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Everyday Objects Become Connected with M2M
6/5/2013
The cost of connecting everyday objects, such as appliances, lighting, thermostats, and other consumer electronics, continues to come down, closing the gap between the expenses associated with connected devices and non-connected devices. Does this mean everything will soon be connected with the help of M2M?
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Looking to the Future of Automotive M2M
6/3/2013
Will cars soon be driving themselves? When will the barriers to adoption of electric vehicles be reduced? How can automakers offer connected features, while still keeping a keen eye on safety? The future of automotive is a hot topic these days, as the M2M technology in vehicles is advancing at a very rapid rate. For consumers, the ability to understand such trends is essential since purchasing a new vehicle is often a long-term investment.
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Smart Grid Impact Grows
5/16/2013
The smart grid has been helping customers and utilities monitor energy use, but there’s also evidence that smart grid investments are driving job growth as well. M2M technologies are powering the smart grid revolution, helped along by a variety of devices on both the utility and consumer ends of the spectrum.
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Driving Smart Home Adoption
4/18/2013
What will it take for the smart home to truly take off? While the technologies exist to deliver connected capabilities in the home, there are still a number of hurdles to adoption. This is where M2M tech providers come into play, teaming up to deliver cost-effective solutions to consumers.
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Open Data Leads to Energy Solutions
4/4/2013
From the White House to your house, these days it seems everyone is thinking about energy. The government is seeking innovations in clean power and for putting data to use solving energy challenges. In our own homes, we’re looking for ways to conserve and perhaps monitor our energy consumption, and there are a variety of connected gadgets that promise to help us.
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M2M Eases Development
2/25/2013
Creating a new connected device comes with its set of challenges—one of which is the amount of time it takes to integrate the wireless communications. Not to worry, M2M providers continue to come to market with new embedded technology to help make this process a little bit easier.
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Connected Combos
2/20/2013
Thanks to big names like Comcast, Verizon, and AT&T entering the home automation space using M2M, consumers are finally cozying up to the idea of the connected home. However, as history has showed us, interoperability and open platforms will likely be the key to widespread adoption. In the past, device makers have focused on building proprietary systems and software, but as consumers slowly build their stash of smart devices, interoperability will make it easier for homeowners to naturally build their own home networks.
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Companies Take Aim at Connected Home
1/29/2013
Will 2013 be the year of the connected home? It’s a valid question after the attention the segment saw at CES and as more companies make moves to become involved in home control technology. Whether the products are related to energy, entertainment, security, or convenience, the connected home is having its day in the spotlight.
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Buildings That Make Decisions
1/28/2013
Sitting in your office building, doctor’s office, or even your child’s school, that facility could be making covert decisions that will impact your comfort and overall stay. At work, for example, the structure might be monitoring carbon dioxide levels, energy performance, and temperature, adjusting systems as needed for the well-being of the occupants—all thanks to M2M.
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Smart Grid Keeps Advancing
1/24/2013
Investment in smart grid technologies continues to grow. Companies are announcing new products and services around the concept, leveraging M2M, and utilities are working to implement them into their operations. But the average consumer may not fully grasp the ins and outs of smart grid, leaving utilities to try and communicate the benefits.
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A New Year for the Smart Grid
1/11/2013
As we head into 2013, many are wondering if this will be the year the smart grid will finally take off. With M2M being a key enabling technology, the smart grid seems poised for great things. Research shows the global smart grid market has grown steadily throughout the past five years, but certainly not at the pace everyone had hoped.
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Businesses Cut Back on Energy
12/20/2012
Cutting down on energy budgets is a goal for many businesses. Whether it’s a small five-person office or an enormous skyscraper, heating and cooling represents a major cost for many organizations. M2M technology provides a number of solutions to help keep people comfortable while also conserving energy.
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GE Pushes M2M
11/30/2012
M2M is often talked about as a way of connecting assets that spans many vertical industries. That point was illuminated recently, as one major company announced initiatives focusing on a number of markets, all with some type of M2M system at their heart.
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Engaging with Smart Energy
11/29/2012
With the winter months coming upon us, many homeowners are beginning to think about their heating bills. Conserving energy is a goal for most people, but in practice it can be difficult. M2M technology for smarter energy offers tools to help consumers gain a better understanding about how and when they use energy, potentially allowing them to cut back. The details are in the data, which can be used in a wide variety of ways as part of an energy-management system.
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Smart City, Smart Citizens
11/2/2012
These days, it’s not just about devices becoming smart; it’s about entire cities getting smart in order to improve the lives of their citizens. Smart communities are popping up around the world, often in planned neighborhoods and areas where connectivity is integrated from the ground up.
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