Let’s face it — manufacturers that think their products will win the day for years to come probably won’t be around to find out they were wrong. Leading manufacturers have begun to view their products as ever-commoditizing platforms upon which they can deliver highly differentiated and profitable services in the aftermarket.
Integrated Solutions Magazine -- December 2007 Web article
John Deere offers new levels of fleet telematic systems
John Deere offers three new levels of the JDLinkTM monitoring system to control fleet operations. The Advanced, Ultimate, and Direct levels are available for field or factory installation on 46 models of John Deere equipment. The JDLink suite of products were developed with Qualcomm, Inc.
Rental Pulse -- December 30, 2007 Web article
Manufacturers are Getting Smart
Today’s manufacturers are discovering that Smart Services are enhancing the way they communicate and respond to customer demands and needs.
Specialty Publishing Co. -- May 11, 2007 Web article or PDF|44K
M2M Pioneers
With M2M adopters focused on providing smart services for their customers, a new field of leaders is beginning to emerge.
M2M Magazine -- April 12, 2007
Web article or PDF|200K
The smart services connection
Combine intelligent products, innovative technology, and the opportunity to get closer to your customer.
The Manufacturer -- April 2007 Web article or PDF|695K
Communicating Machines Are Triggering an Embedded Revolution
Embedded devices are getting the ability to autonomously exchange information via low-cost commercial links. Machine-to machine communication lets developers combine them in large, even, vast systems whose functionality is greater than the sum of its parts.
Industry article-- April 2007 PDF|531K
Deere to install JDLink in construction equipment
John Deere and Qualcomm, Inc. announces an alliance to create an equipment and machine monitoring and information delivery system that will be sold by certified John Deere construction and forestry dealers. The JDLinkTM uses the GlobalTRACS® equipment management system, which automatically collects, transmits, and manages information about where and how construction and forestry equipment is being used, as well as critical machine health data to help equipment owners improve utilization, productivity, and revenue.
Rental Management -- March 2007 Web article
