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Connectyour businessto do moreAT&T M2M Business Solutions 2014 AT&T Intellectual Property. All rights reserved. AT&T and the AT&T logo are trademarks of AT&T Intellectual Property.
Find a full-scalepartner andpower yourenterpriseIn today’s world, there are moredevices connected to networksthan there are people in the world.This interconnected ecosystem ofmachines offers you the opportunityto collect and communicate data inreal time and perform specific actionswithout manual, human assistance.These connections also allowcompanies to streamline processesto become more efficient, enhance2services and add value, loweroperating costs and focus on waysto find growth.Nearly every business canbenefit from the Internet of Thingsand machine-to-machine (M2M)solutions. For your business, it mightmean tracking your assets as theytravel across the globe, managinga fleet of vehicles or mobilizingemployees to manage lawn careacross various properties.Whatever your strategic need, it’simportant to work with a partner thatwill customize these solutions basedon a genuine understanding of yourneeds, as well as an infrastructure ofreliable network connections. You’llalso need a suite of hardware andsoftware components to manage 2014 AT&T Intellectual Property. All rights reserved. AT&T and the AT&T logo are trademarks of AT&T Intellectual Property.the information flow, and to get yoursolutions up and running quicklyand seamlessly.This is your competitive advantageWe’re here for you with an expertteam that will integrate your softwaresolutions and big-data needs—to setup and streamline M2M solutions thatwork. We serve you from front-end toback-office, across your organization.Our methodology: Identify important functions orprocesses of your business Identify the right device andcommunications platform to supportit, and put them in place Capture relevant, real-time data in ahighly secure manner—from back-
Clarity and control at every level App Development (MEAP) Native OS, HTML5, Hybrid Machine to Machine (M2M)Software Platforms Enterprise On Demand AT&T Control Center (ACC)Service DeliveryApplications Prepackaged Apps Fleet Management Field Services Automation Sales Force AutomationHosting / CloudRugged DevicesModemsend transactional systems to Webservices and sensors, etc. Analyze areas of opportunity forenhanced servicesAll of this is made possible by our focuson your needs, innovating and keepingyou ahead of the market. We’ll helpto reduce the costs and complexityof integrating connected-devicesolutions, so you can launch, manageand, as your business grows, quicklyscale these solutions.Successful M2M solutions can helptransform an enterprise by leveraginga powerful network, by utilizing stateof-the-art application platforms andby promoting collaboration amongindustry and technology experts. Wecan offer you the best of each.3Remote DevicesMobile NetworkModulesOur networkWe’ll work with you to build reliable, longterm M2M solutions on our network, havinginvested 98 billion over the last five yearsto provide the best infrastructure for yourconnected ecosystem.You’re covered with:High-speed wireless delivery and ourindustry-acclaimed mobile networkGlobal roaming in more than200 countriesLeading service for professionalM2M services 14 billion per year in networkimprovements earmarked 2014 AT&T Intellectual Property. All rights reserved. AT&T and the AT&T logo are trademarks of AT&T Intellectual Property.Successful M2Msolutions transformenterprises byleveraging apowerful network,by supportingapplication platformsand by promotingcollaboration.
Designing yourM2M solutionPreconfigured andcustomizable softwareOur applications accommodate arange of needs, from preconfigured,turnkey solutions to customdeveloped software.1/2“At the end of 2012, AT&T is theUS cellular M2M market-shareleader, with nearly half of allconnections.” –July 201338%Increase in number of M2Mcustomers over the last year16MConnected devices and growing,all on the AT&T network50%Year-over-year growthin connected device netsubscribers since 20134Preconfigured applications:deploy your solution quicklySpeed-to-market is critical in allowingyou to capitalize on new products ora unique service offering in a timelymanner for your business. AT&Toffers preconfigured M2M solutionsthat you can implement quickly andcost-effectively. Our experts can alsoassist you in tailoring and buildingcustom M2M applications to suit yourunique needs.Smart Grid applications: Energy and grid enhancements The energy grid with AT&T SmartGrid solutions, including: AdvancedMetering Infrastructure (AMI), MeterData Management (MDM) andanalytics, prepay energy applicationsand energy-efficiency programsAsset trackingKnow the whereabouts of importantassets, instantly. Our M2M Platformprovides the foundation for remoteasset management, GPS tracking,mapping, reporting and dataintegration. Asset tracking applicationsenable you to: Locate fixed or mobile assets andequipment easily Deploy fleets and field serviceteams efficiently Help prevent and detect theftof equipment 2014 AT&T Intellectual Property. All rights reserved. AT&T and the AT&T logo are trademarks of AT&T Intellectual Property. M aintain real-time inventory ofassets by tracking their locationHigh-value cargo monitoringStay informed about the conditionand location of precious cargoworldwide, even when shipped by air.The cloud-based AT&T Cargo Viewwith FlightSafe app lets you setcustomizable alerts for locations orevents to help you respond quicklyif your cargo is disrupted or itscondition endangered. With AT&TCargo View, you enjoy: Tracking of international shipmentswith end-to-end visibility Global data collection with ourwireless coverage in 200 countriesCustomized developmentBuilt on the AT&T M2M ApplicationPlatform, a robust, cloud-baseddevelopment environment. Imagine4.5 million lines of custom code andpre-built reference applications,as well as flexible applicationprogramming interfaces (APIs) andcommunication with operationalsupport systems like billing, CRM,ERP and analytics. Developers canleverage these ready-to-customizecomponents for each business need,rapidly speeding time-to-market andsignificantly streamlining costs.Development kits:build your own application solutionIf you’re building customizedapplications from the groundup, we’re here to help you get tomarket fast and effectively with ourdevelopment kits. These kits allow youto deliver excellent user experienceand device performance, suited toyour exact needs, with pre-certifiedmodules and APIs as well as developertools and real-time testing anddiagnostics tools.
