Gemalto's new M2M development kit boosts innovation in the Internet of Things

Gemalto (Euronext NL0000400653 GTO), the world leader in digital security, is again simplifying machine-to-machine (M2M) technology and expanding the Internet of Things (IoT) with the launch of the Cinterion Concept Board for developers.

The IoT gives physical objects the ability to automatically transfer information over a network, which creates a platform for smart decisions and continuously improved processes and interactions. With the Internet of Things' ubiquitous intelligence, people can be alerted to the nearest parking space, available taxi or cycle path, all with a simple app. The Cinterion Concept Board is designed to expand these IoT possibilities through speeding up the creation of innovative solutions in digital signage [1], automated building applications, remote monitoring and control of devices [2], and more.

The new development kit simplifies solution design by allowing the vast community of M2M developers to transform original ideas into prototypes in just hours, compared to days or weeks with traditional approaches. Leveraging Oracle Java ME Embedded, Gemalto's unique Cinterion Concept Board will provide potentially more than nine million Java developers worldwide with an easy and cost-efficient method to engage in the M2M marketplace. The Cinterion Concept Board is also cloud-ready through Gemalto's SensorLogic application enablement platform with secure wireless connectivity enabled by a Cinterion M2M module. The all-in-one kit marries the ease-of-use of Java embedded solutions with a simple open source interface for Arduino [3] extension boards, inspiring the creation of smarter, interactive objects and environments.

"Java developers are an inventive and passionate group, and Gemalto's Cinterion Concept Board gives them the ideal tool to quickly get started creating applications for the Internet of Things," said Nandini Ramani, vice-president of development, Java Platform, Oracle. "With 50 billion connected devices predicted for 2020 [4], there is a tremendous opportunity for developers to connect and automate the IoT with the Java-enabled Concept Board."

"Our Cinterion Concept Board is the easiest and most cost-effective way for anyone with an interest in M2M and the IoT to create solutions, like remotely controlling the temperature of your home thermostat, helping to save energy and money,"said Axel Hansmann, VP of M2M Strategy and Marketing at Gemalto. "With the Cinterion Concept Board, we are tapping the creativity of Java developers, enabling them to invent cool applications that can then enhance the IoT."

The Cinterion Concept Board will be available starting October 2013 and can be pre-ordered here.

Gemalto is a Gold level member of Oracle PartnerNetwork (OPN).