We put heavy emphasis on ensuring our customers have the knowledge to optimize the whole M2M solution behavior and interaction with mobile network, from terminal to central system (i.e. non synchronous signalling, remote management, optimized connection attempt schemes, and much more!) Telenor Connexion’s three step M2M Quality Program helps to guide our customers through the process from conception to release of an M2M application.

Yes, we have to admit that some of our customers resist having to institute changes to their M2M or telematics solutions due to the effort involved in implementing software changes – but most of them understand and are happy that Telenor Connexion has a reliability and quality focus! Our customers appreciate that we are helping them to ensure future proof technology in M2M. Unfortunately, we are aware that some M2M connectivity service providers are not asking their customers to comply to the same high standards today, but it is our sincere hope that they too will follow in our footsteps to ensure that as M2M grows in the industry we are working together to protect the reliability of delivering stable GPRS/SMS/ and 3G services. In the meantime our customers, module partners and roaming partners are ecstatic that we are!

/Gwenn Larsson, Head of Marketing

The Eco-Way is an innovative, ground-breaking portable navigation device featuring an electrical interface that connects directly to the diagnostics bus within a vehicle, thereby enabling it to collect real-time engine and performance data. The Eco-Way processes this information and displays in real-time MPG and CO2 per mile in a Prius-like display. Eco-Way also calculates an “Eco-Score” telling the driver the degree to which their driving is eco-friendly. Vehicle and driver performance information is sent via Telenor Connexion’s global GPRS network to the TSP’s fleet management database where fleet operators can review vehicle and driver performance statistics and vehicle maintenance information.  One of the key value propositions of the Eco-Way is the ability for drivers to see in real-time how their driving behaviour affects gas mileage and CO2 emissions so they can make improvement, as well as how their vehicle performs relative to the capabilities advertised by the manufacturer.

Of particular importance in this system is the ability to provision, manage and support thousands of remote, internet-connected eco-navigation devices, on a global basis, and to ensure reliable capture and presentation of critical data, and make immediate notification of any vehicle faults or problems. This capability is provided through Telenor Connexion’s comprehensive global telematics connectivity solution.

– We are very excited to be working with Telenor Connexion, a world leader in global M2M connectivity solutions with a distinguished reputation, says Jim DiSanto, President of Earthrise and a Digisec board member.

– Oil prices are again heading up as the world economy transitions from recession to a new growth cycle. Fuel costs are the number one concern of fleet operators world-wide, followed closely by the cost of emissions. Transportation is now the number one man-made producer of green house gases, and pressure is being brought upon fleet operators to reduce their emissions. Using innovative telematics technology like Eco-Way coupled with Telenor Connexion connectivity services can reduce transportation emissions in most fleets by 30-40%, Jim DiSanto continues.

– We are pleased to work with such a pioneering company like Digisec. The product is built and launched towards the professional fleet and transportation vertical in an innovative way, and in view of the environmental focus and consideration arising all around the world. It is with great enthusiasm we contribute with our global M2M connectivity solution, says Niclas Andersson, Global Business Development Executive, Telenor Connexion.

For more information, please contact:

Jim DiSanto, Earthrise Technologies, Inc.
jimd@earthrisetech.com,  +1 650-283-4402

Niclas Andersson, Telenor Connexion
niclas.k.andersson@telenor.com, +46 (734) 41 72 78

About Earthrise Technologies and Digisec Group
Earthrise Technoloiges is a wholly owned division of Digisec Group (www.digisecgroup.com), a Caymans Corporation.  In addition to Earthrise, Digisec owns and operates CCYamei Electronics, the leading after-market manufacturer of automotive security and safety products in China.  Products include EZ-GO smart key system, All-Way GPS/GSM tracking and security system, and the new Eco-Way connected navigation system with Eco-Driving and vehicle diagnostics. For more information please visit www.earthrisetech.com

About Telenor Connexion
Telenor Connexion is a leading global provider of embedded connectivity for business and life critical applications. Companies in industries as diverse as automotive, security, utilities and fleet management are implementing embedded connectivity solutions to achieve productivity gains, cost management, environmental improvement and expand customer services. With more than 10 years of experience, Telenor Connexion is a reliable partner, understanding and dedicated our customers’ business. According to leading industry analyst Berg Insight, Telenor is “the most advanced mobile operator in the area of M2M” and “the dominant provider of wireless M2M connectivity”.

