Showing posts with label field mobility. Show all posts
Showing posts with label field mobility. Show all posts

Field Mobility News Weekly – Week of September 2, 2012

The Field Mobility and M2M News Weekly is an online newsletter made up of the most interesting news and articles related to field mobility that I run across each week.  I am specifically targeting information that reflects market data and trends.

Nikon has introduced a new camera, the S800c, which comes complete with an Android OS, GPS, and Wi-Fi.  Read Original Content

Law enforcement agencies, like the Allamakee County Sheriff’s Department in Iowa, are utilizing mobile computing and GPS technology to improve response times to emergencies, improve officer safety, reduce the time spent on paperwork, improve access to records and more.  Read Original Content

A software engineer in Los Angeles has developed an iPhone app and now a corresponding website that uses GPS technology and social media to aid in locating missing pets.  Read Original Content

Since 1995, Syclo has enabled hundreds of companies in 37 countries and industries supercharge their businesses with mobility.  This newsletter is sponsored in part by Syclo.

According to a recent study from Scanbuy, there were over 16 million mobile barcode scans in the second quarter of 2012, with the majority of users in the 25-44 age range.  Read Original Content

Craig Aberle, Publisher of Bar Code Media Group, finds barcode scanners boring - so his firm has launched a contest for developers to create an eye-catching (and even ear-catching) barcode scanner. Read Original Content


Twenty-two companies, including Qualcomm, Sony, Nokia and Samsung, have banded together to form the In-Location Alliance.  The companies will collaborate to standardize indoor location services across the mobile industry.  Read Original Content

In a recent BYOD survey of IT technicians by OnForce, 50 percent of those responding indicate they have received 25 percent more requests for personal mobile device configuration and/or setup at businesses in the past six months than in the previous six months.  Read Original Content

Field Mobility and M2M News Weekly – Week of August 26, 2012

The Field Mobility and M2M News Weekly is an online newsletter made up of the most interesting news and articles related to field mobility that I run across each week.  I am specifically targeting information that reflects market data and trends.

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It is forecast that by the end of 2016, the addressable revenue opportunity for mobile operators as a result of M2M will be $1 trillion and will rise to $1.2 trillion in four years' time. Read Original Content

DAP Technologies has introduced a new rugged Windows tablet, the M9700, a waterproof and dustproof device the company claims will withstand 4 foot drops to concrete.  Read Original Content

New data from IDC reveals consumers use retail apps on their smartphones during the week (Monday through Friday) and on the weekend consumers take advantage of barcode scanning type price comparison apps.  Read Original Content

Since 1995, Syclo has enabled hundreds of companies in 37 countries and industries supercharge their businesses with mobility.  This newsletter is sponsored in part by Syclo.

True Context Mobile Solutions and Canada’s Bell Mobility are collaborating to offer Bell Mobility’s business customers access to TrueContext's ProntoForms app with the objective to increase business productivity by improving the quality and speed of data collected in the field, allowing mobile workers to access business data directly on their mobile devices.  Read Original Content

The BarCode News has tested and made recommendations on several of the top-rated free and paid weather apps, which enable users to access weather information on the go.  Read Original Content

Combining RFID technology and social networking, new cloud-based software is being utilized at all of the Susan G. Komen 3-day events in 2012, allowing race participants to automatically post updates as they reach different milestones along the course.  Read Original Content


Mobile GPS tracking devices provide real-time safety monitoring for probation and parole agents working alone.  Read Original Content

MobileCON 2012 is a mobile IT and enterprise event designed specifically for the IT executive and professional and will be held October 9-11, 2012, in San Diego.  Read Original Content

The M2M Evolution Conference & Expo will be held October 2-5, 2012, in Austin, Texas.  Read Original Content

RFID technology is enabling officials in Shanghai, China, to protect passengers and taxi drivers and to hopefully slow or stop counterfeit taxis in the city.  Read Original Content

Field Mobility and M2M News Weekly – Week of August 19, 2012

The Field Mobility and M2M News Weekly is an online newsletter made up of the most interesting news and articles related to field mobility that I run across each week.  I am specifically targeting information that reflects market data and trends.

