DH Solutions Launches Embedded M2M Solution Based on the Axeda® Platform

"Axeda provided us with the ability to conceptualize, develop, and deploy an M2M solution quickly and cost-effectively," said Brian Rosema, vice president of marketing, DH Solutions. "The core capabilities of the Axeda Platform not only allowed us to develop DHARMA, but also tailor a wide variety of solutions based on specific deployment needs."

DHARMA enables companies to monitor, control, and gain insight into field assets and how those assets are utilized. A robust set of rules-based alerts provides IT network administrators quick and easy insight into both the modem and the connected asset, including overall device health, asset location, hardware/firmware details, and service-level detail.

"The development of DHARMA is exactly what we envisioned when we launched the Axeda Developer Connection community a year ago," said Mary Wells, CMO, Axeda. "That is to provide enterprises, system integrators, and developers with easy access to our cloud platform and let them quickly build game-changing M2M applications for the markets that they serve."

About Axeda

Axeda is the leading cloud platform provider for connected products and M2M applications. More than 150 leading companies, including Agilent, Diebold, and EMC, rely on Axeda to connect any product on any network, and manage their connected products through the cloud with complete security and scalability — enabling them to innovate with extensive M2M application development capabilities.

About DH Solutions
DH Solutions has deployed sustainable M2M Wireless Data Solutions for both mobile and fixed applications on grids, highways, pipelines, offices, rails and manufacturing facilities across North America since 1999. DH Solutions has a global offering for connectivity, hardware and application deployments.

SOURCE: Axeda Corporation

World IPv6 Day. New Numbering Scheme – New Opportunities

Earlier this year, mobile visionary and CEO of Ericsson, Hans Vestberg, predicted the growth in the number of connected devices to rise from 5 billion to 50 billion by 2020. Much of this connectivity is fuelled by innovative new devices in areas such as e-health and logistics. The new IPv6 scheme is essential to allow this level of expansion and the benefits it will bring.

aql are also the providers of JANET 3G, the 3G mobile data service for research and innovation, available via the UK's academic connectivity provider (JANET (UK)). The mobile data service is uniquely placed to offer support to UK research projects that need mobile internet connectivity.

aql's pledge to ensure scalable support for connected devices is to provide IPv6 mobile connectivity before the end of 2011. aql are already working with leading strategic network operators and ISP's to achieve this. Internet Minister Ed Vaizey states "It's great to see proactivity and collaboration to keep Britain on track to support next generation access and the 'Internet of Things' which will drive the UK technology industry forward."

There's support from other aql partners - Andy Davidson, Director of European Operations (Hurricane Electric) adds "Hurricane Electric are the world's largest IPv6 network backbone, with 1500 connections to other IPv6 networks and are working closely with aql. We believe IPv6 enabled services are essential to facilitate the mobile m2m business models and services of the future, and we look forward to assisting aql shape the new face of mobile internet."

Dr Adam Beaumont, MD of aql, stated, "As the preferred connectivity supplier for the academic community, we're keen to support connected-device projects from inception. aql are also dedicated to innovation and to working with government initiatives such as 6UK. This, coupled with our relationship with JANET UK to provide JANET 3G, who offer an industry-beating m2m tariff, means we can support from prototype to commercial rollout and be able to fulfill any opportunity."

aql's unique relationship with 3G networks allows aql to enable any ISP or network operator to layer their own internet addresses onto aql's rebrandable SIM's. This means that the UK's fixed line ISP's can go mobile, providing innovative solutions to fixed line customers. aql are dedicated to ensuring that as the fixed line ISP industry rolls out IPv6, they can do this in the mobile domain without any problems.

Adrian Kennard, Managing Director of ISP Andrews & Arnold, "We've been providing IPv6 to customers for 9 years and we welcome the chance to extend that to mobile data services this year thereby making all of our services IPv6 and future proof."

