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ICT Industry Leaders to Announce Global M2M Organization on July 24
Global Effort Will Ensure M2M Fosters Innovation, Efficiency, and Economic Growth

ARLINGTON, VA (July 10, 2012) - The Telecommunication Industry Association (TIA) and the Alliance for Telecommunications Industry Solutions (ATIS), two leading North American standards development organizations, today announced a gathering of top ICT industry groups to launch a major global organization focused on the advancement and standardization of machine-to-machine (M2M) communications.

TIA, ATIS and five other leading ICT organizations from around the world— ARIB, CCSA, ETSI, TTA, and TTC—will meet July 24 in Bellevue, Washington to announce this critical new initiative. The announcement will be made at 9:15 a.m. PDT, via press teleconference. To obtain press credentials for the teleconference, please contact Ashley Rook at (202) 429-4929 or AshleyRook@Rational360.com.

M2M communications, known as the emerging “Internet of things,” allows seamless communication across any device anywhere in the world. With 50 billion devices predicted to be connectable by 2020, M2M is an economic engine driving growth and innovation throughout a range of global industries, including health care, security, transportation and utilities.  Thanks to M2M, physicians can use remote devices to monitor patients; utility companies can gather usage data and prevent waste; and logistics companies can track goods for faster, more efficient delivery to the consumer.

But as telecommunications companies around the world optimize their networks to meet industry needs for M2M communications, there is a quickly growing need for the ICT industry to develop global standards that ensure devices all over the world can effectively communicate with one another.

These leading ICT organizations are joining together with other organizations and those representing specific aspects of M2M applications to confront the critical need for a common M2M Service Layer, which can be readily embedded within various hardware and software, and relied upon to connect the myriad of devices in the field with M2M application servers worldwide.

About TIA

The Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA) represents manufacturers and suppliers of global communications networks through standards development, policy and advocacy, business opportunities, market intelligence, and events and networking. TIA enhances the business environment for broadband, mobile wireless, information technology, networks, cable, satellite and unified communications. Members' products and services empower communications in every industry and market, including healthcare, education, security, public safety, transportation, government, the military, the environment, and entertainment. TIA is accredited by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI). Visit tiaonline.org for more details.

About ATIS

ATIS is the leading technology and standards development organization committed to advancing the global information and communications technology (ICT) industry through market-driven solutions. Almost 200 companies actively engage in ATIS’ committees and forums, providing the technical leadership to address ICT’s leading challenges.  Current work is focused on industry priorities including cloud services, IPTV, energy efficiency, IP-based and wireless technologies, quality of service, billing and operational support, emergency services, architectural platforms and emerging networks.  In addition, numerous incubators, focus and exploratory groups address evolving industry priorities including over-the-top applications, cybersecurity, ehealth, the transition of the PSTN, device solutions and machine-to-machine communications.

ATIS is the North American Organizational Partner for the 3rd Generation Partnership Project (3GPP), a member and major U.S. contributor to the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Radio and Telecommunications’ Sectors, and a member of the Inter-American Telecommunication Commission (CITEL).  ATIS is accredited by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI). For more information, please visit www.atis.org.

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