C-DoT builds first open machine-to-machine platform

NEW DELHI: Centre for Development of Telematics (CDoT), state-run telecom research and development company, has successfully built and demonstrated the world’s first open standards-based machine-to-machine (M2M) communications platform. Backed by one M2M, a worldwide standards initiative for a common M2M application, the indigenous solution is designed to open up M2M space that is still in its infancy in developing countries including India. “We have developed the world’s first open oneM2M complaint middleware platform, which is interoperable, and showcased it to the global industry leaders in Korea recently,” C-DoT executive director Vipin Tyagi told ET. M2M is commonly referred to cellular network-driven remote communication between two entities or machines for automation needs, and its application varies from smart appliances to smart home systems and connected vehicles. An encrypted and authenticated technology platform adhering to standards is critical, Tyagi said, adding that an open approach will encourage small entrepreneurs and innovators. The middleware solution, according to the R&D organisation, will facilitate M2M space in India and rest of the world and help develop the ecosystem in synchronising related services onto a single open platform. C-DoT is also planning to approach the urban development ministry for its adoption in the ambitious ‘smart city’ deployments.