About aql
Established in 1998, a UK based, telecommunications operator. Specialists in providing secure, wholesale access to the fixed and mobile networks to government, enterprise and to innovators. aql is responsible for the voice services and numbering on over 42 million numbers, over 20 UK ISP's, 1 million+ SMS messages per day and over 40 UK MVNO (virtual mobile) brands. aql own and operate a national data network and secure datacentres within the UK.
aql(R) is a registered trademark

Source: aql

World IPv6 Day. New Numbering Scheme – New Opportunities

Earlier this year, mobile visionary and CEO of Ericsson, Hans Vestberg, predicted the growth in the number of connected devices to rise from 5 billion to 50 billion by 2020. Much of this connectivity is fuelled by innovative new devices in areas such as e-health and logistics. The new IPv6 scheme is essential to allow this level of expansion and the benefits it will bring.

aql are also the providers of JANET 3G, the 3G mobile data service for research and innovation, available via the UK's academic connectivity provider (JANET (UK)). The mobile data service is uniquely placed to offer support to UK research projects that need mobile internet connectivity.

aql's pledge to ensure scalable support for connected devices is to provide IPv6 mobile connectivity before the end of 2011. aql are already working with leading strategic network operators and ISP's to achieve this. Internet Minister Ed Vaizey states "It's great to see proactivity and collaboration to keep Britain on track to support next generation access and the 'Internet of Things' which will drive the UK technology industry forward."

There's support from other aql partners - Andy Davidson, Director of European Operations (Hurricane Electric) adds "Hurricane Electric are the world's largest IPv6 network backbone, with 1500 connections to other IPv6 networks and are working closely with aql. We believe IPv6 enabled services are essential to facilitate the mobile m2m business models and services of the future, and we look forward to assisting aql shape the new face of mobile internet."

Dr Adam Beaumont, MD of aql, stated, "As the preferred connectivity supplier for the academic community, we're keen to support connected-device projects from inception. aql are also dedicated to innovation and to working with government initiatives such as 6UK. This, coupled with our relationship with JANET UK to provide JANET 3G, who offer an industry-beating m2m tariff, means we can support from prototype to commercial rollout and be able to fulfill any opportunity."

aql's unique relationship with 3G networks allows aql to enable any ISP or network operator to layer their own internet addresses onto aql's rebrandable SIM's. This means that the UK's fixed line ISP's can go mobile, providing innovative solutions to fixed line customers. aql are dedicated to ensuring that as the fixed line ISP industry rolls out IPv6, they can do this in the mobile domain without any problems.

Adrian Kennard, Managing Director of ISP Andrews & Arnold, "We've been providing IPv6 to customers for 9 years and we welcome the chance to extend that to mobile data services this year thereby making all of our services IPv6 and future proof."

About aql
Established in 1998, a UK based, telecommunications operator. Specialists in providing secure, wholesale access to the fixed and mobile networks to government, enterprise and to innovators. aql is responsible for the voice services and numbering on over 42 million numbers, over 20 UK ISP's, 1 million+ SMS messages per day and over 40 UK MVNO (virtual mobile) brands. aql own and operate a national data network and secure datacentres within the UK.
aql(R) is a registered trademark

Source: aql

Verizon Wireless Showcases 4G LTE Solutions for the Automotive Industry at the Telematics 2011 Conference

Telematics integrates telecommunications and information into vehicles as a means of providing functionality, such as the status and behavior of a vehicle, and delivering services, including location-based services, infotainment, safety and security, and other data to the vehicle's occupants.

With vehicles becoming more connected than ever before, Verizon Wireless' 4G LTE network enables advances in key components of Telematics, such as GPS systems, maintenance indicators, wireless Web access, hands-free connectivity and roadside assistance, along with other technologies and applications.  The end result is a transformation of the vehicle into a combination of transportation and connectivity. 

Verizon Wireless, a Diamond Sponsor of the conference, will be sharing the booth with the following collaborators and showcasing how their technology fits into a Telematics ecosystem utilizing 4G LTE connections and service enablers:

•    In-Vehicle Mobile Applications:

Airbiquity is at the forefront of change in the automotive industry, integrating advances in software, communications technology and wireless services with vehicles.  Together with Airbiquity, Verizon Wireless will feature connected in-vehicle mobile applications, including weather, streaming audio, local POI search, as well as integration with V CAST Apps.

•    Seamless Digital Media:

Plex, founded in 2009 by technology veterans looking to fulfill the promise of a seamless digital media lifestyle, will showcase Plex Media Center, its flagship product that allows consumers to access and consume digital media from a wide variety of sources on one open platform.  The Plex platform also enables content providers to make their content easily available across a range of devices.

