Internet of Everything Qualcomm Brings M2M to the World

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We all know that everyone and everything is getting connected to the network but one area that is developing very quickly is machine to machine or M2M connectivity.

1 We all know that everyone and everything is getting connected to the network but one area that is developing very quickly is machine to machine or M2M connectivity. With huge increases in bandwidth and performance over previous generation technologies, 4G LTE cellular services open up a whole new world of possibilities for M2M applications. Wireless connectivity is rapidly expanding beyond traditional mobile devices to a new generation of connected products for consumer electronics and machine-to-machine (M2M) communications. This connectivity is creating an Internet of Everything where objects are intelligently connected through a combination of advanced wireless networks, modules, sensors and software to enable the real-time exchange of information. This includes infotainment in the automotive industry, vehicle logistics, smart meters, smart buildings, tracking and security and even retail applications. The common thread is that one system talks to another with no human intervention required in order to get that particular job done. Telecom Review magazine recently sat down with Kanwalinder Singh, Senior VP of Business Development at Qualcomm, in order to give our readers a feel for this M2M market. Qualcomm has been a provider of commercial telematics (M2M) services and solutions to the transportation industry for more than 20 years. Telmatics has evolved into a larger in car experience and is now frequently only referenced as M2M, so we felt that the Qualcomm heritage in the M2M business would help our readers gain some great insights into the market. Internet of Everything 1 / 5

2 Qualcomm is working on many fronts to enable the Internet of Everything and pave the way for new types of connected products, business models and services. In a world where just about everything has the potential to communicate, the opportunity is tremendous. Qualcomm cellular chipsets enable an ecosystem of mobile broadband module solutions for Machine-to-Machine / Internet of Everything (IoE) applications such as smart automotive, smart energy and intelligent home, enterprise, retail and consumer M2M. Qualcomm s IoE roadmap includes 1X, EV-DO, HSPA and LTE cellular chipsets, all featuring their Gobi modem technology. At the high-end of the roadmap are the dual-core Snapdragon S4 MSM8960 and MDM9x15 chipsets, which incorporate the world s leading cellular standards including LTE, HSPA+ and EV-DO Rev. B. These chipsets target high end M2M applications with integrated application processing and mobile broadband capabilities, such as automotive infotainment and digital signage. To support this emerging Internet of Everything, Qualcomm created M2MSearch.com, a searchable database that helps developers in selecting the appropriate cellular and connectivity hardware for their M2M devices. The website includes reference to more than 100 modules and gateways with embedded Qualcomm and Qualcomm Atheros chipsets. The solutions from more than a dozen vendors cover a wide range of cellular and connectivity technology choices. Today, such modules are found in smart vehicles, smart meters, electric vehicle charging stations, cardiac monitors, tracking and location products and many other devices. Users of M2MSearch.com can see detailed technical specifications for each of the listed modules and gateways, and search for the appropriate device based on vendor name, modem/connectivity technology, operator certification and other features. Qualcomm will continue to support the emerging Internet of Everything with chipsets and solutions that satisfy the needs of verticals, module and device OEMs and wireless operators, said Kanwalinder. Our chipset roadmap provides our customers with a broad set of powerful technologies to fulfill key M2M requirements. The underlying need for the multitude of M2M applications is for increased efficiency, reduced operating costs, and generally improved products and services. 2 / 5

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