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1 ISSN Journal 16 May 2013 Standardized M2M platform software for smart cities and the IoT 6 Low energy positioning services in buildings 7 Logistic optimisation with next generation intelligent container 8 Software applications for M2M The machine to machine movement 10

2 M2M-Lösungen der TeLekoM: Zukunftstechnologie für intelligenten Datenaustausch. Gestalten Sie die Arbeitsprozesse Ihres Unternehmens einfacher und intelligenter mit Machine-to-Machine-Lösungen der Telekom. Zum Beispiel mit Containern, die ihre Lieferroute eigenständig kontrollieren. Weitere faszinierende Lösungen unter

3 Editorial Eric Schneider 1 st Chairman M2M Alliance e. V. Dear Readers, Dear Members, Before I express a few words on the present issue of the Journal, I would like to briefly address the general meeting in March. The general meeting has shown once again: the success of an association can also be measured in numbers. Looking back on 2012, we have increased enormously and succeeded in everything we set out to do. The M2M Alliance is on course for success, which is pursued with determination. This year alone, up to March, we were able to win nine new members. In addition, we have been able to build a network of university and technical colleges in just three months. Returning to the general meeting: After a brief review of what we have achieved, we have directed our focus on the future. The association would like to further increase, in areas such as new members, lobbying, fairs and events, as well as internationalization and will consistently pursue these goals. All planned targets for 2012 were achieved or exceeded. Jo Dressler, Jürgen Hase and I were confirmed on the board. For your confidence, I thank you on behalf of all colleagues on the board. Frank Pensel did not stand for re-election. To replace him, Prof. Dr. Jens Böcker was unanimously elected to the board. We welcome Prof. Dr. Böcker and look forward to future cooperation. The planning and preparation for the M2M Summit 2013 is already in full swing. The aim is to improve the quality of the event and to further increase its attractiveness. This year's program will again offer a speakers' corner in addition to the familiar format of the forums. Furthermore, a large panel discussion with prominent participants will lead the morning. If you have not registered yet, you can easily make up for this on our website: There you will also find further information on the M2M Summit The present edition has the main focus on software applications for M2M one of the booming sectors for M2M applications. On the following pages you will learn all about the new and fascinating possibilities in this area. I am looking forward to welcoming you to the M2M Summit, on the 10 th of September in Düsseldorf. Now I wish you lots of enjoyment while reading the M2M Journal, Eric Schneider M2M Journal 16 13/05 3

4 4 th M2M Alliance Themed Event We cordially invite you to the 4 th M2M Alliance themed event on 9 th July 2013 from 17:00 to 20:00. Venue is the Deutsche Telekom AG T-Gallery in Bonn, Germany. Find out more about the latest trends in machine-to-machine communication and prepare to be amazed by a broad range of live demos in the T-Gallery! We would be most pleased to welcome you to this event. Agenda: 1. Opening by Jürgen Hase, Vice President of the M2M Competence Center, Deutsche Telekom AG and member of the M2M Alliance Management Board 15 mins. 2. Where is it all going? M2M solutions with partners, Markus Breitbach, Department Manager Sales, Partners and Marketing, M2M Competence Center, Deutsche Telekom AG 3. Tour through the T-Gallery 60 mins. 4. Get2Gether / Networking in a relaxed setting including buffet and drinks Come as you are. Feel free to wear casual and comfortable attire! Venue: T-Gallery Friedrich-Ebert-Allee Bonn, Germany The number of participants is limited to a maximum of 30. Feel free to invite your customers and business partners to the M2M themed event. Please submit your registration to the M2M Alliance office by 1 st July Contact: Dennis Breuer Phone: If you are interested in hosting a themed event, please contact the M2M Alliance office. We are happy to support you with the orientation and arrangements. Take advantage of this opportunity to present your company and your products. Benefit from making new business contacts. M2M Summit 2013 TM M2M my machine talks to me 10 th September 2013 Congress Center Düsseldorf (CCD)