•    Personal Automotive Assistance:

MyAssist is a leading live-agent personal assistance and Telematics service for Automotive OEMs, Telematics Service Providers and other customer-centric organizations that want to deliver intelligent services to their customers.  MyAssist is powered by the world's leading concierge, emergency travel and medical assistance infrastructure and specializes in assisting OEMs and application developers integrate a human touch into their vehicles or applications.

•    Cloud Computing:

TeleCommunication Systems, Inc., (TCS) a world leader in highly reliable and secure mobile communication technology, is at the forefront of new mobile cloud computing services providing wireless applications for navigation, hyper-local search, asset tracking, social applications and Telematics. 

Verizon Wireless Keynote

In addition to joining its collaborators in highlighting state-of-the-art Telematics solutions, Verizon Wireless' Janet Schijns, vice president of its Business Solutions Group (BSG), will be a featured speaker on Thursday, June 9 from 9:40 to 10:15 a.m. in the Crystal/Onyx Ballroom.  Titled "Wireless Carriers Upgrade and Reposition for Market Share," Schijns will share her extensive experience in linking market needs, business strategy and technology evolutions to the development of market-leading solutions.  She will be covering several topics, including understanding the true potential of 4G LTE, learning how to incorporate wireless carrier findings, and evaluating next-generation wireless offerings. 

Prior to joining Verizon Wireless, Schijns was a vice president in Enterprise and Government Business at Motorola.  During her tenure there, she developed an ISV solutions ecosystem; designed Motorola EMS' five-star, award-winning channel strategy and program – PartnerEmpower; drove strategic solutions alignment across channel and launched an enterprise mobility solutions certification program.  Schijns is recognized as one of the industry's top channel leaders by a number of associations and publications.  Most notably, Channel Insider honored her with the prestigious Channel Challenger Award, and CRN named her a Top 25 Channel Sales Executive in 2009.

About Verizon Wireless
Verizon Wireless operates the nation's fastest, most advanced 4G network and largest, most reliable 3G network. The company serves 104 million total wireless connections, including more than 88 million retail customers.  Headquartered in Basking Ridge, N.J., with 85,000 employees nationwide, Verizon Wireless is a joint venture of Verizon Communications and Vodafone.

About Telematics Detroit 2011
Telematics Detroit has been the industry's number one conference and annual meeting place for 10 consecutive years. The annual Focused Conference and Exhibition provides an opportunity to network and share knowledge with pioneers and decision makers in the wireless automotive and mobile space industries. This year's event is slated to feature scores of expert speakers, five focused tracks to assist attendees in designing unique business agendas; 40 plus innovative sessions covering all key topics and more than 20 interactive debate forums to encourage brainstorming among your trade show team.

SOURCE Verizon Wireless

MIDAS 9 June 2011 Free Evening Seminar Agenda

Managing Devices Applications and Services

From Smartphones and Tablets to M2M and The Internet of Things

Fredrick's Hotel Reataurant & Spa, Shoppenhangers Road, Maidenhead, SL6 2PZ

Verizon Wireless and Blueforce Development Deliver Machine-to-Machine and Advanced Wireless Solutions for National Security Teams

Blueforce Tactical (BTAC), Blueforce's mobile wireless solution, has been utilized in many quick-reaction scenarios including force/hostage rescue; medical instances on the battlefield; unattended chemical/biological (CBRNE) sensor normalization; critical infrastructure protection; border protection and disaster response.  Sensor normalization and sensor sharing between users and machine systems has included chemical, explosive, motion, seismic, accelerometer/gyroscope, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) and a variety of thermal and day camera systems.  Life safety sensors have included heart rate, respiration, body temperature and pulse oximetry.

