The following are news announcements made during the past week. Additional announcements were posted yesterday.
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NetComm Wireless, Telefónica Announce Global IoT Supply Agreement
NetComm Wireless Limited (ASX: NTC) and Telefónica has announced the signing of an IoT Device Supply Agreement. The agreement further strengthens NetComm Wireless’ presence in the US and Europe; and offers new 3G/4G M2M/IoT capabilities for smart city, mobility, retail and energy applications across multiple geographies as Telefónica extends its IoT reach to over 2,500 enterprises worldwide.
“Telefónica is driving digital transformation on a global scale with a focus on IoT innovation and we are pleased to join Telefónica’s partner ecosystem as the need for smart remote communication between business assets and machines becomes ever more critical for enterprises globally,” said, Philip Micallef, General Manager M2M, NetComm Wireless.
Both Telefónica and NetComm Wireless have received notable recognition for IoT innovation with NetComm Wireless having received the Australian communications industry’s highest accolade for IoT innovation, the IoT Innovator ACOMMS Award; while Telefónica appeared for the third year running in the “Leaders” quadrant of independent analyst firm Gartner Inc.’s report “Magic Quadrant for Managed Machine-to-Machine Services, Worldwide” published in October 2016.
Under the agreement, NetComm Wireless will supply a range of 3G/4G M2M/IoT devices including the 4G M2M Router (NTC-140); 3G M2M Router Series (NTC-6200) and its 3G Serial Modem (NTC-3000).
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CalAmp Telematics Technology to Power Autobrain’s Consumer Connected Car Platform
CalAmp (NASDAQ: CAMP), a pure-play pioneer of Internet of Things (IoT) enablement solutions, and Autobrain, a connected car platform that turns any car into a smart car in minutes, has announced the integration of CalAmp’s plug-and-play OBD devices and telematics systems into Autobrain’s platform. Consumers can purchase CalAmp-supported Autobrain devices online now or at major retail establishments across the United States starting on July 1, 2017.
There are more than 200 million consumer vehicles in the United States that can benefit from aftermarket connected car services to gain significant boosts in safety and security. CalAmp’s telematics technology systems and platforms help fortify these consumer services with more reliable location tracking, expanded vehicle health intelligence and greater driver behavior assessment. As a result, Autobrain will be able to better provide safety and peace of mind for drivers and their loved ones.
CalAmp’s many years of experience deploying telematics solutions for commercial vehicle fleets provides a unique foundation for enabling expanding and rapidly evolving consumer connected car services. PEG and PULS, two proven technologies at the core of CalAmp’s telematics offerings, power its highly configurable devices with extensive embedded features that can be updated and expanded over-the-air. These systems along, with broad OBD technology vehicle coverage and feature sets, enable partners like Autobrain to rapidly launch, scale and continually innovate their connected car services.
“CalAmp has an exceptionally talented team, combined with the most advanced telematics offering in the space,” stated Jeremy Gelbart, co-founder and CEO of Autobrain. “Their proven technology and ability to meet our evolving feature set is second to none and we are proud to be working with them to deliver the latest innovations to the auto-tech market.”
“Autobrain is preparing to launch a unique connected car suite of applications direct to consumers through a nationwide retail network, and CalAmp’s technology will help them deliver the scale, reliability and flexibility required to best serve their customers,” said Justin Schmid, senior vice president and general manager of CalAmp’s telematics systems business. “Consumer telematics services are poised for growth and this evolving channel provides CalAmp with valuable new opportunities to partner with customers to improve and protect the lives of people around the world.”
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Cubic Telecom, China Mobile, Valid Provide LTE Connectivity Enablement to Global IoT Device Manufacturers In China
Cubic Telecom (www.cubictelecom.com), a global connectivity solutions provider for leading automotive, PC and mobile brands, China Mobile, the leading telecommunications provider in China, and Valid, the innovative eSIM solution provider has announced their partnership to deliver LTE Connectivity Enablement to global IoT customers in China. This partnership provides eSIM technology, making LTE connectivity and subscription management easier for IoT device makers. The companies will showcase this industry-first during Mobile World Congress Shanghai, which takes place on June 28-30th in Shanghai, China.
The partnership leverages Cubic Telecom’s IoT Connectivity Platform paired with China Mobile’s powerful Connected Car platform — both of which use advanced, GSMA-compliant subscription management solutions from Valid and China Mobile. The companies have successfully tested and demonstrated a fully compliant subscription management swap procedure in China between their respective systems. This critical milestone was achieved in an interoperable multi-vendor environment.
“The relationship with our companies simplifies, strengthens and propels the LTE connectivity ecosystem throughout China, and this industry-first capability holds the potential to benefit all IoT OEMs,” said Barry Napier, CEO of Cubic Telecom. “This provides a unique eSIM product reference that can now be localized in China according to both global industry standard and to local requirements.”
