M2M developer kit focuses on smart services market

Developed in collaboration with Intel, the standards based Computer on Module (COMs) based kit is said to be a powerful development and deployment solution that provides simple 'plug & play' capability. The kit is designed to meet customer needs for accelerated M2M connected computing launch schedules of smart services that utilise cloud based computing to communicate and aggregate data on edge node and gateway devices. It uses the COM Express compatible Kontron Computer on Module nanoETXexpress-TT powered by the Intel Atom processor and includes an M2M System Carrier Board and an AV board to support headed configuration use. The kit is 802.11a/b/g/n wlan and 802.15.4 wpan capable. 3G wwan is either pre-installed or enabled by dropping in a precertified PCI Express 3G/4G module for further broadband connectivity flexibility. The M2M solution and kit packaging may be customised to include the network operator's, OEM's, or ISV's brand. "Designed as a production ready solution that helps to accelerate smart services deployment opportunities, Kontron is simplifying M2M application development by providing connected computing M2M intelligent devices based on Intel architecture, as well as the infrastructure building blocks to enable M2M technology data from the point of collection through the cloud to the point of aggregation and decision," said Dirk Finstel, cto of Kontron. "The Kontron M2M Smart Services Developer Kit works out of the box, and its extensive capabilities allow the developer to test the smart services application in a connected environment that will be similar to an actual deployment."