OEM Connections Blog

Blog Series: Selecting Your Wireless M2M Technology

2011-06-29T10:55:00.000-05:00

Selecting Your Wireless M2M Technology
By Terra Bastolich, Manager, Embedded Sales

Blog Series: Why add cellular connectivity?… Why not!

2011-06-20T10:53:00.001-05:00

Why add cellular connectivity?… Why not!
By Terra Bastolich, Manager, Embedded Sales

Multi-Tech and Physio-Control receive Connected World Magazine Value Chain Award

2011-06-18T11:03:00.000-05:00

Multi-Tech and Physio-Control receive Connected World Magazine Value Chain Award http://t.co/GVEjcuU

Kore acquires M2M counterpart Mach - RCR Wireless News

2011-06-02T21:37:00.000-05:00

Kore acquires M2M counterpart Mach - RCR Wireless News

Multi-Tech Cellular Development Platform Hardware Overview.mp4

2011-04-29T13:16:00.000-05:00

Burgeoning M2M Cellular Modules Market To Reach 100 Million Shipments by 2015 with AT&T Leading the Rally

2011-04-28T09:50:00.001-05:00

http://www.berginsight.com/ReportPDF/ProductSheet/bi-globalm2m3-ps.pdf

Multi-Tech is Selected to Enable the Physio-Control Advanced Wireless Gateway Project

2011-03-24T13:40:00.002-05:00

Multi-Tech is Selected to Enable the Physio-Control Advanced Wireless Gateway Project

3G mHealth solution transfers more patient care information faster

AT&T to buy T-Mobile, creating wireless giant

2011-03-23T13:28:00.000-05:00

[March 21, 2011]

AT&T to buy T-Mobile, creating wireless giant

Product Announcement: New Cellular Development Platform Offering - March 22, 2011

2011-03-22T16:38:00.001-05:00

Worldwide Product Announcement - March 22, 2011
Announcing Next Generation
Cellular Development Platform
Developer Kits & Deployment Models

Greater Connectivity Options & Expanded Cellular Coverage

Effective Immediately
The attached product announcement covers the new Cellular Development Platform developer kits and deployment model options now available.

Product Change Notification - SocketModem® IP – Embedded Analog Modem + Internet - MT5692SMI

2011-02-22T11:32:00.000-06:00

Product Change Notification
SocketModem® IP – Embedded Analog Modem + Internet Applications
Product Change Notification #: 011811-01
Notification Date: January 18, 2011
Updated: February 22, 2011
Firmware 0.22E had an issue where the AT command parser would lock up if &D2 was set and DTR was toggled. If you previously downloaded 0.22E please disregard it and continue your validation with 0.22F.
Products: MT5692SMI-IP-92, MT5692SMI-IP-92-SP, MT5692SMI-IP-L-92, MT5692SMI-IP-L-92-SP
Type of Change: Printed circuit board revision and firmware changes resulting in new ordering part numbers.

International CTIA Wireless '11 Tradeshow

2011-02-10T12:38:00.002-06:00

National Tradeshows
International CTIA Wireless '11

Orange County Convention Center
# 1467 M2M Zone
Orlando, FL
March 22 — March 24

The International CTIA WIRELESS® show is the premier wireless event representing a $1 trillion global marketplace that brings together wireless and converged communications, wireless broadband, mobile web. EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION DISOUNT ends February 15, 2011!

New Release: Multi-Tech and Premier Wireless Solutions Announce Distribution Partnership to Offer Quick Integration of M2M Communications

2011-01-18T12:29:00.000-06:00

Multi-Tech and Premier Wireless Solutions Announce Distribution Partnership to Offer Quick Integration of M2M Communications Provides PWS customers efficient alternative to communications module

MINNEAPOLIS (JAN 18, 2011) – Multi-Tech Systems, a global manufacturer of device networking products for M2M (machine-to-machine) communications, announced today that Premier Wireless Solutions (PWS) is now a distributor of Multi-Tech’s external and embedded modems.

