M2M

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M2M Let your machines do the talking!

• MasTec Limited
• The Ingenious Devices Smartworks Company
• www.mastec.co.nz

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Introducing the M2M Concept

• M2M stands for machine-to-machine,
  mobile-to-machine and machine-to-mobile
• M2M broadens the scope of communication it is
  not only humans that communicate but the machines
  around us as well
• In the Mobile World, M2M is about combining
  telecommunication and information technology in
  order to connect remote devices and locations,
  systems, and people

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Why Wireless M2M Solutions?

• In some cases, the only alternative
• M2M services also for certain moving objects
• Installation typically easier and faster
• In many cases, the existing fixed line is
  reserved for some other purpose
• Installation and maintenance costs usually lower
  than with a fixed line solution
• Re-configuration and re-location without
  re-wiring possible

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M2M Platform Key Benefits Business Perspective

• Global, standard GSM network
• Open, flexible and scaleable for easy management
  and expansion
• Easy integration to different back-end IT systems
• Backwards compatibility, future-proof interfaces
• Wider developer base
• Fast and easy application development
• Full selection of wireless bearers
• Cost effectiveness during development and
  solution life cycle
• M2M service provision

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M2M Platform Key Benefits Application
Development Perspective

• Easy and fast development
• Network hiding and tested platform
• Possible to concentrate on the M2M application
  itself
• Openness
• Multiple operating systems and programming
  languages
• Reliable communications with built-in transport
  protocols
• Cost effectiveness

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Why GSM Based M2M Solutions?

• Truly global, proven standard
• Open and thorough standardisation
• High volumes enable reasonable product pricing
• Fulfilment of various customer needs
• High-level data services with security features
  already available
• Continuity and future-proofness of networks and
  products
• Easy installation
• Flexibility in mobility / relocating assets
• M2M business entry now

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The M2M Market Potential Application Segments
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M2M Scenario Fleet Management
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M2M Scenario Automatic Meter Reading (AMR)
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M2M Scenario Vending Business
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M2M Platform

• Open, wireless end-to-end communication platform
  based on Corba and GSM standards
• Robust and scalable solution for easy application
  development and service provision
• Suitable for a wide range of applications and
  communication methods, meets the needs of all
  potential applications

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• Thank you!
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