M2M Radio

Matthew Growney, founder and CEO, Isabella Products Inc., discusses his company’s move into the M2M space with its digital picture frame, the Vizit, and how it is revolutionizing photo sharing capabilities among consumers. He also discusses some of the other things Isabella has in the works in the M2M space.
http://www.isabellaproducts.com

Chris Newton, CEO, Positioning Animals Worldwide (PAW), talks about the company’s new SpotLight GPS Pet Locator and its use of M2M technology to enable consumers to constantly track their pet’s location and how it helps to reunite them in the event a pet is lost. He also talks about the role the American Kennel Club Companion Animal Recovery plays in the solution.
http://www.pawgps.com

Paul Dawes, CEO, iControl Networks, discusses iControl’s broadband home management solutions and how they are benefitting consumers. He talks about some of the other types of projects iControl has in the works including home security, home energy management, and home healthcare. He also explains the importance of the companies iControl is partnering with.
http://www.icontrol.com

Paul Dawes, CEO, iControl Networks, gives an overview of iControl’s ConnectedLife solution and how it benefits both business owners and home owners alike. He talks about some of the other industries iControl is working with outside of the connected home market. He also provides some insight as to where he sees the digital home market headed in the next year or so. (Archive Topic) Consumer M2M
http://www.icontrol.com

John Cullen, vice president of marketing, Zoombak LLC, talks about the company’s line of locator devices and how they benefit consumers. He discusses the different types of locators the company sells and some of the key features of the devices. He also gives a brief overview of the history of Zoombak.
http://www.zoombak.com

John Cullen, vice president of marketing, Zoombak LLC, explains the technology used in Zoombak locators and what type of coverage consumers can expect from the devices. He talks about the company’s impact on the location-based services market and what some of Zoombak’s plans are for the future in regards to the B2B and B2C markets.
http://www.zoombak.com

Steven Samolinski, Solution Manager, Schlage LiNK, gives an overview of the Schlage LiNK system and the technology behind the system. He also talks about when the system was first launched and where it is available for purchase, as well as what consumers can expect when contacting the customer support center.
http://link.schlage.com

Steven Samolinski, Solution Manager, Schlage LiNK, talks about some of the additional features that can be integrated into the Schlage LiNK system and the cost of the system as well as the add-on components. He also discusses how the system benefits consumers and how it keeps them informed about when someone is trying to gain access into their homes.
http://link.schlage.com

Ken Westin, founder, GadgetTrak, discusses how GadgetTrak’s anti-theft software helps consumers to track the location of their stolen laptop computers. He talks about the software’s use of M2M technology and why GadgetTrak refers to its solutions as “privacy-safe,” as well as the response GadgetTrak has received from law enforcement.
http://www.gadgettrak.com

Zak Wood, director of global marketing, TRENDnet, explains how consumers can benefit from the company’s 7” Wireless Internet Camera Monitor Kit through its use of M2M technology. He talks about some of the advantages to TRENDnet’s solution over other video monitoring systems on the market and how Internet cameras are affecting the CCTV (closed-circuit television) market.
http://www.trendnet.com

Eran Shavelsky, founder and CEO, MedMinder Systems Inc., talks about the company’s solution and how it can help to improve patients’ medication adherence by reminding them when they need to take certain types of medication. He also discusses how the solution notifies both patients and caregivers in the event that the patient misses a dosage.
http://www.medminder.com

Kevin Carter, media relations specialist, TomTom Inc., discusses some of the features of the company’s new connected navigation devices and the types of services they make available to consumers. He compares two different devices to help consumers determine which would be a better choice based on their personal preferences, and he also discusses TomTom’s plans for expansion.
http://www.tomtom.com

Smedley, and Mike Carrozzo, chief editor, M2M magazine, discuss the top five factors that are holding connected consumer M2M devices back from hitting the mainstream market. Some of the factors they discuss include the public’s fear of ‘big brother,’ product availability, and consumer awareness.
http://www.m2mmag.com

Terje Gloerstad, CEO, NavSeeker LLC, discusses the company’s Personal GPS Locator device and how it benefits consumers. He talks about how the NavSeeker Personal GPS Locator compares to other tracking devices on the market and why the company choose connectivity from Telenor Connexion above other carrier’s M2M networks.
http://www.navseeker.com

Jerry King, chief operating officer, uLocate Communications, talks about the company’s WHERE platform and how it uses geospatial data to enable drivers to find points of interest around them in realtime. He discusses some of WHERE’s advanced capabilities including realtime traffic flow and what types of cell phones support the application, as well as where consumers can go to purchase it.
http://www.where.com

