Telit Adds LS Research to Global Roster of Competence Centers

Wireless Design Firm to Assist Telit Customers in the Development of New M2M Solutions.
Telit Wireless Solutions, a global provider of high-quality machine-to-machine (M2M) solutions, products and services, today announced that it has selected LS Research, a global leader in wireless product development, as its newest Competence Center.
As part of its One Stop. One Shop. strategy, Telit Competence Centers play a critical role in offering M2M design, development and integration assistance to customers worldwide. The main objective of the Competence Center is to identify and execute designs for specific customer applications based on Telit technologies.
With more than 30 years’ experience in wireless product design, LS Research offers comprehensive development and compliance testing services – addressing the technical challenges adopters often face in the critical pre-commercial state of the project, through expertise in antenna design and tuning, regulatory and carrier certifications, and embedded software.
Ken Bednasz, Vice President of Application Engineering for Telit Wireless Solutions North America, said:
“LS Research has helped several key Telit customers successfully develop and deploy solutions across a range of M2M vertical markets. We’ve found them to be a great partner to help our customers get to market with a minimum of time, cost and risk.”
“Telit is a leading global enabler of M2M and the Internet of Things,” said Dave Burleton, Vice President of Marketing for LS Research.
“We are honored to be recognized for our work with Telit customers and look forward to partnering with Telit to help even more mutual customers succeed in integrating cellular M2M technologies in their products.”
Telit has established more than 30 Competence Centers worldwide. For more information on Telit Competence Centers, please visit: http://www.telit.com/en/about/competence-c.php.
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Gemalto M2M Solution Enables Next-Generation mHealth

Smart pill dispenser with wireless connectivity improves well-being, independence and peace of mind for patients, relatives and caregivers.
Gemalto, the world leader in digital security, announces its Cinterion® M2M technology is providing wireless cellular connectivity for the next-generation of pill dispensers. Developed by MedMinder and wirelessly enabled by Gemalto, the advanced mHealth device for convenient patient use tracks medication intake, sends medical alerts, orders refills and improves prescription compliance. The new, innovative dispenser enhances communication between patients and caregivers, improving the overall well-being, independence and peace of mind for patients.
MedMinder’s smart pill dispensers, equipped with Gemalto’s advanced M2M module, monitor medication usage and send data from the pill box over wireless networks to a central server. Physicians and caregivers can log on to MedMinder’s secure web interface to observe medication adherence and manage changes when necessary. Gemalto’s 20 years’ experience in security combined with its M2M technology ensures this personal information is accessed only by authorized individuals. Continued success of the mHealth industry relies on secure data protection, in which Gemalto is playing a key role.
The solution provides an audio alarm to alert the patient when medication should be taken. Caregivers also receive alerts if scheduled doses are missed giving caregivers the ability to offer real-time support for an enhanced level of medical care. The patient can chose their preferred method of communication as the connectivity enables the pill dispenser to send reminders via text message, email or a phone call. In addition, MedMinder Medication Dispenser has Medical Alert embedded for two way voice channel with the patient’s monitoring center in case of an emergency.
Eran Shavelsky, CEO of MedMinder, said:
“The Gemalto M2M solution allows for secure connectivity that provides 24/7 automated communication between the pill box, patient, doctor and medical alert monitoring center depending on the urgency of the situation.”
“The technology also offers flexibility and cost-effectiveness for our devices with the option to add new features and expand capabilities in the future without having to redesign the device.”
“The Gemalto Cinterion PHS8 module is the slimmest M2M module on the market, and ideally suited to MedMinder’s compact solution,” said Paul Kobos, Head of M2M Sales for Gemalto North America.
“With an aging population and growing need for chronic care management, Gemalto M2M technology truly impacts patients’ day-to-day care while protecting data and can be seamlessly integrated into healthcare IT systems.”
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Silicon Labs Eases Smart Meter Design with Wireless M-Bus Software

