Gemalto New M2M Module Provides LTE Connectivity for Advanced Internet of Things

Gemalto, the world leader in digital security, is expanding its portfolio of Cinterion® Machine-to-Machine (M2M) solutions to include an M2M-grade LTE wireless module.
The compact Cinterion PLS8 solution is transforming the M2M industry by providing LTE connectivity for advanced “Internet of Things” (IoT) applications including connected car systems, video signage solutions and NFC applications.
Following the successful introduction of the first carrier-certified LTE solution to the automotive market, Gemalto is now expanding LTE connectivity to the industrial sector with its new PLS8 solution. The PLS8 follows the widely adopted format of Cinterion® modules and is ideal for integration in the smallest M2M solutions. This dense footprint allows usage in multiple types of compact high reliability devices, from mHealth pedometers to stealthy home security video monitoring systems, and even new paradigm shifting wearable technologies such as smart clothing and wristband communicating objects. Based on the latest long life LTE chipset from Qualcomm Technologies, the PLS8 delivers industry-leading LTE multiband support for seamless connectivity to the fastest networks worldwide.
Moreover, with a footprint matching existing 2G, 3G and CDMA products, the PLS8 supports design simplicity by enabling one device design for multiple networks as well as easy network migration without expensive hardware revisions. The new and simple to deploy solution enables high bandwidth computing for connected devices and lightning-fast speeds for seamless coverage when roaming across wireless networks worldwide. The particularly low latency of LTE network systems allows M2M applications to provide an unprecedented, ultra-reactive user experience and facilitates entirely new business models where real time responsiveness is required.
“Over the next few years, the industrial sector is expecting to see steady double-digit growth for connected machines,” said Andreas Haegele, head of the Cinterion M2M product portfolio at Gemalto.
“Coupled with the increasing availability of LTE networks globally, this irreversible secular trend is creating new opportunities for Gemalto to expand the machine to machine technology for the Internet of Things market.”
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Arrayent Brings the Internet of Things to Life with New Products

Leading Internet of Things technology provider demonstrates IOT platform for connected products and systems at CES 2014.
Arrayent, a leader in virtualization technology for the Internet of Things, today announced a lineup for new connectivity solutions to be showcased at the 2014 Consumer Electronics Show as part of its IOT Platform for Connected Products and Systems.
On the heels of its $11.9 million Series B Funding Round led by DCM Ventures and Intel Capital last month, Arrayent is announcing several new products at this year’s CES that are designed to enable manufacturers of consumer products, retailers and service providers to strengthen their relationships with consumers.
Shane Dyer, founder and CEO of Arrayent said:
“Looking back at 2013, we saw industry leading consumer product manufacturers, retailers and service providers all jockeying to capture share of the growing connected consumer products market.”
“At this year’s Consumer Electronics Show several major brands will be demonstrating in Arrayent’s booth an extensive lineup of new products all powered by Arrayent technology. In addition, we’ll be demonstrating advances to our Connect Platform that will accelerate their time to market.”
Arrayent is taking a unique and differentiated approach to the Internet of Things. Its device-virtualization technology minimizes the hardware and software complexity associated with adding Internet connectivity to consumer products. Device-virtualization places most of the compute power and software in the cloud, rather than in the device itself. By shifting complexity and functionality into the cloud, Arrayent customers reduce the cost of connected devices such as smoke detectors and thermostats while making them more reliable and much easier for consumers to install and use.
Among the highlights this year, Arrayent will be demonstrating a new low cost multi-protocol manufacture-ready design that supports ZigBee HA1.2, Z-Wave and Arrayent’s 900/868MHz protocol. Arrayent will also unveil its Mobile Framework, a new extension to the Arrayent Connect Platform. The framework accelerates mobile application development for partners building compelling, best-in-class user experiences on iOS and Android. Arrayent used the framework to develop a ‘smart home’ mobile application that lets a user remotely monitor and control connected devices such as lights, smart plugs, thermostats and sensors.
New Solutions for Marquee customers
Arrayent’s broad ecosystem of customers, including Whirlpool®, Pentair and Chamberlain, will also be showcasing several new products at this year’s CES, all of which are powered by the Arrayent Cloud Connect Platform and will be demonstrated during the show at the Arrayent booth (# 21124):

