The Innovation City: Eric Simmons Presentation: Delivering the Connected City

1. Delivering the Connected City
Eric Simmons
General Manager, Machine-­to-­Machine
Rogers Communications Inc.
City Age: October 9, 2013
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2. Defining M2M & IOT & IOE
M2M & IOT Communications is projected to be the fastest growing
technology segment of the IT sector in the next 3-­5 years
M2M
-­to-­
Technology that supports wired or wireless communication between
devices
IOT
Global network infrastructure, linking physical and virtual objects
through autonomous data capture and communication capabilities
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3. Why M2M?
M2M technology has the power to transform a city through
connecting devices , networks and people in real-­time
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4. Internet of things: An infographic
SOURCE: Cisco, July 2011
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5. Inherent challenges for cities and technology adoption
For Cities . . .
Infrastructure challenges
Service delivery
Streamlining processes
Financial challenges
Communications
SYSTEM ARCHITECTURE
In Technology Adoption . . .
The M2M marketplace is complex and fragmented
How can you find a offering different
with numerous supplierssolution that is simple, cost-­effective and
deployed faster, and
components of an M2M minimizes the impact on your core business?
Solution
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6. Rogers vision
OUR VISION
Building on our rich legacy of enabling wireless data solutions, Rogers is
passionate about delivering industry leading machine-­to-­machine
technology that helps our customers and partners connect and transform
their business like never before
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7. Rogers has evolved
Telcom Supplier
Connected Enterprise Partner
Leading voice and data networks
Unmatched portfolio of advanced networks
Superior device portfolio
End-­to-­end business solutions, professional services
Award Winning Business Care
Full mobility lifecycle management services
Voice & data solutions based on core capabilities
Strategic partnership with customers & partners
Broad strategic partnerships
Speed to market & agile response to customer needs
Industry leading voice & data and M2M capabilities
CORE STRENGTHS
NEW CAPABILITES
Rogers is leveraging its core strengths while investing in new capabilities
to deliver end-­to-­end enterprise solutions
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8. Solutions for the connected city
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9. Parking and traffic
In Los Angeles, a study of a 15-­block area estimates that drivers
circling for parking cause 950,000 excess vehicle miles per year. This
translates to 47,000 gallons in wasted gas and 730 tons of carbon
dioxide greenhouse gas.
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10. New parking dynamics
innovation in the last 75 years
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Identify available parking spots to reduce traffic
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Provide optimal route to parking spots avoiding congested
arteries
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Inform police of violators to reduce patrolling time and
increase revenue
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Dynamic price setting to control the flow of traffic
Lower pricing a few blocks out of peak traffic areas
Lower during off peak hours
Increase during peak times (lunch/dinner rush)
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Introduce shorter (i.e., 30 minutes/1 hour) time limits in key
retail areas to increase turnover
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11. Public transit
School Bus Tracking:
Real time GPS data and bus tracking software provides both
historical and up to the minute information regarding your
school bus fleet's location, speed and adherence to the route
and stop schedule.
Public Transportation:
Next stop announcements on subway.
Digital signage with offers and QR codes.
Mobile couponing for local retailers.
Next bus arrival time. Text or email notifications of bus arrival
times and delays.
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12. A few of our customers
Snowplows
Parking Kiosks
Traffic Management
Parking Kiosks &
Enforcement
Toronto Police Fleet
Custom APN
London Police Fleet &
Mobile Worker
BB10 Professional
Services
EMS Fleet
Digital Signage in
Transit Stations & Buses
Fleet Tracking
Remote Monitoring
Parking Enforcement
Manitoba Hydro Mobile
Worker
Vancouver Police Car
Terminals
Parking Enforcement
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13. Rogers M2M milestone:
over one million connections
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14. The possibilities are endless
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15. Q&A
Thank you!! Questions?
Thank you
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