5 Contents Editorial Notes Contents M2M Journal The M2M Journal is a magazine that focuses on M2M (machine-to-machine communication) worldwide. Our readers are businesses in the M2M community, such as wholesalers and users of M2M solutions. Editorial...3 The content includes: Theoretical foundations, new products and processes, reference projects and services, information from the M2M Alliance and the M2M community, corporate presentations, trade show reports, news, book reviews, etc., as well as opinions from M2M experts. Distribution This bimonthly journal is published in English and only in electronic format. It can be order ed free of charge. Order the M2M Journal by from The M2M Journal is posted as a Portable Document Format (PDF)-File at Editor M2M Alliance e. V. Theaterstr Aachen Germany Phone: Fax: URL: Executive Board Eric Schneider, MediaanABS Deutschland GmbH (1st Chairman) Jürgen Hase, Deutsche Telekom AG (2nd Chairman) Prof. Dr. Jens Böcker, Bonn-Rhein-Sieg University (Secretary) Joachim Dressler, Sierra Wireless Ltd. (Treasurer) Main Topic Standardized M2M platform software for smart cities and the IoT...6 Low energy positioning services in buildings...7 Logistic optimisation with next generation intelligent container... 8 Products and Developments The machine to machine movement Applications and References A game of cat and mouse Vodafone M2M solution provides intelligent remote monitoring M2M and Companies General meeting of the M2M Alliance Events New members of the M2M Alliance e.v Editorial Office TEMA Technologie Marketing AG Thomas Oberle (Editor in chief) Dennis Breuer Theaterstr Aachen Phone: Advertising TEMA Technologie Marketing AG Dennis Breuer Phone: Fax: Picture credits M2M Alliance and specified companies Copyright M2M Alliance 2013 Further editorial submission of articles in the M2M Journal is wel comed. Please send a specimen copy to the editor or, if published online, send the URL per to In spite of thorough examination, the editorial staff and publishing company cannot be held liable for the accuracy of publications. Contributions with a by-line showing the name or initials of the author do not necessarily represent the opinions of the editorial staff. ISSN Journal 16 May 2013 Standardized M2M platform software for smart cities and the IoT 6 Low energy positioning services in buildings 7 Logistic optimisation with next generation intelligent container The machine to machine movement Software applications for M2M 16 May M2M Journal 16 13/05 5

6 Main Topic Standardized M2M platform software for smart cities and the IoT At Fraunhofer FOKUS, we have developed an M2M platform software called OpenMTC that can be used for rapid prototyping of M2M applications and end-to-end communication scenarios. It is based on existing and emerging standards from ETSI TC M2M, 3GPP, OMA, and onem2m. We use and distribute the software in different project contexts such as smart home, utility metering, tracking & tracing, and logistics. M2M software and testbeds Our software and testbeds help R&D teams and application developers to understand and to evaluate M2M communication technologies. Mirroring the end-to-end communication network, starting from mobile devices and sensors, fixed/radio access networks, and the core network up to service platforms, they provide a means for the demonstration and in-depth study of M2M architecture overview: From devices to applications M2M and all-ip communication services. Our functional prototypes are based on software components running on cost-efficient off-the-shelf hardware and are able to provide configuration flexibility, change the system behavior during runtime, and realise functional extensions. The entire test and prototyping environment can be virtualized, replicated for multiple developers, and deployed in the cloud, enabling a flexible software toolkit. In addition, source code access enables deep insight into a practical implementation of standard components and interfaces. Through this first-hand access to ETSI, 3GPP, OMA, and onem2m standard features, developers and R&D teams are brought up-to-date significantly faster. Our standard-compliant M2M toolkits can be customized to adapt to specific network conditions, through configuration files and runtime commands, enabling proof of concept and validation of novel features. The OpenMTC Platform OpenMTC includes the implementation of an M2M gateway that can bridge between different sensor network technologies (ZigBee, FS20, etc.) and connect them to the wide area network. The OpenMTC M2M Core has been developed with a cloud deployment in mind allowing for automatic scaling of the application servers and database. It can aggregate and store data from various devices and acts as a device management and abstraction layer providing RESTful APIs on top of standardized data structures. Also, we provide an SDK to support application developers across various vertical M2M segments. Optionally, the M2M platform can be combined with other systems such as our IP Multimedia Subsystem (OpenIMS Core) and Evolved Packet Core (OpenEPC) platforms. This allows developers to combine human-to-human (H2H) communication paradigms with M2M and to rely on advanced connecti vity features such as policy-based access network selection, seamless network hand-overs, session continuity, and de dicated Quality of Service (QoS). OpenMTC supports a resource oriented architecture with a hierarchical resource tree defined by ETSI. This governs how M2M applications can exchange data with the OpenMTC M2M Core and gateway. Each entity in the M2M system, i.e. applications, devices, or data, is represented by uniquely addressable resources in the resource tree, which can be accessed and manipulated via the CRUD operations (create, retrieve, update, delete) via different transport protocols (HTTP or CoAP). The CRUD operations are for example mapped to the HTTP methods POST, GET, PUT, and DELETE. Since M2M devices can be constrained in terms of memory, energy, and computation power, the constrained application protocol (CoAP) is currently gaining momentum to support essential features required for constrained M2M devices, such as low header overhead. Innovation and R&D collaboration We believe that software-based M2M prototypes and testbeds can help M2M market players to stimulate innovation through rapid prototyping, conceptual evaluation, benchmarking, and testing. Our partners include universities, M2M device manufacturers, integrators, and telecommunication operators worldwide. Contact Dr. Sebastian Wahle Head of M2M Solutions Fraunhofer FOKUS Competence Center Next Generation Network Infrastructures (NGNI) 6 M2M Journal 16 13/05

