Published on the 29/04/2014 | Written by Newsdesk

Vodafone’s global M2M platform provides managed connectivity and device management and offers users the ability to connect to over 580 mobile networks around the world. While it has traditionally been difficult to deploy M2M solutions internationally Global CEO of International Telematics, Guy Colglazier says the platform makes it possible to scale a product globally.

“In the past, it has been very difficult to penetrate a new international market. Vodafone’s reliable network will help us remove the traditional barriers for expansion offshore. Now, with Vodafone’s global M2M platform, we can ship our product straight from our warehouse and know that whether the box is opened in Adelaide or Albuquerque, it’s going to work in the same way without any adjustments.”

International Telematics uses M2M technology to provide asset location monitoring and security, driver behaviour reports and environmental impact assessment and is one of only two providers in New Zealand that is NZTA‐approved to collect electronic road-user charges. Vodafone’s global platform will provide services in markets where International Telematics is well established, including Australia and North America and to push into other countries as the company expands.

Tony Bacon, Head of M2M at Vodafone New Zealand, says there is a great deal of potential for businesses to reduce cost, complexity and expand internationally by using a global M2M platform.
“Vodafone’s M2M platform is currently used for services ranging from electronic road tolling, to refrigerator monitoring, to security services and electricity metering,” he says.

Vodafone has also topped the rankings for its M2M services in Analysys Mason’s independent M2M annual scorecard for the third year in a row and is recognised as a global leader in M2M technology in Gartner’s Magic Quadrant.