– Telenor Connexion provides its existing, and future, customers with a sophisticated and extremely reliable platform. Our global connectivity solutions are used for our customers’ critical services such as eCall and remote health monitoring. Our new platform is solely built for, and dedicated to, reliable global M2M data traffic, says Per Simonsen, CEO, Telenor Connexion.

According to the analyst firm Berg Insight, the number of mobile M2M connections will grow at a compound annual growth rate of over 25% to reach 187 million connections by 2014. The majority of this growth will come from areas within automotive, utility and health sectors where applications are often business, or even life, critical. The reliability of connectivity is imperative for services such as eCall, where vehicles automatically alert local emergency operators in case of an accident. Remote health monitoring and alarm solutions are other examples depending on reliable and real-time wireless data connectivity. Solutions for monitoring and managing remote equipment such as wind mills, water pumps and industrial machinery are equally depending connectivity to secure optimized operations. The connectivity of these devices needs to be built on secure platforms with reliable and redundant technology in order to operate in a secure and stabile way over many years.

– The request for secure and reliable M2M connectivity solutions puts entirely new demands on mobile operators that intend to be a part of this development. As a leading provider of embedded connectivity, we are proud to progress the technological development with this new platform and the services attached. This is the result of over 10 years of experience and close collaboration with customers such as Securitas, Volvo and Daimler, says Per Simonsen.

Telenor Connexion customers have real-time access to monitor operational status and manage all their devices via an online Service Portal or an API solution directly integrated into the customers’ monitoring or operations systems. In addition to that, the customers’ solutions are monitored 24/7/365 by dedicated technical support expertise with tailored routines and processes to secure business critical applications. The platform is fully redundant and providing access to +400 mobile networks around the world.

In addition to the new technical platform, Telenor Connexion has developed a chip-based eSIM solution to be integrated in industrial environments such as machines and vehicles to further secure and enhance connectivity.

– Embedded connectivity solutions are fundamentally different from traditional mobile operators’ services and we take an end-to-end approach. By separating the M2M business with a dedicated organisation, technology and processes we can provide the next generation services and meet the new demands coming from embedded connectivity in critical applications and products, Per Simonsen concludes.

For more information, please contact:
Karin Karlung, PR and Communication, Telenor Connexion
karin.karlung@telenor.com, +46 734 417 415

• Full transparency and real-time control over traffic patterns, costs and operational status of your connected objects – either via our online Service Portal or via our API for direct integration into your IT-systems
• Reduced cost and manual effort when deploying new connected products – via our automated provisioning services
• Instant access to almost 400 mobile networks in over 200 countries across the world

These areas are further described below:

Online M2M service portal and API services

In addition to our service management team and helpdesk you also gain access to our web-based service portal. This gives you a complete overview and control of your connectivity solution. The M2M service portal offers a wide range of functionalities, including SIM-management tools, real-time traffic surveillance and alert functions, historical statistics and diagnostics, billing and support tools. With our API (application programming interface) you can fully integrate your IS/IT environment to our M2M platform to effectively get fully integrated with your connected device and manage the data communication.

Customized M2M subscription

The M2M business and applications raise other demands on subscriptions services compared to traditional mobile subscriptions. Therefore, we offer you entirely customized subscription profiles. Our customised M2M subscription could for example include customised roaming profile and blocking of certain bearer services to ensure secure and cost-efficient global connectivity. Through our roaming partner agreements, our customers have access to extensive coverage and high quality connectivity services worldwide. Today we offer GSM services in some 200 countries and almost 400 networks.

Automated M2M SIM activation

Automated SIM activation is an absolute must in a large-scale M2M rollout. We provide you with active SIM-cards for which charging starts when the SIM-cards are actually used in-field. The process is fully automated to simplify and cut costs in your logistics and installation process.

Since no manual activation is required you can manage and install large volumes of SIM-cards very cost effectively. If you want to activate or deactivate your SIM-cards yourself, it is possible to do so in our M2M service portal.

M2M test lab

Our M2M test lab gives you the opportunity to test modules and applications in a controlled mobile network environment with access to state-of-the-art equipment and under the guidance of a test manager. We will support you throughout the test procedures to ensure the best possible conditions for your product development processes. Minimising the need for field testing and faulty services in your operations will help you minimise your costs and shorten your time-to-market.

Customized business logics

With over 10 years of experience in supporting our customers moving towards connected products and services, we acknowledge the need to find a suitable commercial model to secure a successful customer M2M deployment.

Telenor Connexion provides a diverse range of pricing and billing solutions in order to support our customers’ various business models. International flat rates, bulk traffic rates, and one-time/fixed-fee set-up are examples of the models we can offer you.