the leadership and experience acquired by the Telecom Italia Group and applies it to every aspect of digital innovation such as Machine- to-Machine (M2M) and Internet of Things (IoT) solutions.
About ABO Data
ABO Data is a developer of enterprise-grade software and produces PLAT.ONE, an enterprise-grade Internet of Things Application Platform. PLAT.ONE’s distributed architecture, integrated development and deployment features, and native security and data-aware operations reduce application development time while providing Enterprise-Grade, non-stop operations. Businesses use PLAT.ONE to deploy innovative connected solutions ranging from smart equipment and transportation to smart cities and manufacturing. For more information, please visit http://platone.io or follow us on Twitter at @PlatOneIOT.
Source: ABO Data
PTC to Acquire Axeda for Internet of Things Expansion
23 July 2014 – PTC today announced it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire privately-held Axeda Corporation, a pioneer in the development of solutions to securely connect machines and sensors to the cloud, for approximately $170 million in cash. Axeda’s technology innovation, extensive customer base, and powerful partnerships directly complement the PTC ThingWorx business, and will accelerate PTC’s ability to deliver best-in-class solutions across the entire Internet of Things technology stack. Subject to satisfaction of customary closing conditions and certain regulatory approvals, the transaction is expected to be completed in PTC’s fiscal Q4 2014.
Secure connectivity, and the ability to leverage machine data to create new business value, are critical components of the Internet of Things (IoT) technology stack and are in increasing demand as more companies pursue a smart, connected product strategy. Axeda is an innovator in the IoT technology market and currently serves more than 150 customers, processing hundreds of millions of machine messages daily across multiple industry sectors.
Axeda has a broad partner ecosystem that includes leading mobile network operators, edge device and design-in device makers, systems integrators, and business systems/analytics providers. Its technology leadership led to several strategic OEM agreements with leading IoT technology and solution providers.
“The world we live in is changing around us, and the pace of that change is accelerating as more and more machines, sensors, and products connect via the Internet to their makers, to their operators, and to each other,” said PTC president and CEO Jim Heppelmann. “In recent years, products have become tremendous sources of intelligence as they have been increasingly instrumented with sensors. Until now, manufacturers have been constrained in their ability to securely collect data and make sense of it all. Axeda’s innovative approach to machine connectivity delivers exactly what manufacturers need to capitalize on the massive amounts of data now available from their smart, connected products.”
Core to Axeda’s IoT technology is the ability to enable companies to establish secure connectivity and remotely monitor and manage a wide range of machines, sensors, and devices. The Axeda Machine Cloud Service includes machine-to-machine (M2M) and IoT connectivity services, software agents, and toolkits that enable companies to connect their products to the cloud using a variety of communication channels including cellular networks, the Internet, WiFi and satellite. Axeda’s end-to-end security strategy covers all levels of the IoT technology stack, including network, application, user, and data security. Axeda has attained ISO 27001:2005 certification, supporting the company’s focus on delivering the highest levels of security, performance, and availability.
In addition, the Axeda Connected Machine Management application set empowers companies to remotely monitor and service products. This includes the ability to deliver over-the-air software updates.
“Axeda was early to see the potential of the IoT space and we consider ourselves a true market innovator,” said Todd DeSisto, president and CEO, Axeda. “Our technology solutions enable companies to connect to, and manage machines and the data they generate to create new business opportunities. We share PTC’s vision for the transformative power of smart, connected products and are excited to contribute to PTC’s leadership position in this fast growing market.”
In the IoT era, PTC’s customers are developing increasingly smart and connected products which can generate value in new ways. Streams of real-time operational data are captured, analyzed, and shared to deepen a company’s understanding of its products’ performance, use, and reliability. PTC intends to leverage the Axeda technology portfolio to complement its existing ThingWorx® rapid application development platform and its existing service lifecycle management (SLM) and extended product lifecycle management (PLM) solution portfolio.
“In less than a year, PTC has quickly scaled to a position of leadership in helping manufacturers seize the opportunity presented by a smart, connected world,” concluded Heppelmann. “We believe the combination of ThingWorx, Axeda and our existing SLM and PLM solution portfolio, will establish PTC as the only provider of true closed-loop lifecycle management solutions for the Internet of Things.”
The acquisition is expected to add $25 million to $30 million of revenue in FY’15. PTC expects to draw on its credit facility to finance the transaction.
