Wavecom has announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire M2M software solutions provider Anyware Technologies located in Toulouse, France.

From the press release:>

“Anyware is a recognized leader in developing M2M software solutions for customers who use wireless technology to enhance their business processes. Anyware Technologies’ M2M-specific solutions perfectly compliment Wavecom’s secure and scalable Intelligent Device Services (IDS) platform, with the combination creating the most advanced end-to-end software solution in the industry.” commented Ron Black, CEO of Wavecom.

“We have been a Wavecom technology partner for several years and welcome the opportunity to join forces in broadening the deployment of our combined best-in-class turn-key solutions which allow customers to develop wireless products that connect any equipment seamlessly to their IT infrastructure.” added Ludovic Le Moan, CEO of Anyware Technologies.

The M2M Magazine web site has news of an interesting Wyless/ABB deal:

“Wyless PLC, Uxbridge, U.K., announced it signed a deal with ABB Robotics, Zurich, Switzerland, to deliver a remote service to enable production lines to maintain round the clock operation.

Through the new remote service, provided over the Wyless global wireless data network, Wyless says ABB aims to extend the uptime of its installed base of more than 160,000 robots and lower the overall cost of ownership through pro-active maintenance and reduction in production disturbances.”

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From Converge Digest:

ViaSat has selected Space Systems/Loral to provide what is described as the highest capacity broadband satellite to date. The new spacecraft is scheduled to launch in 2011 and will be based on SS/L’s 1300 platform and high-capacity Ka-band spot beam technology. Total throughput is designed to be over 100 Gigabits per second, which is more capacity than today’s entire fleet of two-way Ka-, C- and Ku-band capacity over North America combined.

ViaSat has secured financial commitments from partners of over $100 million to date towards ViaSat-1 and will finance the remainder from cash on hand, future cash flows and available borrowing capacity.

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Verizon announced today that it plans to develop and deploy technology based upon Long Term Evolution (LTE) as its fourth generation (4G) mobile broadband network – meaning it will eventually abandon CDMA!

From a new report at TechNewsWorld:

The shift away from its current standard, CDMA (code division multiple access), would essentially open the mobile carrier’s networks, making it more compatible with standards used in Europe and elsewhere in the world.

“The company’s move toward a 4G network is driven by our vision of pervasive wireless Internet connectivity and mobility,” said Richard Lynch, executive vice president and chief technology officer of Verizon Communications. “Customers want to be truly untethered with advanced communication devices that provide functionality comparable to today’s wired networks — whether it’s downloading or uploading video, gaming, downloading their favorite music, or social networking.”

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