Implementing
Machine-to-Machine (M2M) connectivity via packet-based 2G/3G cellular
networks is an attractive option for companies who need to arrange connectivity
to their remote devices out there. Why? Instant deployment, global coverage,
no distance limitations, cost-effectiveness. With each implementation
customers, however, face at least three key problems, which they must
solve until the connectivity is up and running. The problems are:
- As regards to two-way/bidirectional connectivity; how to
get fixed IP addresses to the remote devices?
- What about the data security
as the data to/from the remote devices is transferred over insecure
public data networks?
- Is there a need to make changes to the existing
systems?
The existence of these problems
has led to a situation where most customers
simply don't have enough technical expertise to carry out the wireless
M2M connectivity project in their hands.
Yet, all they want is an M2M connectivity
solution that can be installed
and deployed with ease and in a straightforward manner.
Protocol brings to India the Viola M2M Solution
which is an install-and-forget-it,
hassle-free approach that offers secure end-to-end connectivity for M2M
applications. For customers, this means that they finally can just install
the remote communications devices, power them up, forget them and continue
their business as usual. All the products are robust and of industrial-grade,
i.e. designed for industrial applications with harsh and demanding environments
in mind.