Chamberlain/LiftMaster – MyQ Garage is a universal Internet connected garage door opener retrofit kit, supporting any garage door opener brands. The accompanying Chamberlain MyQ Garage smartphone app enables consumers to control and monitor their garage doors from anywhere in the world, at any time. MyQ Garage was recently introduced to the Apple Store and other leading retailer channels.
First Alert – SmartBridge™ Smoke Detector – is at the heart of First Alert’s new DIY home security system. Homeowners can monitor their home at any time, from any place. The system is modular so that consumers can add to their system easily and affordably over time.
Pentair Water – Virtual Water Assistant battery backup sump pump- combines a powerful battery backup sump pump with Internet-connected technology that allows homeowners to monitor and test their backup system from anywhere in the world.
Salus Controls – IT 500 Internet connected thermostat – Launched by leading heating controls specialist, SALUS’ iT500 enables European consumers to control their home heating and hot water from anywhere via their smartphone or PC.
Whirlpool® Smart Appliances with 6th Sense Live™ Technology – allows consumers to know everything is running smoothly at home, including sending alerts on the appliance status and notification of progress during their daily functions (i.e. load complete).

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Etisalat extends M2M offerings

Etisalat, the leading telecom operator in the UAE, today announced new shared fixed data packages for Enterprise and SMB customers from the M2M Control Center launched earlier this year.
The new fixed shared data packages, in addition to available per SIM flexible data packages, enhance the firm’s Machine-to-Machine (M2M) offerings for enterprises planning M2M deployments. The different types of packages will facilitate M2M deployments in automotive, health, metering, energy and smart city sectors, the telecom firm said.
Etisalat’s enterprise and SME customers can now choose a package most suitable for their data needs. This will provide them full control over costs and data usage on their SIMs even as they enjoy real-time visibility into activities of their connected devices across UAE, it said.
The fixed package allows 1GB to 2000GB data usage which can be shared by any number of SIMs. It is optimum for big projects where expansion is on long-term basis and where all SIMs under the plan use a fixed amount of data.
Earlier this year, Etisalat launched the UAE’s first M2M flexible shared data pool packages which offer data allowance ranging from 10MB to 100MB per SIM. They are best suited for small to medium M2M deployments, where minimum amount of data is used per SIM. Under the package, additional SIMs can be added as required when the number of users increases. As a flexible and commercially viable option, this package enables smaller enterprises to keep costs in control.
Abdulla Hashim, senior vice president, ICT, said:
“Pioneering the latest – whether in technology or services – is a business requirement as we progress from being a telecom operator to becoming a complete ICT solutions provider.”
“Based on market study, we found that customers value real-time visibility into devices and their activities and an understanding and diagnosis of wireless connectivity issues.”
“In this age of globalisation, connected device operations must scale along with businesses and need to work anywhere in the world. Hence our solutions were custom-made to suit all these business needs of large enterprise or SMB customers.”
Etisalat’s M2M Control Center, launched in July this year, allows enterprise customers to launch, manage and rapidly scale connected M2M device businesses or M2M deployments. It allows for maximum automation of M2M services, giving enterprises on-demand self-management functionality over their network of connected devices. With a unique, real-time view of how their devices are connected using the Etisalat mobile network, enterprises can analyse and control how M2M devices work in the field and respond immediately to market conditions and customers’ needs, it said.
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PTC Acquires ThingWorx

