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Telit's 2012 Expansion into M2M Value Added Services Yields Strong Early ResultsIn February 2012, the company announced a global strategic partnership with Telefonica, a world leader in telecommunications, to offer premium value-added services, customer support, module innovation and global connectivity. Telit released then its first m2mAIR VAS offering based on Telefonica's global M2M solutions and a self-developed, innovative, embedded module technologies & compatible cloud and backend services. Since m2mAIR's first offering launch, over 300 customers joined its pilot program. The company reports the signing of over 80 commercial contracts after only 9 months of pilots and sales. The 2012 edition of IMS research's study on the M2M industry places Telit second in that market for worldwide module sales in 2011. Since m2mAIR targets primarily small and mid-size accounts, usually served through indirect channel, Telit sees huge growth potential for m2mAIR to realize under these conditions. "We are delighted by the take up of m2mAIR - which is ahead of our expectations," said Oozi Cats, Telit Chief Executive. "In the Internet of things, machine to machine value added services & connectivity is now being rolled out at pace. With our relationship with Telefonica and established distribution channels, we have a strategic advantage in this fast growing market - as indicated by the rapid take up by customers around the world." He added moreover: "Our position in this market was further strengthened by the acquisition earlier this year of US-based CrossBridge Solutions, a veteran provider of M2M focused value-added services and connectivity, which will provide Telit access to US-based value added service & connectivity customers, as well as an opportunity to expand its m2mAir offering into the US. Ten years on, leveraging the industry's broadest portfolio of hardware in cellular, short range and positioning technologies, artfully complemented by services and connectivity from m2mAIR, Telit is M2M's One Stop Shop. By applying products and services in synergizing bundles, delivered with global support and logistics matching each individual need or want, Telit eliminates technical risk shortening time to market to the Internet of Things, wherever YOU come from - industry or segment. About Telit Telit Wireless Solutions (AIM: TCM listed under Telit Communications PLC), a global enabler of machine-to-machine (M2M) communications providing cellular, short range and positioning module products; and through its business unit m2mAIR, M2M managed and value added services, including connectivity. Telit is M2M's top one-stop-shop offering synergistic hardware and value added services bundles. With over 12 years exclusively in M2M, the company constantly advances technology through six R&D centers around the globe; and markets products and services in over 80 countries. By supplying scalable products interchangeable across families, technologies and generations, Telit is able to curb development costs, protect design investments and reduce technical risk. The company provides customer support and design-in assistance through 27 sales and support offices, a global distributor network of experts with over 30 competence centers, and the Telit Technical Support Forum. Telit connects organizations to the Internet of Things (IoT) allowing them to wirelessly collect, process and respond to real-world data from connected devices, creating new efficiencies, revenue streams, societal and personal benefits. Join the conversation and learn more about Telit and its customers' innovative applications on Facebook and Twitter. Copyright (C) 2013 Telit Communication PLC. All rights reserved. Telit, Telit Wireless Solutions, Telit Communication PLC, telit.com, telit2market, Telit Technical Forum, m2mAIR, m2mAIR.com and all associated logos are trademarks of Telit Communications PLC in the United States and other countries. Other names used herein may be trademarks of their respective owners. ((M2 Communications disclaims all liability for information provided within M2 PressWIRE. Data supplied by named party/parties. Further information on M2 PressWIRE can be obtained at http://www.presswire.net on the world wide web. Inquiries to [email protected]. |