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News Release from: Alpha Micro Components
Edited by the Electronicstalk Editorial
Team on 15 March 2005
Alliance offers complete wireless M2M
comms
Alpha Micro Components has teamed up with Wyless to offer a complete off-the-shelf M2M package, from modem, right through to wireless network management.
UK based Alpha Micro Components has teamed up with Wyless, the world's leading machine-to-machine (M2M) mobile data network operator, in a deal which will allow Alpha Micro's customers to benefit from a whole off-the-shelf M2M package, from modem, right through to wireless network management This strategic partnership brings together two experts in the field, Alpha Micro leaders in building M2M hardware and Wyless, pioneers in operating a data-only mobile network, creating a partnership of pure synergy
This article was originally published on Electronicstalk on 20 Nov 2002 at 8.00am (UK)
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Christos Papakyriacou, Managing Director, Alpha Micro Components, comments on the deal: "The main issue with M2M communications at the moment is with the mobile operators".
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"Due to the limited IP addresses owned by the operators, devices are only allocated with a temporary address once they start transmitting data".
"As a result, engineers cannot interrogate devices in the field at will".
"By working with a company like Wyless, we can get around this problem and for the first time create a true end-to-end M2M solution for wireless applications".
This partnership gives the end-user greater control over their connectivity and management over their equipment in the field.
Each modem is allocated with a static IP address, allowing interrogation of the device at a moment's notice, without having to wait for the device to contact a host computer.
Working with Wyless makes it easier for the end-user to install and manage their applications, whilst also providing a more secure and reliable network with flexible pricing plans.
Alan Beveridge, Channel Development Manager at Wyless, said: "As a company we have always been M2M focused".
"We have the knowledge, experience and infrastructure which enable us to provide a dedicated data only service to our customers".
"We have clients who have used a number of the major mobiles operators in the past to provide them with a data-only service, but rather than just providing them with a connection, we provide them with a service which manages the whole operation".
"Through this relationship with Alpha Micro, we are able to offer our extensive knowledge to a wider range of customers, bringing greater benefits to the end-user and speeding up the time it takes them to bring new products to market".
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