Best-in-Class Wireless Protocol Stack Licensed from Steinbeis Design Center Enhances Metering System Scalability and Interoperability.
Silicon Labs, a leader in high-performance, analog-intensive, mixed-signal ICs, today introduced a comprehensive software solution designed to simplify the development of wirelessly connected smart meters for electricity, gas, water and heat resources based on the proven Wireless M-Bus standard. Silicon Labs’ Wireless M-Bus software complements the company’s industry-leading microcontroller (MCU) and wireless IC products and development kits for the rapidly growing smart metering and smart grid markets.
Wireless connectivity provides scalable, easy-to-deploy communications technology for many smart metering applications. The Wireless M-Bus specification, based on the European standard EN13757-4, specifies seamless sub-GHz RF communication between various types of smart utility meters, data concentrators, mobile readout devices and heat meters (heat cost allocators). Wireless smart meter applications require long life for battery-powered meters such as water, gas and heat meters. The Wireless M-Bus communications protocol requires very little overhead for the small amounts of data used by the meter enabling battery life up to 15-20 years. Proven over the past several years in numerous field tests and deployments in many different countries, Wireless M-Bus has become a widely accepted standard for smart metering in Europe, and interest in the standard is also growing in other world regions.
Silicon Labs’ Wireless M-Bus software solution includes a comprehensive sub-GHz wireless protocol stack that supports the S (868 MHz), T (868 MHz), C (868 MHz) and N (169 MHz) modes from the physical layer to the application layer. The protocol stack includes application programming interface (API)-based access for both application and extended data link layers. The software also includes an optional serial command interface to enable control of the Wireless M-Bus solution from an external host processor.
The Wireless M-Bus software is available in binary/object code format for Silicon Labs’ Si446x EZRadioPRO® sub-GHz RF transceivers and the energy-friendly, ARM-based 32-bit EFM32™ Leopard Gecko MCU. Physical layer configurations are provided for S, T, C and N modes for evaluation using Silicon Labs’ Wireless Development Suite (WDS). The software package includes complete API documentation, physical layer scripts, test reports, a quick-start guide and PC-based tools for evaluation. Source code is available through a separate license agreement.
The Steinbeis Transfer Center Embedded Design and Networking (STZEDN) developed the sub-GHz protocol stack, which conforms to the current Wireless M-Bus specification (EN13757-4), the Wireless M-Bus Application Layer (EN13757-3) and the Application Layer of the Open Metering System (OMS) Group. This robust, standards-based sub-GHz implementation enables smart meter developers to create competitive products that are easy to install and maintain. The STZEDN stack implements all required protocol elements for the Wireless M-Bus standard and additional tools support. The stack has proven interoperability with software modules from leading manufacturers across different protocol layers and is optimized for small footprint, excellent modularity and scalability. STZEDN also offers additional engineering services (adaptation, customization and optimization), training and customer support.
Geir Førre, senior vice president and general manager of Silicon Labs’ microcontroller and wireless products, said:
“Our new Wireless M-Bus software solution simplifies the process of adding wireless connectivity to smart metering systems.”
“As a leading supplier of silicon solutions to the world’s top utility meter manufacturers, we also offer an array of sub-GHz RF transceivers, EFM32 MCUs, 8-bit wireless MCUs, Ember® ZigBee® SoCs and digital isolation IC products for smart metering and other Internet of Things applications.”
Wireless M-Bus Development Kits
Silicon Labs provides extensive evaluation hardware providing an easy, effective way to demonstrate the capabilities of Silicon Labs’ Wireless M-Bus software solution. One Si4461-868-PDK kit and two EFM32LG-STK3600 starter kits are recommended for evaluation. The Si4461-868-PDK kit includes two 4461-PCE14D868-EK RF pico cards enabling standalone RF evaluation. The RF pico cards must be connected to an EFM32LG starter kit for Wireless M-Bus software evaluation. Connection details are included in the Wireless M-Bus Quick-Start Guide. 4463-PSQ20D169-EK RF pico cards are also available for N-mode operation at 169 MHz.
Pricing and Availability
The Wireless M-Bus software solution is available now to customers at no charge. For more information about Silicon Labs’ Wireless M-Bus solutions and to download the software and quick-start guide, visit www.silabs.com/Wireless-M-Bus.
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u-blox acquires connectBlue; adds Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity

