May 2012 Industry News

Focus on Machine to Machine Communications…

M2M Revenue Predicted to Hit $38 Billion in 2012; Asia Saw Biggest 2011 Growth #1

Worldwide revenue from M2M will hit $38.1 billion this year, according to analysis from the media company Visiongain. More...

M2M Revenue Predicted to Hit $38 Billion in 2012; Asia Saw Biggest 2011 Growth #2

Meanwhile, another report from Berg Insight says that there were 108 million M2M connections at the end of 2011, a growth of 37%. The Asia-Pacific market grew 64% last year, while the European and North American markets each grew about 27%. More...

Intel and Nissan to Debut NextGen Connectivity Solution in July

This summer, Nissan Motors will roll out the 8th generation of its NissanConnect system, which has been developed in conjunction with Intel. The system made its public debut in April at the New York International Auto Show. More...

M2M from Sequoia & Telit Helps Fight HIV in Africa #1

An innovative M2M system from Sequoia Technology and Telit Wireless Solutions has helped to prevent 20,000 mother-to-infant HIV infections in its first six months of use, the two companies announced. The HIV Early Infant Diagnosis Project uses small printers that incorporate SMS wireless protocol to connect to a GSM cellular gateway, greatly increasing the speed of diagnosis in rural communities. More...

M2M from Sequoia & Telit Helps Fight HIV in Africa #2

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Cinterion, Sierra Wireless Top M2M Market

Long-term market leader Cinterion shipped the highest number of M2M units in 2011, but quantity doesn't always translate into the most money. According to numbers from ABI Research, Sierra Wireless had the highest revenue in the field in 2011. More...

Microchip Acquires Roving Networks

Fabless developer Roving Networks has been acquired by Microchip Technology for an undisclosed amount. More...

IEEE Spectrum to Host M2M Webinar

A webinar entitled "Embedded Meets Mobility -- M2M Considerations and Concepts" will be held on May 31. Speakers will include Iain Davidson of Freescale and Bob Monkman of QNX Software Systems. IEEE Spectrum contributor Dexter Johnson will moderate. More...

Huawei M2M Comes to Europe via Simple Solutions

Simple Solutions will serve as Huawei's distributor for the M2M market in Europe. The agreement covers both sales and service of Huawei products. More...

Food Vending Company Speeds Up Cashless Rollout #1

After a successful initial implementation, Pepi Food Services announced that its vending machines will be completely cashless by the end of the year -- three years ahead of schedule. The company is using the ePort Connect system from USA Technologies. More...

Food Vending Company Speeds Up Cashless Rollout #2

and USA Technologies just announced an upgrade of its ePort Connect service platform. More...