Mobile & Wireless

Cinterion: Plenty of opportunities for GSM-based M2M

Regulatory mandates drive ongoing activity in automotive and utility segments

by Sean Buckley

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In this special Machine to Machine edition of Telecom Engine's Audiocast series, Peter Fowler, regional president for Cinterion Wireless Modules, Americas, addresses the need for ongoing device certification and emerging opportunities in the automotive and electric utility markets.

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Fowler addresses the following questions in this Audiocast:

• There's been growing momentum around the M2M space with both device manufacturers, MVNOs and even traditional service providers offering solutions and platforms. What, in your opinion, is driving increased momentum around this industry segment?

• Cinterion itself just had a few milestones. Recently, the company earned AT&T Mobility, FCC and PTCRB approval for its connector modules. How important are such agreements?

• Tell us about your latest new product announcement targeting the automotive industry?

• To deliver M2M, we have seen a flurry of what could be called MVNOs (Kore, Jasper and Aeris) lead the the delivery of M2M services, but what about the traditional service providers? Do you see them making a greater play into this market segment?

• Let’s talk about smart meters and AMI. ABI Research estimated that the number of smart electricity meter installed worldwide in 2007 was about 49 million and is forecast to reach about 76 million this year. What’s driving that trend and what are the benefits to utilities and consumers?

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