Short range radio modules bolster u-blox’ “Internet of Things” strategy.
Swiss-based u-blox (SIX:UBXN) announces the acquisition of Swedish connectBlue AB, an established provider of industrial-grade short range radio modules. These products support industry standards Bluetooth and IEEE 802.11 / Wi-Fi that enable the last hundreds of meters of connectivity between equipment and the internet.
The acquisition greatly enhances the u-blox portfolio of positioning and cellular wireless communications solutions with short range communication products. This strategic move broadens the u-blox module offering bringing within reach millions of devices connected to the internet. Key applications include industrial machine-to-machine (M2M), medical equipment, data acquisition, vehicle monitoring and asset tracking systems.
Thomas Seiler, u-blox CEO, said:
“The Internet of Things requires end-to-end connectivity to allow powerful applications to manage mission- and business-critical devices such as health monitoring and point of sales terminals, factory automation and vehicle sensors. connectBlue’s short range radio technology combined with our comprehensive line of cellular modems and satellite positioning receivers allow us to provide a complete communication solution for thousands of existing and future applications.”
“We are very pleased to work with our new colleagues in Sweden to build on the deep synergies between our businesses.”
“This merger with u-blox gives our customers a rich choice of highly-reliable, industrial-grade wireless connectivity solutions to the last mile as well as to the last meter,” said Rolf Nilsson, connectBlue CEO.
“Our combined portfolio provides a lower-cost and more reliable alternative to cable, copper and fiber used in factories, vehicles and outdoor installations. We are excited to join forces with u-blox to help build a wireless world.”
Established in 2000, connectBlue has a market-proven portfolio of certified, industrial grade modules supporting popular Classic Bluetooth, Bluetooth low energy, and Wi-Fi standards. Their robust and high performance products guarantee long-term compatibility across product generations and technologies. The company has an impressive list of global customers producing medical instrumentation, equipment for industrial automation, measurement, data acquisition, and vehicle management systems.
The company has its own in-house Bluetooth stack and software drivers for Wi-Fi modules, critical intellectual property that makes its products extremely reliable in demanding applications.
connectBlue’s operations in Malmö will become the new product center for short range radio. For existing connectBlue customers the current product offering will continue to be supported and further developed.
The acquisition entails purchase of 100% of the shares of connectBlue AB for an enterprise value of SEK 185 million (CHF 25 million). For the acquired business u-blox expects revenue of around CHF 9 million and an EBIT of CHF 1 million for the remainder of 2014. The guidance is updated accordingly to revenues of CHF 264 – 275 million and EBIT of CHF 35 – 39 million.
A supplementary slide presentation can be downloaded here in PDF format.
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Multi-Tech Announces End Device Approval for an HSPA+ MultiConnect® PCIe Mini Card Cellular Modem on the Aeris Communications Network

Reinforces Company Commitment to Providing Unsurpassed Globally Approved Products.
Multi-Tech Systems, a leading provider of machine-to-machine (M2M) technology, today announced end device approval for its new HSPA+ MultiConnect® PCIe Mini Card cellular modem on the Aeris Communications network. Through the new Certificate of Approval, customers utilizing the Aeris network no longer have to bring their end products in for additional Aeris testing and are protected from the time, risk and expense of pursuing their own certification.
Daniel Quant, VP of Product Management and Marketing, said:
“In January, we announced a partnership with Aeris to provide a suite of products and services for deploying Internet-of-things (IoT) solutions globally. This announcement further reinforces our commitment to unsurpassed global products, the Aeris network and our customers.”
The MultiConnect® PCIe embedded cellular modem is a complete, ready-to-integrate communications modem that offers 3GPP standards-based hepta-band HSPA+ 21Mbps downlink performance. Optional GPS, Wi-Fi® and Bluetooth® functionality provides maximum application flexibility in a highly integrated package. This quick-to-market communications device allows developers to add a variety of M2M communications technologies to products with a minimum of development time and expense. An embedded programmable gateway is also available for use with development of optional Bluetooth®/WiFi® The PCIe meets Aeris requirements for an operational production-quality end device and has passed their end device approval (GSM) procedure.
“Multi-Tech and Aeris are united in our commitment to get customers to market quickly and efficiently,” said Mark Cratsenburg, vice president of sales at Aeris. “This certification is indicative of that promise and our on-going collaboration with Multi-Tech.”
Aeris Communications is the only cellular network designed and built exclusively for machines. Since its founding, Aeris has been a leader and pioneer, shaping and driving industry innovation and standards in machine to machine (M2M) communications.
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Multilingual Medical Caregiver/Patient System Uses Telit’s HE910 Mini PCIe Data Card