PWS will carry an extensive selection of Multi-Tech’s ready-to-integrate cellular modems, which are approved by carriers as an end solution. Multi-Tech’s approvals allow customers to bring their solution to market quickly without the costs and delays associated with obtaining their own carrier and regulatory approvals. In contrast, a module design requires additional testing and certifications.

“We are very excited to be able to offer Multi-Tech Products to our M2M customer base. Now we can help those customers who, for ROI, time-to-market, or resource constraint reasons, can't do a full embedded module design or undergo the certification process in-house. The ability to get their products certified and to market quickly, as well as give them the flexibility and interchangeability of the Multi-Tech modem is unique. The ability to deploy a platform with interchangeable radio technologies gives the customer a definite advantage over doing multiple embedded designs. Multi-Tech's modem solutions also offer our customers the ability for immediate market deployment and transition to integration in parallel,” said Vince Giacomini, CEO of Premier Wireless Solutions.

“Multi-Tech is pleased to have Premier Wireless Solutions as a distribution partner. Their industry expertise and focus in the M2M market make them a natural fit for offering Multi-Tech’s quick-to-market and quality solutions,” said Jim Cairns, Multi-Tech’s Vice President of Marketing and Business Development.

Multi-Tech’s pre-approved and ready-to-integrate embedded device networking solutions with Universal Socket connectivity and Universal IP™ quickly provide cellular, Ethernet, PSTN or Wi-Fi® network access with interchangeable communications devices. Multi-Tech's embedded solutions require minimal engineering effort to add communication capability to existing and new products. Once deployed, the initial design and host application can quickly adjust to new technologies, essentially future-proofing any solution.

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About Premier Wireless Solutions
PWS is a full service wireless distributor, stocking product and providing value-added services such as design services and integration, certification services, and cellular data plans for major carriers and MVNOs. Focused on the M2M Wireless Market, Premier Wireless Solutions leverages their technical sales engineers to engage and support customers getting to market with hardware and value added services. PWS offers solutions in all wireless technologies including Cellular, Satellite, WiFi, Bluetooth, Zigbee, RFID and other proprietary wireless products. PWS supports both embedded module designs as well as finished integrated products. PWS has an established field organization with 16 sales engineers located throughout North America, a full inside support team and field application engineers. Premier Wireless Solutions was established in 2004 and located in Mountain View, California. Visit us online www.pws.bz.

About Multi-Tech Systems
Multi-Tech® Systems is a global manufacturer of a comprehensive line of external and embedded modems and Unified Communications products that connect data over 2G and 3G cellular networks from anywhere in the world. As a leader in the industry for 40 years, Multi-Tech’s reputation for reliability and innovative design is evident with 80+ patents, 20+ million devices being used by thousands of customers worldwide and certifications from more than 30 carriers and over 80 countries. In 2010, Multi-Tech launched a comprehensive services program, as well as a Cellular Development Platform and Developer Resources website: www.multitech.net. Multi-Tech is certified by the WBENC as a Women’s Business Enterprise and by C-TPAT (Customs–Trade Partnership Against Terrorism). Visit http://www.multitech.com. Follow Multi-Tech on Twitter: twitter.com/MultiTechSys

Product Change Notification - SocketModem® IP – Embedded Analog Modem + Internet MT5692SMI-IP

2011-01-18T12:27:00.000-06:00

Product Change Notification
SocketModem® IP – Embedded Analog Modem + Internet Applications
Product Change Notification #: 011811-01
Notification Date: January 18, 2011
Products: MT5692SMI-IP-92, MT5692SMI-IP-92-SP, MT5692SMI-IP-L-92, MT5692SMI-IP-L-92-SP
Type of Change: Printed circuit board revision and firmware changes resulting in new ordering part numbers.