7 Main Topic Low energy positioning services in buildings Location related services become increasingly aware in in - door applications. Typically they take place in smart home, metering, or shopping scenarios where objects are tracked and persons may be localized or guided. A lot of research work has been published within the last decade, but only a very small part has been industrially-proofed deployed in public and private areas. In many cases, deployment and main tenance costs, as well as incompatibility to out-of-the shelf devices and standards, inhibited a broader field of application. Tiny Bluetooth low energy slave node Infrastructure requirements The most elegant solution to provide indoor position information is the GNSS system. Unfortunately, even the latest Galileo satellites generally do not provide signals within buildings. Carrying geo data with Dead Reckoning methods in buildings is not reliable in the long term and position errors cumulate with medium cost. Furthermore, only a few machines and medical apparatus are taken outside at all. As a consequence, an indoor localisation infrastructure in form or landmarks or beacons is ineluctable. Common radio frequency based solutions are Ultra-Wideband (UWB), RFID, WLAN and Bluetooth. Unfortunately, the promising UWB is still exotic and incompatible with most consumer and industrial devices. Passive RFID transponders need very powerful reader devices on the other side. As a consequence, the overall power consumption is very high or readings distance is restricted to within a few centimetres, as with Near Field Communication (NFC). Bluetooth low energy The formerly Ultra Low Power denoted the Bluetooth low energy (BLE) standard has been introduced with the aim to provide extreme power resource awareness in combination with a prevalent communication technology (Bluetooth). Although BLE reuses RF, HCI and L2CAP from Bluetooth, interoperability between BLE and Bluetooth devices is provided by means of hybrid Bluetooth chips acting as gateways. Virtual prototyping In many application scenarios, operation is limited by battery power or the disposability of harvested energy. The objective of system design is to allocate quality-of-service under these restrictions. Therefore different hardware and software configurations, environmental conditions, and use cases should be taken into account. Because of the magnitude of parameters, evaluation by means of computer simulation is one effective method to meet this challenge in complex systems. In order to operate with accurate virtual prototypes, physical data as radio propagation or energy consumption have been extracted from a small-scale reference installation consisting of tiny BLE slave nodes as depicted in Fig. 1 and actual ios devices which support Bluetooth 4 (dual mode BLE and Bluetooth). On basis of simulation and validation in a real environment a localisation accuracy of a few meters and a beacon battery lifetime of several years with a coin cell have been achieved. For further information, please contact us. Conclusion BLE is an emerging short and medium distance communication standard. With its very low energy consumption, it is an ideal candidate for battery and energy harvesting powered sensor and communication nodes such as beacons for indoor localisation. A network based on virtual prototypes supports behavioural analysis and optimisation before node deployment and infrastructure installation. Contact Jürgen Sommer Prof. Dr. Wolfgang Rosenstiel University of Tübingen Wilhelm Schickard Institute Faculty of Science M2M Journal 16 13/05 7

8 Main Topic Logistic optimisation with next generation intelligent container Project overview Millions of tons of food are wasted due to inappropriate transport conditions. A large share of these losses can be avoided if deviations from the optimal conditions are detected as soon as possible. In particular, the temperature can show large variations inside a truck or cargo container. The Intelligent Container (www. intelligentcontainer.com), a research project funded by the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research, developed in cooperation between the University Bremen and several industrial partners, provides better supervision and control of food transports by combining M2M and new software technologies. Freight supervision unit and its applications Wireless sensors are packed inside pallets with bananas or other commodities to detect spatial temperature deviations. The freight supervision unit gathers and processes the data from this network. At the same time it acts as a bridge between the internal communication network (Wireless Sensor Network) and external communication networks such as the Iridium satellite system or GSM. The capabilities of the intelligent container were demonstrated in ocean transports of bananas and road transports of meat.because external communication links might not be available temporarily or simply too expensive on ocean transports, the container is also equipped with a platform for local decision making, including algorithms to evaluate the effect of temperature deviations on the quality of the food product. The algorithms are not static; they have to be adapted to different commodities and to the requirements of the logistical chain at hand. This demand was solved by using the mbs, an OSGi ( software framework provided by ProSyst. OSGi allows installing and updating software components without interrupting the execution of other components, even if there are dependencies between them. For example, even though a component to supervise the transport conditions for a certain fruit is already running, a new controller software for the air flaps, to 8 M2M Journal 16 13/05

