At Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Comverse is displaying a new
approach for strengthening telecom networks’ support of
Machine-to-Machine (M2M) applications. Based on Intel processor
technology, the wireless data communications between machines – fixed or
mobile -- may lead to new revenue opportunities for telecom operators,
such as real-time monitoring and tracking services.
The close integration between Comverse’s innovative software-based
products and services and Intel’s processor technology will help telecom
operators run M2M applications on their networks to provide monitoring,
broadcasting and control capabilities. Deploying this infrastructure
within the operator’s network also will open the way for M2M application
developers and integrators to efficiently bring new offerings to market.
"The field of M2M is expected to grow significantly with the increasing
number of Internet-connected devices,” said Daphna Steinmetz, Chief
Innovation Officer at Comverse, the world's leading supplier of software
and systems enabling value-added messaging and content services,
converged billing and active customer management, and IP communications.
"This demonstration using Intel technology shows how operators can
empower the M2M application domain and build a significant offering in
the M2M arena. As a major innovator of human communication experiences,
Comverse is excited to offer new value in the expanding market of M2M
applications,” Steinmetz said.
In the case of fleet management, Comverse will illustrate the value of
reliable real-time data communication between a home base and vehicles,
regarding location and alerts to operational problems.
At Mobile World Congress, now through Feb. 18, visitors are invited to
see the M2M demonstration at the Comverse booth (Hall 8 #B3). To
schedule a meeting with Comverse, visitors are encouraged to make an online
request.
The M2M demonstration showcases Intel® Atom™ and
Intel® Xeon® processors running applications
optimized for a complete end-to-end M2M service environment. The Intel
Atom processor is designed to provide leading edge performance
capabilities running such devices as the M2M aggregation gateway. M2M
gateways control LANs and PANs of sensors and devices that communicate
over near- and medium-range wireless communication, such as Bluetooth,
Zigbee, ZWave, RF and WiFi. These gateways use cellular communication to
connect to the main M2M application, thus having the advantage of being
a cellular operator managed device for services revenue gain.
The second element in the M2M solution are Intel® Xeon® processor 5500
series-based servers running quality of service and policy enforcement
in the network cloud. This combination provides performance, security,
and compatibility of services development for the worldwide embedded
ecosystem.
About Comverse
Comverse is the world’s leading provider of software and
systems enabling value-added services for voice, messaging, mobile
Internet and mobile advertising; converged billing and active customer
management; and IP communications. Comverse’s extensive customer base
spans more than 125 countries and covers over 450 communication service
providers serving more than two billion subscribers. The company’s
innovative product
portfolio enables communication service
providers to unleash the value of the network for their customers by
making their networks smarter. Comverse’s solutions support flexible
deployment models, including in-network, hosted and managed services,
and can run on circuit-switched, IP, IMS or converged network
environments. Comverse is a subsidiary of Comverse Technology, Inc.
(CMVT.PK). For more information, visit www.comverse.com.
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