Also read Enterprise Mobility Asia News Weekly
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The use of RFID wristbands in hospitals and health care facilities is on the rise due to the many benefits the technology offers for both the patients and health care personnel.  Read Original Content

Deutsche Telekom has announced the launch of a new M2M developer community which provides developers with access to APIs, programming guidelines and software development kits for building and selling M2M apps.  Read Original Content

Location management, cloud services and tablet-based options are included as part of the enhanced Field Force Manager and Fleet Control solutions from Verizon Wireless.  Read Original Content

Since 1995, Syclo has enabled hundreds of companies in 37 countries and industries supercharge their businesses with mobility.  This newsletter is sponsored in part by Syclo.

Truecount has developed a solution for retailers unsure of how to begin implementing RFID technology for their business.  “RFID in a briefcase", or RFID 2-GO, provides all of the necessary RFID hardware and software (except for tags), packed into a compact carrying case.  Read Original Content

GPS provider MapmyIndia has launched CarPad 5, a combination GPS navigator, smartphone and 3G tablet that runs on the Android OS.  Read Original Content


A GPS app, ZabKab, allows users to “hail” a taxi from their mobile device and their location is sent to ZabKab app-equipped taxi drivers looking for passengers.  Read Original Content

The BarCode News provides detailed information and reviews on barcode readers and scanners in this article, “Bar Code Hardware - Barcode Scanners and Barcode Readers”.  Read Original Content

Field Mobility and M2M News Weekly – Week of August 12, 2012

The Field Mobility and M2M News Weekly is an online newsletter made up of the most interesting news and articles related to field mobility that I run across each week.  I am specifically targeting information that reflects market data and trends.

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TomTom Business Solutions has announced a new program, the Software Alliance Program, which will enable fleets to integrate vehicle and driver management capabilities.  Read Original Content

Love's Travel Stops & Country Stores is utilizing RFID technology for cardless fueling at their travel stops.  The rollout is expected to be complete by the end of September 2012.  Read Original Content

Global Industry Analysts, Inc. predicts the global market for RFID technology in healthcare and pharmaceutical markets will reach $1.7 billion by 2018.  Read Original Content

Since 1995, Syclo has enabled hundreds of companies in 37 countries and industries supercharge their businesses with mobility.  This newsletter is sponsored in part by Syclo.

UPS has incorporated a “wearable” scanning system for employees to speed up the loading of packages into vehicles through the use of a hands-free imager and wireless terminal.  Read Original Content

According to a research study from Frost & Sullivan, the RFID technology market in the Asia Pacific region is the fastest growing in the world, with the Americas accounting for the majority of RFID revenues.  Read Original Content


Fleet management solutions provider Cadec Global Inc. has implemented Verizon Wireless’ M2M Management Center to deploy and manage devices for its fleet customers with devices on the Verizon wireless network.  Read Original Content

Singapore’s infrastructure for mobile payments using NFC technology will be rolled out through NFC-enabled mobile phones by the end of August with three types of payment modes.  Read Original Content

Field Mobility and M2M News Weekly – Week of August 5, 2012

The Field Mobility and M2M News Weekly is an online newsletter made up of the most interesting news and articles related to field mobility that I run across each week.  I am specifically targeting information that reflects market data and trends.

Also read Enterprise Mobility Asia News Weekly
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The seven standards bodies for telecoms that joined together to create a common M2M platform have now published a roadmap and have named the group “oneM2M”.  Read Original Content

MicroPower Technologies has formed a partnership with Sprint’s M2M network to enable MicroPower to add Sprint’s network as an additional channel to transmit wireless video.  Read Original Content

Automaker Honda is collaborating with M2M cellular carrier Aeris Communications to support its new electric-vehicle smartphone app, HondaLink EV.  Read Original Content

Since 1995, Syclo has enabled hundreds of companies in 37 countries and industries supercharge their businesses with mobility.  This newsletter is sponsored in part by Syclo.

