With many ticking M2M as a growth area for service revenues in 2011, Jasper Wireless will have been pleased to announce today that it is behind Telefonica’s platform to manage M2M and embedded mobile devices.
Jasper Wireless will “power” the Telefónica Control Center, that enables M2M enterprise customers and device manufacturers to connect and manage embedded mobile devices
Jasper Wireless said that the collaboration will accelerate market entry for a new generation of connected consumer devices, including PNDs, e-Readers, digital photo frames, cameras, and gaming. Additionally, it will bring automation and advanced control features to enterprise applications in sectors such as automotive, smart grid, tracking, security and mobile healthcare.
Jasper Wireless said that its platform for connecting M2M and consumer electronic devices provides a model that minimises the complexity of embedding connectivity into devices by automating operational processes.
“Connected devices are the future of consumer and industrial electronics. With Jasper Wireless’s support, Telefónica is ready to offer tailored services to its enterprise customers, including flexible business models, real-time monitoring and diagnostics, and enhanced customer support. The Jasper Wireless platform enables Telefónica to offer our existing customers a complete solution for designing and managing connected devices,” says Carlos Morales, Global M2M Director, Telefónica.
“Mobile operators worldwide are looking to capitalise on the demand for connected consumer and enterprise devices. Combining its network and Jasper’s platform, Telefónica is able to simplify connectivity and management processes, enabling a rapid introduction of embedded mobile devices to the market,” says Jahangir Mohammed, chief executive officer, Jasper Wireless.