With his unique knowledge in the rapidly growing field of telematics, Dan Mårtensson will share his fresh views on the role of the mobile operator. The presentation gives an understanding on how mobile operators will have to adapt to the changing landscape of vehicles and machines getting connected on a global basis.- The telematics technology is evolving at a tremendous pace, and the industry needs to keep up. In order to be a part of the profitable telematics market, the mobile operators must adjust to technological developments and new market demands, says Dan Mårtensson, CMO and VP Automotive Sales, Telenor Connexion.

The audience will have the opportunity to learn how mobile operators will move from standard GPRS rate plans and embedded SIMs to an end-to-end approach of managing business critical connectivity solutions. A totally new mindset and offering is required to adapt to various customer business models as well as production and logistics processes. There will also be an opportunity to get expert opinion on new partnerships and business models that are needed to grow the market.

The creation of Telenor Connexion is a proof of the company’s dedicated belief in the future of M2M and at the same time acknowledging the fact that managed M2M connectivity is something completely different from traditional mobile operator services.

Telenor Connexion will be exhibiting at stand number 5, during the Telematics Munich event.

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

About Telenor Connexion
Telenor Connexion is a leading global provider of managed M2M connectivity solutions. Machine-to-machine (M2M) communication is a rapidly expanding market. Companies in industries as diverse as automotive, security, utilities and fleet management are implementing M2M solutions to achieve productivity gains, cost management, environmental improvement and to expand customer services. With more than 10 years of experience Telenor Connexion is an experienced and reliable partner. We are dedicated to our customers’ business and understand their needs. Telenor Connexion has provided international, cost-effective M2M communication solutions to a number of global customers such as Volvo, Daimler and Securitas Direct.

According to leading industry analyst Bergh Insight Telenor is “the most advanced mobile operator in the area of M2M” and also “the dominant provider of wireless M2M connectivity”.

Telenor Connexion is wholly owned by Telenor Group, the world’s sixth largest mobile operator. Telenor Group is an international provider of high quality tele, data and media communication services with mobile operations in 13 markets across the Nordic region, Central and Eastern Europe and in Asia.

Telit Wireless Solutions is an internationally leading specialist in wireless machine-to-machine (M2M) technology. Telit is the only company worldwide to offer communications modules for all of the various wireless technologies: it develops produces and markets modules for GSM/GPRS, UMTS/WEDGE/HSDPA, CDMA/EVDO and Short-Range RF applications. Telit Wireless Solutions is known for its four core values that play a key role in ensuring the customer’s success: business scalability, ease of integration, investment protection, and world class quality. Telit products are divided into families; each tailored to different levels of integration and volumes according to application size and production scale. Within one product family, all of the modules have the same size and shape, the same connectors or BGA and the same software interface. As one of the first players to do so, Telit has enhanced its existing service portfolio with its new service concept: the Telit Infinita Services. The primary target of this offering is the simplification of the M2M solution deployment and maintenance of software devices. M2M applications rationalize business processes by enabling machines, equipment and vehicles to communicate with each other via mobile networks. Telit products are used all over the world and marketed via Telit’s offices in Brazil, China, Denmark, France, Germany, Israel, Italy, Korea, Spain, the Republic of South Africa, Taiwan, Turkey, the UK and the USA. Telit’s global distributor network comprises specialists in wireless technologies and enhances the customer experience in over 56 countries worldwide. Telit Communications PLC is listed on AIM (ticker: TCM).

For more information: www.telit.com.

Cinterion Wireless Modules is the worldwide leading supplier of cellular machine-to-machine (M2M) communication modules and combines unparalleled M2M engineering expertise and localized worldwide customer support with a strong portfolio of high-quality GSM, GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA and UMTS products.
Cinterion is a reliable partner and valued by many vertical market customers for its award-winning modules which enable machines, equipment and vehicles to communicate over wireless networks helping enterprises dramatically cut costs and increase productivity and efficiency. Cinterion products are carrier and FTA approved and used for industries including remote maintenance and control, metering, payment systems, industrial PDA:s, routers and gateways, security systems, health care, automotive and eToll, tracking and tracing, environmental monitoring and more. The firm’s global headquarters are in Munich, Germany with sales and support offices in local markets around the world.

For more information, please visit: www.cinterion.com.

As a basis for creating effective usage of energy and a sustainable energy distribution system, much focus is now placed on building “smart grids” – intelligent energy networks. One core component of the smart grids is to enable connectivity towards the meters in the grid, thereby enhancing the possibility to monitor and manage energy consumption in real-time.