Acquisition accelerates PTC’s ability to support companies seeking product and service advantage in a smart, connected world.
PTC (Nasdaq: PTC) today announced it has acquired ThingWorx, creators of an award-winning platform for building and running applications for the Internet of Things (IoT), for approximately $112 million, plus a possible earn-out of up to $18 million. The acquisition of ThingWorx positions PTC as a major player in the emerging Internet of Things era.
The ThingWorx acquisition extends PTC’s strategy by accelerating its ability to support manufacturers seeking competitive advantage as they create and service smart, connected products. As part of PTC, ThingWorx will continue to help customers in a wide range of industries seeking to leverage the IoT, including telecommunications, utilities, medical devices, agriculture, and transportation, as well as an emerging partner network of IoT-enabled service providers.
According to a recent research report Disruptive technologies: Advances that will transform life, business, and the global economy (May, 2013) from the McKinsey Global Institute, the Internet of Things has the potential to create economic impact of $2.7 trillion to $6.2 trillion annually by 2025. The firm believes perhaps 80 to 100 percent of all manufacturing could be using Internet of Things applications by then, leading to potential economic impact of $900 billion to $2.3 trillion, largely from productivity gains. For example, with increasingly sophisticated Internet of Things technologies becoming available, companies can not only track the flow of products or keep track of physical assets, but they can also manage the performance of individual machines and systems.
In the IoT era, PTC’s customers are bringing to market increasingly smart and connected products which can generate value in new ways as 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 will use the ThingWorx platform to speed the creation of high value IoT applications that support manufacturers’ service strategies, such as predictive maintenance and system monitoring, in complement to PTC’s existing service lifecycle management (SLM) and extended product lifecycle management (PLM) solution portfolio. With ThingWorx, PTC will also now offer its customers a means to establish a secure, reliable connection to their products as well as a platform to rapidly develop applications for maintaining and operating them – and ultimately for finding ways to create new value from them.
“All aspects of our strategy to date have centered on helping manufacturing companies transform how they create and service smart, connected products,” said PTC president and CEO Jim Heppelmann.
“For manufacturers today, it is clear to us that improved service strategies and service delivery is the near-term ‘killer app’ for the Internet of Things and this opportunity has guided our strategy for some time. With this acquisition, PTC now possesses an innovation platform that will allow us to accelerate how we help our customers capitalize on the market opportunity that the IoT presents.”
The opportunity, however, goes well beyond this immediate pragmatic application. Industries of all types are poised to see disruption from the Internet of Things and the expanding networks of connected sensors and devices, and a growing ecosystem of ThingWorx partners is forming to capitalize on this growth. As part of PTC, ThingWorx intends to continue serving this diverse market with senior management continuing to focus on its current path.
“At ThingWorx, we share PTC’s vision for helping organizations fundamentally leverage the connected world,” said Russell Fadel, CEO and co-founder, ThingWorx.
“We believe all industries, but especially manufacturing, will be transformed in the Internet of Things era. We are excited to pursue this broad set of opportunities with the resources and proven solution portfolio that PTC provides.”
The acquisition is expected to add more than $10 million of revenue over the next 12 months, with $5 million to $7 million of revenue in FY’14. As a result of cost synergies and investment plans for ThingWorx, PTC still expects FY’14 non-GAAP EPS of $2.00 to $2.10. PTC drew $110 million from its credit facility to finance the transaction.
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M2M Visions of 2020

Jeffrey O. Smith, Chief Technology Officer and EVP at Numerex, shares his vision of the connected world in 2020.
Ten years ago, while executing a keynote presentation at an M2M industry tradeshow, I showed a live demonstration of remote monitoring of a “real” system inside of a virtual world. I commanded my avatar to push a button in the then-popular Second Life and a video inside that virtual world showed a real-life robotic bunny’s ears falling. We’ve come a long way since then but I still believe we will know M2M is successful when nobody notices it.
Certainly there are overly hyped M2M applications that will inevitably play out to be less dramatic than predicted. But when technology is simple, embedded and invisible, that’s when we’ll see greatness.
Imbedded Lifestyle
By the year 2020, connected devices will become the reality we’ve been waiting for. Our cars will report how much fuel we used, meters will control our thermostats, pedometers will unlock our refrigerators only when we’ve walked the required amount of daily steps. Doctors and caretakers will know something is wrong with our organs before we do. We will be inundated by more ISM short range protocols than we can imagine embedded in our shoes, pacemakers, medicine bottles, wallets, eyeglasses, watches, dog collars, trash bins and more. Sensors will be embedded in bridges and ceilings and roads. Bluetooth Low Energy, ANT and mesh networks, ultra-low-power, short-range wireless technology designed for sensor networks, will provide connected “dust” that reports petabytes of information back through gateways requiring petaflops of computing power.
Radio Communications
By the third decade of this millennium, we will also see the continuation of the evolution of board to module to chip. The integration of short range ISM radios such as WiFi, Bluetooth, ZigBee and Z-wave on these modules will proliferate. Radios will become more application specific with software embedded for wireless and wired protocols such as Modbus over Ethernet and ZigBee over 802.15.4. I also believe Java will abandon Linux and will go bare metal in order to improve on resources, energy, and startup time.
Greater Security Required
The transient effects of large numbers of M2M devices and the coordination of those devices in situations of anomaly will become more important as the number of devices will outnumber handsets ten-fold. These devices will have both publishing and subscription capabilities, communicating on a peer to peer basis. As these devices are deployed, the complex interaction between them and the network will cause perturbations that could have a detrimental effect on the network, much like “packet storms” in IP networks.
This pending social network of machines has implications for security, too. If we subscribe to other companies, the government, or even a sensor crowd source of information, how do we know it is secure and accurate? Security will be the next important leap forward in M2M.
Desire Drives the Future
Looking forward to 2020 and beyond, these predictions (and perhaps all others re: M2M’s future) boil down to two key areas of human desire: Our desire to explore and make sense of our universe and our desire to manage our lives more efficiently (and add longevity).
As a result, we will continue using big data in search of the “God Particle” that makes sense out of everything. And “digital noise,” will continue to have a strong influence on society and culture. Device lifecycle management will be more important than ever as humans will be truly interacting and subscribing to information from sources which we do not control…
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Huawei backs 4G technology for M2M