9 Main Topic provide best atmospheric conditions, can be installed over the external M2M network. A plug-in for the Eclipse IDE enables the installation with only a few mouse clicks. This can be done remotely, independent of the container. ProSyst developed a CAN OSGi implementation on top of SocketCAN (developer.berlios.de/projects/socketcan/), which migrates CAN J1939 messages and ISO-TP messages to Java objects. This enables apps inside the OSGi Framework to receive and send messages and react on these on a per-event base. Several OSGi bundles have been developed for the Intelligent Container; among them are bundles to collect the sensed data from wireless low-power sensors, either using proprietary or standardised protocols. The standardised protocols supported are 6LoW- PAN, RPL and CoAP of the Internet Engineering Task Force which allow for web-like communication with resource constrained devices. CoAP is especially interesting for M2M since it is currently being integrated into the M2M standards of the European Telecommunication Standards Institute (ETSI) and Open Mobile Alliance (OMA). Summary Field tests have shown that the wireless monitoring of freight in transport, the analysis of the sensor data inside the container, and the resolution of emergency situations for the freight inside the container or via emergency messages to the backend, are enhancing the quality of the transportation of the goods. Especially for organic freight, the Intelligent Container increases the efficiency of the transportation and the quality of the delivered goods. Contact Dr.-Ing. Reiner Jedermann Research Associate University of Bremen Institute for Microsensors, -actors and -systems (IMSAS) Dipl.-Ing. Markus Becker University of Bremen TZI - Center for Computing Technologies Communication Networks Fabian Pursche Technical Consultant ProSyst Software GmbH readym2m out-of-the-box-lösung Für DEn EinsTiEG in DiE WELT DEr M2M-KoMMUniKaTion UnTErsCHiEDLiCHE nutzungs optionen: Basic: Einfacher zugriff auf den Web-server der readym2m Gateways Connect: zugriff auf readym2m Gateways über Drittanwendungen (bspw. scada) oder übergeordnete Prozesse (bspw. CrM, ErP) Condition Monitoring: Konsolidiertes Management von anlagen- und Maschinenbeständen Condition Monitoring im readym2m-portal Das readym2m PrinziP standardisiert. sicher. FLEXiBEL. M2M Plattform Kommunikation Gateways +49.(0) readym2m Ein Produkt der avantgarde Business solutions GmbH.

