IoT (M2M)Opportunities and Challenges

As the world becomes smaller and the “Internet of things” becomes larger, mobility and global services, i.e., provisioning, connection management, security, control and monitoring (roaming) of Machine to Machine (M2M) devices have become essential. For instance, many modules purchased and provisioned in one location/country need to operate in other countries.

The deployment dynamics of M2M modules and applications differ from traditional, high-end consumer and business subscribers using smart phones and laptops; operators now have to consider low ARPUs, adapted data plans, and permanent roaming solutions to stay competitive in the M2M market.

In this article we will look at some of the opportunities and challenges facing this industry.

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