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Machine 2 Machine: Welcome to the future

Machine to Machine, commonly known as M2M or telemetry, is the remote interchange of data between 2 or more devices, or a central station, supporting specific business processes or products.

Anytime, anywhere access to real-time intelligence from remote machines or devices is changing the way that multinational businesses operate. Over the next 5 years we’re going to see a dramatic breakthrough in new applications as organisations realise the potential M2M represents - not just for increased efficiency and cost reduction, but also for revenue generation and improved customer satisfaction.

Vodafone has necessary structures in place to lead in this space and the sponsorship comes from the top. We can provide your business with the coverage, services and value you need to give your business an edge.

Deployment

Uses

Anywhere, anytime access to real-time intelligence, reducing setup and management costs

  • Gain immediate feedback on how a remote asset is being used.
  • Monitor its “vital signs”.
  • Remote configuration changes and identify problems as they occur.
  • Track delivery fleets and manage valuable assets in transit.
  • Monitor vending machine stock levels or accept credit card payments.

Vodafone experience

Capabilities

M2M is different, requiring new thinking with new commercial models, SIM logistics, security, and support

  • 20 years experience in M2M.
  • A global M2M platform, providing managed connectivity and device management.
  • Dedicated processes for SIM logistics and qualified M2M support.
  • Dedicated NZ-based M2M team for 7 years directly supporting our local M2M customers, while leveraging the capability, expertise and market leadership of our global organisation.

Coverage

97%

coverage in the places people live
and work in NZ

  • Coverage on 550 networks in 205 countries.
  • Global Services Platform offering single SIM use, and delivery and access anywhere.
  • Only NZ operator with dedicated GPRS network and overlapping 2G & 3G coverage.
  • We have the access and control to deliver a high quality network experience to you and your customers.

Corporate responsibility

10 million

Vodafone will provide 10 million carbon-reducing Machine to Machine connections by March 2013

  • Our target is to reduce Vodafone’s CO2 emissions by 50% by March 2020.
  • Develop joint CO2 reduction strategies with suppliers accounting for 50% of procurement spend by March 2012.

Network investment

$1 billion

invested to develop an integrated 2G and 3G network

  • This year Vodafone will invest an additional $120 million in network capability, resiliency, capacity and speed.
  • This makes Vodafone NZ’s network investment one of the biggest capital projects in the country this year.

Innovation

1

according to Gartner’s magic quadrant, Vodafone is a world leader in Machine to Machine

  • Vodafone is leading the pack with mobile marketing applications.
  • In much of Africa, banking is now carried out through the mobile network through a Vodafone service called m-pesa.

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