Aegis Technologies is building London 2012, a 3D database for the 2012 Summer Olympics utilizing multiple 3D modelers, texture artists and GIS analysts.  Read Original Content

Cloud-based, mobile and social field service applications provider ServiceMax is hosting a customer summit that will focus on ServiceMax, its customers and the journey toward field service transformation.  The summit will be held September 18, 2012 in San Francisco.  Read Original Content


The Siemens Foundation has partnered with Discovery Education to introduce an education program for teachers, which focuses on integrating technology with learning in new and innovative ways, in particular with the use of QR codes.  Read Original Content

Verizon Communications has finalized its $612 million acquisition of Hughes Telematics Inc.  Verizon states the acquisition prepares the company to speed up growth through the delivery of advanced automotive and fleet telematics and M2M services. Read Original Content

Field Mobility and M2M News Weekly – Week of July 29, 2012

The Field Mobility and M2M News Weekly is an online newsletter made up of the most interesting news and articles related to field mobility that I run across each week.  I am specifically targeting information that reflects market data and trends.

Also read Enterprise Mobility Asia News Weekly
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Companies and retail organizations are turning to RFID technology to prevent employee theft, especially of electronic equipment and sensitive files.  Read Original Content

The new Garmin fenix GPS watch, expected to launch in August 2012, could be a useful tool for Realtors.  The wrist top GPS with handheld capabilities can be used to program the geo-coordinates of the property corners right into the watch and the watch will navigate the user directly to the property boundaries.  Read Original Content

In an effort to stimulate the usage of 2D barcodes, the Open Mobile Alliance has developed a standard that it hopes will direct mobile phone users to websites more easily.  Read Original Content

Since 1995, Syclo has enabled hundreds of companies in 37 countries and industries supercharge their businesses with mobility.  This newsletter is sponsored in part by Syclo.

Using an Intermec CN50 terminal and partnering with SkyWire, VISA Global Logistics has improved their service delivery to customers and the reliability of communication with their transport fleet.  Read Original Content


Some M2M applications benefit immediately from LTE data rates, which run up to 100 times faster than 2G technology; however, many of today’s M2M devices simply do not require LTE performance.  Read Original Content

GIS Cloud has launched the Enterprise Geo 2.0 Platform for “today’s expansive, distributed enterprise workforce”.  The platform will address “the diverse needs of segments ranging from transportation, utilities, municipal and local government, as well as other owners of geo-located assets”.  Read Original Content

Field Mobility and M2M News Weekly – Week of July 22, 2012

The Field Mobility and M2M News Weekly is an online newsletter made up of the most interesting news and articles related to field mobility that I run across each week.  I am specifically targeting information that reflects market data and trends.

Also read Enterprise Mobility Asia News Weekly
Also read Mobile Commerce News Weekly
Also read Mobile Marketing News Weekly
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LightSpeed and Socket Mobile have formed a partnership to join Socket’s hand scanners with the LightSpeed for iPad app.  Read Original Content

Group Mobile has added three new rugged tablets to its product line: The Windows-based DRS ARMOR X7et, the Android DRS ARMOR X7ad, and a new DRS convertible tablet, the ARMOR™ X12kb.  Read Original Content

The Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles is using barcode technology with 45 stand-alone kiosks, enabling customers to use the kiosks to receive printed vehicle registration certificates, driver’s license renewals, driver history records and more.  Read Original Content

Since 1995, Syclo has enabled hundreds of companies in 37 countries and industries supercharge their businesses with mobility.  This newsletter is sponsored in part by Syclo.

