Much has been written in recent years about the exponential rise expected in connected devices from around 1.5bn today to 50bn by 2020. This will be driven by new applications in machine telemetry, smart sensor networks and automotive infotainment. In each application area, there will be a different mix of standards necessary, or even completely new standards, such as the White-Space approach being trialled in various regions around the world right now.

Flexible Wireless
M2M and other embedded wireless applications typically have long installed lifetimes which make flexibility and in-field upgradeability important. Also, physical size, power and cost constraints make a common platform with efficient support of multiple options very attractive. Key players in this new market are already evaluating Cognovo's SDM technology as a common, re-usable and long-term platform to support all presently identified use-cases and provide an in-field upgrade path to future standards.