Product Announcement - SocketModem® IP MT5692SMI-IP

2011-01-18T12:24:00.000-06:00

Product Announcement
SocketModem® IP
Embedded Analog Modems – Board Revision and New Firmware Release
New Ordering Part Numbers and Near-End-of-Life (NEOL) Existing Ordering Part Numbers
January 18, 2011

Product Change Notification - SocketModem® – Embedded Analog Modems MT5692SMI-xx

2011-01-18T12:22:00.001-06:00

Product Change Notification
SocketModem® – Embedded Analog Modems
Product Change Notification #: 011811-00
Notification Date: January 18, 2011
Products: MT5692SMI-xx – All ordering part numbers
Type of Change: Printed circuit board revision and firmware changes resulting in new ordering part numbers.

Product Announcement - SocketModem® Embedded Analog Modems – MT5692SMI-IP series

2011-01-18T12:20:00.000-06:00

Product Announcement
SocketModem®
Embedded Analog Modems – Board Revision and New Firmware Release
New Ordering Part Numbers and Near-End-of-Life (NEOL) Existing Ordering Part Numbers
January 18, 2011
Description: Multi-Tech is releasing new ordering part numbers for the MT5692SMI-IP series of embedded analog modem products. At the same time we are making the old ordering part numbers Near-End-of-Life. We are announcing these new ordering part numbers as a result of a board revision and changes to the modem firmware. See PCN# 011811-00 for a list of changes.

Product Announcement - SocketEthernet IP® Embedded Serial-to-Ethernet Device Server New Firmware Release

2011-01-14T12:18:00.000-06:00

Product Announcement
SocketEthernet IP® Embedded Serial-to-Ethernet Device Server New Firmware Release
New Ordering Part Numbers and Near-End-of-Life (NEOL) Existing Ordering Part Numbers
January 14, 2011
Description: Multi-Tech is releasing new ordering part numbers for the MT100SEM-IP series of embedded Ethernet device server products. At the same time we are making the old ordering part numbers Near-End-of-Life. We are announcing these new ordering part numbers as a result of firmware changes. See PCN# 011411-01 for a list of changes.

Product Change Notification #: 011411-01 - MT100SEM

2011-01-14T12:16:00.000-06:00

Product Change Notification
Product Change Notification #: 011411-01
Notification Date: January 14, 2011
Products: MT100SEM-IP, MT100SEM-IP-SP, MT100SEM-L-IP, MT100SEM-L-IP-SP
Type of Change: Firmware change resulting in new ordering part numbers.

International Product Near-End-of-Life Notification - SocketModem® HSDPA Embedded Cellular Modems

2011-01-13T12:14:00.000-06:00

International Product Near-End-of-Life Notification
SocketModem® HSDPA Embedded Cellular Modems
Date: January 13, 2011
Description:
With the release of the SocketModem® iCell HSPA family (MTSMC-H4 models), the status of the SocketModem HSDPA family (MTSMC-H models) is changing from Generally Available to Near-End-Of-Life. Key dates and recommended replacements are listed below. Customers are asked to begin qualifying recommended replacements and transitioning orders to the replacement models.

Product Near-End-of-Life Notification - SocketModem® HSDPA Embedded Cellular Modems

2011-01-13T12:11:00.001-06:00

Product Near-End-of-Life Notification
SocketModem® HSDPA Embedded Cellular Modems
Date: January 13, 2011
Description:
With the release of the SocketModem® iCell HSPA family (MTSMC-H4 models), the status of the SocketModem HSDPA family (MTSMC-H models) is changing from Generally Available to Near-End-Of-Life. Key dates and recommended replacements are listed below. Customers are asked to begin qualifying recommended replacements and transitioning orders to the replacement models.

Worldwide Product Announcement - SocketModem® iCell New EV-DO Intelligent Cellular Modems

2010-10-26T12:09:00.000-05:00

Worldwide Product Announcement
SocketModem® iCell
New EV-DO Intelligent Cellular Modems
Shipping in November
Date: October 26, 2010
Description:
The SocketModem® iCell intelligent cellular modem is a complete, ready-to-integrate communications device that offers standards-based dual-band EV-DO Rev A performance. This quick-to-market communications device allows developers to add wireless communication and GPS tracking to products with a minimum of development time and expense. The intelligence of the embedded Universal IP™ stack allows for automatic/persistent connectivity for mission critical applications and enhanced M2M functionality. The SocketModem iCell intelligent cellular modem is based on industry-standard open interfaces and utilizes Multi-Tech's Universal Socket design.