10 Products and Developments The machine to machine movement We are just now beginning to realise the inflection point for Machine-to-Machine (M2M) technology adoption. The change in discussion from technology to business impacts has been the catalyst for widespread M2M technology deployment. When establishing an M2M initiative, businesses are no longer focusing on the type of data the equipment can produce. Rather, organisations are considering where the greatest opportunity resides to improve processes and enhance the bottom line. By taking a strategic perspective from the outset, organisations are ensuring that their technology investment is contributing to the bottom line not diminishing it and generating strong ROI. expand their business and benefit from the recurring revenue opportunities, while improving customer service and client satisfaction. This is a great example of how forward-thinking companies are producing equipment data and integrating it successfully. Operational visibility: Integrating the demand and supply chains A look back: M2M technology enablers Sensor, gateway, battery, cloud and cellular network technology are key enablers of M2M solutions, and all have experienced dramatic advancements in recent years. For example, 10 years ago, sensors were the size of a hockey puck and cost as much as $300. Sensors were also connected via landline, if at all, and had limited battery life. Today, sensors are generally the size of a nickel, wireless, offer greater functionality and cost at a tenth of their previous price. Today s gateways also optimise battery life because they allow users to transmit data only when necessary. Similarly, batteries have become smaller and offer longer life in more challenging environmental conditions such as colder, warmer and moisture-rich environments. Cellular technology has also improved and become more economical. Because organisations are optimising business applications, cellular network cost is decreasing. Companies are transmitting equipment data only when necessary, allowing companies to connect devices more cost effectively. Finally, cloud computing platforms have enabled greater adoption of M2M technologies. Cloud solutions have become more robust, increasingly scalable and less expensive. The solutions also offer greater data storage and analysis capabilities, allowing organisations to lessen the complexity and maximize the return on investment (ROI) of their M2M technology deployments. Today: Migrating from data production to data production, integration and application Traditionally, organisations looked at M2M as a way to produce data using sensors and gateways attached to equipment to generate data for consumption. However, the evolution of technology has allowed data to be produced more economically over time. Therefore, the data available to the enterprise has increased dramatically. Organisations now have more data to impact more functions within the enterprise. As more data is produced, enterprises obtain greater value by applying that data across the organisation. The information can often be applied to other areas of the business than the data s original intent leading to increased efficiencies, new revenue streams, enhanced customer service and other benefits. For example, consider a leading provider of commercial refrigeration products. The company originally believed its M2M project would allow it to enhance customer service and improve product development with access to a greater wealth of machine data. However, the data proved far more valuable. With real-time access to equipment data, the company can now offer ongoing service contracts to its customers for troubleshooting, maintenance and intelligent diagnostics to generate recurring revenue. It can also offer reporting capabilities to end users with compliance needs relative to food safety and Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations. Contractors and resellers can also A major benefit of M2M technology is operational visibility. Operational visibility allows organisations to integrate their demand and supply chains. For example, a customer service organisation can respond to auto-generated/auto scheduled service tickets within the Salesforce Service cloud when a machine goes down (or is close to failure) rather than waiting for a human to recognize an issue and create an alert. This allows an enterprise to reduce labour costs and enhance customer service. Organisations typically manage their businesses using trusted analytical tools like ERP systems, CRM solutions, marketing software, etc. Now companies can manage their equipment in the same way. The machines organisations use today have a lot to say. And if they were plugged into the enterprise in a way that businesses could understand, the possibilities would be endless. Fortunately, M2M technology is now making this a reality. Innovations in sensor, gateway, cloud and cellular network technology are enabling a whole new class of connected device. These connected devices are transforming business and driving profit and ROI. Contact Matt Jennings Vice President of Solutions Digi International 10 M2M Journal 16 13/05

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12 Applications and References A Game of cat and mouse Finding a missing pet is like looking for the proverbial needle in a haystack. Tierchip Dasmann s M2M solution mykeeper promises to solve the problem. A matchbox-sized tracking box enables missing pets to be located online almost in real time on a digital map. Owners used to hand out leaflets or place newspaper adverts in their search for missing pets. Today many reports of missing animals are circulated on social networks such as Facebook. Yet many owners still fail to find their missing pets. In the future this problem might be solved by means of a special tracking box based on machine-to-machine (M2M) communication. Tierchip Dasmann, a company based in North Rhine-Westphalia, developed the solution jointly with Deutsche Telekom and the telematics specialist akquinet. Jobst Dasmann wants to help owners find missing pets. The box is roughly the same size as a matchbox and is attached, for example, to dogs and cats collars. mykeeper consists of, inter alia, a GPS module and a wireless unit with a built-in SIM chip. The wireless unit relays the animal s movements continuously to the akquinet server via the mobile network. Telekom partner akquinet manages the data and places it at the user s disposal via an online portal and an app. A map reveals the animal s current location Akquinet visualizes the animal s location on a map. The owner can then track the pet s movements at any time on his or her smartphone. We felt it was especially important for the app to function on the move as the only way in which pet owners can respond swiftly and flexibly, says Tierchip Dasmann founder Jobst Dasmann. Via the online portal or the app, the owner can send an automated message to friends or relations to notify them that the animal is missing. The owner can also set transmission intervals. The greater the intervals, the lower the connection costs and the An app enables owners to track their pets current location on a map. device s energy consumption. The owner can also set an alarm that is triggered as soon as the animal leaves a predetermined area. If the dog leaves the owner s garden, for example, the owner is notified without delay. Telekom ensures that everything runs smoothly with its countrywide mobile wireless network and its secure and reliable data transmission. The solution can also be used throughout Europe. Telekom has a special tariff that includes roaming in countries all over Europe. So pet owners can be sure of finding their pets without difficulty when they are on vacation. Contact Sven Hoffmann IT editor PR-Partner Köln mykeeper is simply attached to the animal s collar. 12 M2M Journal 16 13/05