Axeda has approximately 160 employees primarily located in the United States.
About PTC
PTC (Nasdaq: PTC) enables manufacturers to achieve sustained product and service advantage. PTC’s technology solutions help customers transform the way they create, operate, and service products for a smart, connected world. Founded in 1985, PTC employs approximately 6,000 professionals serving more than 28,000 businesses in rapidly-evolving, globally-distributed manufacturing industries worldwide. For more information, please visit www.PTC.com.
Source: PTC
Samsung Joins Nest, ARM, Freescale and others to Form Thread Group
15 uly 2014 - Seven companies today announced that they've joined forces to form the Thread Group and develop Thread, a new IP-based wireless networking protocol for the home. The charter of the Thread Group is to guide the adoption of the Thread protocol. Thread Group founding members consist of industry-leading companies including Samsung Electronics, ARM, Freescale Semiconductor, Silicon Labs, Nest Labs, Big Ass Fans and Yale Security,
While currently available 802.15.4 networking technologies have their own advantages, each also has critical issues that prevent the promise of the Internet of Things (IoT) from being realized. These include lack of interoperability, inability to carry IPv6 communications, high power requirements that drain batteries quickly, and "hub and spoke" models dependent on one device (if that device fails, the whole network goes down). With Thread, product developers and consumers can easily and securely connect more than 250 devices into a low-power, wireless mesh network that also includes direct Internet and cloud access for every device.
"Existing wireless networking approaches were introduced long before the Internet of Things gained ground," said Vint Cerf, vice president and chief Internet evangelist, Google, and advisor to the Thread Group. "The Thread protocol takes existing technologies and combines the best parts of each to provide a better way to connect products in the home."
"A number of networking solutions and platforms have been introduced to address the growing demand for connected products in the home," said Lisa Arrowsmith, associate director, connectivity, smart homes and smart cities, IHS Technology. "Built on well-proven standards, including IEEE 802.15.4, IETF IPv6 and 6LoWPAN, Thread represents a resilient, IP-based solution for the rapidly growing Internet of Things."
Not Just Another Standard
Unlike many existing technologies or IoT approaches, Thread is not an application protocol or a connectivity platform for many types of disparate networks. Thread is an IPv6 networking protocol built on open standards, designed for low-power 802.15.4 mesh networks. Existing popular application protocols and IoT platforms can run over Thread networks. A version of Thread is already being used successfully in Nest products today.
A Better Network for Developers
Using proven standards and IPv6 technology with 6LoWPAN as its foundation, Thread offers product developers numerous technological advantages over existing wireless standards:
- Reliable networks: Thread offers robust self-healing mesh networks that scale to hundreds of devices with no single point of failure. Devices are ready when people need them.
- Secure networks: Thread networks feature secure, banking-class encryption. Thread closes identified security holes found in other wireless protocols and provides worry-free operation.
- Simple connectivity: Thread devices are simple to install with a smartphone, tablet or computer. Consumers can securely connect Thread devices in the home to each other and to the cloud for easy control and access from anywhere.
- Low power: Thread supports battery-operated devices as part of a home network. This allows the devices that people use every day - including thermostats, lighting controls, safety and security products - to be a part of the network without requiring constant charging or frequent battery changes.
Millions of existing 802.15.4 wireless devices already on the market can run Thread with just a software enhancement -- no new hardware required. Thread is designed for quick implementation and deployment of devices throughout the home.
Easy to Set Up, Easy to Use
Thread is designed with a new security architecture that allows consumers to simply and securely add and remove products to the network via a smartphone, tablet or computer. Thread's mesh network technology provides improved reliability and coverage anywhere in the home and Thread products will be tested to ensure that they work together effortlessly and securely right out of the box. Thread products will also bear the Thread logo, indicating they have been certified for quality, security and interoperability -- and to help consumers identify them on the market.
Thread Group Membership
The Thread Group is focused on educating product developers and consumers on the benefits of Thread through marketing and rigorous, meaningful product certification. The Thread Group will offer two tiers of membership, Sponsor and Contributor. Interested parties can review membership benefits and register at http://www.threadgroup.org/Join.aspx.
