Alliance, which is comprised of Etisalat, KPN, NTT DOCOMO, Rogers, SingTel, Telefónica, Telstra and VimpelCom, today officially unveiled its solution which aims to simplify and promote the adoption of machine-to-machine (M2M) communications worldwide.
The unique solution will leverage the operators’ combined global
presence to the benefit of customers who are looking for a regional or
global M2M deployment. It allows companies to enjoy connectivity
throughout the Alliance coverage area with in-market rates. Additional
benefits include easier compliance with local market regulations and the
potential for multinationals to provide global technical support from a
single market.
The name “M2M World Alliance” has recently been created to identify the
group’s coordinated operations. Its multi-coloured logo represents the
Alliance’s aspiration to coordinate the delivery of M2M services
globally.
“We believe that our unique and seamless solution will drive rapid
growth in the adoption of M2M communications worldwide by giving our
customers the ability to operate connected devices globally at a reduced
cost,” said Ángel David García Barrio, Chairman of the M2M World
Alliance. “With operations in more than 60 countries, the Alliance’s
global footprint presents multinational organizations with a seamless
approach to deploying connected devices in multiple countries at one
time.”
M2M communications are used when machines – a broad term for equipment
used in all sorts of industries, including consumer electronics,
utilities, agriculture and construction – connect and exchange
information with information technology infrastructure. It is considered
by many as the latest stage in the internet’s evolution: when
cyberspace reaches beyond the traditional confines of computers to
connect to any device with a microprocessor.
Major growth areas identified by the M2M World Alliance for its global
solution include connected cars, fleet management, smart meters,
consumer electronics, game consoles, wearable electronics, telehealth
and security solutions.
“The solution, articulated through the Alliance members, will offer the
best services support, more optimized processes and a more contrasted
experience. We are totally convinced, this innovative solution, will
raise the interest of a considerable number of customers through a
plethora of sectors.” Said Carlos Morales, Telefónica Global M2M
Managing Director.
Global M2M connections will grow from approximately two billion today
to reach 18 billion in 2022, according to a study by Machina Research, a
London-based consulting firm focused on emerging opportunities with new
forms of connected device.
Details of the Alliance’s products and coverage areas can be found on its new website, www.m2mworldalliance.com.
About Etisalat
Strong commitment to excellence and innovation has seen Etisalat become
one of the world’s fastest-growing telecom groups, rapidly expanding
across Asia and Africa. Its UAE operations, strategically located at the
crossroads of East and West, enables Etisalat to be the major hub in
the Middle East for Internet, voice, broadcast, roaming and corporate
data services. Etisalat has been recognised as ‘Best Operator’ 10 times
since 2006 and ‘Best Wholesale Provider’ four times in the last three
years. Servicing 144 million customers in 15 countries Etisalat
continues to reach out to new customers and markets. For more
information, www.etisalat.com.
About KPN
KPN is the leading telecommunications
and ICT service provider in the Netherlands, offering wireline and
wireless telephony, internet and TV to consumers and end-to-end telecom
and ICT services to business customers. In Germany and Belgium, KPN
pursues a Challenger strategy in its wireless operations and holds
number three market positions through E-Plus and BASE. KPN provides
wholesale network services to third parties and operates an efficient
IP-based infrastructure with global scale in international wholesale
through iBasis. For M2M we offer PAN European solutions. At December
31st, 2011, KPN served over 44.5 million customers, of which 36.6
million were in wireless services, 4 million in wireline voice, 2.5
million in broadband Internet and 1.4 million in TV. With 18,687 FTEs in
the Netherlands (31,084 FTEs for the whole group), KPN reported
full-year revenues of EUR 13.1bn and an EBITDA of EUR 5.1bn in 2011. KPN
was incorporated in 1989 and is listed on the Amsterdam Stock Exchange.
About NTT DOCOMO
NTT DOCOMO is a world-leading integrated-services company centred on
mobility. The company serves over 60 million mobile customers in Japan
via advanced wireless networks, including a nationwide 3G network and
one of the world’s first commercial LTE networks. Leveraging its unique
capabilities as a mobile operator, DOCOMO is a leading developer of
cutting-edge technologies for NFC mobile payments, mobile GPS, mobile
TV, intuitive mobile assistance, environmental monitoring, smart grids
and much more. Overseas, the company provides technical and operational
expertise to eight mobile operators and other partner companies. NTT
DOCOMO is listed on the Tokyo (9437), London (NDCM) and New York (DCM)
stock exchanges. Please visit www.nttdocomo.com for more information.
About Rogers
Rogers
Communications is a diversified Canadian communications and media
company. We are Canada's largest provider of wireless voice and data
communications services and one of Canada's leading providers of cable
television, high-speed Internet and telephony services. Through Rogers
Media we are engaged in radio and television broadcasting, televised
shopping, magazines and trade publications, sports entertainment, and
digital media. We are publicly traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange
(TSX: RCI.A and RCI.B) and on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: RCI).
About SingTel
SingTel is Asia's leading communications group providing a portfolio of
services including voice and data solutions over fixed, wireless and
Internet platforms as well as infocomm technology and pay TV. The Group
has presence in Asia, Australia (through wholly-owned subsidiary SingTel
Optus) and Africa with 486 million mobile customers in 25 countries,
including Bangladesh, India, Indonesia, the Philippines and Thailand. It
also has a vast network of offices throughout Asia Pacific, Europe and
the United States. More information can be found at www.singtel.com and www.optus.com.au.
About Telefónica Digital
Telefónica Digital
is a global business division of Telefónica. Its mission is to seize the
opportunities within the digital world and deliver new growth for
Telefónica through research & development, venture capital, global
partnerships and digital services such as cloud computing, mobile
advertising, M2M and eHealth. It is also driving innovation in over the
top communications under a new umbrella brand called TU and in Big Data
through Telefónica Dynamic Insights. Telefónica Digital will deliver
these new products and services to Telefónica's 320 million customers as
well as entering new markets. It is headquartered in London with
regional centres in Silicon Valley, Sao Paulo, Spain and Tel Aviv.
Axismed, Eleven Paths, giffgaff, Jajah, Media Networks Latin America and
Terra are all managed under the Telefónica Digital umbrella.
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About Telstra
Telstra is Australia’s leading
telecommunications and information services company, with one of the
best known brands in the country. Telstra offers a full range of
services and competes in all telecommunications markets throughout the
country. Telstra has Australia’s largest fully integrated IP network and
Australia’s largest mobile broadband network, The Telstra Mobile
Network offers 4G in all capital CBDs and associated airports, many
surrounding suburban areas and in over 100 regional areas. You’ll
automatically switch to our fastest available 3G in other coverage areas
around Australia. Check coverage at telstra.com/coverage. Telstra also
has an international presence spanning 15 countries, including China.
About VimpelCom
VimpelCom is one of the world’s largest integrated telecommunications
services operators providing voice and data services through a range of
traditional and broadband mobile and fixed technologies in Russia,
Italy, Ukraine, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Armenia, Georgia,
Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Algeria, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Burundi, Zimbabwe,
Central African Republic and Canada. VimpelCom’s operations around the
globe cover territory with a total population of approximately 753
million people. VimpelCom provides services under the "Beeline",
"Kyivstar", "djuice", “WIND”, "Infostrada" “Mobilink”, “Leo”,
“banglalink”, “Telecel”, and “Djezzy” brands. As of September 30, 2013
VimpelCom had 219 million mobile subscribers on a combined basis.
VimpelCom is traded on the NASDAQ Global Stock Market under the symbol
(VIP). For more information visit: http://www.vimpelcom.com
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