13 Vodafone M2M solution provides intelligent remote monitoring Applications and References Service and maintenance contracts constitute an important part of machine and industrial plant manufacturers business activities and are a major cost factor. Typically, service personnel inspect machines and plants at regular maintenance intervals or receive calls from customers the moment a problem arises. If these intervals are not coordinated optimally, problems are often detected too late, which can lead to needless and expensive maintenance and repair costs and unhappy customers. If companies rely on automatic ma chine-tomachine communication, remote servicing and management processes can be stream lined to run more smoothly and efficiently. The customer s IT system receives data reports on the current status of its devices, and the reports are then interpreted by special monitoring software. With the support of remote M2M service solutions, manufacturers can devise and implement a round-the-clock system to monitor their machines and facilities and maintain them intelligently. M2M: Teamwork counts For an M2M solution like this to work reliably and effectively, all elements of the system must be perfectly in sync. Vodafone s Integrated Remote Monitoring & Control Service (IRMCS) is the first completely integrated all-in-one solution. This Vodafone M2M solution has three main elements: XX An M2M terminal to link machines and plants to the mobile network XX A wireless data connection via a global M2M SIM card XX An application that displays and analyses data Companies can choose from a selection of high-performance M2M terminals from Vodafone partners and can rely on Vodafone s excellent international mobile network for data transfer. Vodafone s global M2M SIM card works in all networks across the globe. Integrated RMCS guarantees a high level of transparency, as users can check the quality of their M2M connection on Vodafone s global M2M platform. This platform allows enterprises to activate and deactivate the SIM cards in their machines either via a web interface or automatically using the appropriate application programming interface. Real-time overview and automatic warning system The software components of RMCS constantly record all operating data from connected machines, providing a realtime overview, analysis and automatic documentation of their operating status. If an error occurs, the system sends a text message (for example) to alarm the service technician, shortening fault repairs considerably. The key element of the web-based software is a dashboard that provides an overview of the status of all the devices that are being monitored. A map view allows users to quickly see the current location of every single machine, to pinpoint possible problems and errors, and to access detailed information in just a few clicks. Logical logistics Efficient coordination and fast information exchange are also paramount to logistic operations. A large German logistics company is working with Vodafone to provide its customers with a solution for compiling, tracking and analysing fleet Vodafone terminal machine Link 3G available exclusively from Vodafone data from locations and manufacturers across the globe. M2M remote access makes it possible to retrieve and analyse data and to intervene in operation and production processes anywhere, anytime. Intelligent status monitoring and appropriate maintenance helps avoid extended breaks in operation and downtime and allows process optimisation. This cuts maintenance, service and energy costs, yields a quick return on investment, gives businesses a clear competitive advantage and results in happy customers! Contact Joachim Hauk Sales Connected M2M Products (Central Europe) Vodafone Group Services GmbH M2M Journal 16 13/05 13

14 M2M and Companies General meeting of the M2M Alliance 2013 On March 13, 2013 the annual general meeting of the M2M Alliance e. V. was held at the Van der Valk Airport Hotel in Düsseldorf. Activities 2012 As the voice of its members, the M2M Alliance 2012 has again strengthened its public relations and lobbying activities. Several members actively represented the M2M Alliance in the development of a protection profile for a secure gateway for smart metering applications. Within the framework of an EU consultation, a positioning paper was written concerning a social framework for the Internet of Things. Under the umbrella of the IT Summit AG2/Project Group M2M Initiative Germany, a policy paper with recommendations for M2M communication was developed. Professor Dr. Sikora, Offenburg University of Applied Sciences, represents the M2M Alliance at the BSI and the BMWi. To increase advocacy at national and international level, and to facilitate members access to relevant information, cooperation with other associations such as M2M Zone, Wavefront and VATM was expanded. The M2M Alliance has further strengthened the public relations in The entire Board has elaborated on topics related to the M2M position and gave interviews in various print media. A multipage M2M Alliance article was published by Austrian Computer World. VDI News and B48 Rhineland, among others, featured a report on the M2M Summit. In addition, the Board has participated in various international events such as lectures and discussion forums and represented the interests of the Alliance and its members. Among other things, Joachim Dressler spoke at the 13th Annual Meeting of Counting and Measurement (Düsseldorf), the M2M+ Industry Summit (Milan) and the M-Days in Frankfurt. Jürgen Hase spoke at the Telecoms Tech World (London) and the AUSTRIAN M2M & MOBILE PAYMENT Forum in Vienna, and represented the M2M Alliance during the M2M panel discussion at Hannover Messe 2013, and at a roundtable discussion at the Telecommunications Executive Circle (TEC) in Frankfurt under the leadership of our new Executive Board member Prof. Dr. Jens Böcker. For the first time, the M2M Alliance has published a yearbook. With deep insights and controversial opinions, the yearbook (consisting of 88 pages) gives an overview of the different developments, perspectives and aspects of M2M and, of course, the work of the M2M Alliance. On the 5th of September, 2012, the M2M Summit celebrated a new participant and exhibitor record as the most important summit of the M2M industry with 747 trade visitors from 34 countries and 45 exhibitors. The official partner country was The Netherlands. However, the partner country for 2011, Canada, was again represented by a trade delegation. The audience enjoyed the themed events at Vodafone and Orange Hive GmbH. Participants appreciated the opportunity of a personal exchange between members, customers, and other parties interested in M2M communication. The steady increase in membership continued in 2012 with 13 new members. This year (2013), 13 new members have also already joined the association. Currently, the M2M Alliance has 70 members from ten different countries. The continued growth shows the increasing national and international importance of the Alliance as the world's largest association for the M2M industry and landing platform for foreign companies who want to establish contacts and business in the DACH market Planning For this year a number of measures and activities are planned. The successful themed events will be continued in The first took place in February, at CETECOM GmbH in Essen. In July, the next one will follow in the T-Gallery of Deutsche Telekom AG, Bonn. Additional events are in the pipeline. The M2M Summit will be further developed. Due to the increasingly international nature of the conference, the language will be English only. Sweden could be won as a partner country. Last 14 M2M Journal 16 13/05