About Thread Group
Designed for consumers and devices in and around the home, Thread easily and securely connects hundreds of devices to each other and directly to the cloud using real Internet Protocols in a low-power, wireless mesh network. The non-profit Thread Group is focused on making Thread the foundation for the Internet of Things in the home, educating product developers and consumers on the unique features and benefits of Thread and ensuring a great user experience through rigorous, meaningful product certification. Thread is backed by industry-leading companies including ARM, Big Ass Fans, Freescale Semiconductor, Nest Labs, Inc., Samsung, Silicon Labs and Yale Security. For more information, please visit www.threadgroup.org.
Source: Thread Group
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ThingWorx Delivers Advanced Software Platform for Global, Distributed Internet of Things Deployments
16 June 2014 - ThingWorx™, a PTC (Nasdaq:PTC) business and leading Internet of Things (IoT) platform provider, today announced the availability of ThingWorx® Platform v5.0. ThingWorx was the first software platform designed to build and run the applications of the connected world. With today’s announcement, ThingWorx extends its leadership position by announcing the ThingWorx v5.0 rapid application development platform.
The new version of the ThingWorx Platform continues to enhance developer productivity and adds a unique federated server deployment option that allows for cloud, on-premise, hybrid, and on-device deployments. Organizations that use ThingWorx technology will be able to quickly build, deploy, and scale Internet of Things (IoT) applications to millions of devices across a globally distributed infrastructure.
The research firm IDC’s report, “Worldwide Internet of Things 2013-2020 Forecast: Billions of Things, Trillions of Dollars,1” estimates the installed base of the IoT will reach 30 billion units worldwide by 2020, with revenue expected to reach $8.9 trillion by the same year. In a fast moving world, companies that are developing IoT applications need a development platform with a suite of tools and features to help them rapidly create applications that connect people, systems and the physical world of things in order to continually create business value.
“The Internet of Things provides a huge opportunity from two points of view: increasing revenue and developing deeper relationships with customers. Any company today with an IoT strategy must possess an application development platform that is quickly deployable, easy to use, and able to scale to harness the vast opportunity in the IoT,” said Carrie MacGillivray, program vice president, mobile services & IoT at IDC.
The ThingWorx Platform v5.0 offers the following capabilities:
- Flexible deployment options. Permits massive scaling on a global scale. The ThingWorx server federation capability allows deployment in the cloud, on premise, hybrid or even on-device. This means companies can put applications and analytics right at the location where they are best suited for performance, reliability, autonomy and security.
- Next-generation ThingWorx patented AlwaysOn™ Protocol. Delivers the industry’s leading efficient and secure communications protocol including low latency bi-directional communications that can be tuned for minimized power consumption and bandwidth usage to significantly reduce operating costs and total cost of ownership. In keeping with the theme of deployment anywhere, ThingWorx has also introduced various software development kits (SDKs) that enable developers to rapidly create edge devices in their favorite programming environments such as Java, .NET, C, iOS and Android.
- ThingWorx MatrixMultitenancy™ Security Model. A novel approach that enables simple, secure visibility and access control to devices and information that directly maps to today’s complex business ecosystems. Customers, dealer networks, third party service organizations and internal users can be given the proper permissions to accomplish tasks while protecting sensitive data from users who should not have access.
“We are excited to launch the ThingWorx Application Platform v5.0,” said Russ Fadel, president, ThingWorx. “ThingWorx is already recognized as the standard for IoT developer productivity. This latest release of the platform establishes a new standard for deployability and makes it easier for companies to optimize for performance, autonomy, cost and privacy. ThingWorx continues to help companies unlock the power of the IoT by enabling them to generate business value through apps that offer insight into real-time data of a product’s performance.”
Additional Resources:
- ThingWorx Platform
- ThingWorx Partner Ecosystem
- PTC Acquires ThingWorx – perspectives
- PTC Live Newsroom
About ThingWorx, a PTC Business
ThingWorx™, a PTC (Nasdaq:PTC) business, provides the first platform designed to efficiently build and run the applications of today’s connected world. ThingWorx’s model-based design and search-based intelligence simplifies application development efforts by minimizing cost, and risk while accelerating time to value. The ThingWorx® platform combines the key functionality of Web 2.0, search, and social collaboration, and applies it to the world of “things”, including connected products, machines, sensors, systems, and industrial equipment. Businesses use the ThingWorx platform to rapidly deliver innovative applications and connected solutions across markets ranging from manufacturing, energy, and food, to Machine-to-Machine (M2M) remote monitoring and service, as well as in emerging Internet of Things applications, including smart cities, smart grid, agriculture, and transportation. For more information, please visit www.thingworx.com and our blog at www.thingworx.com/blog or follow us on Twitter at @ThingWorx.
