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Wireless World Friday, September 9, 2016 1 6 INSPIRING INNOVATION THROUGH COLLABORATION By Tim Last, Vice President and General Manager, Iridium ® M2M Line of Business Managing and operating a network that is global, reliable and robust is not the only goal Iridium has now and into the near future – enabling a network that is also easy to do business and integrate with is the ultimate goal. Iridium's M2M sector has a vast partner ecosystem that encour- ages collaboration and fosters innova- tion. By providing flexible development and integration options, such as a fin- ished end product and small form factor transceivers for customers and partners to utilize, doing business with Iridium is an easy process for all now and into the future. Nurturing and expanding the Iridium M2M community is necessary to meet the constantly changing and advancing needs of the M2M and the Internet of Things (IoT) industries. With this mind- set and commitment to developing and growing this segment of the business, Iridium is planning on releasing its very first satellite add-on M2M device, called Iridium Edge™. It is a short burst data (SBD) modem, antenna and power sup- ply, all-in-one, plug-and-play device that can be easily installed into existing satel- lite and cellular solutions, without a com- plicated integration and development process. The device is ideal for companies in the fleet management and remote track- ing fields that need access to satellite- based communication solutions, but do not necessarily have the means of devel- oping satellite-specific terminals. Iridium Edge is fully supported by the Iridium network, and boasts all of the inherent advantages it provides, such as global cover- age, low latency and the ruggedness and reliabil- ity Iridium products are known for. The network allows for more installation flexibility, stronger satellite signals and resilience from blockages due to inclement weather or restricted line of sight, which often causes interference with products and solutions supported by Geostationary (GEO) satellite networks. The product is currently in the develop- ment phase, and will be officially announced in the coming months. For more information, stop by booth #5632 or go to www.iridium.com. CONNECTING THINGS TO POSSIBILITIES IoT represents a slew of new and diverse connected services for consumers and industry, and new business opportunities for operators. Already, there are more than 230 million cellular M2M subscrip- tions for IoT devices, but that is the tip of the iceberg, especially when you consid- er that cellular networks already cover 90 percent of the world's population. The trick is to find the optimal connection between the next new "thing" and the network, platforms, applications and ana- lytics that drive new value and innova- tion from the data. Technologies are bringing new capabilities to bear while also significantly lowering cost to bring the next thing "online." A New Generation of Networks for IoT Can 4G be better if we slow it down? When you need to make a massive num- ber of connections work with very small devices that communicate a small amount of information in harder to reach locations, slower is better. The "Massive IoT" market segment is served by tech- nologies known as Low Power Wide Area (LPWA) and brings unique charac- teristics of small data volumes, support- ing massive numbers of connections with low complexity, low cost devices and quite possibly embedded with no access to on-grid power. A new generation of highly cost efficient GSM and LTE tech- nologies known as LTE-M and N a r r o w b a n d - I o T (CAT-M1, CAT-M2) are making massive machine type connec- tions possible in the context of LPWA. Once deployed in a mobile operator's net- work, coverage is available across the existing nationwide cellular networks with the upside of even broader, deeper coverage in locations previously uncov- ered by traditional LTE. This includes extended cell coverage, improved indoor coverage and possibilities to penetrate underground and other hard to reach areas. Industrial applications can take advantage of this new connectivity option for applications in monitoring, tracking and automation via a large num- ber of sensors, meters and actuators, used widely in different industries. The trusted and secure GSM and LTE con- nections of today are expanded for use by millions of potential applications for IoT with sup- port for a huge variance in requirements around cost, bat- tery life, coverage, connectivity performance (throughput and capacity), security and reliability. When considering which technology to pick for any implementation, there are many pros and cons of technology capa- bility, security, cost and longevity of the solutions that all must be taken into account. As a world leader in wireless technologies, Ericsson is here to help operators, industries and enterprises find the best solution that fits the need for the application and device. For more information, stop by booth #4322 or go to www.ericsson.com. BEM WIRELESS UNVEILS NEW LINE OF PRODUCTS Bem Wireless LLC was conceptualized with Mike Nakamura and two other consumer electronics veterans, official- ly launching U.S. operations in 2013. While a very short time ago, the com- pany has grown tremendously with a strong product portfolio and retail foot- print. The company's founding princi- ples remain today, such as timeless and borderless designs coupled with intu- itive interfaces. Serving up wireless products that meet current and emerg- ing technology is where the company lives. "It is important to remain nimble and opportunistic, yet at the same time temper the expectation of consumers embracing certain change with emerg- ing technologies," says President and Chief Executive Officer Mike Nakamura. "The industry is awash with WiFi solutions and products, yet the ease of integration for the mainstream consumer is just not there yet. That is the challenge as well as the opportunity." Bem Wireless is addressing the WiFi audio category with what it believes is the best way to lead the con- sumer migration to this emerging cate- gory. At the same time, older wireless technologies can be very relevant or even find a new and repurposed use that fits the right consumer need. Bem Wireless launches a new brand cen- tered around outdoor entertain- ment that has received stellar reviews from its retail part- ners. Nimble, creative and stead- fast, Bem Wireless LLC has quickly garnered respect within the industry, and it is thankful for the wide trade and consumer accept- ance thus far. "Where we are today is not where we will be tomorrow by any means." For more information, visit www.bemwireless.com. DEXCOM WARRIOR AVERY MAKES THE CUT WITH CHEER TEAM AND DIABETES Companies like Dexcom are quickly moving towards making medical devices that are smaller, sleeker and more adapt- able than ever. But one thing that Dexcom never forgets is that there is a person attached to each and every one of its devices for days at a time – a device that helps children and adults live their lives and not have their diabetes at the forefront. Whether it's being a child and attending a sleepover, an adult exercising or someone just having a nice dinner out at a new restaurant, with the Dexcom G5™ Mobile Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) system measuring glucose levels every five minutes (Dexcom G5 Mobile Continuous Glucose Monitoring System, User's Guide, 2015), users can just check their glucose levels on their iPhones and get on with their lives. Also, with the Dexcom Share™ feature, loved ones can follow on their phones to make sure that everything is okay with their loved one's glucose levels. For parents of children with type 1 diabetes, this is a huge relief! Hallie Addington, mother of Avery, who was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at three years old, says that she can't live without the Dexcom – Dexy, as she calls it. "For the first time, I can drop Avery off at competition cheer practice and not wait in the gym during the two hour practice," said Addington. Before, Addington would stay, and even volun- teered to coach a lot of Avery's teams since she felt she had to stay to make sure Avery's glu- cose levels were okay. "Now with Share, I can just check my phone and see how she's doing." "Another advantage to using Dexcom is that I can see which way (up or down) the glucose level is going," explained Addington. "If she's at 100 now, but the arrows are going up, I can make more informed decisions about her diabetes to keep her glucose level 'tighter.'" The technology has given Addington and Avery more freedom. With Dexcom, Avery had the confidence to try out for the competition cheering team, even though it required her to par- ticipate in longer and more vigorous practices than her previous team. Avery has even gone to sleepovers and Addington has had the peace of mind to know she'll be okay and she can check her glucose from home. Not having to use both the display device and the iPhone is a great advantage with Dexcom G5 Mobile. "Avery is thrilled to have one less thing to carry. She just takes her phone and goes," explained Addington. "I can't imagine what our lives would be like without this device," exclaimed Addington. "We are so grate- ful to Dexcom – it has saved Avery's life and allowed her to have a life." For more information, visit www.dexcom .com/G5mobile.