GeoSpatial Experts has released the Android version of its GeoJot app for mobile devices.  Part of an end-to-end system for geospatial data capture, mapping and reporting, GeoJot turns Apple iOS and Google Android mobile devices with integrated cameras into field data collection tools.  Read Original Content

TDIndustries implemented a field service automation solution and received payback in half the time anticipated.  Details are provided in a new article, “The Payback of Field Service Automation” in Field Technologies magazine. Read Original Content


As wireless broadband becomes more available and affordable, people are no longer confined to the traditional office environment.  “The future of mobile computers is rugged” according to Jerker Hellstrom, CEO of Handheld Group, in this article in Mobile World.  Read Original Content

The British Insurance Brokers’ Association predicts that telematics ‘black box’ auto insurance sales will reach 500,000 policies in the next two years.  Read Original Content

Field Mobility and M2M News Weekly – Week of July 15, 2012

The Field Mobility and M2M News Weekly is an online newsletter made up of the most interesting news and articles related to field mobility that I run across each week.  I am specifically targeting information that reflects market data and trends.

Also read Enterprise Mobility Asia News Weekly
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Enterprise mobility is evolving so fast that I thought it prudent to conduct a mid-year enterprise mobility survey with 20 short questions and share that information with you.  For that purpose,  I would be most grateful if you would take a few minutes to answer these questions and share your insights.  I will compile the survey results into a report and share it FREE with all survey participants. Please take the survey here.

Vivint enables deployed servicemen and women to remotely control and monitor their home automation and security systems using the Vivint app on a compatible mobile device or computer.  Read Original Content

Family Respiratory in the northeast U.S. has implemented a barcode system for inventory and process automation.  The company experienced error ratios of .001 or less since implementing the system.  Read Original Content

To help determine if benefits outweigh the costs of implementing RFID technology, DC Velocity provides five reasons RFID technology might be right for you.  Read Original Content

Since 1995, Syclo has enabled hundreds of companies in 37 countries and industries supercharge their businesses with mobility.  This newsletter is sponsored in part by Syclo.

QR codes were used for the 2012 Major League Baseball All-Star game to enable fans to have tickets sent to their mobile devices and for numerous interactive promotions.  Read Original Content


Black Diamond Advanced Technology’s Modular Tactical System will be utilized by the U.S. Air Force Special Operations Command for the Operator Control System.  The system incorporates a tactical vest with power management and a rugged computing device and will primarily be used by Special Operations Forces.  Read Original Content

The RFID division at Avery Dennison is the fastest rising, with revenue tripling from $50 million in 2010 to more than $150 million in 2011.  The company sold more than 25 percent of all RFID tags in 2011.  Read Original Content

Field Mobility and M2M News Weekly – Week of July 8, 2012

The Field Mobility and M2M News Weekly is an online newsletter made up of the most interesting news and articles related to field mobility that I run across each week.  I am specifically targeting information that reflects market data and trends.

Also read Enterprise Mobility Asia News Weekly
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Marketers are going beyond the norm and creating “designer QR codes” with different colors and even adding a logo to the center.  Read Original Content

The M2M Evolution Conference and Expo will be held October 2-5, 2012 in Austin, Texas.  Read Original Content

China Unicom, Telefonica and Telstra are working together to provide a solution to enable remote management of the subscription data of M2M embedded SIMs.  Read Original Content

Since 1995, Syclo has enabled hundreds of companies in 37 countries and industries supercharge their businesses with mobility.  This newsletter is sponsored in part by Syclo.

RFID technology was used in rebuilding the Christchurch City Library’s Papanui Library in New Zealand after the 2011 earthquakes.  The technology was used for self-loan stations to free up staff from issuing items and enable them to focus on customer service.  Read Original Content


Oil and gas firm Statoil is deploying RFID technology to manage the use of drill equipment on offshore oil rigs.  Read Original Content

Social GPS app Waze is expanding from smartphones to cars, with the first car models to integrate the software coming in late 2012.  Read Original Content

Field Mobility and M2M News Weekly – Week of July 1, 2012

The Field Mobility and M2M News Weekly is an online newsletter made up of the most interesting news and articles related to field mobility that I run across each week.  I am specifically targeting information that reflects market data and trends.

