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Wyless Congratulates M2M Value Chain Award Winner, ABB Robotics

ABB Robotics commended for its innovative use of wireless technology in a machine-to-machine application

Wyless, a leading international wireless data communications group, is pleased to congratulate ABB Robotics, a leader in power and automation technologies, for its Gold award win at the M2M United Conference, in Chicago, in the M2M Value Chain Awards. The awards, sponsored by M2M Magazine, honour successful corporate adopters of M2M technology and highlight the process of combining multiple technologies to create a winning solution.

“As a key enabler in ABB Robotics solution, we are extremely pleased to see its offering recognised by the industry, at such a prestigious awards event. ABB Robotics’ objective when we first start working together was to expand and improve its product offering and remove any possible issues associated with managing a global wireless network. In Wyless, ABB discovered a true partner who was able to lend its expertise and experience within the wireless industry and enable it to develop the best possible solution to fit its customers needs,” said Paul Smith, Wyless’ CEO.

Robots play a crucial role in the high productivity and availability of a production line. In order to deliver round the clock service, on a global scale, ABB Robotics required a worldwide wireless data network and an internet-based Management Platform to provide real-time control and visibility of its network and connections all day, every day. Through Wyless’ offering, ABB Robotics can now monitor all its robots and alert customers to any possible issues. Following the partnership with Wyless, around 70 per cent of customer queries can now be diagnosed and dealt with remotely and when required, a technician can be dispatched immediately.

The solution integrates the Wyless Management Platform, an Internet-based tool that provides unrivalled real-time network visibility, control and flexibility, to deliver a unique robot control centre. Wyless manages the network and the multiple relationships with Mobile Network Operators to reduce the complexities, risk and costs related to deploying and managing a global wireless network. Wyless’ technology, patented Private Fixed IP addressing, allows ABB’s robots to communicate securely, utilising its two-way communication capabilities between its robots and the service centre, to provide improved and pro-active maintenance on a global scale.

About ABB Robotics

ABB is a leader in power and automation technologies that enable utility and industry customers to improve their performance while lowering environmental impact. The ABB Group of companies operates in around 100 countries and employs more than 110,000 people.
www.abb.com