By using Verizon Wireless Windows®-based smartphones, Windows tablets and Windows netbooks, Blueforce provides a software application and fusion platform for secure information sharing and enhanced presence among national security teams.  Three critical areas for this initiative include:

•    "Last Tactical Mile" Information Mobility: Combined mobile technology solutions for the rapid formation of teams allowing situational awareness and information sharing for last tactical mile operations.  Primary elements are counter-terrorism; weapons of mass destruction (WMD) detection and mitigation; combat operations; emergency medical services; logistics; surveillance/collection; homeland defense; law enforcement and quick reaction force.
•    Critical Infrastructure Protection: Comprehensive wireless technology solutions for the prevention, detection and mitigation of critical infrastructure disruptions due to man-made or natural events.
•    Contingency Operations: Wireless capabilities for the rapid establishment of emergency operations, communications and supply chain/logistics coordination where needed after a highly disruptive man-made or natural event.

With Blueforce and Verizon Wireless, the end user has an integrated Machine-to-Machine solution with location-based services (both outside and inside of structures) and person-attached or unattended sensor data that simultaneously permits secure information exchange between wireless devices and networks.

"As M2M is more widely adopted across industries, it's changing the way our enterprise and government customers leverage wireless solutions to enhance their businesses," said Christopher Felix, Vice President - Federal Government Markets, Verizon Wireless.  "The advances that Verizon Wireless has made with its 4G LTE technology along with the sophisticated Machine-to-Machine services we deliver help to change the way mission-critical businesses operate."

"Whether it's for our war fighters, homeland security personnel, law enforcement or first responders, information mobility is the critical component that enables them to quickly make better decisions," said Michael Helfrich, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Blueforce.  "The ability to share actionable mission information and telemetry data between these teams provides for unprecedented mission efficiency and life safety.  Our relationship with Verizon Wireless allows us to work together to deliver accelerated and complementary wireless data solutions for our prospective customers who work on the front lines of national security."

Verizon Wireless offers an extensive portfolio of Machine-to-Machine services, including telematics for enterprise and government customers.

About Verizon Wireless
Verizon Wireless operates the nation's fastest, most advanced 4G network and largest, most reliable 3G network. The company serves 104 million total wireless connections, including more than 88 million retail customers.  Headquartered in Basking Ridge, N.J., with 85,000 employees nationwide, Verizon Wireless is a joint venture of Verizon Communications and Vodafone.

About Blueforce
Blueforce Development Corporation is a software company, headquartered and incorporated in Massachusetts, which has built a patent-pending software platform that enables information sharing among people using mobile, handheld, wireless devices. The software provides shared awareness and extended presence of people, sensors, and services; and it facilitates secure information exchange between each of the endpoints.

Blueforce Development and the Blueforce Development logo are trademarks of Blueforce Development.

SOURCE Verizon Wireless

KORE Wireless Group Inc Announces Completion of Acquisition of Mach Communications Pty Ltd

Earlier this year, KORE announced the commercial delivery of its Global Connect™ integrated worldwide cellular and satellite capabilities through its global communications service delivery platform, PRiSMPro™. This acquisition adds a significant incumbent subscriber base, further carrier service options and, most critically, a highly acclaimed and skilled team to further expand KORE's footprint and support capabilities in the Asia-Pacific marketplace. According to Beecham Research, Asia-Pacific M2M growth is expected to outstrip North American growth by over 25 percent over the next five years, with an expected CAGR of 26 percent.

"Global adoption of M2M service solutions requires uninterrupted, reliable data communications and faultless support 24/7, regardless of geographic location. With the acquisition of Mach Communications, KORE now makes international service delivery even more simple and secure," said Alex Brisbourne, president and COO, KORE Wireless Group Inc. "Working with the Mach team over the past three years, we were very impressed by the common ideals that we both have for servicing global customers. As KORE continues to build on its powerful M2M communications platform, and we empower organizations across the globe with a single interface for monitoring and managing connected devices, this geographic expansion was a natural fit."

"Since 2005, Mach has built a great reputation around our superior service support and long-term account relationships. Many of our customers are now demanding broader service and support access, and we believe that the combined company will address these growth needs far more effectively than any other organization, including wireless carriers," said Shane Murphy, vice president and general manager, Mach/KORE Asia-Pacific. "The team at Mach is excited to become part of the KORE family, as are our customers who understand how a global M2M network can help their business."

The KORE Global Connect network supports IP-data communications, SMS and low-use 'short burst data' satellite network services. When coupled with the PRiSMPro network and business management platform, KORE provides a single view and centralized management capabilities of all devices throughout the world.