Source: ThingWorx
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Sequans Introduces Colibri LTE Platform for the Internet of Things
11 June 2014 – Sequans Communications S.A. (NYSE: SQNS) today introduced the newest member of its StreamliteLTE™ family of chipset solutions for the Internet of Things (IoT). The Colibri LTE Platform comprises Sequans’ latest baseband and RF chips (SQN3221 and SQN3241), an integrated network and application CPU platform running Sequans’ carrier-proven LTE protocol stack, an IMS client, and a comprehensive software package for over-the-air device management and packet routing. Colibri has been optimized for the design of M2M and IoT modules and devices for numerous new applications.
“In developing Colibri, our goal was to pack it with great IoT features while making it so cost-effective that it would immediately solidify the business cases for adding LTE to numerous new M2M and IoT devices,” said Georges Karam, Sequans CEO. “I’m proud to say we’ve reached our goal and Colibri offers the best price/performance in the industry, enabling 4G LTE modules to approach 2G price points.”
Among Colibri’s many IoT features are its ultra low power consumption and very compact form factor, which are functions of wafer-level packaging for both for the baseband and RF chips. This gives Colibri unique flexibility as a basis for many different types of IoT and M2M modules for applications in home security, automotive, healthcare, wearables, utilities, and more. Also, Colibri’s integrated enhanced network and application CPU runs M2M and IoT applications, eliminating the need for—and the cost and complexity of—an external CPU.
Colibri LTE Platform Feature Highlights
- 3GPP Release 10, software upgradable to Release 11
- FDD and TDD, up to 20 MHz channels
- Throughput up to category 4 (150 Mbps DL / 50 Mbps UL)
- Integrated enhanced network and application CPU
- Wafer-level packaging
- Embedded IMS VoLTE client and digital voice interface
- Supports Linux, Android, ChromeOS, Windows, and MAC OS
- IoT friendly interfaces, including USB 2.0, SDIO 3.0 and high-speed UART
- Includes Sequans AIR™ interference cancelation technology for superior cell-edge performance
“As growth of the IoT explodes and LTE continues its rapid spread around the world, the demand for LTE-enabled M2M and IoT devices is reaching new heights as device makers realize that to be future proof, their M2M and IoT devices must be LTE-enabled,” said Karam. “With Colibri, we have made it simple, quick, and very affordable to add LTE connectivity to almost any device for any application.”
Sequans expects modules based on the Colibri platform to be available from various module manufacturers beginning in Q3.
About Sequans Communications
Sequans Communications S.A. (NYSE: SQNS) is a 4G chipmaker and leading provider of single-mode LTE chipset solutions to wireless device manufacturers worldwide. Founded in 2003, Sequans has developed and delivered six generations of 4G technology and its chips are certified and shipping in 4G networks, both LTE and WiMAX, around the world. Today, Sequans offers two LTE product lines: StreamrichLTE™, optimized for feature-rich mobile computing and home/portable router devices, and StreamliteLTE™, optimized for M2M devices and other connected devices for the Internet of Things. Sequans is based in Paris, France with additional offices in the United States, United Kingdom, Israel, Hong Kong, Singapore, Taiwan, South Korea, and China. Visit Sequans online at www.sequans.com; www.facebook.com/sequans; www.twitter.com/sequans
Source: Sequans Communications S.A.
Salesforce.com Launches Salesforce Wear
10 June 2014 – Salesforce.com (NYSE: CRM), a leading CRM platform provider, today launched Salesforce Wear, ab industry initiative for wearable computing in the enterprise. The company also launched the new Salesforce Wear Developer Pack, empowering developers to kick-start their ability to connect companies with their customers through apps for wearables in entirely new ways. In addition, ARM, Fitbit, Google Glass, Pebble, Philips, Samsung and others have joined the Salesforce Wear initiative to accelerate adoption of wearables in the enterprise.
Comments on the News
● “Wearables are the next phase of the mobile revolution,” said Daniel Debow, SVP, emerging technologies, salesforce.com. “With Salesforce Wear, companies can now capture the massive opportunity these devices offer to connect with customers in new ways.”
● “All of these new devices have different application architectures, UX patterns and data flows,” said Adam Seligman, VP, developer relations, salesforce.com. “The Wear Developer Pack handles the identity, secure API access and plumbing necessary to connect the device to the Salesforce1 Platform, letting the developer focus on innovative new use cases.”