Worldwide Product Announcement - SocketModem® iCell New HSPA Intelligent Cellular Modems

2010-10-26T12:06:00.000-05:00

Worldwide Product Announcement
SocketModem® iCell
New HSPA Intelligent Cellular Modems
Shipping in November
Date: October 26, 2010
Description:
The SocketModem® iCell intelligent cellular modem is a complete, ready-to-integrate communications device that offers standards-based tri-band HSPA 7.2 performance. This quick-to-market communications device allows developers to add wireless communication and GPS tracking to products with a minimum of development time and expense. The intelligence of the embedded Universal IP™ stack allows for automatic/persistent connectivity for mission critical applications and enhanced M2M functionality. The SocketModem iCell intelligent cellular modem is based on industry-standard open interfaces and utilizes Multi-Tech's Universal Socket design.

Product End-of-Life Notification - Embedded CDMA Modems – (C) Sprint Models

2010-10-05T12:04:00.000-05:00

Product End-of-Life Notification
Embedded CDMA Modems – Sprint Models
Effective Immediately
Date: October 5, 2010
Description:
Due to component end-of-life issues, the following products are now End-of-Life. See below for recommended replacement models.

Product End-of-Life Notification - SocketWireless® Wi-Fi® Embedded Serial-to-Wi-Fi Device Server

2010-09-23T12:02:00.000-05:00

Product End-of-Life Notification
Effective Immediately
SocketWireless® Wi-Fi®
Embedded Serial-to-Wi-Fi Device Server
Discontinued Old Ordering Part Numbers
Date: September 23, 2010
Description:
Due to the availability of new ordering part numbers, Multi-Tech is discontinuing the old ordering part numbers as outlined below.
Please reference PCN# 062410-00 for a list of changes between the discontinued and replacement ordering part numbers. The replacement ordering part numbers were announced on June 23, 2010.

Product End-of-Life Notification - SocketModem® MT5634SMI

2010-08-02T12:00:00.000-05:00

Product End-of-Life Notification
Effective Immediately
SocketModem®
Embedded Analog Modems
Date: August 3, 2010
Description:
Due to component end-of-life issues, the following products are changing status from Near-End-of-Life to End-of-Life. See below for recommended replacement models for these products.

Product Near-End-of-Life Notification - SocketModem® MT2456SMI

2010-07-21T11:58:00.000-05:00

Product Near-End-of-Life Notification
SocketModem®
Embedded Analog Modems
Date: July 22, 2010
Description:
Due to component end-of-life issues, the following products are changing status from Generally Available to Near-End-of-Life. See below for recommended replacement models for these products.

Product End-of-Life Notification - SocketWireless® Wi-Fi® - MT800SWM Series

2010-06-25T11:09:00.000-05:00

Product End-of-Life Notification
SocketWireless® Wi-Fi® - MT800SWM Series
Date: June 25, 2010
Description:
Due to component end-of-life issues the following products are changing

Product Change Notification #: 062410-00 - Embedded Serial-to-Wi-Fi Device Server - New Firmware Release

2010-06-23T11:06:00.001-05:00

Product Change Notification
Product Change Notification #: 062410-00
Notification Date: June 24, 2010
Products: MT810SWM-IP, MT810SWM-IP-SP, MT810SWM-L-IP, MT810SWM-L-IP-SP
Type of Change: Firmware change resulting in new ordering part numbers.

Product Announcement - Embedded Serial-to-Wi-Fi Device Server - New Firmware Release

2010-06-23T11:04:00.000-05:00

Product Announcement
SocketWireless® Wi-Fi®
Embedded Serial-to-Wi-Fi Device Server - New Firmware Release
New Ordering Part Numbers and Near-End-of-Life (NEOL) Existing Ordering Part Numbers
June 23, 2010
Description: Multi-Tech is releasing new ordering part numbers for the MT810SWM-IP series of embedded Wi-Fi® device server products. At the same time we are making the old ordering part numbers Near-End-of-Life. We are announcing these new ordering part numbers as a result of a hardware and firmware changes. See PCN# 062410-00 for a list of changes.