About KORE Wireless Group Inc.
KORE Wireless Group Inc, operating through subsidiaries in USA, Canada and Asia-Pacific regions, is the world's largest wireless network provider specializing exclusively on the rapidly expanding global machine-to-machine (M2M) communications market. Providing unified control and management for cellular network service delivery in more than 170 countries worldwide, KORE empowers its application, hardware and wireless operator partners to efficiently deliver M2M solutions for connected devices across the globe. M2M applications in industries as diverse as healthcare, utilities, enterprise IT, transaction processing and fleet management rely on the KORE network to deliver operational efficiencies and cost-savings. KORE offers a range of technologies — including GSM, HSPA, CDMA and EV-DO — that ensures the greatest possible reliability and coverage.

About the KORE Telematics
KORE Telematics is the world's largest wireless network provider specializing exclusively on the rapidly expanding global machine-to-machine (M2M) communications market. Providing unified control and management for cellular and satellite network service delivery in more than 170 countries worldwide, KORE empowers its application, hardware and wireless operator partners to efficiently deliver M2M solutions for connected devices across the globe. M2M applications in industries as diverse as healthcare, utilities, enterprise IT, transaction processing and fleet management rely on the KORE network to deliver operational efficiencies and cost-savings. KORE offers a range of technologies — including GSM, HSPA, CDMA and EV-DO, as well as satellite services — that ensure the greatest possible reliability and coverage.

Source: Kore Telematics

KORE Wireless Group Inc Announces Completion of Acquisition of Mach Communications Pty Ltd

Earlier this year, KORE announced the commercial delivery of its Global Connect™ integrated worldwide cellular and satellite capabilities through its global communications service delivery platform, PRiSMPro™. This acquisition adds a significant incumbent subscriber base, further carrier service options and, most critically, a highly acclaimed and skilled team to further expand KORE's footprint and support capabilities in the Asia-Pacific marketplace. According to Beecham Research, Asia-Pacific M2M growth is expected to outstrip North American growth by over 25 percent over the next five years, with an expected CAGR of 26 percent.

"Global adoption of M2M service solutions requires uninterrupted, reliable data communications and faultless support 24/7, regardless of geographic location. With the acquisition of Mach Communications, KORE now makes international service delivery even more simple and secure," said Alex Brisbourne, president and COO, KORE Wireless Group Inc. "Working with the Mach team over the past three years, we were very impressed by the common ideals that we both have for servicing global customers. As KORE continues to build on its powerful M2M communications platform, and we empower organizations across the globe with a single interface for monitoring and managing connected devices, this geographic expansion was a natural fit."

"Since 2005, Mach has built a great reputation around our superior service support and long-term account relationships. Many of our customers are now demanding broader service and support access, and we believe that the combined company will address these growth needs far more effectively than any other organization, including wireless carriers," said Shane Murphy, vice president and general manager, Mach/KORE Asia-Pacific. "The team at Mach is excited to become part of the KORE family, as are our customers who understand how a global M2M network can help their business."

The KORE Global Connect network supports IP-data communications, SMS and low-use 'short burst data' satellite network services. When coupled with the PRiSMPro network and business management platform, KORE provides a single view and centralized management capabilities of all devices throughout the world.

About KORE Wireless Group Inc.
KORE Wireless Group Inc, operating through subsidiaries in USA, Canada and Asia-Pacific regions, is the world's largest wireless network provider specializing exclusively on the rapidly expanding global machine-to-machine (M2M) communications market. Providing unified control and management for cellular network service delivery in more than 170 countries worldwide, KORE empowers its application, hardware and wireless operator partners to efficiently deliver M2M solutions for connected devices across the globe. M2M applications in industries as diverse as healthcare, utilities, enterprise IT, transaction processing and fleet management rely on the KORE network to deliver operational efficiencies and cost-savings. KORE offers a range of technologies — including GSM, HSPA, CDMA and EV-DO — that ensures the greatest possible reliability and coverage.

