1. Machine-to-Machine (M2M) Communication
Betty XU
Nov 27, 2014

2. It’s the Internet of Things
50 Billion Things
will be connected on the web by 2020, changing the way we live and do business.
Forbes, “Gartner Top 10 Strategic Technology Trends.” October 23, 2012

3. Agenda
Introduction
Motivation
Technology
Benefits
Growth
Challenges

4. Introduction Communicate among machines, sensors, devices or “things”
Over wired or wireless communication network
No human intervention whilst devices are communicating end-to-end

5. Motivation Efficiency & Productivity Mature Technology Lower cost
Wireless Communication (e.g. 4G)
Rise of Cloud
Lower cost
Electronic devices
Connectivity
Regulatory Mandates

6. Technology M2M System Architecture Layer Key Components Functions
Application Layer
Fleet Management/Health Care/Retail
Business Intelligence
Management Layer
Service Management, OSS/BSS/NMS
Data Analysis
Communication Layer
WiMax/2G/3G/LTE
Data Transmission
Sensing Layer
M2M device with Camera; RFID, GPS, Sensors & Actuators
Data Collection

7. Technology
Source: ECN 2012

8. Sensing - Data Collection
Source: Harbor Research

9. Communication - Data Transmission

10. Communication - Data Transmission
Access Network
Wired Solution - dedicated cabling between sensor and gateway
(E.G. cable, xDSL, PLC, optical, etc.)
Wireless Capillary Solution - short-range link
(E.G. Wi-Fi, RFID, Bluetooth, WLAN, ZigBee, etc.)
Wireless Cellular Solution - cellular link
(E.G. GSM, GPRS, EDGE, 3G, LTE-M, WiMAX, etc.)

11. Communication - Data Transmission
Source: Harbor Research

12. Communication - Data Transmission
Gateway
Connect access and core networks
Network address translation
Packet fragmentation/defragmentation
Core Network
Connect to computer system
IPv6-enabled Internet

13. Management - Data Analysis
Data Assessment
Enterprise software application
Standalone system
Response
Automate a business process by automating the flow of data
Right data, right place, and right way
Example:
Data Normalization - Extract data and convert into standard format
Rules Engine - Apply rules to data for modelling
Device intelligence - Add intelligence to device for control

14. Cloud – Scalability, Flexibility & Security

15. End-to-End Architecture

16. End-to-End Communication
Source: Stratecast 2010

17. Applications Healthcare Utilities Transportation Manufacturing Retail
Telemedicine & home healthcare
Emergency services management
Utilities
Remote meter reading
Energy usage and optimization
Street light management
Transportation
Navigation and routing
Route optimization
Fleet Management
Manufacturing
Remote Monitoring
Remote asset management
Prototype testing
Retail
Stock Control
POS / Vending Machine
Digital signage
Natural Resources
Water and animal control
Environment monitoring at sea

19. Benefits Increase operational efficiencies
Streamlined delivery processes
Greater control and management of assets
Better decision-making
Identify critical situations
Sustainability
Generate new revenue streams
Improve Customer experience
etc...

20. M2M is in a growing trend... Connections Device Revenue
Global M2M connections reached 195 million in 2013, growing at almost 40% per year (38% CAGR)
M2M connections now account for 2.8% of all global mobile connections, double the 1.4% share recorded in 2010
Device
12.5 million M2M-capable devices by 2020
Revenue
23 percent annual growth rate, rising from $121 billion in annually derived revenue in 2012 to become a $948 billion business by 2020
(GSMA Intelligence 2014)

21. M2M is in a growing trend...
Source: Berg Insight 2012

22. Challenges Lack of universal standards Network Scalability
Large, distributed networks
Congestion
Complex data management
Low latency and high reliability
Power consumption of M2M devices
Fragmented value chain

23. Reference
S.Kechiche, D.George and N.Jain, "From concept to delivery: the M2M market today ", GSMA Intelligence, London, UK, Feb.2014
J.Easwaramony, "APAC M2M Outlook", Frost & Sullivan, New York, June.2011
T.Ryberg, "The Global Wireless M2M Market", Berg Insight, Sweden, April.2012
M.Cullinen, "Machine to machine technologies: unlocking the potential of a $1 trillion industry", The Carbon War Room, 2013
A.Maedaer, P.Rost and D.Staehle, "The Challenge of M2M Communications for the Cellular Radio Access Network", EuroView2011, 2011

24. Q&A

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