The movement towards smart metering is partly driven by regulation and a recent EU initiative indicates that 80 percent of all electricity meters will be so called smart meters by 2020. Whilst the overall aim from an EU perspective is energy savings and movement towards a more environmental energy value chain, this new technology also provides a platform for fewer and less severe outages, reduction in energy network losses and a more efficient energy market.

The new generation of smart metering solutions not only makes remote meter reading possible but also provides a platform for various value adding services such as improved customer relations management and demand side management, important factors for an increasingly competitive energy market environment.

Smart metering systems usually include three main components: a connected meter, a communication network and data collection/management systems. Telenor Connexion is working closely towards both meter manufacturers as well towards providers of central data management systems to integrate GSM/GPRS connectivity solutions in the best possible way for large-scale deployments.

While most alarms traditionally have used fixed telephone lines as means of communication – there has been a strong movement towards wireless technologies for both home alarms and professional alarms. There are three main drivers for wireless technologies being integrated into today’s alarm systems:

• Improved reliability – fixed lines are often used for other purposes such as fax, answering machines, DSL modems etc. which can create disturbances. A wireless connection is solely used for the intended alarm purpose – thereby securing best possible alarm connectivity.
• Cost-effective installation – installation time and cost can be reduced by using standardised wireless equipment which also implies full flexibility of the alarm location.
• Product development opportunities – increasing demands of more advanced alarm functionality such as notification, picture, video support is well in line with high-capacity mobile networks for data and voice communication. Using global GSM/GPRS standards, alarm manufactures can develop and sell cost-effective solutions with standardised connectivity solutions for multiple markets.

Telenor Connexion has been working closely with some of the leading providers of security solutions on an international level for many years. We can apply our experience to your specific product and business needs to create a valuable platform for taking your security solutions to the next step.

Airbiquity, a global leader in wireless connected services, and Telenor Connexion, a leading global provider of M2M connectivity solutions, today announced a joint strategic partnership to enable vehicle connectivity for connected services applications in automotive, portable navigation and fleet solutions across Europe.

Under this new agreement, Telenor Connexion will provide international wireless GPRS communication services for Machine-to-Machine (M2M) and telematics applications to Airbiquity’s managed data services platform, VIAaq. VIAaq is the centerpiece for providing a comprehensive set of connected services and seamless connectivity between content providers and a vehicle or Portable Navigation Device (PND) for a low cost of entry.

This agreement will allow Airbiquity to manage an end-to-end subscriber management process that includes the activation, deactivation and monitoring of SIM cards over Telenor’s GPRS and 3G networks across Europe. Airbiquity’s VIAaq solution will manage the authentication, billing and provisioning of the respective services between vehicle and server.

- Our agreement with Telenor Connexion will significantly enhance Airbiquity’s connected services portfolio in Europe. Through Telenor Connexion’s world-class connectivity solutions, significant coverage area and easily integrated systems, Airbiquity can provide unparalleled two-way data transfer to and from vehicles, says Kamyar Moinzadeh, President and CEO of Airbiquity.

- Partnering with Airbiquity, a key player in the field of vehicle telematics and connected services solutions is an important step in our ambition to be the undisputed leader in telematics/M2M connectivity. This cooperation clearly demonstrates the benefits and opportunities offered to customers through our global connectivity solutions and our extensive experience, says Dan Mårtensson, CMO & VP Automotive of Telenor Connexion.

Airbiquity connected services enabled through VIAaq will be showcased at Telematics Detroit Conference and Exhibition, booth 43 & 54, June 2-3, 2009 at the Rock Financial Showplace in Michigan, USA.

Telenor Connexion managed Telematics/M2M connectivity solutions will be presented at Telematics Detroit Conference and Exhibition, booth 31 & 32, June 2-3, 2009 at the Rock Financial Showplace in Michigan, USA.

For more information, please contact:
Airbiquity
Ryan Day,
Hill and Knowlton
Ryan.Day@hillandknowlton.com,
+1-206-441-7166

Telenor Connexion
Kristina Grandin,
PR and Communication, Telenor Connexion
kristina.grandin@telenor.com,
+46 734 25 26 21

About Airbiquity
Airbiquity delivers vehicle telematics and connected services solutions worldwide through a flexible ecosystem with the most reliable, cost-effective, easy to use two-way wireless connectivity solutions and best-in-class applications centered-around its VIAaq managed services platform. Airbiquity partners with leading automotive OEMs and personal navigation device (PND) companies to connect drivers with information that enhances the driving experience. To learn more about Airbiquity, visit www.airbiquity.com

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