About the KORE Telematics
KORE Telematics is the world's largest wireless network provider specializing exclusively on the rapidly expanding global machine-to-machine (M2M) communications market. Providing unified control and management for cellular and satellite network service delivery in more than 170 countries worldwide, KORE empowers its application, hardware and wireless operator partners to efficiently deliver M2M solutions for connected devices across the globe. M2M applications in industries as diverse as healthcare, utilities, enterprise IT, transaction processing and fleet management rely on the KORE network to deliver operational efficiencies and cost-savings. KORE offers a range of technologies — including GSM, HSPA, CDMA and EV-DO, as well as satellite services — that ensure the greatest possible reliability and coverage.

Source: Kore Telematics

Macheen Inc. Announces New Marketing VP and Advisory Board

Kent Libbey brings over 20 years of marketing leadership in telecommunications, media, software and cloud-based applications.  Most recently, he was co-founder and CEO of Sharegrove, an innovative real-time communications service, acquired by Facebook in 2010.  Before that he was Chief Marketing Officer of Laszlo Systems, a pioneer of Web 2.0 applications.  And in lead marketing and product management roles at Microsoft and Excite@Home, Libbey helped to define and drive new ecosystems around broadband TV--aligning content, equipment and service providers globally.  He is based in Silicon Valley where he will help to establish partnerships and market presence.  

"Kent brings a unique blend of executive experience, with a record of success at aligning new communications ecosystems," said Richard Schwartz, CEO and President of Macheen.  "We see a period of tremendous change and opportunity in services for connected devices, driven by new business models for content, device and service providers, and influenced by the success of Amazon's Kindle and Apple's App Store.  Kent has repeatedly navigated such opportunities in the past and will bring invaluable insights to Macheen as we capitalize on this change."

Complementing the addition of Libbey to Macheen's leadership team, Schwartz also announced the establishment of a new Advisory Board—to provide Macheen with the expertise and consultation in several areas, including strategic planning and industry relations.  Mobile and Internet industry veterans Daniel Shader and Carmel Sofer will be charter members of the board.

"Danny and Carmel—both highly successful and widely recognized industry leaders bring unique skills in driving converging wireless and industry market changes," commented Schwartz.  "After a successful run at Netscape in the early Internet days, Danny pioneered enterprise data and messaging services as CEO of Good Technology and machine-to-machine (M2M) services as CEO of Jasper Wireless.   Meanwhile, Carmel's work also crosses converging lines of wireless and telecom value-added services. Carmel founded Starhome, the industry pioneer for roaming wireless services and inter-carrier commercial settlements while an executive at Comverse Technologies, then later became a venture capitalist at Gemini.  Carmel brings a wealth of knowledge in how to navigate the waters between carrier partnerships and new Internet and cloud business models. "

Libbey added: "Macheen's business relationships with Dell and Sprint are testament to Macheen's unique ability to enable devices that ship 'hot' with mobile connectivity across the world.  I see Macheen as a game changer not only for device makers and users, but also for cloud-based content, application and service providers looking for new business models to support continuous mobile access to their offerings."

About Kent Libbey, Vice President of Marketing
Most recently, Kent was the CEO of Sharegrove, a cloud-based communications start-up he co-founded, which was acquired by Facebook in 2010.  Before that, he was Chief Marketing Officer of Laszlo Systems, a leading provider of open-source Web 2.0 developer tools, adopted worldwide in multiple markets—including consumer, enterprise, education and government. Previously, at Microsoft, Kent led the definition and launch of a transformative new pay-TV delivery platform, widely adopted by tier-one carriers—including AT&T, BT and Deutsche Telekom—as well as a global ecosystem of device manufacturers and content providers.  His early career in marketing involved voice and video services at MCI and Verizon.  Kent holds a BA from Harvard College and an MBA from Stanford's Graduate School of Business.

About Carmel Sofer, Advisory Board Member
Carmel is an accomplished entrepreneur, VC investor and senior executive.  He is currently consultant and advisor to a number of high tech companies in the telecommunications and enterprise networking areas.  Prior, he was a General Partner at Gemini Israel Venture capital fund focusing on investments in the areas of Telecommunications, Media and Internet infrastructure. He joined Gemini after a distinguished career in the wireless and communications industry.  Carmel was the President of Comverse Europe, where he refocused strategy, increasing sales and enhancing Comverse's position in Europe and Asia Pacific. In 1999, Mr. Sofer founded and was CEO of Starhome, a global leader in voice and data roaming services.

