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Wireless World Thursday, September 8, 2016 1 6 IOT CONNECTIVITY MANAGEMENT – WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW Getting your Internet of Things devices connected is just the beginning to run- ning a complete IoT program. Once they're online, you want to know what those things are doing, if they are running efficiently, if there are problems, how much data they are using, how much it is going to cost and more. Clarity and insight into your IoT deployment is essential to managing the product lifecy- cle. Let's look at the crucial elements of an IoT connectivity management plat- form that you should look for. Device Management Your IoT connectivity management plat- form should, at a minimum, allow you to easily control the status of all your devices. For example, Aeris' AerPort platform lets you provision devices, activate and start billing, sus- pend or cancel devices all from one sim- ple dashboard. This kind of device man- agement is the heart of any IoT system since devices are often placed in remote, dispersed locations, meaning you'll need to control them from a centralized home base. Traffic Management Turning devices on and off is merely the start. Knowing how much data each device is using and being able to analyze device traffic pat- terns lets you understand the performance of your entire IoT program. This provides groundwork for billing infor- mation and uncovers root cause cost drivers. Alerts The first two parts of an IoT connectivity management platform are the informa- tion upon which you should be able to create real-time alerts on device activity. In Aeris' AerPort platform, you configure alters for customized, proactive control of your IoT system, giving you real-time visibility into network activity. These alerts can notify you of problematic devices, so you can take immediate action, such as a network re-registration or SMS commands. Reports A well-equipped IoT connectiv- ity management platform, such as AerPort, will automatically provide daily and monthly sum- maries and detailed reports with rated billing events. It will also let you create customized reports on the device details, traffic costs and device traffic that fit your own IoT project's needs. Are you looking for the right IoT con- nectivity management platform? Find out how Aeris can help with its award-win- ning AerPort platform. For more information, stop by booth #4842 or go to www.aeris.com. PREPARE FOR A CAREER AS A MOBILE DEVICE TECHNICIAN Mengtor Mobile Device Training is one of three Mengtor Inc. affiliated business- es that can equip you with all the knowl- edge, tools and parts you need to start a successful business in mobile device repair. "The wireless industry is a business that is booming right alongside the pro- liferation of mobile devices that have become vital parts of not only American's lives, but for everyone in every corner of the world," claims Rene Amsterdam, a Level III Mobile Device Training Instructor for Mengtor Mobile Device Training, a school with three convenient locations in Los Angeles, Las Vegas and Atlanta that offers three- day and five-day courses in mobile device repair. The five-day courses are for those whom are entirely new to mobile device repair. These courses start with simple yet vital steps like disassembling and identifying major components on a mobile device. The degree of difficulty intensifies leading to water damage and soldering, level III repairs. "AKA, inte- grated circuitry," Amsterdam says. "You'll learn to take the actual device apart, identify major components and troubleshoot the device as well as price out the repairs. We will teach you where to find the parts to do such repairs, how to market the business, where and how to set up a business. All of these things come together in the training course we offer." The three-day courses are for those with more than average experience repairing devices. In many situations, taking this course is the next step to elevate their skills in order to fully compete in this growing market, according to Amsterdam. "In the three-day course, we start day one with liquid damage restoration, Level III micro-soldering repairs, advanced AMOLED glass separation and business strategies such as: point-of-sale systems and marketing," he says. Upon completion, all students are awarded with a certificate of course ful- fillment, which they can present to a future employer or display in their own business. "There are a bunch of employ- ers out there looking for people," Amsterdam says. "There are constant calls to Mengtor from employers looking for the school's most recent trainees." He continues, "Most people coming in are people who want to change their lives and run their own business. After com- pletion, they can go in one of two ways: either they can open their own business or they can join a company that's hiring certi- fied Level III mobile device technicians. Whichever path they decide to take, we will prepare them." Even through a complete course for mobile device repairs, it is not all that Mengtor Inc. has to offer. The partnership between Mengtor Inc. and Cell Repair Tools has eliminated the need to look elsewhere for those who have completed the course, or even to those with already established business- es. While Mengtor offers the training and top quality parts, Cell Repair Tools has the tools for each restoration need. "It's a one-stop shop for training, parts and tools." For more information, visit Mengtor Mobile Device Training at booth #1168. After the show, call 702.338.1588 (Central West) or 404.444.5245 (East Coast). NXT-ID RELEASES REVOLUTIONARY NEW WOCKET SMART WALLET NXT-ID is rolling out a sleek new all white version of the popular Wocket Smart Wallet. For those who don't know, here's why you need a Wocket Smart Wallet. With the variety of new payment solutions being released, consumers may ask which method is best. Each new pay- ment method has its own attributes that promise to make payments more conven- ient and secure. The good news is that none of these new payment methods are mutually exclusive to one another. For instance, digital wallets such as Google Wallet, Apple Pay or Android Pay may be preferable for locations that accept NFC (Near Field Communications), while another solution might be a better choice for locations that require a new barcode payment system, such as those being developed by major retailers like Wal- Mart, Target and Best Buy. Since none of the new payment methods can be used universally at all locations, the question remains – do you still need a wallet? Most digital wallets have one thing in common: they all are dependent upon a cell phone. Each new payment method added to a cell phone can be advantageous, depend- ing on when and where you wish to make a payment, but there are always instances where a cell-phone based payment method may not be practical. A cell-phone based payment solution may not be practi- cal when getting money from an ATM, making a purchase at one of the millions of retail outlets that have not yet replaced their existing point of sale (POS) terminals with new upgraded ones, or making pay- ments in areas with poor connec- tivity to the Internet. There is a risk that your cell phone battery might run out or Bluetooth does not pair, which may occur with certain methods that require Bluetooth connection with the phone. These are just some examples of when you may wish you had your wallet with you. For more information, go to www .wocketwallet.com. MOBILITY SOLUTIONS FROM GETWIRELESS There are so many mobility solutions in the marketplace. How do you identify the true best-in-class offerings? GetWireless provides a comprehensive portfolio of mobility gateway solutions from Sierra Wireless, a leader in mobile connectivity. These offerings span from a compact, Ethernet/Serial gateway to an ultra- rugged, multi-carrier routing solution with industry-leading WiFi coverage – plus an unparalleled connection and management platform. In cooperation with its channel part- ners, GetWireless guides public safety and Field Force Automation (FFA) com- panies through the different mobility gateway solutions to determine which is the best fit for their mobile environment. Since Sierra Wireless has six different mobility gateway solutions, the customer can rest assured that they will find the right solution for their mobility needs. GetWireless offers demonstration and field-trial units to ensure that proof of concept is found prior to a purchase. Some examples of where the Sierra Wireless mobility gateway solutions are used include police/fire/EMS connectivi- ty, mobile command, sales and support force mobilization, work-order dispatch, inventory and supply-chain automation, transaction processing and customer rela- tionship management. Mobility gateway solutions have become the best way to ensure that essential resources and critical infor- mation are deployed and managed effectively, at the lowest possible cost. GetWireless supports the mobility market through value-added resellers, sys- tem integrators, OEMs and cellular providers. If you are interested in these mobility gateway solutions or becoming an authorized channel partner, visit GetWireless in the M2M Zone at booth #4855.