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WHAT IS M2M?

You’ve probably heard the terms M2M technology or M2M solutions being tossed around with increasing frequency over the last year or two. That’s because these emerging technologies are quickly changing how many Canadian companies are doing business.

What is M2M?Machine to Machine (M2M) solutions connect devices to back-end IT systems to enable the collection and exchange of data. More basically, it lets machines talk to each other, sending information back and forth in real time, with little or no human intervention.

How does it work?M2M-enabled devices use GSM/HSPA networks to send messages, keywords or commands to each other. These devices can then translate the message and perform a task. It also allows humans to remotely monitor devices from smartphones and other mobile equipment.

M2M technology can, and is, being used by different types of businesses and industries. Here are a few examples: • Hospitals and healthcare practitioners are

using M2M solutions to monitor homecare patients.

• Transportation companies are saving money and reducing emissions using fl eet tracking solutions.

• Retailers are improving services and increasing sales with mobile point-of-sale devices.

• Utility companies are using smart meters to monitor actual usage without costly site inspections.

• Oil and gas companies are collecting well data remotely, from anywhere in the world.

What does it mean for your business?It means that the possibilities are endless. M2M technologies are helping businesses do more with less by improving business practices. Real-time information monitoring is helping companies deploy new security systems that keep employees safe. It’s also helping them launch new services, increase profi tability and strengthen customer relationships.

Who’s using this technology?