Monday, July 2, 2012

TMCnet Embedded M2M Solutions Week in Review

- Alert). Topics of discussion included the coming of LTW, spectrum limitations and the deamnds of new and emerging markets.


Of course, there was also extensive discussion about how 2G, 3G and 4G factor into the M2M space with many carriers stating that while 2G is being phased out, 4G is being heavily adopted. Ward made it clear that Sprint has no interest in pushing business customers toward 4G adoption if it wasn't necessary for that business right now, adding “we don’t believe in over-engineering a customer’s network if there isn’t a need."

In other news, Rand McNally – a company that specializes in maps, navigation, road travel and trip planning – partnered with the Recreation Vehicle Dealers Association of North America (RVDA) to build an app that will give RVers access to a listing of nearby RVDA member dealers in the U.S. and Canada. The app will include information like hours of operation, available deals and specials, contact information and services provided.

"RVers have unique service needs while on the road; providing RV dealer information across North America in a variety of formats will certainly assist them whether it's an emergency or a routine visit," said Dave Muscatel, CEO at Rand McNally. "RVers will be assured of top-tier service provided by RVDA member organizations."

Lastly, Real Time Logic, a device Web server and security specialist, extended its SharkSSL solution to NXP's LPC1000 ARM (News

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