Peggy Smedley discusses a new research report regarding the number of automotive OEMs that are expanding their services in the vehicle telematics space. She talks about what some analysts are predicting in terms of the amount of vehicles produced that will have telematics installed moving forward. Smedley also discussed a joint venture for the healthcare industry between two major technology companies, GE and Intel, and its focus on independent living and telehealth technologies.;

 

Jim Kitchen, vice president of product strategy, uControl Inc., discusses the company’s SMA (home security, monitoring, and automation) platform and how it enables homeowners to monitor and control their homes remotely, even when their alarm system is turned off. He also talks about why now is an important time for people to be taking an interest in the connected home.;

 

Laurie Lamberth, independent vice president of business development, discusses the work she is currently doing with Bulzi Media in the outdoor advertising industry and how the company is leveraging M2M technology to improve billboard compliance. She also talks about some of the common issues associated with traditional billboards. www.laurielamberth.com (Archive Topic) M2M Solutions;

 

Peggy Smedley, and Mike Carrozzo, chief editor, Connected World magazine, provide listeners with an update on the smart meter scandal that they first discussed on the show back in April, regarding consumers who were complaining that their energy bills were significantly higher since having smart meters installed at their home. They also talked about findings from the consulting firm hired to test the accuracy of the meters.