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Hidden RFID tags can be inserted into book, CD or DVD packaging during the manufacturing process, allowing the publisher to track the products throughout the supply chain, and also prevents counterfeit products being returned for a refund.
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Sierra Wireless has announced it will acquire Sagemcom’s M2M business, to occur in the third quarter of 2012.  Read Original Content

Analysys Mason predicts M2M connections will grow to 2.1 billion by 2021, and revenue from M2M connectivity will reach $50.9 billion.  Read Original Content

Since 1995, Syclo has enabled hundreds of companies in 37 countries and industries supercharge their businesses with mobility.  This newsletter is sponsored in part by Syclo.

ProfitZoom has launched a mobile field services application for Android devices, which enables field technicians of fire and life safety companies to download service tickets and all relevant information to service their client locations.  Read Original Content


Barcodes have inspired furniture and home décor, such as wall art, pillows, CD holders, chandeliers and even sofas.  Read Original Content

Telit Wireless Solutions, Inc. will host its second annual international developer’s conference targeting M2M industry experts, developers and analysts.  Telit DevCon will be held October 8, 2012 in San Diego.  Read Original Content

Field Mobility and M2M News Weekly – Week of June 24, 2012

The Field Mobility and M2M News Weekly is an online newsletter made up of the most interesting news and articles related to field mobility that I run across each week.  I am specifically targeting information that reflects market data and trends.

Also read Enterprise Mobility Asia News Weekly
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Two RFID rugged mobile computers are now available to help retailers simplify inventory management - Honeywell’s Optimus 5900 RFID mobile computer and Motorola’s MC3090-Z RFID mobile computer.  Read Original Content

Raco Wireless and Enterprise Mobile are working together to increase the popularity of M2M services, helping businesses without telecom expertise launch M2M services.  Read Original Content

A survey conducted by researchers at Sam Houston State University and Southern Arkansas University from 2005 to 2012 reveals that the utilization of RFID systems by manufacturers in the United States to track inventory has grown at a steady pace.  Read Original Content

Since 1995, Syclo has enabled hundreds of companies in 37 countries and industries supercharge their businesses with mobility.  This newsletter is sponsored in part by Syclo.

In a move that may spell trouble for the portable GPS device market, Apple has announced the launch of Maps, its in-house mapping and GPS navigation service for iOS devices.  Read Original Content

A new e-book is available from NetMotion Wireless “The Top 5 Best Practices for Field Mobility”.  Read Original Content


Impinj has launched a new web-based analysis tool, the Store Performance Simulator, to enable retailers to perform “what-if” scenarios to aid in deciding whether or not to utilize RFID technology.  Read Original Content

RFID product maker Intermec has announced it will lay off 7 percent of its workforce in a move to cut costs.  Read Original Content

Field Mobility and M2M News Weekly – Week of June 10, 2012


The Field Mobility and M2M News Weekly is an online newsletter made up of the most interesting news and articles related to field mobility that I run across each week.  I am specifically targeting information that reflects market data and trends.

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Deutsche Telekom has launched an online M2M marketplace for manufacturers and dealers from around the world to offer their hardware, software, apps and solutions relating to M2M communication. Read Original Content

Better inventory visibility, greater supply chain management, improved sales and better customer service are driving demand for RFID technology in the apparel industry.  Frost & Sullivan predicts that with a widespread implementation of RFID technology into the industry, the market will reach $1478.1 million in 2017.  Read Original Content

PreisEnte has introduced a barcode scanner app, which will enable consumers to find the right barcode scanner by business and application.  Read Original Content

Since 1995, Syclo has enabled hundreds of companies in 37 countries and industries supercharge their businesses with mobility.  This newsletter is sponsored in part by Syclo.

Bell Mobility and Econz Wireless have partnered to offer three new mobile business solutions:  A mobile time and attendance with GPS application; a mobile field service dispatch and work order management system; and a GPS tracking solution for employees and assets.  Read Original Content

O2 UK and Jasper Wireless are collaborating to deploy a cloud-based platform for management of M2M connections, enabling the quick and efficient rollout of connected devices for customers plus real time management and global support.  Read Original Content


The University of Pittsburgh Medical Center has implemented an RFID solution for automated temperature monitoring, and plans to deploy wireless monitoring and asset tracking for most of its U.S. hospitals.  Read Original Content

Sony has introduced two new rugged Android-based smartphones, which will be available globally in the third quarter of 2012, the Xperia Go and the water and dustproof Xperia Acro S.  Read Original Content

Field Mobility and M2M News Weekly – Week of June 3, 2012

The Field Mobility and M2M News Weekly is an online newsletter made up of the most interesting news and articles related to field mobility that I run across each week.  I am specifically targeting information that reflects market data and trends.

