Machine-to-Machine to Change Radically the Future of Mobility

The M2M Challenge is looking for innovative mobility solutions in automotive, telematics, logistics, transport and traffic

Munich, November 6, 2012 – Mobility solutions for commercial and private vehicles, car-to-car communication, telematics, infotainment, tracking in transport and logistics – the exchange of information and data in the field of mobility is being revolutionized with machine-to-machine (m2m) solutions. New players, new business models and new legal framework conditions will further accelerate implementation, distribution. The “M2M Challenge”, an international innovation competition, is calling on enterprises and developers world over to submit m2m applications, participate in the fast growing market of m2m communication. The competition is brought by title sponsors Swisscom and Ericsson and sponsors Telit Wireless Solutions and VARTA Microbattery.

Automotive, telematics, logistics, transport, and traffic are the most developed segments in m2m solutions. Over 7.5 million telematics units are in commercial vehicles worldwide, with a total market of approximately 300 million vehicles. Driver assistance systems in the vehicle enable a multitude of functions such as antilock braking systems, ESP, brake assistants, tire pressure monitoring systems, proximity control systems, adaptive high beam lighting, automatic emergency brakes, and automatic object recognition / pedestrian protection. Transmission of status data about the vehicle and, in the future about the driver, car-to-car communication and related opportunities for traffic control will lead to new developments in this field.

“It is clear that M2M will continue playing an increasingly vital role in the world of telematics”, states Gerhard Schedler, Head of M2M at Swisscom. “Through the deployment of telematics we enable more efficient and more environmentally responsible business practices. At the Swisscom M2M Centre of Competence we are committed to supporting applications that fuel both long-time business strategies and sustainability for our customers.”

Government regulatory changes are frequently key growth drivers. A good example in Europe is the eCall project with the goal of equipping every vehicle with an automatic emergency call system by 2015. Another example is the use-based automobile insurance (UBI) law to be introduced by the Italian government. In the US, major insurance companies already run “UBI” programs deriving premiums for vehicle insurance from monitored driving behavior (driving times, braking and acceleration habits, etc.), rewarding safe driving. “Making machines talk to each other is a key technology for the future, and as possibilities go, we are still far from the peak that can be achieved – but we will get there eventually”, says Cyril Zeller, Senior Sales Director – Global Telematics Segment at Telit Wireless Solutions.

Concepts for innovative M2M mobility solutions can be submitted to the “M2M Challenge”, the international innovation competition in the field of M2M through December 31, 2012 at www.m2m-challenge.com. A renowned international panel of experts will evaluate the submissions with regard to market potential, degree of technological innovation, and novel usage of the “Internet of Things”. The finalists and the winner of the competition will be announced in line with the official awards ceremony at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona in February 2013. The winner will receive a cash prize of USD 5,000 and all finalists will get the opportunity to present their solution to a large audience of international industry and media representatives. The M2M Challenge is sponsored by Title Sponsors Swisscom and Ericsson as well as sponsors Telit Wireless Solutions and VARTA Microbattery.

M2M Challenge

Premiering in 2012, the “M2M Challenge” competition in innovation is looking to recognize new and revolutionary m2m apps in the categories of energy & smart grid, automotive & transport, security & surveillance, healthcare & wellness, and consumer electronics & more. Entries will be evaluated by an international panel of experts on criteria including innovative character, business potential, and usability. Developers and users are invited to join the competition and benefit from the unique networking opportunities and business generating potential. Innovative m2m apps must be submitted online at www.m2m-challenge.com by December 31st, 2012. The M2M Challenge is sponsored by Title Sponsors Swisscom and Ericsson. Other contributors include sponsors, Telit Wireless Solutions and VARTA Microbattery, with Beecham Research, Cloud & IOT Show & BuildInG Taiwan, Cluster 55, Team Côte d’Azur, and Wearable Technologies making up the international partner network.

Die M2M Challenge 2012 sucht nach innovativen M2M-Lösungen für die Bereiche Energie & Smart Grid, Mobilität, Sicherheit, Gesundheit und Unterhaltungselektronik & mehr. Die eingereichten Lösungen werden hinsichtlich Kriterien wie Innovationsgrad, Geschäftspotenzial und Nutzerfreundlichkeit bewertet. Entwickler und Nutzer sind eingeladen, am Wettbewerb teilzunehmen und von den unendlichen Networking-Möglichkeiten zu profitieren, um das Geschäftspotenzial zu stärken. Innovative M2M-Anwendungen müssen bis zum 31. Dezember 2012 auf www.m2m-challenge.com eingereicht werden. Sponsoren der M2M Challenge sind Swisscom und Ericsson sowie Telit Wireless Solutions und VARTA Microbattery. Das internationale Partnernetzwerk besteht aus Beecham Research, ICT Cloud & BuildInG Taiwan, Cluster 55, Team Côte d’Azur und Wearable Technologies.

m2m apps

m2m apps is an independent intelligence platform for the global machine-to-machine communication ecosystem. The goal of m2m apps is to provide clarity and promote business development in the M2M market. The platform serves as an invaluable source of information for decision makers needing or wanting to touch M2M from areas including industry, finance, sciences and public affairs.
Through powerful search capabilities, fine-tuned to support business case development as well as supplier selection and assessment for M2M projects; m2m apps users can search the knowledge base and create reports conveniently arranged by technologies, vertical industries, regions and detailed supplier data.

In the highly fragmented M2M market, product vendors and service providers are faced with a daunting task when it comes to effectively promoting their portfolio. m2m apps offers vendors in the global M2M ecosystem the opportunity to present themselves, their products and their services free of charge in a dedicated and professional environment.

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