Smedley is joined by Mike Carrozzo, chief editor, M2M magazine, to talk about the ereader market and give a rundown of the similarities and differences between the Amazon Kindle and the Sony Reader Touch Edition. Some of the topics they cover include price, storage capacity, connectivity, and functionality. They wrap up with a quick summary of the pros and cons of each device.
http://www.m2mmag.com

Peggy Smedley talks about the GSMA’s manifesto which outlines how the European Union can further advance some of its key objectives through the use of mobile technology. Some of the main areas described in the report include healthcare, traffic management, and the smart grid. Smedley also talks about Best Buy’s recent announcement to add a new section to its stores which will offer connected consumer electronic devices.
http://www.m2mmag.com

Mark Hanson, manager of wireless health initiatives, Alarm.com, and John Whitehead, president, CareLink Advantage, join Smedley to discuss the CareLink Advantage remote monitoring solution and how it is enabling elderly and disabled individuals to maintain their independence without jeopardizing their health.
http://www.alarm.com

Mark Hanson, manager of wireless health initiatives, Alarm.com, and John Whitehead, president, CareLink Advantage, discuss some of the advanced capabilities of the solution in relation to remote monitoring, as well as what initially brought about the development of the solution. They also talk about some real-life examples of how the solution can benefit both caregivers and those being cared for.
http://www.carelinkadvantage.ca

Peggy Smedley offers a glimpse into the M2M crystal ball by describing how the connected home of the future could save consumers money when it comes to preparing and cleaning up after Thanksgiving dinner. She also talks about a recent study from Gartner identifying the top 10 consumer mobile applications for 2012.
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Dolph Rodenburg, president, Energy Inc., and Charles Spirakis, software engineer, Google Inc., talk about how consumers can go about downloading PowerMeter for themselves as well as where they can go to purchase The Energy Detective (TED). They also talk about how the solution is set up and relate some of the feedback they have received from customers.
http://www.theenergydetective.com

Peggy Smedley and Mike Carrozzo, chief editor, M2M magazine, debut the M2M Hot for the Holidays segment. They talk about some of the hottest connected consumer devices that will be available this year just in time for the holidays. This segment features an in-vehicle navigation device, a personal GPS tracker, and an innovate application for the iPhone.
http://www.m2mpremier.com

Dolph Rodenburg, president, Energy Inc., and Charles Spirakis, software engineer, Google Inc., talk about how the two companies came to form a partnership and tackle the consumer energy management space. They also describe how Google PowerMeter/The Energy Detective (TED) benefits consumers and how it differs from a typical smart meter.
http://www.google.org/powermeter

Peggy Smedley discusses the growth of the connected home market as well as a growing consumer interest in managed home automation systems and how they benefit both consumers and service providers. She also talks about a recent advancement in health monitoring, more specifically, GE’s acquisition of a company focused on remote patient monitoring.
http://www.m2mmag.com

Doug VanDagens, director of Connected Service Solutions, Ford, joins the show to discuss some of the key features of the SYNC system and what initially brought about its development. He also talks about how Ford is working to be sure the updates they make to the system are in line with what consumers want.
http://www.ford.com

Peggy Smedley talks about a stick-on device that is used to measure patients’ vital signs by being affixed to their chest, much like a bandage. She also discusses how the consumer demand for connected M2M devices such as the nook from Barnes & Noble has resulted in many stores selling out of the product before the shopping season has even officially begun.
http://www.m2mmag.com

Laurie Lamberth, industry analyst, joins Smedley to discuss what she foresees as some of the big trends in the M2M space come 2010. She elaborates on some of the technological innovations that she believes will bring M2M technology into the mainstream next year and what she is looking forward to at the upcoming Consumer Electronics Show.

Derek Kent, media relations director, Nike, discusses the Nike+ product line and what brought about its development, as well as how consumers can benefit from these products. He gives an overview of the types of devices that make up Nike+ and how they work in conjunction with Apple’s iPods.
http://www.nikeplus.com

Peggy Smedley and Mike Carrozzo, chief editor, M2M magazine, talk about another batch of connected consumer devices that will be hot for the holidays this year: connected digital photo frames. They discuss one frame, which won’t be available quite in time for the holiday, but is sure to go fast once it hits store shelves early next year. They also talk about a couple of available frames that can receive photos from computers or camera phones in realtime.
http://www.m2mpremier.com

Peggy Smedley talks about energy harvesting technology in wireless sensor networks and how the technology developed by EnOcean can help enable significant savings and reduce our impact on the environment by replacing sensors that use batteries with new ones that can collect power from their surrounding environment. She also discussed a new ereading service, Skiff, which will launch next year and is focused on the delivery of content from magazines and newspapers.
http://www.m2mmag.com

