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Cinterion Enables Secure M2M Connectivity for Industrial Automation and Control Systems in Brazil
[December 07, 2012]

Cinterion Enables Secure M2M Connectivity for Industrial Automation and Control Systems in Brazil


(ENP Newswire Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) ENP Newswire - 07 December 2012 Release date- 06122012 - Sao Paulo - Cinterion, Gemalto's (Euronext NL 0000400653 GTO) machine-to-machine (M2M) business segment and the global leader in cellular M2M communication technology, announces that its TC65i quad-band wireless module has been fully integrated in the AirGate-GPRS system for remote monitoring and site automation.



Developed by Novus Automation, a leading manufacturer of supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA), the system links industrial equipment to backend computer systems providing 24/7 remote supervision.

The Cinterion high-performance plug-in and play module provides secure wireless connectivity for remote monitoring and management of industrial processes in manufacturing and building automation environments.


With a powerful embedded Java engine, the Cinterion solution runs AirGate software directly on the module freeing up valuable computing power for innovative automation tasks such as controlling robots and improving energy efficiency in manufacturing. The AirGate features multiple industrial interfaces for flexibility and easy integration with any automation system.

JMD Automacao, a Brazilian solution provider recently implemented the new Novus device at several manufacturing facilities in Brazil and reported immediate improved performance and efficiency.

'Novus AirGate is the most flexible solution to implement remote access to an existing Modbus communication network, with minor or no changes to the infrastructure,' said Jose Manoel Reis de Oliveira, Applications Engineer at JMD Automacao. 'As system integrators, we are running extensive tests in actual applications and based on the first excellent results, we are confident in the successful deployment of monitoring and alarm applications in industrial facilities, water distribution management, among others.' 'Cinterion's design consulting and powerful Java-embedded solution simplified design and integration, and eliminated the expense of additional processors and memory,' said Marcos Dillenburg, Technology Director, Novus Automation. 'Cinterion's industry-leading wireless communication tools allow secure access into manufacturing from virtually any place, any time for a more streamlined workforce.' IMS Research estimates the global industrial automation market will reach $159 billion by year-end and top $200 billion by 2015, with as much as 65 percent of that growth in the Americas and Asia-Pacific.1 'The vibrant manufacturing sector in Brazil is driving strong growth in the region's industrial automation market,' said Ramzi Abdine, General Manager of Cinterion M2M at Gemalto Latin America. 'Combining Cinterion's leadership in reliable M2M technology with Novus's expertise in automation and SCADA systems provides customers with leading-edge technology that optimizes operations and strengthens competitive advantage.' 1 IMS Research, Global Industrial Automation Market to Surpass $200 billion by 2015, May, 30, 2012, Sarah Sultan, Analyst About Cinterion, a Gemalto Company Cinterion, the machine-to-machine (M2M) segment of Gemalto (Euronext NL 0000400653 GTO), is the industry pioneer for wireless M2M communication and market leader for more than 15 years. Cinterion enables businesses to succeed in a complex M2M ecosystem by offering expertise, security, simplicity and partnership. Cinterion's award-winning products and services connect people, machines, equipment and vehicles over wireless networks, helping enterprises simplify operations, increase efficiency and establish new business models. Equipment makers, integrators, MNOs, and end-users rely on Cinterion for leading-edge wireless M2M communication modules, Machine Identification Modules (MIMs), MIM personalization capabilities plus a trusted and secure, cloud-based Service Delivery Platform for any M2M application. Cinterion powers cellular communications for: telematics and automotive applications, tracking and tracing, industrial mobile computing, metering and smart grid, payment systems, healthcare, security systems, routers and gateways, remote maintenance and control and more.

For more information, please visit www.gemalto.com/m2m, www.facebook.com/cinterion, or follow @cinterion on twitter.

Cinterion Contacts: Axel Hansmann Cinterion Wireless Modules NAFTA +49 (89) 21029 9199 [email protected] Angela Roepenack Cinterion NAFTA +1 (425) 214-4246 [email protected] Ellen Lynch LPI Communications for CWM +1 (415) 225 2240 [email protected] About Gemalto Gemalto (Euronext NL0000400653 GTO) is the world leader in digital security with 2011 annual revenues of EUR2 billion and more than 10,000 employees operating out of 74 offices and 14 Research & Development centers in 43 countries.

We are at the heart of our rapidly evolving digital society. Billions of people worldwide increasingly want the freedom to communicate, travel, shop, bank, entertain and work - anytime, everywhere - in ways that are convenient, enjoyable and secure. Gemalto delivers on their expanding needs for personal mobile services, payment security, identity protection, authenticated online services, cloud computing access, eHealthcare and eGovernment services, modern transportation solutions and machine-to-machine (M2M) communication.

Gemalto develops secure software that runs on trusted devices which we design and personalize. We manage these devices, the confidential data they contain and the services they enable, throughout their life cycle. We innovate so that our clients can offer more ways of enhancing the convenience and security of their end-users' digital lives.

Gemalto is thriving with the growing number of people using its software and secure devices to interact in the digital and wireless world.

For more information visit www.gemalto.com, www.justaskgemalto.com, blog.gemalto.com, or follow @gemalto on Twitter.

Cinterion Contacts: Nicole Smith North America +1 512 758-8921 [email protected] Ellen Lynch LPI Communications for CWM +1 (415) 225 2240 [email protected] Peggy Edoire Europe, Middle East & Africa +33 4 42 36 45 40 [email protected] Ernesto Haikewitsch Latin America +55 11 5105 9220 [email protected] [Editorial queries for this story should be sent to [email protected]] ((Comments on this story may be sent to [email protected])) (c) 2012 Electronic News Publishing -

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