GeaCom’s Phrazer is a hand-held device that gathers patient data while interacting with them to register, triage and educate.
Telit Wireless Solutions, a global provider of high-quality machine-to-machine (M2M) solutions, products and services and GeaCom, a company that is dedicated to increasing access to quality healthcare through the development of innovative technology, today announced that GeaCom has selected Telit’s HE910 mini PCIe data card to enable high speed mobile data connectivity for Phrazer. Phrazer is an Edison Award winning CITE device that keeps patient centered care at the forefront as healthcare regulations continue to change.
Phrazer leverages M2M technology employed in the HE910 mini PCIe data card to provide the same level of care received in hospitals by patients in remote locations around the world. The ability to videoconference and control each device remotely is a key benefit, as is the use of culturally relevant on-screen caregivers to get the best, most accurate information form patients. This allows the same high level of care to be provided to patients regardless of languages, literacy levels, culture, gender or background.
The U.S.-made Phrazer is FDA and HIPAA compliant. Phrazer has an antimicrobial case and has been medically designed to be intrinsically safe. Patient data is instantly inserted into the correct fields of the clinician’s EMR system and real-time audio updates provide the caregiver with timely, critical patient information.
“We selected Telit’s HE910 mini PCIe data card because it provides high-speed performance on HSPA+ networks. Moreover variants having the same mini PCIe form factor will allow us to market Phrazer globally,” said Mat MK Johnson, Founder/CEO, GeaCom, Inc.
“The combination of form factor and high data rates are ideal for a compact product like Phrazer that handles multi-stream audio and videoconferencing traffic.”
“Phrazer is an innovative device for a market rich in opportunities,” said Mike Ueland, President of Telit Americas. “The HE910 PCIe integrated in the device not only delivers high speed data for Phrazer but also provides GeaCom the flexibility of expanding the reach of its product with the use of the fully compatible DE910 PCIe EV-DO data card requiring no change to their application.”
The 3.75G HE910 mini PCIe data card delivers 21 Mbps-down and 5.7 Mbps-up data rates on HSPA+ networks and is fully compatible with its EV-DO counterpart, the DE910 mini PCIe; thereby, providing connected device makers the maximum range of options for North American cellular operator support. The HE910 mini PCIe data card is particularly well suited for devices with high throughput requirements such as mobile computing, kiosks, PDAs, e-readers, tablet PCs, and consumer electronics in general. Several variants are offered, ranging from low cost tri-band models with reduced throughput, to fully-loaded configurations including receiver diversity and high sensitivity A-GPS functionality.
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Rohde & Schwarz Joins M2M Alliance

Rohde & Schwarz is strengthening its commitment to machine-to-machine (M2M) communications and the Internet of Things (IoT) by joining the M2M Alliance.
On April 1, 2014, Rohde & Schwarz joined the M2M Alliance, the largest association for the machine-to-machine sector.
Jörg Köpp, who is responsible for the M2M/NFC market segment at Rohde & Schwarz, says:
“The advanced networking between people and machines and among machines themselves is completely changing our lives. It is opening up entirely new fields of application for our wireless test solutions. With our commitment to the M2M Alliance, we want to promote this future-oriented technology worldwide.”
Eric Schneider, first chairman of the M2M Alliance, says:
“We are very pleased to welcome Rohde & Schwarz to the M2M Alliance and gain a wireless specialist that has stood for quality and innovation in wireless communications technology for 80 years. The company’s wireless test solution expertise and comprehensive portfolio make it an asset to the entire M2M industry.”
The reliability and security of mobile and wireless technologies are crucial to the success and acceptance of M2M applications. There are many industries where wireless applications have not previously played a role, but now even household appliance manufacturers, for example, are facing the challenge of integrating wireless components into their products. They need to verify that these components function correctly and obtain any necessary certification.
Rohde & Schwarz supports these users by providing T&M equipment for almost all mobile, wireless and positioning technologies, from LTE/LTE-Advanced, UMTS/HSPA(+), CDMA2000®, Bluetooth® and WLAN wireless Internet access to GPS/Galileo. Rohde & Schwarz also offers specific test solutions for eCall and vehicle-to-vehicle communications. Solutions for secure M2M communications and monitoring of associated networks round out the portfolio.
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Thuraya and ViaSat form M2M partnership

