Munich, Germany – July 13, 2012 – In a strong initiative sponsored globally by telecom industry giants Swisscom andEricsson, and segment leaders Telit Wireless Solutions andVARTA Microbattery, the M2M Challenge will be held for the first time in 2012 and is open to anyone in the machine-to-machine communication community. This competition in association with m2m apps is looking for game-changing applications in the leading segments inside the world of M2M – energy & smart grid, automotive & transport, security & surveillance, healthcare & wellness and consumer electronics. A truly unique opportunity for developers, entrepreneurs and companies from all over the world to win attractive prizes, network with thought leaders and gain instant mind share in the fascinating and fast-growing M2M market.
Innovators all over the world are turning to M2M-based solutions in unprecedented numbers in an effort to globalize footprint, optimize productivity & efficiency and streamline processes in the field of logistics and transport, security, supply chain management and many others. The opportunities for new business models are essentially endless. But as Robin Duke-Woolley, CEO of Beecham Research puts it, “The actual connecting of the device is not really the point of course—it’s what you do with that connection that counts. And it usually takes some innovative thinking to work that out,” which is exactly what the M2M Challenge is seeking to uncover.
m2m apps community members are welcome to enter their innovative solutions in five different categories—energy & smart grid, automotive & transport, security & surveillance, healthcare & wellness, and consumer electronics & more. The registration portal will be open for submissions from July 9 through December 31, 2012. An international panel of experts for each category will be evaluating the solutions in the dimensions of demand potential, technology innovation and new ways of exploiting the Internet of Things (IoT). As an expert and recognized authority in the various market fields of M2M communication, Beecham Research’s Robin Duke Woolley will head the panel of judges comprised of representatives from sponsors Swisscom, Ericsson, Telit and VARTA Microbattery, and partners including Team Côte d’Azur and Cluster 55.
M2M is rising and thriving in all markets and it is the goal of the M2M Challenge to provide contestants access to established players and potential customers in this exciting space, offering the winners a platform to present their innovations. The first prize winner will receive USD 5,000 in cash, and finalists will have the opportunity to showcase their solutions to a global audience of both industry professionals and media representatives. This will also provide contestants a unique chance to connect with potential partners and reach out to customers at a very early stage.
The M2M Challenge is proud to welcome Swisscom and Ericsson as Title Sponsors for this international competition alongside sponsors Telit Wireless Solutions and VARTA Microbattery. Rounding out the list of collaborators, the M2M Challenge is proud to be joined by Beecham Research, Cluster 55, ICT Cloud & BuildInG Taiwan, Team Côte d’Azur and Wearable Technologies as its international partner network.
With the backing and support from such top name sponsors, partner regions and organizations, the M2M Challenge international panel of premiere expert judges awaits your entry. Solutions can be submitted through December 31, 2012 at www.m2m-challenge.com.
Have a candidate solution in mind? Enter it now. The M2M Challenge is looking forward to the opportunity to evaluate how each proposal can improve business through innovative uses of M2M communication. Finalists and the first prize winner will be announced at the official awards ceremony in early 2013.
About the M2M Challenge
Premiering in 2012, the M2M Challenge competition in innovation is looking to recognize new and revolutionary m2m apps in the categories of energy & smart grid, automotive & transport, security & surveillance, healthcare & wellness, consumer electronics & more. Entries will be evaluated by an international panel of experts on criteria including innovative character, business potential and usability. Developers and users are invited to join the competition and benefit from the unique networking opportunities and business generating potential. Innovative m2m apps must be submitted online at www.m2m-challenge.com from July 9th to December 31st, 2012. The M2M Challenge is sponsored by Title Sponsors Swisscom and Ericsson. Other contributors include sponsors, Telit Wireless Solutions and VARTA Microbattery, with Beecham Research, ICT Cloud & BuildInG Taiwan, Cluster 55, Team Côte d’Azur and Wearable Technologies making up the international partner network.
About m2m apps
m2m apps is an independent intelligence platform for the global machine-to-machine communication ecosystem. The goal of m2m apps is to provide clarity and promote business development in the M2M market. The platform serves as an invaluable source of information for decision makers needing or wanting to touch M2M from areas including industry, finance, sciences, public affairs – and anyone else who would like to learn more about how “the Internet of Things” will shape tomorrow’s society.
m2m apps is a unique platform conceived to connect business needs to best-fit M2M solutions for the broadest range of application areas. Through powerful search capabilities, fine-tuned to support business case development as well as supplier selection and assessment for M2M projects; m2m apps users can search the knowledge base and create reports conveniently arranged by technologies, vertical industries, regions and detailed supplier data.
In the highly fragmented M2M market, product vendors and service providers are faced with a daunting task when it comes to effectively promoting their portfolio. m2m apps offers vendors in the global M2M ecosystem the opportunity to present themselves, their products and their services free of charge in a dedicated and professional environment.
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