About Daniel Shader, Advisory Board Member
Danny Shader is the founder and CEO of PayNearMe, the cash payment network. PayNearMe enables consumers who do not have a credit or debit card or who simply prefer cash to conduct remote business transactions safely and easily. Prior to PayNearMe, Danny served as CEO of Jasper Wireless, Inc. Before Jasper, Danny served as the President and CEO of Good Technology, Inc., the leader in standards-based enterprise wireless messaging and data access, which Motorola acquired in 2007. Before Good, Danny served as a vice president and general manager at Amazon.com, which he joined when Amazon acquired Accept.com, the first consumer-to-consumer payment services company, which Danny co-founded and led as CEO. Danny earned a B.S. in Industrial Engineering and Operations Research from the University of California at Berkeley and an M.B.A. from Stanford University.

About Macheen
Macheen enables device makers and retailers to deliver products that are pre-connected to mobile broadband networks across the world.  Macheen's proven, multi-tenant cloud-based platform enables new business models for device makers, retailers, content providers and network operators alike. Macheen is a global corporation headquartered in Austin, Texas, with a wholly owned subsidiary in Germany (Macheen GmbH).

SOURCE Macheen Inc.

Low Power ZigBee Smart Energy Module Targets Metering and Control

The ZMM-01 is well suited to many types of distributed control and monitoring systems, for example: wireless charging for electric vehicles, street lighting control, data centre power monitoring and building air-conditioning control.

The key to the ZMM-01's comprehensive capabilities is ByteSnap Design's expertise in combining hardware and software design to develop low power devices. The module is based on the market-leading Ember EM357; a ZigBee radio-on-a-chip which integrates a fully compliant IEEE 802.15.4/ZigBee wireless transceiver with the powerful ARM Cortex-M3 microcontroller, able to run the ZigBee Smart Energy protocol and application code while still consuming just 30mA to transmit.

Closely coupled to this is the Cirrus Logic CS5467 Analogue Front End (AFE); developed specifically for energy measurement applications. The AFE incorporates on-chip functions for measuring voltage and current to calculate active, reactive and apparent power/energy with Energy Linearity: +/- 0.1% of Reading over 1000:1 Dynamic Range.

The ZMM-01 simplifies working with ZigBee Smart Energy – implementing a complete ZigBee SE smart meter now only requires the addition of a shunt resistor and current transformer (CT). The resulting device can form the heart of a meter that meets IEC EN62053-21 class 1 or 62053-23 class 2.

The ZMM-01 offers a Smart Energy solution that is ready for system integration. The ZDM-01 Development Kit complements the ZMM-01 Smart Energy module, providing a complete platform for module evaluation and code development.

Dunstan Power, Director, ByteSnap Design, commented: "Energy management is expected to help drive the M2M market into the mainstream over the next two years. Legislation is being implemented across Europe and other regions, creating demand for solutions in this emerging market. The ZMM-01 offers OEMs and ODMs the opportunity to accelerate their entry in to this fast-moving marketplace with a pre-certified and fully compliant turn-key solution."

About ByteSnap Design

ByteSnap Design is a specialist in innovative embedded hardware and software design. Founded in 2008, ByteSnap Design has a client list spanning the UK, Europe and US. ByteSnap Design offers a team of experienced, talented and innovative software and electronics developers, who provide an award winning blend of embedded systems services, from hardware design and engineering skills to Windows Mobile, Windows Embedded development and iPhone software development. ByteSnap Design is a Zigbee Alliance member and Windows Embedded Silver Partner.

The consultancy also has experience of electronic circuit design, electronic prototype design, designing hardware products from PDAs to smart meters with multiple software projects such as developing Windows CE BSPs to real-time video mixing applications for Windows Mobile.

About ZigBee
ZigBee offers green and global wireless standards connecting the widest range of devices to work together intelligently and help you control your world. The ZigBee Alliance is an open, non-profit association of approximately 400 organizations driving development of innovative, reliable and easy-to-use ZigBee standards.  The Alliance promotes worldwide adoption of ZigBee as the leading wirelessly networked, sensing and control standard for use in consumer, commercial and industrial areas.

SOURCE ByteSnap Design Ltd