Companies to jointly deliver a highly secure, end-to-end managed M2M service targeting end-users across Energy, Utilities, Logistics and Enterprise sectors.
Thuraya Telecommunications Company, a leading Mobile Satellite Services (MSS) operator and ViaSat Inc. (NASDAQ: VSAT) have signed a partnership agreement to develop and launch a dedicated Machine-to-Machine (M2M) platform combined with M2M specific products and commercial packages. Together, the companies will leverage their respective strengths to create a highly competitive offer for the satellite M2M market. The Thuraya/ViaSat M2M solution will be a highly secure, end-to-end managed service boasting a low Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) over the lifetime of an M2M project. The M2M service is ideal for end-users across the energy, utilities, logistics and enterprise sectors, among others.
M2M will be a key growth engine for satellite services in the next few years. Thuraya and ViaSat have a vision for a faster and more secure offering to address the higher-end requirements of the energy, enterprise and military sectors.
Thuraya is a leader in the MSS sector serving the land mobile and maritime markets with innovative, high-quality and cost-effective mobile satellite solutions across its network which covers Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Asia and Australia.
ViaSat technology uses satellite bandwidth more efficiently to lower the cost of ownership and enable advanced features for M2M applications, including multicast and improved network security. Through extensive experience in serving U.S. government customers with highly secure and rugged satellite-based global services, the company has created a new waveform optimized for M2M.
Randy Roberts, Vice President of Innovation at Thuraya, says:
“Thuraya recognizes that one of the key drivers of the Internet of Things (IoT) is the growing adoption of M2M technology across industries. The partnership with ViaSat will enable us to broaden our M2M product portfolio, for both fixed and mobile applications, to better serve our enterprise users’ need for asset tracking and remote monitoring services.”
“The strategic partnership with ViaSat will address this through a proven, highly secure, cost-effective and reliable M2M platform to manage these processes effectively.”
Phil Berry, Vice President, ViaSat MSS said:
“Thuraya’s dependable satellite network infrastructure is the ideal platform for the Thuraya ViaSat M2M network. That dependability is crucial when access to connectivity has to be quickly established, even in remote locations, to facilitate tracking, reporting, and monitoring.”
The Thuraya ViaSat M2M service is planned for launch in early 2015. In the meantime, the focus is on recruiting M2M application developers and further augmenting distribution capabilities.
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Libelium Connects Intel Galileo to Sensors for the Internet of Things

New software library and guide to Arduino / Raspberry Pi shields compatibility.
Libelium has released step-by-step tutorials that show how to connect Arduino and Raspberry Pi shields and modules to the Intel Galileo development board, to help developers design new Internet of Things applications with software and hardware.
Libelium received support from Intel’s technical team to program a new API for its e-Health Sensor Platform, the first open source platform, that collects and transmits biometric data for healthcare applications. Libelium will be demonstrating the Intel Galileo and e-Health Sensor Platform integration at Maker Faire Bay Area, May 17-18, at booth #231.
Using the Libelium tutorials, any Arduino wireless module may be connected to Intel Galileo, including RFID, NFC, Bluetooth, BLE, Wi-Fi, GPRS, 3G, GPS, all communication modules developed by Cooking Hacks, Libelium’s open hardware division, as well as any sensor and actuator (analog 0-5v, digital). The Intel Galileo is based on the single­core 32­bit, 400MHz Quark SoC X1000 processor, supports 3.3 or 5 volt shields and has an Ethernet and USB port. Galileo software supports the Arduino shield ecosystem and is compatible with Windows, Mac OS and Linux.
“All our shields, boards and modules designed for Arduino and Raspberry Pi have now been tested over Intel Galileo, and are ready for prime time. We aim to help developers combine the Arduino pinout with the power and capabilities of the Intel core to build new IoT applications using Galileo,” said David Gascón, CTO at Libelium.
Morris Beton, Intel Software and Services Group Vice President and General Manager, said:
“We launched the Intel IoT Developer Program earlier this year with a goal to encourage the broad ecosystem adoption of Intel Galileo.”
“Libelium’s e-Health sensors platform on Intel Galileo is a great example of industry collaboration that will enable developers to build creative IoT solutions in the health care space.”
Technical Characteristics – Intel Galileo Tutorials

Key Features

Why it Matters

The Intel Galileo is a development board based on the IntelQuark SoC X1000, a 32­bit Intel Pentium brand system on a chip.

