Telit and Google Join Forces to Accelerate Growth of the Internet of Things, Launch IoT Big Data Challenge

Developers to use Telit and Google Cloud Platform to create IoT applications based on sensor and device data delivered by the Telit m2mAIR Cloud platform, powered by deviceWISE.

London - UK, November 24, 2014 - Telit Wireless Solutions, a global provider of high-quality machine-to-machine (M2M) solutions, products and services, today announced a collaboration with Google Cloud Platform to launch the first IoT Big Data Challenge, a competition aimed at promoting and accelerating innovation around the Internet of Things.

"Our relationship with Google and the forthcoming launch of the Iot Big Data Challenge is a natural progression of our ONE STOP. ONE SHOP. strategy," said Oozi Cats, CEO of Telit Communications PLC.  "The Telit m2mAIR Cloud solution, coupled with Google Cloud Platform, and the genius of the world's developers, is the perfect confluence of expertise to bring forth and maximize the benefits of the Internet of Things."

Developers from around the world are invited to create useful - or not so useful - Web-based and mobile applications based on data from a wide variety of connected sensors and devices.  Participants will use Google Cloud Platform to harvest the IoT data, and any other relevant data sources, to illustrate the power and simplicity of developing compelling IoT solutions.

The IoT Big Data Challenge aims at harmonizing the worlds of connected devices and Cloud computing in a simple and seamless fashion - bringing new opportunities for all.  The Google / Telit collaboration unlocks the full potential of the Internet of Things.  Cloud experts no longer need to know the ins-and-outs of IoT and the Cloud is no longer intimidating for connected device experts. 

The IoT Big Data Challenge encourages developers to submit innovative applications with the broadest possible scope and purpose within the following categories:

·    Business Transformation

·    Healthy and Happy Living

·    The Good of Mankind

A panel of judges will review all submissions and select winners based on innovation, commercial impact and benefits to society.  The IoT Big Data Challenge is open to individuals, teams and organizations from around the globe and winning entries will be featured at events in North America and Europe.

When reviewing submissions, the judges will look at a wide range of criteria when evaluating how the application promotes and accelerates the benefits of the Internet of Things, including:

·    Innovation Factor

·    Potential Commercial Impact

·    Scalability and Leverage of Other Applications

·    Best Use of Telit Data and GCP Developer Resources

·    Look and Feel

·    Entertainment Value

·    Why Didn't We Think Of That?

Registration and a kick-off webcast are scheduled for December 2, 2014 at 11 a.m. ET.  Submissions will be due on January 9, 2015 and winners will be notified by e-mail and announced for the Americas and Asia at deviceWISE Global Summit Miami on January 27, 2015 and winners for Europe, Middle East and Africa will be announced at a Google Cloud Platform event in London on February 3, 2015.

For more information and to register for the IoT Big Data Challenge, please visit www.telitgcp4iot.com.

About Telit

Telit Wireless Solutions (AIM: TCM listed as Telit Communications PLC), is a global enabler of machine-to-machine (M2M) communications providing cellular, short range and positioning modules; and m2mAIR, managed and value added services, in application enablement and connectivity under mobile networks and internet/cloud. Business unit Telit Automotive Solutions delivers automotive-grade products and services to auto manufacturers and tier-one auto suppliers; and business unit Telit GNSS Solutions reaches M2M and beyond, delivering award-winning geo-positioning products to the broader electronics and OEM markets. With over 12 years exclusively in M2M, the company constantly advances technology through seven R&D centers around the globe; marketing products and services in over 80 countries.

By supplying scalable products interchangeable across families, technologies and generations, rapid prototyping tools for application development, and m2m tailored connectivity, Telit is able to reduce development costs, protect design investments and minimize technical risk. The company provides customer support and design-in assistance through 32 sales and support offices, a global distributor network of experts with over 30 competence centers, and the Telit Technical Support Forum.

Telit provides products services and facilities to connect organizations to the Internet of Things (IoT) allowing them to wirelessly collect, process and respond to real-world data from connected devices, creating new efficiencies, revenue streams, societal and personal benefits. Join the conversation and learn more about Telit and its customers' innovative applications on Facebook and Twitter.

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