● “Philips has advanced health sensor technologies for use in wearable devices and sophisticated cloud-based services,” said Jeroen Tas, CEO of Philips Healthcare Information Services & Solutions. “We see great promise for our cloud-connected wearable device technologies in the healthcare industry and look forward to working with salesforce.com and its partners on bringing these solutions to market.”
● “Wearable technology opens up a new realm of possibilities for the enterprise and we’re thrilled to work with Salesforce.com to extend mobile innovation,” said Nick Rea, Director of Technical Solutions, Business Innovations Group, Samsung Mobile. “Salesforce Wear will create new mobile solutions that leverage the technology of Samsung Gear devices to help business customers adopt wearables in a meaningful way.
● “Wearable devices represent the next phase of this mobile revolution. Perpetually connected wearables will enable workers, partners, and customers to experience new levels of immediacy, simplicity, and context in their mobile computing experiences. Wearables aren’t just a consumer phenomenon; they have the potential to change the way organizations and workers conduct business,” wrote J.P Gownder in the January 2014 Forrester Research, Inc. report, “The Enterprise Wearables Journey.”
● “ARM® already provides the architecture of choice for the wearable and IoT markets and it’s clear how our scalable and energy-efficient technology is fueling innovation in exciting new application areas,” said Krisztian Flautner, deputy general manager, IoT business unit, ARM. “For deployment in IoT enterprise applications, the expertise of companies such as salesforce.com will be vital in helping businesses realize the efficiency, cost and capability benefits that connected, ARM powered technology can bring.”
Salesforce Wear: The Next Mobile Revolution in the Enterprise
The dramatic explosion of wearables creates a tremendous opportunity for businesses to connect with customers, partners and employees in entirely new ways. According to an IHS white paper titled Wearable Technology – Market Assessment, roughly 50 million wearable units will be sold in 2014, and more than 180 million are predicted to sell in 2018. With the massive number of devices coming into market, it is imperative that companies understand how consumers will operate in a hands-free world. Wearables are the future of mobile, and companies can now discover new ways to market, sell, service and more. Salesforce Wear will enable companies to deliver:
● Connected 1:1 Experiences: With a connected wearable, going to a favorite casino, resort or amusement park will mean never having to pull out your wallet, juggle a hotel card key or search for an app. What if it was possible to anticipate needs and give VIP treatment to any visitor? With wearable devices like a wristband seamlessly connected to customer data, destinations can deliver customized journeys for every guest.
● Contextually Aware Sales Apps: Wearables will enable salespeople to be more connected to the digital world while being more present in the real world. Checking a mobile phone or opening a laptop during a meeting can be a distraction. A quick update right from the wrist can provide the necessary information without losing focus.
● Faster, Safer Service Resolution: Customer service will reach a whole new level with the introduction of wearables. Remote service technicians, such as oil rig workers or medical device reps, will be able to access live data, review plans for the equipment they are fixing and get real-time coaching, right from their glasses as they work. And they’ll be able to share exactly what they’re seeing—completely hands free.
● Platform Built for Endless Possibilities: Developers will be able to create apps that connect wearable devices to any business process. Apps can be built for everything from a “nudge” on a smartwatch when an urgent approval is required, to secure facilities access via a wristband, to encouraging healthy workforces through fitness challenges using fitness tracking devices. The possibilities on the platform are endless.
The Salesforce Wear Developer Pack for the Salesforce1 Platform
Until now, there has not been a trusted, enterprise cloud platform for businesses that want to embrace wearables. Developers who wanted to create business-focused wearable apps did not have access to an industry leading platform, reference applications and code, ecosystem support or customer data.
Now, the more than 1.5 million Salesforce1 developers can kick-start their ability to connect companies with their customers in entirely new ways through wearable apps. Enterprise developers can immediately access a growing library of devices, sample code, documentation, demonstrations and reference apps to learn from. With the new developer pack, it is easy for developers to kick start building and deploying build and deploy exciting new enterprise wearable apps, connecting companies and their customers like never before.
