M2M (machine-to-machine) communication can be used in numerous industries and in a plethora of business solutions on a national and international level. Its primary aim is to improve the operational efficiency of a given company, exploit new business opportunities, and create value-added services.
Environmental considerations also play a major role in developing M2M applications. The main areas of application for M2M include telemetry/telematics, remote monitoring, fleet monitoring, and remote reading.