M2M, or Machine-to-Machine, refers to technologies that allow both wireless and wired systems to communicate with other devices. In M2M communications, a remote sensor or meter gathers data and sends it wirelessly through a network to a software application that translates the data into meaningful information and routes the information to a backend server.
Vending machine monitoring is a good example of an M2M application. Remote sensors can automatically collect stock levels, vending temperatures, sales transactions and also send alerts on stock shortages or theft. This information is transmitted in real-time to the back office and field workers. Some of the most common M2M applications include:
- Remote Monitoring
- Measurement and Condition Recording
- In-Field Data Collection
- Fleet Management and Asset Tracking
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