Salesforce Wear Ecosystem
Salesforce Wear is building in support for devices which can be worn on the face, wrist and body for a variety of use cases, including:
● Android Wear – Android Wear-based smartwatch
● ARM – Market leader in semiconductor IP wearables
● Fitbit – Designs leading products that track everyday health and fitness
● Google Glass – Wearable computer with a head-mounted optical display
● Myo from Thalmic – Gesture-contolled wearable to control devices with hand movement
● Nymi from Bionym – Wearable identity authenticator to eliminate the need for passwords
● OMsignal – Biometric smartwear designed for fitness tracking
● Pebble – Wearable smartwatch
● Philips – Sensor technologies and cloud-based services for wearable devices
● Samsung Gear 2 – Tizen-based smartwatch that delivers comprehensive notifications and call functionality directly to a user’s wrist
Pricing and Availability
● Salesforce Wear Developer Pack is now generally available and is included with all user licenses of Salesforce CRM and the Salesforce Platform.
● The Salesforce Wear Developer is available at http://developer.salesforce.com/wear
About salesforce.com
Salesforce.com has headquarters in San Francisco, with offices in Europe and Asia, and trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol “CRM.” For more information please visit http://www.salesforce.com.
Source: salesforce.com
AT&T, Cisco, GE, IBM and Intel Form Industrial Internet Consortium
27 March 2014 - AT&T, Cisco, GE, IBM and Intel today announced the formation of the Industrial Internet Consortium (IIC), an open membership group focused on breaking down the barriers of technology silos to support better access to big data with improved integration of the physical and digital worlds. The consortium will enable organizations to more easily connect and optimize assets, operations and data to drive agility and to unlock business value across all industrial sectors.
An ecosystem of companies, researchers and public agencies is emerging to help drive adoption of Industrial Internet applications, a foundational element for accelerating the Internet of Things. The IIC is a newly formed not-for-profit group with an open membership that will take the lead in establishing interoperability across various industrial environments for a more connected world. Specifically, the IIC’s charter will be to encourage innovation by:
- Utilizing existing and creating new industry use cases and test beds for real-world applications;
- Delivering best practices, reference architectures, case studies, and standards requirements to ease deployment of connected technologies;
- Influencing the global standards development process for Internet and industrial systems;
- Facilitating open forums to share and exchange real-world ideas, practices, lessons, and insights;
- Building confidence around new and innovative approaches to security.
“We are at the precipice of a major technological shift at the intersection of the cyber and physical worlds, one with broad implications that will lead to substantial benefits, not just for any one organization, but for humanity," said Janos Sztipanovits, E. Bronson Ingram Distinguished Professor of Engineering and Director of the Institute for Software Integrated Systems (ISIS), Vanderbilt University. “Academia and industry understand the need to identify and establish new foundations, common frameworks and standards for the Industrial Internet, and are looking to the IIC to ensure that these efforts come together into a cohesive whole.”
As founding members, AT&T, Cisco, GE, IBM and Intel will each hold permanent seats on an elected IIC Steering Committee along with four other elected members. The Steering Committee will provide leadership and governance to help organizations capitalize on this vast opportunity.
Given the importance of this technology, the federal government is investing over $100 million/year in R&D related to cyberphysical systems, and has been partnering with the private sector on a series of testbeds in areas such as healthcare, transportation, smart cities, and increasing the security of the electric grid.
“By linking physical objects to the full power of cyberspace, the Industrial Internet promises to dramatically reshape how people interact with technology, “ said Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker. “The Administration looks forward to working with public-private collaborations like the new IIC to turn innovative Industrial Internet products and systems into new jobs in smart manufacturing, health care, transportation and other areas.”
The IIC is open to any business, organization or entity with an interest in accelerating the Industrial Internet. In addition to gaining an immediate, visible platform for their opinions, consortium members will join in developing critical relationships with leaders in technology, manufacturing, academia and the government on working committees. The IIC will be managed by Object Management Group (OMG), a nonprofit trade association in Boston, MA. The fee structure and membership application forms are available at www.iiconsortium.org.
Additional Quotes:
“The Industrial Internet builds upon AT&T’s vision of enabling people to operate anything remotely, anytime and virtually anywhere,” said Mike Troiano, vice president, Advanced Mobility Solutions, AT&T Business Solutions. “The IIC is an assembly of the world’s leading technology innovators working to mobilize devices and machines around the world, whether they’re in an office building or on a ship in the middle of the ocean. Together, we share a common goal of building a more connected world.”
“Ninety-nine percent of everything is still unconnected. As the world looks to connect more things over the Internet, it is creating the next industrial revolution. Cisco is collaborating with Industry leading companies to break through the barriers of connecting things in industrial environments safely and securely, and paving the way for the Internet of Things,” said Guido Jouret, vice president of Internet of Things Business Group for Cisco.