China’s Huawei has thrown its considerable weight behind the promotion of 4G technology for use with M2M services.
In a statement about its progress on winning 4G business, the equipment vendor said that while LTE networks are today being used mainly to connect people to the internet they would increasingly provide support for M2M and Internet of Things solutions.
David Wang, the president of Huawei’s (Shenzhen, China) wireless network business unit, said:
“The mobile networks of the future will connect to any device, anywhere in the world, with near zero latency. The opportunities for industry are infinite – for medicine, retailing, transport, banking, media, education and manufacturing.”
According to Huawei, LTE could be used in a variety of M2M applications, from connected vehicles and intelligent traffic management systems to domestic utility meters and smart grids.
Huawei’s statement comes several weeks after the publication of a new paper by Machina Research forecasting that LTE would become the main cellular M2M technology by 2022.
According to the market-research company, the decommissioning of 2G networks, rapidly expanding LTE coverage and falling equipment prices will all work to 4G’s advantage.
AT&T (Dallas, TX, USA) and Verizon Wireless (New York City, NY, USA) have already announced plans to shut down their 2G networks over the next few years – moves that will force M2M customers using older cellular technology to move to newer standards.
M2M customers whose bandwidth needs are fairly limited have expressed concern about the cost of LTE subscriptions and devices, but these seem to be dropping as networks are built and 4G-compatible modules appear.
Huawei now claims to have signed a total of 241 LTE contracts worldwide. In the meantime, new M2M applications are being developed that need higher-speed connections to operate effectively.

Source: telecomengine.com
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STMicroelectronics Joins ARM mbed Project

New collaboration enables developers to create smart products with ARM-based industry-leading STM32 microcontrollers and accelerates the Internet of Things.
ARM®, the world’s leading semiconductor IP supplier, and STMicroelectronics, a global semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronic applications today announced that ST has joined the ARM mbed™ Project. The agreement will give developers using ST’s STM32 microcontroller range, based on the ARM Cortex®-M processor series, free access to the mbed software, development tools and online collaboration platform, enabling them to realize their own visions for the new wave of intelligent electronics products.
ARM mbed is a collaborative industry project to nurture the Internet of Things (IoT) and meet the needs of a new professional developer audience. It delivers free tools and fundamental open-source hardware and software building blocks for the rapid development of innovative ARM-based devices. The project also enables the easy integration of connectivity, sensor and cloud service software components and the tools and support for a dynamic, collaborative developer and partner ecosystem.
ST’s STM32 microcontroller range starts at starts at just $0.32, and the MCUs address the full spectrum of applications from simple products to entire platform solutions. Combined with the mbed platform, this offers software portability, diverse connectivity options and a rapid development approach for a full range of Internet of Things (IoT) applications.
“The mbed project is bringing together leading technology companies to create a step change in productivity for embedded device development,” said Simon Ford, director, IoT Platforms, ARM.
“We have learnt from the web and smartphone revolutions that by building an open-source software platform with reusable software components and free development and collaboration tools, we can enable the creation of IoT and smart devices on a previously unimagined scale.”
“By joining the mbed project, ST is enabling developers across diverse markets to quickly prototype and create new products based on leading-edge STM32 microcontrollers,” said Daniel Colonna, Microcontrollers Marketing Manager at ST.
“The support for mbed will be launched in Q1 with a brand new line of STM32 microcontroller development boards to provide a consistent way to develop with devices across the STM32 portfolio at hardware and software levels.”
The first mbed-enabled STM32 development boards will be launched in February 2014, and support for other boards and targets will follow. Find out more and get involved at http://mbed.org
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Tele2 and Wipro in M2M/IoT partnership