Product Near-End-of-Life Notification - SocketModem® Various MT5634SMI and MT5656SMI

2010-06-09T11:00:00.000-05:00

Product Near-End-of-Life Notification
SocketModem®
Embedded Analog Modems
Date: June 10, 2010
Description:
Due to component end-of-life issues, the following products are changing status from Generally Available to Near-End-of-Life. See below for recommended replacement models for these products.

Product Announcement - SocketModem® MT9234SMI-P

2010-06-09T10:58:00.000-05:00

Product Announcement
SocketModem®
Embedded Analog Modems
New Ordering Part Numbers and Near-End-of-Life (NEOL) Existing Ordering Part Numbers
June 9, 2010
Description: Multi-Tech is releasing new ordering part numbers for the MT9234SMI-P series of embedded analog modem products. At the same time the old ordering part numbers are changing status from Generally Available to Near-End-of-Life.
See PCN# 061010-00 for a list of changes.

Product Change Notification - MT9234SMI-P

2010-06-08T10:55:00.000-05:00

Product Change Notification
Product Change Notification #: 061010-00
Notification Date: June 10, 2010
Products: MT9234SMI-P-92-SP, MT9234SMI-P-92, MT9234SMI-P-HV-92-SP, MT9234SMI-P-HV-92, MT9234SMI-P-L-92-SP, MT9234SMI-P-L-92
Type of Change: Hardware and boot code change resulting in new ordering part numbers.

Product End-of-Life Notification - CDMA Modems (C)

2010-06-03T10:52:00.000-05:00

Product End-of-Life Notification
Various Embedded CDMA Modems
Effective Immediately
Date: June 3, 2010
Description:
Due to component end-of-life issues, the following products are changing status from Generally Available to End-of-Life. See below for recommended replacement models.

Product End-of-Life Notification - MT9234SMI-92

2010-05-21T10:48:00.000-05:00

Product End-of-Life Notification
Effective Immediately
SocketModem®
Embedded Analog Modems
Discontinued Old Ordering Part Numbers
Date: May 24, 2010
Description:
Due to the availability of new ordering part numbers, Multi-Tech is discontinuing the old ordering part numbers as outlined below.
Please reference PCN# 022610-00 for a list of changes between the discontinued and replacement ordering part numbers. The replacement ordering part numbers were announced on February 24, 2010.

MTS Product Change Notification #: 022610-00

2010-05-21T10:42:00.001-05:00

Product Change Notification #: 022610-00
Notification Date: February 26, 2010
Products: MT9234SMI-92, MT9234SMI-92-SP, MT9234SMI-L-92, MT9234SMI-L-92-SP, MT9234SMI-HV-92 and MT9234SMI-92-HV-SP
Type of Change: Hardware and firmware change resulting in new ordering part numbers.

M2M Mag: 4G Hype or Hero

2010-05-17T10:48:00.002-05:00

4G: Hype or Hero?
May 14, 2010

ESC Chicago Returns - June 7th - 9th 2010

2010-05-06T14:12:00.001-05:00

ESC Chicago Returns
June 7-9, 2010 • Donald E Stevens Convention Center, Chicago IL

ESC Chicago will take place June 7-9, at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, IL in conjunction with the Sensors Expo and Conference.

M2M Magazine is no more

2010-05-06T14:07:00.001-05:00

... Connected World magazine is here.

Subscribe to Connected World magazine today—the M2M magazine replacement. This magazine will be launching in July, so subscribe today to make sure you receive the very first issue.

This is your last chance to subscribe to ensure you receive the first issue of Connected World magazine—to stay in the know on machine-to-machine technology.