15 Applications and References year the All over M2M open workshop was introduced, was well-received and will be held again in In addition, a large and high-profile panel discussion with keynote speakers from government and industry will enrich the program. The M2M Summit on the 10 th of September will once again be held at the Congress Center Düsseldorf. About 700 participants and more than 50 exhibitors are expected. Registration by 31 st July, ensures free trade visitor participation. The academic network of the M2M Alliance will be further expanded. The network's aim is to promote cooperation between research and industry, thus further promoting the development of M2M solutions. The contact for all questions relating to the academic network is Prof. Dr. Jens Böcker. In this context, the 2013 Summit will also serve to bridge the gap between research and industry. All partner universities will be on hand, so the opportunity is right to make new contacts. Election of the executive board By the election of the board, Eric Schneider, Jürgen Hase and Joachim Dressler were confirmed in office. Frank Pensel opted not to run again and his successor, Prof. Dr. Jens Böcker, of Bonn-Rhein-Sieg University, was elected unanimously. We thank Mr. Pensel for his successful work on the board. The presentation of the Board and the minutes of the meeting are available to all members in the member s area of the M2M Alliance website. We invite all members to actively participate in the shaping and direction of the Alliance. Play an active role as an exhibitor at the Summit or be a host of themed events. Share your wishes, needs and also your critique at or please feel free to contact our office directly at We welcome your ideas and feedback. Contact Dennis Breuer M2M Alliance e.v., Office Prof. Dr. Jens Böcker Prof. Dr. Jens Böcker is in charge of the specific field marketing of the department of business sciences at the University of Applied Sciences Bonn/Rhein-Sieg in Sankt Augustin. The scientific work of the chair focuses on the following questions: XXdevelopment and evaluation of business models, XXdeduction of propositions specific to the segment, XXdevelopment of pricing strategies in the m2m business, XXidentification of customer expectations and requirements, XX depiction of strategic alliances. Prof. Dr. Böcker acts as a scientific advisor to the Böcker Ziemen Gmbh & Co. KG. In addition, he holds mandates as chairman of the supervisory board for the nfon AG as well as in several advisory councils. As a moderator and speaker, he regularly contributes to multiple national and international conferences in the field of technology. M2M Journal 16 13/05 15

16 M2M and Companies Journal Outlook Edition 17 For the timely planning in your company, we are announcing the main themes and the dates of the next journal. Description: M2M Journal 17 I 13 / 07 Main topic: Standardisation and data security Submission deadline: 7 th of June 2013 Advertising deadline: 21 st of June 2013 Release: 19 th of July 2013 Events Date Place Event Contact Las Vegas, USA International CTIA WIRELESS Amsterdam, Netherlands Mobile Convention London, UK 3 rd Annual M2M Forum Europe Singapore CommunicAsia Cagliari, Sardinia, Italy 9 th International Wireless Communications & Mobile Computing Conference (IWCMC 2013) iwcmc.org/2013/ Las Vegas, USA M2M Evolution Conference & Expo Hamburg, Germany mobile business conference Düsseldorf, Germany M2M Summit Nice, France M2M Innovation World Congress Stockholm, Sweden M2M Summit Scandinavia Munich, Germany Communication World Singapore Smart Connected Devices Asia 16 M2M Journal 16 13/05