Peggy Smedley and Mike Carrozzo, chief editor, M2M magazine, wrap up the final installment of “Hot for the Holidays” this season with a look at some in-home energy management solutions. They discuss one device that actually lights up to let you know when the cheapest times are to use energy. They also talk about a device available in the U.K. that connects with your electricity meter and enables you to view information on your energy use through Google. The third product they discuss was named one of the best inventions of 2009 by Time magazine, a device that among other things, allows you to program your air conditioning to go on and off automatically.
http://www.m2mmag.com

Doug VanDagens, director of Connected Service Solutions, Ford, talks about Ford’s ongoing project with the University of Michigan which involves the testing of new in-vehicle applications. He also talks about how SYNC compares with other in-vehicle connectivity systems and what the future holds for SYNC.
http://www.syncmyride.com

Peggy Smedley and Mike Carrozzo, chief editor, M2M magazine, talk about some M2M-enabled health and fitness sensors that they feel will be hot for the holidays this season. They talk about a watch that can be used to keep track of vital workout information, even your heart rate, and then wirelessly transfer it to your computer afterwards. They also talk about a combination heart rate monitor/MP3 player and a body scale that is wirelessly connected to the Internet.
http://www.m2mmag.com

Peggy Smedley discusses how the U.S. military is working on developing applications for the iPhone which will help to improve situational awareness among military personnel, such as an application that lets soldiers know the location of their allies to avoid friendly fire situations. She also talked about a company that has developed a device that looks like a wristwatch and uses cellular connectivity to keep track of people with cognitive issues that may cause them to wander or get lost
http://www.m2mmag.com

Peggy Smedley talks about two of the major trends in effect at CES, connected vehicle innovation and in-home security. She discusses some of the updates Ford is making to its SYNC system as well as Kia’s announcement regarding its own vehicle telematics system. She also talks about some of the connected home security systems on display at the show including a smart doorbell that can send photos to a homeowner’s cell phone and deadbolt door locks that users can open and close remotely.
http://www.m2mmag.com

Peggy Smedley is joined by Mike Carrozzo, chief editor, M2M magazine, to give a recap of some of the new products they saw at CES that use M2M technology. They start by discussing a number of new energy management devices followed by some of the newest ereaders, one with two screens and another with the thinnest frame on the market. They also talked about how one company is using M2M technology in the automotive industry to cut down on driver distraction.
http://www.m2mmag.com

Peggy Smedley discusses AT&T’s Emerging Devices Organization and the group’s new Website designed to provide manufacturers with the resources they need to launch a device to market. She then compares this news with what others have said about the difficulties of working with AT&T’s current device certification process. She also talks about the relationship between M2M and social networking, highlighting news about a new ereader that has social networking capabilities integrated into its design.
http://www.m2mmag.com

Peggy Smedley, along with Laura Billingsley, managing editor, M2M magazine, talk about some of the announcements to come out of the Consumer Electronics Show that didn’t receive as much attention as they should have in the M2M space. They discuss Lok8U’s integration of T-Mobile’s Micro 3FF SIM cards into its GPS locator devices, which are worn like a wristwatch and come in different designs, for both children and adults. They talked about Samsung’s new ereader devices, which enable users to write on the screen and provide both Bluetooth and WiFi connectivity. The Pandigital Photo Mail LED Digital Photo Frame, one of the latest connected consumer devices to run on AT&T’s wireless network, was also discussed.
http://www.m2mmag.com

Eddie Mora, customer service manager for Best Buy located in Union Square in New York City, joins the show to talk to Smedley about what types of connected devices consumers are interested in. He also talks about the training Best Buy employees go through to ensure they have the answers to their customers’ questions.
http://www.bestbuy.com

Eddie Mora, customer service manager for Best Buy located in Union Square in New York City, talks about how he keeps himself educated on what is new in M2M technology. He also talks about some of the connected devices that are really popular at his store as well as one of his personal favorites.
http://www.bestbuy.com

Smedley and Mike Carrozzo, chief editor, M2M magazine, discuss the ongoing partnership between Best Buy and Ford and how the two companies are expanding a pilot program to various locations throughout the U.S. As part of the project, SYNC-enabled vehicles are located in the parking lots of Best Buy stores, giving customers the ability to see the technology firsthand and receive a rundown of the system from onsite Ford staff members.
http://www.m2mmag.com

Asghar Mostafa, CEO, enTourage Systems Inc., talks with Smedley about enTourage eDGe, the company’s dualbook device and how the concept for the product came together. He also discusses some of the product’s key features, enTourage’s plans for the future, and how the eDGe can serve as a replacement for a student’s backpack.
http://www.entourageedge.com