As a result of this announcement, IoT device makers and service providers can use Cubic Telecom’s global eSIM and global subscription management service to securely enable China Mobile LTE connectivity for their telematics and infotainment devices in China.
“We are pleased to partner with Cubic and Valid in this important industry initiative. The integration of eSIM platforms paves the way for accelerated innovation across the China Mobile network,” said Weibing, Deputy General Manager of China Mobile Government and Enterprise Service Company. “Through this partnership, we are enabling a truly unique experience and technology that drives seamless connectivity, with affordable and flexible rates for data, voice and SMS.”
“It is a real pleasure for Valid to partner with Cubic Telecom and China Mobile. Together, we have achieved a major industry milestone proving once again the leadership and industry expertise of the involved parties. The integration between Cubic Telecom’s IoT unique service platform, Valid eUICC & Subscription Management technology, and, best-in-class China Mobile LTE Network will enable IoT OEMs, device makers and service providers to embrace a seamless connectivity experience in China” said Carlos Affonso D’Aburquerque, CEO of Valid.
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42Q Enters Zebra Technologies’ PartnerConnect Program
42Q, a leading provider of cloud manufacturing execution systems (MES), has announced its participation in Zebra Technologies’ PartnerConnect program. PartnerConnect is a flexible program that makes it easier for 42Q to work with Zebra and its extensive ecosystem of channel partners. The combination of Zebra’s products and 42Q’s cloud manufacturing solution simplifies and accelerates the implementation of Industry 4.0 and Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) technologies in a broad range of factories.
PartnerConnect offers channel partners like 42Q an opportunity to combine their expertise in technologies, applications and markets with Zebra’s solutions and services, giving companies real-time visibility into their operations.
42Q’s cloud technology, together with Zebra’s purpose-built products, accelerates the digital transformation of manufacturing. 42Q and Zebra simplify the implementation of IIoT and Industry 4.0 initiatives, including real-time process control, data analytics, Machine to Machine (M2M) Communications and Human Machine Interfaces (HMI).
42Q’s cloud technology directly connects to Zebra tablets, scanners, printers and RFID devices as well as factory equipment to ensure that the right product is being built, the right way. Automatic quality checks include component traceability, operator training verification, validation of configuration and application of date and lot codes. For example, Zebra’s cloud print technology enables on-demand label printing directly from the cloud and 42Q.
As a cloud solution, with no on-premise hardware or IT infrastructure, Zebra and 42Q customers can complete initial operational implementation in as little as six weeks.
The combination of Zebra products and the 42Q cloud manufacturing solution is at work in more than 50 manufacturing facilities worldwide.
“Discrete manufacturers are looking to achieve the benefits of digital transformation by eliminating paper, implementing machine-to-machine connectivity, analytics and real-time process control,” said Srivats Ramaswami, CTO of 42Q. “The combination of Zebra’s enterprise-class products and 42Q provides a complete solution for those implementing IIoT and other state-of-the-art technologies in their factories.”
42Q delivers a comprehensive and proven cloud MES solution which operates between an enterprise resource planning (ERP) system and the manufacturing equipment in a factory, enabling a factory to easily, and more cost effectively implement the key elements of a smart factory and Industry 4.0. With robust and proven functionality, 42Q helps manufacturers more easily cross traditional boundaries of automation, engineering, operations and IT. Currently deployed in more than 50 factories worldwide, 42Q’s proven, scalable solution allows organizations to eliminate the lengthy infrastructure acquisition and configuration process, and deploy the system immediately. For more information, please visit http://42-q.com/.
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eAgile Unveils Internet of Things Solution for Mobile E-commerce
eAgile Inc., a global leader in Internet of Things (IoT) technologies, has announced the release of their eLink solution for mobile eCommerce. eLink is the first to combine smartphone-based one-tap ordering, product authentication and customer engagement functions with enterprise-level track and trace visibility into a single solution. eAgile’s announcement is concurrent with the news that Apple’s iOS 11 update will provide NFC (Near Field Communications) capabilities to the iPhone 7 and 8.
“eLink is one of those rare innovations that can provide immediate benefits across an entire organization,” states Gary Burns, eAgile’s CEO. “Logistics receives supply chain visibility, marketing can communicate with end users, consumers can order through their phones, owners protect their brands, and we’ve barely scratched the surface of potential applications.”
eAgile is one of just a few companies with the infrastructure and experience already in place to help businesses leverage this new technology. Now with smartphones on both major operating systems, Apple iOS and Android, offering NFC capabilities, demand will only increase to match the expansion of new users.