Tele2 AB (Tele2), today announced a partnership with Wipro Limited for Machine-to-Machine (M2M) and Internet of Things (IoT).
Tele2 and Wipro have formed a strategic partnership to provide business customers with M2M/IoT solutions that will help them reduce cost and open up for new revenue streams. The agreement will help customers implement solutions that reduce time-to-market and the cost of development and operations.
Rami Avidan, Head of Tele2 M2M Global Solutions, comments:
“Partnerships is the right way of going to market in the M2M/IoT world. At Tele2, we are actively focusing on our partnership strategy. By partnering with Wipro we can jointly offer an end-to-end solution that will help our customers to realize business opportunities in a simple, flexible and secure way.”
Wipro Limited is a leading information technology, consulting and outsourcing company with 145.000 employees worldwide and presence in 61 countries globally.
Alan Atkins, Vice President and Global Head of M2M at Wipro, states:
“Wipro is investing heavily to drive the M2M business forward. We are happy to announce the partnership with Tele2, which will help us to continue this drive towards end-to-end solutions to customers across Europe.”

For more information about Tele2 M2M Global Solutions, visit: m2m.tele2.com
For more information about Wipro, visit: wipro.com
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Numerex Expands Supply Chain Product Portfolio

New Offering Delivers Innovative Solutions for Distributors of Bulk Liquids.
Numerex (Nasdaq:NMRX) a leading provider of on-demand and interactive machine-to-machine (M2M) enterprise solutions, announced today the acquisition of certain assets, products and technology used in the remote monitoring and management of bulk tanks. With the addition of these new offerings, Numerex expands the scope and scale of its core supply chain and remote monitoring business. This new Numerex solution is purpose-designed for use by regional oil and bulk liquid distributors to manage the bulk inventory of their customers. The solution is currently deployed by distributors and integrated oil and gas companies at large and small retailers, manufacturing sites, and bulk storage facilities.
Built on Numerex FAST®, a cloud-based, highly scalable, service delivery platform; this end-to-end solution provides distributors of bulk liquids access to accurate, real-time tank level data through an intelligent, web-based management portal. The information delivered by these new products aids in planning deliveries and in optimizing route scheduling without compromising customer service levels. Using this information, distributors are able to drive operational efficiencies in their core distribution business and assist their customers in avoiding stock-outs.
This expansion of the product offering continues Numerex’s strategy of utilizing its FAST® horizontal service delivery platform to quickly deploy critical solutions to targeted verticals, allowing customers to improve the way they operate their businesses. In addition to offering innovative products and solutions, Numerex provides substantial resources and capabilities in the areas of customer service, operations, and engineering.
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GSMA Publishes ‘Embedded SIM’ Specification For Machine-to-Machine (M2M) Services