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The tourism department in Gujarat, India is planning a 24x7 call center, a mobile app and GIS mapping of the tourist destinations of the state to help the tourists get information about destinations, facilities and hotels.  Read Original Content

M2M communications are predicted to be among the four major areas driving new growth, according to a survey by Frost & Sullivan of four hundred players in the information and communications technology industry.  Read Original Content

Transcore has launched a mobile app to manage real-time traffic situations.  The TransSuite advanced traffic management system mobile app is designed for use on Apple’s iPad, but can also be used on the iPhone and iPod touch.  Read Original Content

Since 1995, Syclo has enabled hundreds of companies in 37 countries and industries supercharge their businesses with mobility.  This newsletter is sponsored in part by Syclo.

DLI has announced the launch of the DLI 9000 Rugged Mobile Tablet, which includes a 5-in-1 mobile payment module option.  Read Original Content


Daimler has launched a new speed control system on their long-haul trucks that utilizes GPS data to automatically choose the right gear for going up or down a hill.  Combined with the “EcoRoll” function, which lets the truck coast in neutral when safe to do so, the system provides a three percent improvement in fuel economy.  Read Original Content

Navman Wireless has partnered with TransitPro Logistics to provide an integrated fleet tracking and Medicaid billing solution for school transportation.  Read Original Content

Field Mobility and M2M News Weekly – Week of May 27, 2012

The Field Mobility and M2M News Weekly is an online newsletter made up of the most interesting news and articles related to field mobility that I run across each week.  I am specifically targeting information that reflects market data and trends.

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The new Cyber Navi GPS system uses an augmented reality heads-up display attached to a vehicle’s sun visor and displays the map and directions right in front of the driver.  Read Original Content

 A barcode app that assists users in reading what is written in barcodes reached 1 million downloads in 2011.  The “Bar-Code” app, created by a self-employed developer, provides a method to use the scanned barcodes in other software.  Read Original Content

The rugged “Presto” tablet used by E La Carte allows diners to view and order from a digital menu, and pay using the in-built card reader and is now used in 600 restaurants in the U.S. and worldwide.  Read Original Content

Since 1995, Syclo has enabled hundreds of companies in 37 countries and industries supercharge their businesses with mobility.  This newsletter is sponsored in part by Syclo. http://www.syclo.com/.

Nielsen has released figures illustrating how consumers use their smartphones when shopping – comparing prices, scanning barcodes and redeeming coupons.  Read Original Content


Major Software as a Service benefits to mobile workforce management include:  Fast deployment, improved reliability and paper reduction.  A whitepaper, “Mobile Workforce Management Gets SaaSy”, is now available from TOA Technologies.  Read Original Content

The Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office in North Carolina has found that the iSynergy and iScan electronic content management solution saves time and money, allowing patrol officers with in-car computers to access important information immediately from the field.  Read Original Content

Field Mobility and M2M News Weekly – Week of May 20, 2012

The Field Mobility and M2M News Weekly is an online newsletter made up of the most interesting news and articles related to field mobility that I run across each week.  I am specifically targeting information that reflects market data and trends.

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By leveraging GIS technology to automate the collection of field data, Intermountain Gas Company obtained a 20 percent improvement in the efficiency of field survey crews.  Read Original Content

KORE and ILS Technology have formed a partnership to accelerate M2M deployments across enterprise organizations.  The goal is to enable organizations to access, view and analyze M2M data on existing enterprise IT systems.  Read Original Content

To aid developers in selecting the appropriate cellular and connectivity hardware for their M2M devices, Qualcomm has created a searchable database, M2MSearch.com.  Read Original Content

Since 1995, Syclo has enabled hundreds of companies in 37 countries and industries supercharge their businesses with mobility.  This newsletter is sponsored in part by Syclo. http://www.syclo.com/.

