Welcome to M2M News Weekly, an online newsletter that consists of the most interesting news and articles related to M2M (machine to machine) and embedded mobile devices.  I aggregate the information, include the original links and add a synopsis of each article.  I also search for the latest market numbers such as market size, growth and trends in and around the M2M market.

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The smart grid core and enabled technology market is estimated to touch $220 billion by 2020, according to a new report by research-based advisory firm Zpryme. Read Original Content

M2M is expected to bring a minimum of 25 billion devices online in the next seven years, according to United Nation’s arm the International Telecommunications Union. Read Original Content

The cellular M2M market is expected to increase 14 percent in 2012 over 2011, reaching €22 billion, according to a recent report by consulting and research firm IDATE. Read Original Content

ILS Technology provides ready-to-use cloud based platforms to implement and manage M2M (machine to machine) and embedded wireless devices that connect to SAP.  ILS Technology simplifies deployments and offers unparalleled security to protect company and customer data and to ensure regulatory compliance. This newsletter is sponsored in part by ILS Technology.

Shipments of wireless M2M modules for security applications in EU27+2 is forecasted to grow from 2.9 million in 2011 at a compound annual growth rate of 47.1 percent to reach 20.0 million in 2016, according to a new research from Berg Insight. Read Original Content

TechNavio's analysts forecast the Smart Grid Communications Network market to grow at a CAGR of 17.66 percent over the period 2012-2016. One of the key factors contributing to this market growth is the increasing construction of large smart grids. Read Original Content
The EU has announced more than €1.2 billion of funding for renewable generation projects, including more than €200 million for concentrated solar power projects in Greece and Cyprus, and €8.2 million for a smart grid scheme in Belgium. Read Original Content

Utility companies deploying smart grid analytics can expect to realize a return of $121.8 billion on investments of $20.6 billion made between 2012 and 2020, according to new research from Greentech Media. Read Original Content

TechNavio's analysts forecast the Global Chipless RFID market to grow at a compound rate of 27.1 percent over the period 2011-2015. One of the key factors contributing to this market growth is the increasing demand for low-cost RFID.  Read Original Content

Revenues for the global gas meter market are to surpass $2 billion annually in 2013, according to a new market study from IMS Research. Read Original Content

According to industry forecasts, the M2M market in India is expected to grow over 30 percent annually over the next four years,” says Drew Kelton. Read Original Content

Recent Articles by Kevin Benedict

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