Embedded SIM Initiative Aims to Accelerate the M2M Market Addressing Key Sectors Including Transportation and Utilities.
The GSMA today announced the publication of its specification to enable the remote ‘over the air’ provisioning and management of Embedded SIMs in machine-to-machine (M2M) devices. The specification, which has the backing of the world’s leading mobile operators and SIM suppliers, will help to ensure interoperable technical solutions and further accelerate the rapidly growing M2M market. First deployments of the GSMA-compliant Embedded SIM solution are expected to roll out in 2014.
“The number of mobile connected devices is expected to reach 11 billion by 2020, growth that will be led predominantly by advances in the M2M market,” said Alex Sinclair, Chief Technology Officer, GSMA.
“This level of growth will be heavily dependent on the adoption of a common, global and interoperable SIM provisioning and management architecture that enables the M2M market to flourish.”
“The specification released today will have a significant impact on the M2M marketplace, as it will help provide lower operational costs and drive economies of scale.”
The use of traditional SIMs – which require insertion and replacement – in M2M devices for transportation, utility metering or other applications can present challenges, as M2M devices are often remotely located and hermetically sealed. A specific non-removable SIM is embedded into the M2M device at the point of manufacture and can later be remotely provisioned with the subscription profile of the operator providing the connectivity, which can be subsequently changed or modified over the air. This eliminates the need to intervene to replace SIM cards over the lifetime of each M2M product, reducing ongoing operational and logistical costs.
The Embedded SIM specification allows mobile network operators to provide scalable, reliable and secure connectivity for M2M connected devices. Further, the industry-standard Embedded SIM eliminates the need for each operator to develop their own technical solution for the remote provisioning of their SIMs and also facilitates operator switching if required at the end of a contract.
The Embedded SIM project has the backing of operators and SIM products and solutions partners from across the globe, including AT&T, China Mobile, China Unicom, Deutsche Telekom, Gemalto, Giesecke & Devrient, Morpho (Safran), NTT DOCOMO, Oberthur Technologies, Orange, Telecom Italia, Telefonica, Telenor and Vodafone.
For more information on the GSMA’s Embedded SIM project visit http://www.gsma.com/connectedliving/embedded-sim/
PARTNER QUOTES
AT&T
“This is an important step in ushering in a new era for M2M technology and as the global leader in providing M2M solutions we are pleased to have worked closely with the GSMA and industry partners to deliver a specification that works in the industry’s best interests,” said Cameron Coursey, vice president of Product Development and Operations, AT&T Emerging Devices.
AUDI
“Without a globally recognized, standardised and harmonised connectivity solution the automotive industry will become unnecessarily complex and fragmented. As a car manufacturer an Embedded SIM that can be remotely provisioned is absolutely key for us in driving efficiency and simplicity and is to be welcomed. We thank the GSMA and partners for agreeing this specification,” commented Marcus Keith, Project Management Audi connect.
GEMALTO
“The embedded SIM specification is the result of close collaboration between MNOs and major innovative industry players in the M2M sector. By defining an interoperable technical framework covering remote subscription management, the industry has marked another element for a strong start for large scale deployments of Machine-to-Machine applications,” said Norbert Muhrer, Senior Vice President of M2M, Gemalto.
GIESECKE & DEVRIENT
“The OTA provisioning and management of Embedded SIMs is the biggest revolution for the SIM since its invention for mobile phones. Working together we have created the secure and flexible technology to connect up billions of M2M devices and enable the Internet of Things,” said Carsten Ahrens, Group Senior Vice President, Division Server Software and Services Division 3S at Giesecke & Devrient.
MORPHO (SAFRAN)
“The growth of the M2M market is a major evolution in the telecoms industry. It requires a flexible solution for managing secure access to networks over the long term. Morpho is pleased to contribute to initiatives supporting the development of new telecommunications businesses,” said Yves Portalier, Senior Vice President Telecoms, Morpho, e-Documents Division.
NTT DOCOMO
“A unified solution for Embedded SIMs is critical to meet the needs for global M2M applications. This specification, which was developed through cross-industry efforts, will boost the adoption of Embedded SIMs in all regions, including Asia,” commented Koichi Takahara, Managing Director of NTT DOCOMO’s M2M Business Department.
OBERTHUR TECHNOLOGIES
“The creation of a single, global Embedded SIM specification is welcomed by operators, security products and solutions providers and business partners alike, as it enables the activation of globally distributed devices anytime, anywhere. Therefore, it will create a stronger global M2M ecosystem,” said Christian Lefebvre, Managing Director Telecom Product Line at Oberthur Technologies.
VODAFONE
“Vodafone remains convinced that a prerequisite for Embedded SIM applications is interoperable standards. We very much welcome the release of such standards for the M2M arena, which will help to accelerate innovative solutions developed with our partners,” commented Stephen Packer, Head of Platforms and Enablers, Vodafone Group Terminals.
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