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Amit Kroll, Essence: “Any customer can simply install this out of the box.”
With the Internet of Things (IoT) becoming a reality, there is an increasing need for disparate devices to talk seamlessly to one another and with the cloud. However, different devices such as music players, digital photo frames, media servers, and home appliances have varied characteristics making it difficult to find a single unified solution for connectivity and data exchange. Aricent’s M2M Gateway framework addresses this challenge. It supports various communications protocols and middleware stacks by having an Interworking Proxy Framework (IPF) that helps in connecting disparate devices with one another and with the cloud. The integrated package includes rich connectivity applications and modular and extensible middleware frameworks that support various technology solutions such as IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS); Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA); Universal Plug n Play (UPnP); 3GPP- Dynamic Adaptive Streaming over HTTP (DASH); Media Transfer Protocol (MTP); HTTP- Progressive Download; Microsoft Smooth Streaming (MSS); Apple HTTP Live Streaming (HLS); and Miracast.
“Aricent’s M2M Gateway framework addresses the challenge of (finding a unified solution for device Analytics connectivity Data Blue Telecom Consulting (BlueTC), a Madridand data based telecom service consultancy, has launched two new solutions, in machine-to-machine (M2M) exchange).” communications and predictive analytics for communication network performance.
One solution suite applies predictive analytics to the complex telecommunication networks. Predictive Performance Analytics helps operators to plan the networks’ development and capacity. It anticipates issues such as bottlenecks which
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could jeopardise the quality of service offered to mobile subscribers. The BlueTC M2M Aware Networks Suite is, in fact, a series of solutions. The first focuses on facilitating fast service launches of M2M communications services via non-intrusive deployments on existing networks. Based on virtualised networks’ technology, these solutions can save up to 75% in OpEx or CapEx compared with traditional networks.
Home security services Herzliya, Israel-based Essence is now working with Russian distributor, GulfStream to offer its simple, branded DIY smart home kit. They aim to overcome one of the major obstacles preventing CSPs offering services for security and connected homes; the problem of installation. “Any customer can simply install this out of the box,” says Amit Kroll, Essence’s marketing strategy director. “The service provider doesn’t have to worry about anything. They just send the kit to consumers, and the consumers install a complete home security and connected home system by themselves. In 15 minutes, you can have a system that works in your home and is managed via your mobile phone with absolutely no hassle.” This removes the need to train and send out support personnel. The Essence WeR@Home™ solution can be self-installed, with simple set-up, and remote maintenance tools for service providers.
Mobile health services Qualcomm Life, Inc., the healthcare-focused subsidiary of Qualcomm Inc set up in 2011, is to work with solution providers, Medixine, Next Step Citizen and PARI. These new customers will help physicians to engage patients in preventive self-care. Using Qualcomm Life’s 2net™ Platform, these companies now have access to one of the
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applications including building automation, security, automotive, energy management, and connected entertainment at home, retail and corporate environment.
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