The Intel Galileo has built-in networking and more memory capability than other boards, making it easy to combine libraries and incorporate large display functions.

First board based on Intel architecture designed to be hardware and software pin-compatible with Arduino Uno R3, and the Arduino software development environment (IDE).

Usability and serial communication are easy to implement. The Intel Galileo has USB host support, and can interface with many different devices, such as webcams, etc.

Support for Microsoft Windows, Mac OS and Linux host operating systems, and the Arduino software integrated environment.

The Intel Galileo development board allows to quickly prototype interactive Arduino-compatible designs for new projects from home automation to robotics.

Modules and shields compliant with Intel Galileo include:e-Health Sensor Platform
GPRS / GSM Quadband shield (SIM900)
GPRS / GSM Geolocation Tracker shield (SIM908)
3G + GPS shield
RFID 125 KHz shield
RFID 13.56 MHz/ NFC shield
GPS module
Bluetooth PRO module
Wi-Fi module
Geiger counter – Radiation Sensor board

All modules and shields developed by Cooking Hacks for Arduino and Raspberry Pi can now be used with Intel Galileo. Makers and developers can reuse their existing boards with this new development platform.

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Arqiva partners with SIGFOX to build network in UK dedicated to the Internet of Things

Investment will also connect the UK to SIGFOX’s global IoT network, strengthening Arqiva’s position as a leading provider of machine-to-machine connectivity services.
Arqiva, the communications infrastructure and media services company, and SIGFOX, a pioneer in cost-effective, energy-efficient Internet of Things (IoT) connectivity, today announced that Arqiva will build and run a national IoT network, starting with 10 of the UK’s largest cities¹. The new network, which will use SIGFOX technology and connect the UK to the SIGFOX global IoT network, will unlock substantial economic benefits and support innovative new services for smarter homes and cities.
SIGFOX’s ultra-narrowband technology is particularly suited to connecting objects over long distances where a long battery life and low cost are required. By becoming the SIGFOX Network Operator in the UK, Arqiva has strengthened its position as a leading provider of machine-to-machine connectivity services.
Wendy McMillan, Managing Director of Smart Metering and Machine-to-Machine solutions at Arqiva, said:
“Arqiva has the unique breadth of capabilities needed to meet evolving machine-to-machine connectivity requirements across the UK. We already run satellite, WiFi, and long-range radio networks, providing full managed services where required. Our smart metering communications service, connecting 10 million homes using long-range radio technology, will be one of the UK’s largest machine-to-machine deployments.”
“Our partnership with SIGFOX, and the new dedicated Internet of Things network we are building, will provide nationwide low-power connectivity for the first time. Low-power consumption allows batteries and equipment to last longer, avoiding the cost and inconvenience of replacing devices. This massively expands the range of devices that can be connected, increasing the benefits to consumers and businesses alike.”
Hundreds of on-going SIGFOX partner projects are able to take advantage of the network’s integrated global distribution channel, allowing the same device to operate in any country where SIGFOX is deployed. SIGFOX networks are currently deployed in France, the Netherlands and Spain, as well as in several cities in other countries, including Moscow, and Munich. Many major international businesses are already customers.
Rodolphe Baronnet-Frugès, Vice President Network and Business Development of SIGFOX, commented:
“The UK has an active, fast-growing Internet of Things market, and our partnership with Arqiva is a significant part of SIGFOX’s plan to establish a global cellular network dedicated to the IoT. According to some forecasts, there will be 50 billion connected devices worldwide by 2020, but for this to become a reality, both cost and energy use will have to come down. That’s the solution SIGFOX offers, and we’re proud that Arqiva is bringing it to the UK.”

¹Arqiva’s dedicated IoT network will be rolled out nationwide, starting with ten major UK cities: Birmingham, Bristol, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Leeds, Leicester, Liverpool, London, Manchester, Sheffield
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