SkyWave Mobile Communications has introduced a new series of M2M terminals with dual mode satellite-cellular capability.  The IDP-780 is designed for land mobile applications and offers an extended satellite payload and dual SIM capability.  Read Original Content


Research and Markets has released the “2011 RFID Brand Report,” ranking the best-known and most respected companies in the RFID market overall based on a survey of 500 RFID journal readers.  Read Original Content

After implementing an automated field workflow using tablet devices, the Norris Public Power District in Nebraska has seen up to a 75 percent time savings.  Read Original Content

Field Mobility and M2M News Weekly – Week of May 6, 2012

The Field Mobility and M2M News Weekly is an online newsletter made up of the most interesting news and articles related to field mobility that I run across each week.  I am specifically targeting information that reflects market data and trends.

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GPS technology provides a method for keeping track of seniors that may wander off – GPS shoes are able to track where the wearer goes and if he or she leaves a safe zone. Read Original Content

The global field service management market is predicted to reach $375.8 million by 2015, and the increasing need to drive workforce productivity is a key factor contributing to the market growth. Read Original Content

The U.S. Army Geospatial Center recently released a new smartphone app for data survey and analysis.  The HyDRA app uses Google Maps and Google Earth and was developed to provide the Dept. of Defense logistics and geospatial intelligence-related water communities with information on water resources data collection, visualization and dissemination in a mobile, enterprise-enabled environment. Read Original Content

Since 1995, Syclo has enabled hundreds of companies in 37 countries and industries supercharge their businesses with mobility.  This newsletter is sponsored in part by Syclo. http://www.syclo.com/.

FieldAware has released a free white paper titled “The Advantages of True Mobility in Field Service Organizations”.  The report provides information and data showing that mobile field service automation can increase worker productivity by an average of 27 percent and increase overall profitability by an average of 17 percent. Read Original Content

Huawei and Simple Solutions have entered into an agreement which will allow Simple Solutions to sell and support Huawei embedded cellular modules into the M2M market in certain countries in the European Union. Read Original Content


PayNearMe has launched a fully mobile cash payment system. Using barcode technology, a consumer can order goods online via smartphone or PC, and then pay via their smartphone at a participating retailer such as 7-Eleven using a payment screen and barcode scanning. Read Original Content

Field Mobility and M2M News Weekly – Week of April 29, 2012

The Field Mobility and M2M News Weekly is an online newsletter made up of the most interesting news and articles related to field mobility that I run across each week.  I am specifically targeting information that reflects market data and trends.

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Cisco Systems predicts there will be over ten billion mobile internet-connected devices in 2016, including M2M modules. Read Original Content

Telenor Connexion has been selected by Microwave Technology to provide an M2M solution to connect scientists in the field across six continents, enabling them to provide a worldwide tracking and monitoring system for wildlife. Read Original Content

A white paper is available from UBM Techweb entitled, “Two Roads to Mobile Workforce Management: Choosing Between On-Premises and Cloud Delivery.” Read Original Content

Since 1995, Syclo has enabled hundreds of companies in 37 countries and industries supercharge their businesses with mobility.  This newsletter is sponsored in part by Syclo. http://www.syclo.com/.

Trimble has launched the next-generation of its Trimble GPS Pathfinder family — the Trimble Pro 6H and Pro 6T receivers for GIS and mobile mapping. Read Original Content

NEC and Wyless have partnered to create a strategic alliance to explore end-to-end M2M service opportunities. Read Original Content


A survey conducted by Ryzex and 1st Touch in the UK revealed that 67 percent of local government and social housing organizations have integrated rugged or semi-rugged mobile technology. Read Original Content

Field Mobility and M2M News Weekly – Week of April 22, 2012

The Field Mobility and M2M News Weekly is an online newsletter made up of the most interesting news and articles related to field mobility that I run across each week.  I am specifically targeting information that reflects market data and trends.