17 M2M Summit 2013 TM M2M my machine talks to me Register by 31 st July for free attendance 10 th September 2013 Congress Center Düsseldorf (CCD) Connect at the industry s top international event for M2M applications and solutions Present your company and your products to more than 700 international participants Gain insight from the industry s thought-leaders through keynote speeches, hands-on workshops and panel discussions Network with international delegates from Sweden, our official partner country Take advantage of the 10 % member discount on exhibitor and sponsor packages Platinum Sponsor Partner Country 2013 Gold Sponsor Patronage 2013 Silver Sponsors Partners 2013 DRIVING M2M INNOVATION EECatalog Information and registration at

18 M2M and Companies New members of the M2M Alliance e. V. Since the last M2M Journal we are happy to welcome the following new members, among others: CGI Founded in 1976, CGI is a global IT and business process services provider delivering high-quality business consulting, systems integration and outsourcing services. With 71,000 professionals in 40 countries, CGI has an industry-leading track record of on-time, on-budget projects, aligning our teams with clients business strategies to achieve top-to-bottom line results. Cumulocity GmbH DRIVING M2M INNOVATION Open, application centric, free to try: Cumulocity GmbH focuses on innovate software solutions based on cloud technology for the M2M (Machine to Machine) market. The solutions have set new industry standards and received industry awards for its innovative applications. Cumulocity Conduct is a cloud-based M2M application platform, which helps enterprises to bring their M2M devices and assets into the cloud quickly with minimal costs. Cumulocity VendMe connects vending machines in real-time and provides sales and inventory information. Cumulocity Telematics provides cost savings and dispatching help for fleet management. FIR at the RWTH Aachen The FIR (Institute for Industrial Management) at the RWTH Aachen University is a nonprofit, intersectoral research institution concerned with business organisation and corporate development. The institute provides research, qualification programmes and lectures in the fields of service management, information management and production management. As a member of the German Federation of Industrial Research Associations, the FIR promotes research and development for the benefit of small, mediumsized and large businesses. Fraunhofer FOKUS Fraunhofer FOKUS develops solutions for the communication systems of tomorrow. As an independent research body the institute explores how communication networks will contribute to a more convenient and more secure living. In the area of machine-tomachine communication, the researchers develop and evaluate industry-specific solutions, for example for ehealth, energy and automotive, but also provide with OpenMTC a cross-industry communication platform based on latest M2M standards. OpenMTC offers a realistic implementation of a cross-domain horizontal M2M platform enabling fast prototyping and know-how gain through practical experimentation. 18 M2M Journal 16 13/05

19 M2M and Companies University of Applied Sciences Bonn/Rhein-Sieg Department of Business Sciences At the University of Applied Sciences Bonn/Rhein-Sieg in Sankt Augustin Prof. Dr. Jens Böcker is in charge of the specific field marketing of the department of business sciences. The focus is on the development of marketing strategies for innovative technologies in the ICT-market. It pursues the objective to increase the level of acceptance for innovative solutions in the market and to concretely advise providers as in which ways they best bring their products to market. For many years the main emphasis of research of the chair has been on m2m communication. Technische Universität Berlin Lehrstuhl Architekturen der Vermittlungsknoten (AV) At Technische Universität Berlin, the department of Next Generation Networks (AV), lead by Prof. Thomas Magedanz, works on the convergence of service and network environments, migrating from legacy infrastructures towards the emerging Future Internet. As a particular part of these structures, the unfolding Internet of Things follows the Machineto-Machine communication paradigm, which brings in new requirements quite different from current human-centric communications solutions. The M2M team is lead by Dr.-Ing. Tom Pfeifer. AV scientists are active in national and EU research projects, cooperate with industry, and maintain strong cooperations with Fraunhofer FOKUS and leading universities around the globe. Wireless Logic Wireless Logic is Europe s leading M2M managed connectivity services provider with circa one million contracted SIMs from various international mobile network operators. All networks are linked to Wireless Logic via private APNs. Services include global and national M2M tariffs, as well as a private managed network (ManageNet) to connect multiple devices securely to the customer s own IT. The Wireless Logic benefit: with the cloud-based and cross-network SIM management and reporting platform (SIMpro) customers have 24/7 control of their SIM estates. Solution providers and integrators can also access the system thanks to multi-level client functionality. M2M Journal 16 13/05 19

20 TM Profile: The M2M Alliance is the largest association for the machine-to-machine sector. It is an open organisation with members representing the entire M2M value chain. The M2M Alliance currently has more than 60 members for whom it offers a forum for ideas exchange amongst industry experts and on behalf of whom it acts as the public spokesperson. Proactive communication and networking is the heart of the M2M Alliance, both between members and with external organisations. The non-profit organisation publishes the M2M Journal, as well as its own newsletter and websites in English and German.