Seen on ThomasNet:

“Rugged, intelligent wireless communications platforms offer solutions for utilities, public safety, transportation, financial transactions and infrastructure monitoring

Mobile World Congress, BARCELONA, Spain – February 11, 2008 – Sierra Wireless (NASDAQ: SWIR – TSX: SW) today announced the availability of the AirLink(TM) line of intelligent Mobile and M2M devices throughout Europe. Commercial shipments are expected to begin in the second quarter of 2008, and Sierra Wireless is featuring the AirLink Mobile and M2M product line in the company’s pavilion, located on the Avenue at AV99, at Mobile World Congress, held February 11 – 14 in Barcelona, Spain.”

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If you’re in the business of deliveriing M2M services via a web browser, you should take the time to read this press release from Adobe.

“SAN JOSE, Calif. — Feb. 25, 2008 — Adobe Systems Incorporated (Nasdaq:ADBE) today announced the availability of Adobe® AIR™ and Adobe® Flex® 3 software, furthering the Adobe technology platform for rich Internet applications (RIAs). Developers and designers use Adobe RIA technologies to rapidly create and deploy rich, branded content and applications. The release of Adobe AIR signals the next wave of Adobe RIA innovation by bridging the real-time, dynamic capabilities of the Web with the computing power and data capabilities of the desktop. Businesses that leverage the Web as a platform are now using the latest Adobe RIA technologies to build and deploy more engaging applications with the widest reach across browsers, desktops and operating systems.”

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One of our sales people had this product recommended to him recently. Manufactured by Industrial Control Links and called the Etherlogic Advanta Controller it is a 32-bit controller that combines IEC 61131-3 programmable control, data logging, voice, pager and e-mail alarming, built-in Ethernet, Internet, and high-speed serial, wireless and cellular communications.

From the web site:

• High-speed Ethernet
• 2 Serial Ports
• 1 RS-485 Port
• 1 Internal Radio/Modem/Serial option
• Programmable Logic
• 32-bit Math
• PID Control
• Built-in HMI/MMI
• Data Logging and Alarm Dialing
• Remote Program Updates
• E-mail with file attachments
• FTP Data Transfer
• Ethernet & Web Server
• 8 Universal (AI/DI) Inputs
• 2 Analog Outputs
• 8 Discrete Inputs
• 2 Mag Pulse Inputs
• 4 Relay Outputs
• I/O Expansion to 8,000 points
• Built-in UPS/w battery manager
• Switchable low power operation
• AC/DC powered

Jasper Wireless, a machine-to-machine mobile operator that provides services in over 45 countries and territories, has announced that Minteos is using the Jasper Wireless service to provide wireless service around the world to its NaturAlert suite of natural hazard detection systems. NaturAlert is a platform that allows automated monitoring of remote areas, providing various dta and alerts.

From the press release:

“Jasper Wireless is exclusively focused on wireless M2M services, providing us with exactly the network performance, control and global reach that we needed,” said Marco Brini, CEO of Minteos. “Minteos is developing and marketing its NaturAlert platform on an international scale, and the ability to work with only one service provider around the world provides us with exceptional additional value.”

M2M Data Corporation today announced the release of its new field data collection service called Intelligent Data Acquisition (iDA™). The new iDA™ service uses M2M software running on a laptop or PDA to allow operators, technicians, pumpers and engineers to collect field data for upload to M2M’s iSCADA® remote monitoring and control service. iDA™ is an economical alternative to M2M’s satellite-based telemetry for the collection of data for which it is not necessary to provide real-time updates.

Technicians enter field data using an intuitive graphical user interface (GUI) on an scheduled or ad hoc basis. The full functionality of M2M’s iSCADA® service is available to the user once the data has been uploaded via a secure and authenticated Internet link.

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Lantronix is now offering the MatchPort® b/g Pro, a new version of the MatchPort® device server supporting WiFi networking with built-in security. It provides connectivity in a compact, single-socket form factor enabling OEMs to add WiFi or wired Ethernet networking to their products on a single PCB design.

From the web site:

“With a choice flexible, media-independent modules ranging from Ethernet, WiFi and ultra-secure WiFi, the MatchPort family takes the complexity out of RF design and networking. OEMs can focus on their core competencies while minimizing engineering risk, shortening development time and reducing development cost.”

M2M Data Corporation (M2M) and Beta Machinery Analysis (Beta) have announced a partnership to develop a breakthrough new multi-tiered machinery diagnostic and optimization service.

The new service is called Intelligent Machinery Analysis (iMA™) . It comprises three levels of services supplied as a combination of on-line, real-time, and subject matter expert consultation:

Level One – Automatic display of basic machine condition indicators (RED/YELLOW/GREEN) in M2M’s iSCADA® user interface, which M2M is releasing Q1, 2008.

Level Two – Includes Level One service plus additional analysis, assessment by machinery experts, and prioritized recommendations.

Level Three – Includes Levels One and Two services plus fleet management reports and queries, predictive maintenance, optimization recommendations, load curve generation, and consulting on performance, optimization, and reliability issues.