Alan Buckner, director of U.S. sales, Coyote Systems, talks about how Coyote products alert drivers when they are approaching red light cameras, as well as fixed and mobile speed cameras. He describes what type of drivers make up the Coyote community and when consumers can expect to see the product launch in the U.S.
http://www.coyotesystems.us

Peggy Smedley talks about the potential competition between Google and Apple that could be heating up the energy space, as Apple is currently working on an in-home energy management system to go up against Google’s PowerMeter software. Smedley talks about how this possible battle could actually be beneficial to consumers. She also gives an update on the development of the smart grid throughout the country.
http://www.m2mmag.com

Kevin Meagher, CEO, Intamac Systems, talks about how Intamac’s cloud-based platform is enabling consumers to connect multiple devices in the home over a broadband network and control those devices remotely via the Web. He also gives an overview on how the connected home market in Europe differs from that in the United States.
http://www.intamac.com

Kevin Meagher, CEO, Intamac Systems, and Lou Reda, vice president & general manager of consumer product development, D-Link, discuss the partnership between the two companies and how working together has differentiated them from the competition. Reda also gives an overview of D-Link’s Home Monitoring Starter Kit and some of the other things that we can expect to see from the companies moving forward.
http://www.dlink.com

Seth Frader-Thompson, CEO, EnergyHub, talks about his company’s wireless dashboard which helps consumers measure, monitor, and manage their in-home energy consumption. He discusses some of the key features to the EnergyHub system, how it benefits consumers, when it will be available, and how he developed the idea while driving in his car.
http://www.energyhub.net

Smedley and Mike Carrozzo, chief editor, M2M magazine, cover some wireless fitness devices which can help make it easier to keep track of progress during and after your workout. One of the devices they talk about can track vital information on body movement throughout the day such as total steps taken or sleep quality. They also discuss a device that ‘coaches’ you during a run to keep you in line with a targeted heart rate, as well as a watch which collects data on your workout and wirelessly transmits it to the Web when within range of a computer.
http://www.m2mmag.com

Peggy Smedley discusses the rise of an extremely popular consumer device now being equipped with an M2M component and some of the manufacturers who have already gotten on board. She also talks about a recent survey which highlights what consumers are saying about connected devices. Some of the interesting stats from the survey include that more than half of the respondents would like to be able to buy all of their connected devices from a single supplier in the future.
http://www.m2mmag.com

Maurice Tuff, president and chief technology officer, Lemur Vehicle Monitors, discusses how his company’s SafeDriver solution enables parents to analyze their children’s driving behavior through a less intrusive method than realtime tracking. He describes what type of information parents can access through SafeDriver and its tamperproof capabilities.
http://www.lemurmonitors.com

Ian Hall, chief operating officer, TALKINGplug Inc., describes how his company’s products can help consumers to identify the appliances in their home that are wasting the most energy and adjust their consumption patterns. He describes how the devices are able to “talk” to the homeowner and what types of issues in the industry initially brought about the development of the TalkingPlug.
http://www.talkingplug.com

Peggy Smedley compares Wi-Fi and 3G connectivity and which types of connectivity plans are more attractive to consumers. She points out an interesting statement made by AT&T’s CEO and the curiosity it is igniting regarding the soon-to-be-released iPad. Smedley also discusses a recent analyst report and the growth it is predicting for the amount of data being transmitted by connected devices in the next few years.
http://www.m2mmag.com

Jake Jacobson, senior media relations specialist, Garmin Intl., joins the show to talk about what Garmin is doing in the connected fitness device market. He talks about Garmin’s Forerunner fitness watches and some of the key benefits they provide to consumers. He also describes how Garmin transitioned itself from a GPS company into additional markets, including health and fitness.
http://www.garmin.com

Smedley and Mike Carrozzo, chief editor, M2M magazine, discuss some of the coolest location-based applications available for iPhone, BlackBerry, and Android phones. Some of the applications discussed include an app that gives you updates on the best locations to go surfing and another one to identify the best snow conditions for skiing. There is even an app that pulls information from Wikipedia right onto your screen, with the information determined by which direction you point the phone!
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Smedley and Mike Carrozzo, chief editor, M2M magazine, highlight another round of M2M applications available for iPhone, BlackBerry, and Android phones, some of which can be found across the board. They also discuss an app for iPhone that can help you locate your vehicle if you can’t remember where you parked, one for BlackBerry that can tell you how fast you are going, and an Android app that tells you which restaurants near your location have open tables.
http://www.m2mmag.com