Transferring Telematics for Positive Train Control - M2M Evolution

12/11/2013

Featured Articles » Privacy, the FTC and the Internet of Things » People Want Mobile Sensor Apps, Ericsson Says » Location Platform Market Likely to See Growth from Government Mandates, Commercial Uses » Start Me Up: Huawei Demonstrates Advanced Auto Telematics Sponsored By: M2M Evolution Conference & Expo – January 28-31, 2014 – Miami, Florida M2M Evolution Conference & Expo focuses on the ways in which Machine-to-Machine technologies (M2M) and the Internet of Things (IoT) can be utilized to vastly improve business processes, minimize risk, spur innovation, and drive revenue. M2M Evolution kicks off with the popular Battle of the Platforms live M2M platform demonstration event. The conference program is comprised of general sessions, as well as specific tracks covering Consumer and Enterprise M2M applications.  The program content helps users of M2M solutions select M2M and the IoT applications within all vertical markets with a focus on specific applications for supply chain, retail, security and transportation.   Top Stories » New M2M Solutions from Deutsche Telekom » Shopkick Testing shopBeacon Technology at Three Macy's Locations » LG's Smart TV Platform Brings AllJoyn Framework In For Multi-Screen Capability » M2M Technology Transforms Possibility into Reality   From The Expert Corner December 11, 2013 Transferring Telematics for Positive Train Control By Carl Ford Partner, Crossfire Media In the aftermath of last week’s Metro-North train crash we are reminded that for nearly 30 years the NTSB has been advocating for Positive train control (PTC).  It is kind of strange, knowing that the New York subway system has a better control system than the commuter rail, but anyone who has seen “The Taking of Pelham 123” (either version) knows that there are safeguards on the track.  The monorails in the NY metro area – the airport rails systems -- also have better systems than Metro-North. Today, on the rail, the goal is to add solutions that parallel the advances being made with self-driving cars.  What I find interesting is that there may be systems that can be applied from the cargo trains and logistics management...Read More    Featured Videos M2M Battle of The Platforms: Aeris    Featured Resources » 3 Must Follow Guidelines for Mitigating M2M Software Security Risks » Connected Car to Managed Car » Benefits of Implementing a Unified Communications Strategy   Featured Communities » Embedded M2M Solutions » Machine to Machine Solutions » Machine to Machine Technology   Visit www.m2mevolution.com for the Latest Machine to Machine News & Info   Sign Up For FREE    |    Visit M2M Site    |    Free Magazine Subscription   Advertise With Us General advertising Info: Click here    Interested in reaching M2M Evolution's Global M2M Communications and Technology Audience of 80,000 Unique Visitors? Please contact Matthew Gleeson to learn how at mgleeson@tmcnet.com or 1 (203) 852-6800 x145.   Become a TMCnet columnist! Become a M2M Evolution columnist! Want to contribute your expertise to a growing audience of M2M technology professionals? Become a writer, blogger or columnist for the M2M Evolution Web site and this newsletter. Contact Erik Linask, group editorial director, at elinask@tmcnet.com for details.

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