By Jo Best, 9 February 2007 16:50
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9. M2M
Wireless of course is not just about the device in the hand or even the user. Sometimes it's all about the machines. Machine-to-machine communications, also known as M2M or telematics (in some instances), is often associated with freight - using sensors to monitor the conditions of cargo in transit and then alter conditions to suit.
Ten mobile trends
1. FMC
2. Salesforce automation
3. VoIP
4. Payments
5. 3.5G - HSDPA
6. Location-based services
7. TV
8. Device management
9. M2M
10. Antivirus
However, proponents of wireless M2M are looking at new areas where wires can be cut. One area is a back-up connection for alarms over cellular networks so in the event burglars cut wires, the alarms will still work. Another example is vending machines, where they wirelessly report back to stock-ordering systems when levels drop too low.
Other applications beginning to come to prominence are automated meter-reading and building automation, where M2M communications are used to govern the conditions of a given premises - heating, lighting and surveillance, for example.
According to Juniper Research, wireless M2M revenues will rise from $11.6bn in 2006 to $25.3bn by 2009.
RATING: 2/5 - with certain sectors leading the way.
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1. anonymous
Jo's analysis of ViOP over mobiles seems already out of date. There's an exhibitor at the 3GSM Congress called barablu who seemed to be creating quite a stir with their development of this very facility. I'd be interested to know what she thought.
2. Sri Harsha Paturi
Mobile TV can be realized in two formats. One is by incorporating hardware technology change. Second, by having codec application software up with the mobile service providers. Hardware tweaking is basically is a costly and time taking option. As Apalya Technologies, we can see application software up and working with 2.5/EDGE service providers in India.
Hope to see a great technological impact in coming days.
Cheers!!!
Sri Harsha Paturi