InHand Networks, a leader of industrial M2M solutions in China, is integrating Gemalto's Cinterion PHS8 module into their InRouter 900 series. It provides customers with remotely manageable secure solutions for large-scale M2M deployments, widely used in M2M applications for multiple device connections in the rural are
InHand Networks, a leader of industrial M2M solutions in China, is integrating Gemalto's Cinterion PHS8 module into their InRouter 900 series. It provides customers with remotely manageable secure solutions for large-scale M2M deployments, widely used in M2M applications for multiple device connections in the rural area. This includes vending machines, digital signage, remote medical devices, industrial automation equipments, smart grid, field machinery and digital factory.
The combined solution supports challenging network management involving thousands of remote machines or VPN connections that is common in M2M applications. With a compatible footprint, the solution ensures reliable communications while facilitating migration to 4G LTE technology. It also simplifies integration and streamlines mass manufacturing leading to lower production costs.
"Gemalto's Cinterion PHS8 is an industry certified solution that has a modular design and integrates core functionalities for the most important applications. Therefore, it provides our devices with the benefits of quickening up the certification process and supporting automated production in a cost-effective fashion," said Li Ming, CEO of InHand Networks. "These are the major enablers to help us become a key player in the massive M2M deployment in both domestic and international markets."
"In China, the market size to support the IoT will reach $122 billion by 2015 with an annual growth rate of more than 30%," added Michael Wallon, VP of M2M Sales for Asia & Pacific at Gemalto. "These product benefits enable InHand Networks to fully capitalize on the existing and emerging business opportunities from the global M2M market."