M2M technology
M2M is the ability of machines, assets and devices to exchange information with people or company's management systems.

Enabling a new way of business
Considering that there are billions of different equipment in the world, it is interesting to note that a negligible amount of them are autonomously connected into companies operations. In that case, imagine: -
- The change to businesses and entire markets that connectivity with machines creates
- The advantage that realtime knowledge of field-based assets will bring to compete more effectively.
M2M connects any remote asset to central IT systems, enhancing operations through real-time information; enabling companies to wrap manufactured goods into a form where services can be derived.
- Migrate from a capital "sell" that generates one-off revenues to a service "sell" that generates on-going monthly revenues.
M2M also delivers information, configuration and content automatically to remote devices, such as digital signage systems.
- Creating new revenue streams for brands, retailers and media advertising companies, who are able to eliminate dependencies on in-store IT networks.
Benefits
- Reduce costs
- Create new business streams
- Increase revenues
- Provide service
- Retain customers
- Improve compliance
M2M enables change
Faced with the invention of the telegraph, the first reaction of the Pony Express was to buy faster horses. When that failed, they tried to hire better riders... When that failed, they went out of business!
Machine-to-Machine communication enables a paradigm shift in the way businesses operate.
Related Links
- Wireless Digital Signage
- Remote Asset Monitoring
- M2M telemetry
- End-to-End Networking Model
- Whitepapers
About Comtech
Comtech are proud to bring innovative communication technology to everyday business by making it simple and easy to use.
Contact us or call on +44 (0)1204 664333 to discuss how we can enhance your business today.
Peggy Smedley, editorial director of M2M Magazine.
Useful Whitepapers
- Enabling growth through a service-based business (PDF)
- Wireless digital signage innovating in store marketing and advertising (PDF)

