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Ford and Bug Labs Announce Joint Open-Source Development For In-Car Connectivity Innovation
Ford and Bug Labs, an open-source hardware and software provider, announce a joint development project to research, develop and distribute open-source developer tools to advance in-car connectivity innovation. Known as "OpenXC," the research platform is based on Bug Labs' open-source Bug System and will enable the developer community to quickly prototype ideas and test out affordable new connectivity concepts that could enhance Ford's future products At TechCrunch Disrupt San Francisco, the two companies will demonstrate [...]
Qualcomm Showcases Innovations in Cellular Communications for Smart Grid
Multimode Technology to Help Increase Reliability, Coverage and Lifetime of Smart Grid Deployments Utilizing Cellular Networks Qualcomm Incorporated will be showcasing innovations in cellular communications for Smart Grid deployments at GridWeek 2011, September 12-15, in Washington D.C. The exhibit will feature multiple vendor solutions with embedded Qualcomm cellular chipsets, covering a wide variety of Smart Energy devices including Distribution Automation Gateways, cellular-enabled Smart Meters, Home Energy Management Systems and [...]
RFM Reduces Price on Low-Power Wi-Fi Module
RF Monolithics, Inc. today announced a substantial price reduction for their industry leading, ultra low-power Wi-Fi module. The pre-certified module comes with full-function, ready to use firmware has a new MSRP of $39 for single piece quantity. Volume discounts are also available. “Through improved manufacturing and increased production volumes, RFM is able to make the industry's easy to integrate, fastest time to market, low power Wi-Fi module even more affordable” commented Tim Cutler, [...]
IMS announces a series of value-added services and advanced data analytics
New Services and Advanced Data Analytics Unveiled at Insurance Telematics USA 2011 Show Intelligent Mechatronic Systems Inc. (IMS), a world leader in M2M and connected car technology, today announced a series of value-added services and advanced data analytics coming to its Usage Based Insurance (UBI) solution. Offerings include context-aware roadside assistance, panic button, 'green driving' reports as well as theft recovery. An innovative new service, context-aware roadside assistance, for instance, is designed for drivers who [...]
Wyless partners with ClearConnex
Wyless Group, the leading global M2M managed services provider, has partnered with ClearConnex, an innovative embedded wireless engineering firm like no other, to provide Wyless customers with device integration services and ClearConnex customers with the world’s most advanced M2M Platform. Wyless and ClearConnex have been working together for over a year. The ClearComm Software Platform from ClearConnex and Porthos, the premier Wyless Management Platform, have a proven track record of reducing the cost, complexity and [...]
Sprint, SmartLabs and Proliphix Make Energy Management Available to Businesses and Consumers
Companies reduce energy costs and enhance the overall effectiveness of the smart grid. Open networks, machine-to-machine (M2M) technology and collaboration make the grid smarter. Modernizing the nation's electric infrastructure will likely be a daunting task that will take utilities years to implement; however, there are proactive steps that businesses and homeowners can take today to more effectively manage energy consumption. With that in mind, Sprint (NYSE: S) is working with Proliphix and SmartLabs to [...]
Novatel Wireless Selects ACAL BFi as Distributor in UK, Italy and Germany for Enfora M2M Portfolio
ACAL BFi chosen as distributor in UK, Italy and Germany for Enfora's 2G, 3G and emerging 4G intelligent M2M devices, modules, and software platforms- adding intelligent monitoring, control and communication functions to asset tracking, telemetry and embedded applications Novatel Wireless, Inc., a leading provider of intelligent wireless networking solutions, and ACAL BFi, a division of Acal plc (FTSE: ACL) have signed a distribution agreement covering the UK, Italy and Germany to sell, and provide local specialist technical [...]
With cloud-to-cloud integration to Salesforce.com, Axeda gives a voice to devices in the field
Axeda Corporation, the leading cloud platform provider for connected products and machine-to-machine (M2M) applications, is making it easier for companies to extend the value of connected device data across the enterprise. With cloud-to-cloud integration to Salesforce.com, Axeda gives a voice to devices in the field -- enabling them to "talk" directly to service and support teams by automatically opening cases when issues such as downtime arise. Extending this further, these machines can create Chatter entries, allowing them to be [...]
Option reports First Half Year 2011 results
Option N.V., the wireless technology company, today announced its results for the first half fiscal year ended June 30, 2011. The financial information reported in this release is presented in Euros and has been prepared in accordance with the recognition and measurement criteria of IFRS as adopted by the European Union. The accounting policies and methods of computation followed in the attached financial statements are the same as those followed in the most recent annual financial statements. The company released its IAS 34 interim [...]
Utilities push smart water metering market in Europe, study finds
The smart water metering market, if fully embraced by utilities, could be worth $13.2 billion by 2020 in Europe for meter manufacturers, installers and network and data management companies, according to analysts Frost & Sullivan. Further, the U.K., France and Germany will have 57.2 percent of the market in 2020, Frost & Sullivan believe. While this figure is impacted by the speed of smart water metering adoption in these countries, they have a large share of the European population, and so a larger market. “The smart [...]