“We’re offering brand owners the ability to capitalize on the new realities of eCommerce and everyone’s love of smartphones. The trend shows 50% of eCommerce is from smartphones, which is driven by an estimated 10 billion mobile devices. Those numbers are hard to ignore,” says Peter Phaneuf, President of eAgile. “The perfect way to start to compete in an eCommerce-driven marketplace is when you can fund the investment through gains in mobile sales and efficiencies. That’s what eLink is showing it can provide.”
eAgile’s patented eSeal products were first introduced in 2014 and brought the supply chain efficiencies and security benefits of UHF RFID to the healthcare, nutraceutical and over-the-counter markets. eLink takes their eSeal innovation further by integrating the consumer engagement capabilities of NFC into a single tag, single chip solution. The resulting dual frequency solution helps businesses communicate with their customers through their smartphones in more impactful and cost-effective ways.
Operating from a vertically-integrated manufacturing facility where they design, test and manufacture a wide variety of RFID products and software, eAgile has earned a reputation for seamlessly integrating customized solutions with minimal disruption to client operations. The growth of their eSeal product line has allowed them to showcase their experience integrating RFID into filling lines and conveyor systems, maximizing data capture in challenging environments.
eAgile sets the industry standards in IoT solutions by providing high quality, cost effective products that help make RFID easy. From tag conversion to data management software to building complete RFID infrastructures, eAgile has unmatched expertise and capabilities. eAgile’s commitment to innovation, quality and providing customer focused solutions drives every aspect of the business. Information: https://www.eagile.com/eLink.
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GTX Corp. Introduces New BLE IoT Offering
GTX Corp. (OTCQB: GTXO), an IoT platform and global provider of tracking and monitoring wearable wandering assistive technology, has announced that the Company will be exhibiting its innovative product line including its flagship GPS SmartSole, Take-Along Tracker 3G and unveiling its new BLE SoleGuard at Europe’s largest integrated health and social care event, taking place at the ExCel exhibition center in London on June 28th– 29th.
The Health + Care event provides an opportunity for GTX and its U.K. distributor, Possum, to showcase its suite of wearable monitoring devices for seniors to the National Health Service (NHS), local government, care homes and the voluntary sector. More than 10,000 senior health and social care professionals are expected to come together and collaborate around implementing and integrating new technology into the healthcare sector.
Possum will have various SmartSole branded banners and promotional materials showcasing the GTX Corp products in a mock-up house on the show floor, illustrating the value of smart wearables and smart homes. Phil Iles, National Sales Manager UK & Ireland at Possum, along with Andrew Duncan, GTX Corp Director of Business Development will be in attendance demonstrating the GPS SmartSole, the Take- Along Tracker 3G and the new SoleGuard insoles.
“We are pleased to support another innovative wearable, non-visible tracking device housed in an insole,” said Mr. Iles. “Based upon initial encouraging customer reaction, we expect the new SoleGuard to do very well in this market and beyond.”
The SoleGuard is part GTX Corp’s ongoing IoT product roadmap which utilizes cloud computing along with low cost and extremely low power consumption technologies, such as Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE), Wi-Fi and Radio Frequency (RF). Designed for indoor and close proximity monitoring, the Company is already looking at version 2.0, which will include a host of bio-metric functions such as vital signs, gait and activity monitoring.
Denmark distributor Tommy Rasmussen, Owner and Founder of Safecall, whom will be flying into London to meet with the GTX management team went on to say, “We believe it is critical to offer a full line of SmartSole products to our customers so that we fulfill all of their individual needs, whether it is the new short range, indoor monitoring solution like the SoleGuard or the longer range, outdoor wander recovery product like the GPS SmartSole.”
“We are excited to attend the Health + Care show and meet up with some of our European partners while demonstrating our growing suite of products to the stakeholders in the European healthcare community,” commented Mr. Duncan.
GTX Corp has been at the forefront of wearable tech for over a decade and holds numerous patents in the field of wireless communications and embedding miniaturized electronics inside footwear. The SoleGuard will be part of an ever-expanding suite of products being launched over the next year that will extend beyond monitoring and wandering recovery and into bio-metrics and home health. They will complement the Company’s flagship GPS SmartSole and will be sold alongside both the existing and new distribution channels. The U.S. launch is expected to be announced in the coming months.
Patrick Bertagna, GTX Corp CEO concluded, “Sensors are getting smaller, more power efficient and lower in cost while connectivity and computational power continues to increase. The combination of these technological advancements is leading us to new and exciting innovations, opportunities and markets. The mass acceptance of IoT is making it possible for physical objects (humans, vehicles, buildings, infrastructure and equipment) to seamlessly be connected while collecting and exchanging data and operating together as one. We are excited to be launching new products in new markets that are not just designed for seniors who wander, but appeal to a wider range of adults and children alike who need some type of digital oversight. By leveraging our intellectual property, footwear platform and industry knowledge we can explore implementing Sensor IoT technology as part of our strategic roadmap to expand our product offerings and reach broader market segments, from smart wearables to smart homes.”