Manage the M2M world your waySoftware agentsand APIsMonitor, manage andlocate toolsDevice-dataflexibilityConfiguration toolsSecure serviceinfrastructureTransparency and controlOur control center monitors wirelesssystems continuously to detect andmanage issues. You can stay on top ofyour network’s performance with ourglobal remote diagnostics, which offerlowest-cost data routing and powerfulreporting tools.We give you a clear picture:Single SIM. Our global SIMworks on 500 carriers,simplifying the manufacturingprocess and allowing foreconomies of scaleSimplified management. Weprovide a single view into yourconnections that helps you tomonitor, understand and controlyour wireless network5Custom-applicationservicesOne contract/unifiedbilling. A single agreementsimplifies how you manageinventory and billing, saving youtime and reducing costsCloud-based storageOur cloud-based infrastructuremeans we manage the environmentfor you while you access informationthe way you need. You can choosehosting solutions based on yourrequirements, while we take fullcontrol of managing mission-criticalinfrastructure—allowing for dynamicscalability and easy provisioning.Utility computing lets you accessvirtual resources within our datacenters, while co-location hostingis available. 2014 AT&T Intellectual Property. All rights reserved. AT&T and the AT&T logo are trademarks of AT&T Intellectual Property.Hardware certificationWe’re ready for you; with certificationof more than 2,000 unique M2Mdevices on AT&T’s wireless mobilenetwork, certified devices arecompatible the moment they’re set up.Our device-manufacturer partners usedeveloper.att.com to find pre-certifiedmodules for new M2M devices,including hardware configurationsfrom third-party manufacturers,optimized for our network. Newdevices are ready to receive PTCRBapprovals, out of the box. We alsomatch you with the right devicesfor your business, based on usageneeds, accounting for performancecharacteristics and factors like form,size, antenna requirements, batterylife, cost and expected life cycle.
AT&T offers additional enterprisesolutions so you can find morevalue for your business:Mobile applicationdevelopment servicesMobile device and contentmanagementBring Your Own Devicemanagement solutionsMobile securityservices and solutions6ConsultationLeverage AT&Tand cooperation M2M for yourbusinessOur team is ready to learnyour businessOur experts are a great place to startgetting answers to questions like“Should we build or buy?” or “Whichprocess should we automate first?” Weunderstand considerations of time,capital and risk in developing M2Msolutions, so we listen, then we act,having delivered results for many years,to meet business needs that are obviousand not so obvious.The FoundryBringing innovative ideas to lifestarts with the best technical andindustry experts collaborating andexperimenting in the right environment.AT&T’s Foundry, located in Plano, Texas,serves this purpose for you. Dedicatedto driving new ideas and modes ofthinking, it allows us to prototypeand test quickly with designers anddevelopers, helping to bring innovationto the market.Add morevalue with yourown dataBeyond connecting devices, you need toapply the data you collect. By leveragingmobile applications and our excellentcustomer service, you can stay on top ofinformation that affects your operations—from calendar appointments to updateson critical inventory, and from customercontacts to reports.For more information, y-services 2014 AT&T Intellectual Property. All rights reserved. AT&T and the AT&T logo are trademarks of AT&T Intellectual Property.Work with us and we’ll bring all ofthe components of a winning M2Msolution together for you—networkperformance, open platform,custom development and expertcollaboration—as we work to createscalable solutions for your business.Our comprehensive frameworkdelivers the best M2M solutions tomeet your needs, whatever yourbusiness. The scale of our business,along with AT&T’s long history ofserving business enterprises, createsseamless, easy M2M integration that’sup and running as fast as you can grow.Want to see what your businesscan do with M2M?Join a technology workshop with yourAT&T representative to map your needsfrom end to end. You can also getmore in-depth services by contactingthe AT&T Mobility Solutions Servicesgroup. For more information, ervices/machine-to-machine
performance, open platform, custom development and expert collaboration—as we work to create scalable solutions for your business. Our comprehensive framework delivers the best M2M solutions to meet your needs, whatever your business. The scale of our business, along with AT&T’s long history of serving business enterprises, creates