“As leaders we have come together to drive the ecosystem and market development of Industrial Internet applications and ensure organizations around the world can more easily create better services, access better data, and most importantly, seamlessly connect all the pieces together,” said Bill Ruh, vice president, GE Global Software. “The IIC has been established to achieve this goal through the creation of common architectures and use cases that will enable businesses in aviation, transportation, healthcare or energy to ‘plug-and-play’ Industrial Internet technologies anywhere, anytime.”
“IBM's vision of a Smarter Planet is being realized as we connect more of the physical world with the Internet, pairing the Internet of Things with advances in analytics, mobile and cloud computing in ways that lead to new insights and efficiencies that can be harnessed for competitive advantage. Smarter cities, utility grids, buildings, and machines are becoming more instrumented, interconnected and intelligent, and through this consortium we will accelerate both innovation and technology advancement," said Ron Ambrosio, Distinguished Engineer & CTO, Smarter Energy Research, IBM.
“The IIC aligns well with Intel’s vision for the Internet of Things which centers around accelerating business transformation through a robust end to end IoT solution, connecting both existing systems and new systems into a secure infrastructure,” said Ton Steenman, vice president, IoT Solutions Group, Intel. “Enabling IoT scale requires an open solutions architecture facilitated by standards and a strong ecosystem. The IIC will help accelerate the momentum and make the Internet of Things a reality more quickly.”
"The Industrial Internet is ushering in a new era of explosive industry growth and innovation, unlike anything we've seen in decades," said Dr. Richard Soley, executive director, Industrial Internet Consortium and Chairman and CEO of the Object Management Group. "OMG has spearheaded technological developments that have - and will continue to - enable the Industrial Internet. We are applying our 25 years of experience to the IIC to set the groundwork for the technological revolution to come."
"The Industrial Internet Consortium provides an outstanding vehicle for transitioning into practice the foundational research that the National Science Foundation has long supported through investments in cyber-physical systems (CPS)," said Farnam Jahanian, assistant director of the National Science Foundation for Computer and Information Science and Engineering. "We believe adoption by the private sector of fundamental CPS advances is an important part of the R&D innovation ecosystem."
Source: Industrial Internet Consortium
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Wyless Announces Appointment of Gilli Coston as Managing Director of Wyless Europe Plc
London, March 10th 2014 - Wyless today announced the finalization of its acquisition of the M2M division of ASPIDER Holdings NL, by Wyless Group Holding (Suisse) SA, the group parent company, based in Bursins, Switzerland.
Wyless today announced the reorganization of its European entities and the appointment of Gilli Coston, Chief Strategy Officer, as Managing Director of Wyless Europe Plc. This company, formerly Wyless Plc, will be the main driver of Wyless's accelerated development programme for its Internet of Things ( IOT ) strategy in Europe. Gilli will take responsibility for all European business, including the integration of the Dutch and German ASPIDER M2M operations recently acquired from ASPIDER Holdings. Of its over 1.5 million connected devices globally, Wyless has approximately 600,000 connections in Europe, with a target of one million by end of 2014.
Gilli will bring to bear the many years of management experience she gained in senior roles with Telefonica and O2 allied with a strategic understanding of the massive global opportunity offered by the emergence of the IOT phenomenon. Based in London, she will be dividing her time between the UK, Holland, Germany and Boston and will report to Dan McDuffie, CEO.
Gilli Coston commented, "This appointment represents a challenge which I am looking forward to taking up. Wyless now has geographical presence and strong management and sales capabilities in the UK, Holland and Germany. Once integrated I see immediate economies of scale and new product opportunities by combining Wyless equipment/device bundled solutions offerings with ASPIDER core network SIM issuance capabilities. A few years ago analysts were forecasting a huge expansion of the deployment of connected devices in the M2M industry which always lagged behind expectations. The Internet of Things ( IOT ) is changing that. The expansion is now upon us and Wyless intends to be the market leader".
Dan McDuffie, CEO, Wyless, commented, "Our geographical and product and services strategy is evolving at a rapid pace and I'm delighted that Gilli is with us as a key member of our Executive Team. Her immediate focus will be on the integration of our new European companies and consolidating our position as the customers and partners obvious choice as the market leader in providing M2M and IOT products and services".
Source: Wyless
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
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
