M2M : Machine 2 Machine

Richo has started offering remote printer managemnt via it’s @Remote offering. This M2M system allows IT managers to automate the manual inspection tasks, monitor the fleet of printers under your control and provide remote proactive service. All signs of a good M2M system.

Printer and document management specialist Ricoh last week launched a new web-based service designed to help IT chiefs maximise efficiencies, reduce costs and improve productivity by remotely managing their print devices.

@Remote, which has been in beta for the last few months, notifies firms when their toner needs replenishing or if there is a fault with a machine, and takes automatic meter readings, regardless of whether they are Ricoh devices, according to the firm.
The automation of these tasks could free-up IT administrator time to deal with more strategic tasks, while enabling senior IT staff to gain better visibility into their fleet, improving stock control and aiding procurement, said Ricoh’s UK director of marketing, Chas Moloney.

Wavecom one of the companies that is aggressively pushing into the M2M market has announced set of new services that shorten your M2M deployment cycle. In essence Wavecome will provide you the channel to get remote access and data collection capabilities using it’s suite of products. As I have mentioned in previous articles – Getting connectivity is part of the puzzle – The challenge is extracting valuable information out of the data collected from your asset. This responsibility lies with the OEM who know’s his or here equipment and way it is being used. Wavecom does a great job of providing the necessary end to end connectivity solutions that will allow you to focus on the elements that are unique to your M2M Application.

 

Wavecom has announced the launch of a new service where customers can develop or enhance their own wireless systems in areas like after-sales repair, preventative maintenance and new product feature updates. Wavecom’s new Remote Device Management Services (or RDM Services) complements its Wireless CPU, Wireless Microprocessor and Open AT Software Suite portfolio.

According to Wavecom, this service makes it possible to easily and cost-effectively monitor and update products in the field, remotely via a complete, secure, turnkey, end-to-end operated service. Equipment manufacturers and service providers can save significant time and expense by running remote diagnostics, upgrading their own applications and core wireless firmware, add new features or follow evolving standards.

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Tendril Monitor automates the process of diagnostics and monitoring of the quality, reliability, and day-to-day operations of ZigBee networks, as well as the applications built on those networks. The significant benefits of Tendril Monitor and other applications to be released later are made possible by using the first, free industry-leading sub-4K Tendril Agent. Companies can simply compile the agent into their devices and derive the entire network monitoring and diagnostics benefits of Tendril Monitor.

Read more about the press release here

Kyocera Wireless Corp. has announced the launch of two new compact and cost-effective machine-to-machine modules for CDMA 1xRTT networks. Based on a smaller footprint for more widespread integration, the Kyocera 300 Module provides integrated voice, data and autonomous global positioning system (GPS) capabilities, while the Kyocera 1xD Module debuts as a low cost CDMA data-only module platform for telemetry applications. Leveraging Kyocera’s expertise from its award-winning Kyocera 200 Module, both new modules offer an expanded feature set, improved cost efficiencies and a backwards-compatible software interface for simplified porting.

Available in the 2nd half of 2007, Kyocera Wireless will offer the new modules with outstanding integration tools and services as well as developer’s kits.

I got an email form a friend of mine that pointed me to Chumby..
Chumby what?? Chumby is a small low cost wireless internet device. The device platform is open and hackable which means you can reprogram it to collect / operate based on your needs.

One way to view this product is as a natural extension of the automated collected world coming into your personal space. Now you can personalize the experience you desire of by setting this up as say your bedside clock that allows you to get

• Personalized RSS feed ( Throw away the old news paper)
• Your updated Photo Frame
• Your schedule
• Your email viewer
• Your Daily Horoscope (For the superstitious among us)
• Your traffic report
• Your local weather
• and more…

Rephrase M2M -Man to Machine
Let the Machine be programed to be of service to you and give you a rich personal experience..