Also read Enterprise Mobility Asia News Weekly
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According to Analysis Mason, three trends for small and medium enterprises over the coming year are:  More mobile cloud applications, including mobile device management; M2M fleet management solutions; and increased reliance on indirect sales channels. Read Original Content

ABI Research predicts that shipments of cellular M2M modules produced in China will reach 13.6 million units by 2016, making up almost 40 percent of modules shipped in Asia. Read Original Content

Since 1995, Syclo has enabled hundreds of companies in 37 countries and industries supercharge their businesses with mobility.  This newsletter is sponsored in part by Syclo. http://www.syclo.com/.

Boeing is developing an Android-based secure and encrypted mobile phone, targeting the defense and intelligence sectors, as well as commercial markets.  The launch of the “Boeing Phone” is expected in late 2012. Read Original Content


Intel has unveiled the Studybook, a rugged tablet developed for use in schools around the world, including developing countries. Read Original Content and Read More Original Content

An upgraded smartphone app from Allrecipes.com uses barcode scanning of grocery store items to find recipes that use each item. Read Original Content

Field Mobility and M2M News Weekly – Week of April 15, 2012

The Field Mobility and M2M News Weekly is an online newsletter made up of the most interesting news and articles related to field mobility that I run across each week.  I am specifically targeting information that reflects market data and trends.

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Google Maps currently covers 187 countries, providing 26 million miles of driving directions and covering 75 percent of the world’s population. Read Original Content

An enterprising team in Los Angeles has created Road Stoves, allowing customers to locate their favorite mobile food vendor. Mobile food vendors install GPS units in their trucks and customers can download an iPhone or Android app to locate the participating vendors. Read Original Content

Tablets and smartphones could become the control point for the connected, automated home of the future, allowing homeowners to dim the lights, open the curtains, engage the alarm or check in on our kids via video feed. Read Original Content

Since 1995, Syclo has enabled hundreds of companies in 37 countries and industries supercharge their businesses with mobility.  This newsletter is sponsored in part by Syclo. http://www.syclo.com/.

A new system utilizing bar codes and smart printers has allowed Koegel Meats of Flint, Michigan to streamline their antiquated labeling and product tracking operations. Read Original Content

Consulting firm Burns and McDonnell has found that using rugged tablets and specialized mobile data collection applications has markedly increased the efficiency and accuracy of data collected by its field staff. Read Original Content


Siemens and Streetline have partnered to create an M2M solution for urban parking limitations.  Wireless sensors detect the presence of vehicles in individual parking spaces.  A free smartphone app provides real-time data to motorists, guiding them to available parking spaces, allowing them to keep track of the time left on the meter, and pay for parking. Read Original Content

Field Mobility and M2M News Weekly – Week of April 1, 2012

The Field Mobility and M2M News Weekly is an online newsletter made up of the most interesting news and articles related to field mobility that I run across each week.  I am specifically targeting information that reflects market data and trends.

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InSync Software has announced the availability of Sapphire, its new iApp 4.0 application platform.  Sapphire features enhancements that include GPS device support and smartphone support for InSync Mobile. Read Original Content

Law enforcement's use of geospatial analytics has moved far beyond a couple of researchers or the fictional exploits of the television show Numb3rs; and businesses are now following their example in using GIS technology and applying geospatial predictive analysis to their businesses. Read Original Content

New 2010 U.S. Census datasets are now available and can be downloaded as a collection of layer packages from ArcGIS. Read Original Content

Since 1995, Syclo has enabled hundreds of companies in 37 countries and industries supercharge their businesses with mobility.  This newsletter is sponsored in part by Syclo. http://www.syclo.com/.

The RFID Journal has announced the finalists for the 2012 RFID Journal Awards, in categories including Best RFID Implementation, Most Innovative Use of RFID, and Best Use of RFID to Enhance a Product or Service. Read Original Content


The French North Pole 2012 Expedition will be using the Algiz XRW notebook by Handheld for communications and computing during its five-week expedition. Read Original Content

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