Subscribe today

Verizon-AT&T LTE battle heats up

2010-03-10T14:24:00.001-06:00

Verizon-AT&T LTE battle heats up
Analysts call early initial skirmishes 'purpose driven confusion' aimed at keeping users
By Matt Hamblen, Computerworld
March 09, 2010 01:51 PM ET

Sprint CEO pitches WiMAX to healthcare industry

2010-03-03T16:01:00.001-06:00

Sprint CEO pitches WiMAX to healthcare industry
Sprint's Dan Hesse touts benefits to mobile telemedicine, patient privacy
By Brad Reed, Network World
March 01, 2010 03:58 PM ET

Clearwire Notches Subscriber Gains, 4Q Loss -- Telecom Business -- InformationWeek

2010-03-01T12:47:00.002-06:00

Clearwire Notches Subscriber Gains, 4Q Loss -- Telecom Business -- InformationWeek

The Winter 2010 issue of The Representor is on-line ...

2010-02-18T14:32:00.001-06:00

The Winter 2010 issue of The Representor is on-line ...
http://www.era.org/aa_representor/index_repr.htm

Distributech 2010 - March 23rd-25th 2010 - Tampa, Florida

2010-02-17T16:59:00.001-06:00

Celebrating 20 years as the leading annual T&D event. DistribuTECH covers automation and control systems, energy efficiency, engineering, demand response, renewables integration, power delivery equipment and water utility technology. No show provides more educational and networking opportunities than DistribuTECH.
http://www.distributech.com/index.html

International CTIA WIRELESS 2010

2010-02-16T13:43:00.002-06:00

International CTIA WIRELESS 2010

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Get a free copy of Agency Sales

2010-02-16T10:50:00.003-06:00

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GSM Association adopts carriers' framework for LTE voice

2010-02-16T10:46:00.001-06:00

GSM Association adopts carriers' framework for LTE voice
GSMA will use 'One Voice' initiative as blueprint
By Brad Reed, Network World
February 15, 2010 08:04 AM ET

AT&T forges 4G rollout with Alcatel-Lucent, Ericsson

2010-02-12T11:34:00.004-06:00

AT&T plans to deploy 4G technology in 2011
By Brad Reed, Network World
February 10, 2010 11:25 AM ET
http://www.networkworld.com/news/2010/021010-att-4g-rollout.html?source=NWWNLE_nlt_daily_am_2010-02-11

AT&T and KORE Telematics Announce Services Agreement for AT&T Control Center

2010-02-10T11:23:00.001-06:00

AT&T and KORE Telematics Announce Services Agreement for AT&T Control Center

WiMAX 2' coming in 2011?

2010-02-05T13:10:00.006-06:00

802.16m standard promises faster data rates, backward compatibility with WiMAX
By Brad Reed, Network World
January 28, 2010 03:09 PM ET
http://www.networkworld.com/news/2010/012810-wimax-2.html?t51hb

CPMR Recommendation

2010-02-05T12:46:00.003-06:00

As some of you know I recently completed the CPMR Program. For those of you not familiar with this term, let me give you the details! Certified Professional Manufacturers Representative (CPMR) is for anyone providing outsourced sales functions to manufacturers, regardless of industry. It is a professional designation earned by an individual, not a firm.

The CPMR program is executive education for firm owners and managers. Participants invest one week annually for three years on campus at Arizona State University. Attendees gain knowledge and insight into operating a business more effectively and profitably.

Professionally this is an outstanding opportunity! Over the past 3 years this program has given me some great resources and perspectives for management of the outside rep function. Our curriculum came from many aspects of professional business; professors from major universities including Indiana University, Purdue and Arizona State; Consultants from successful sales and management firms; CPA’s; Manufacturers’ and very successful rep firm owners.

I highly recommend you invest in this program and encourage you to look into it. CPMR website is: http://www.mrerf.org/cpmr/

Welcome to our new blog!

2010-02-05T10:48:00.002-06:00

Hello and welcome to our new blog. Happy 2010! As we embrace the age of social networking we have created this blog to share resources from the industries in which we sell product, as well as the supporting the manufacturers' rep function. Please feel free to comment and share anything you find on here. I am always looking for new postings, so please feel free to contact me!
Best wishes for 2010!

TERRA