DiGi Does M2M With Ericsson

STOCKHOLM -- Malaysian operator DiGi Telecommunications Sdn Bhd ("DiGi") is to implement the Ericsson Device Connection Platform, delivered as a service by Ericsson (NASDAQ:ERIC). The solution will provide DiGi and its customers with everything they need to deploy, manage and monetize millions of machine-to-machine (M2M) and consumer-electronics devices. The Ericsson Device Connection Platform will allow DiGi to increase revenue and cut both operational costs and time-to-market. The M2M platform will enable DiGi's enterprise customers to monitor devices anytime and anywhere, access information quickly and accurately, and integrate easily into existing systems over the complete device life cycle. Ericsson will also use its local and global consulting and systems integration expertise to accelerate DiGi's M2M go-to-market plans, while the ecosystem created by the Device Connection Platform will help generate business growth for the operator as well as its customers and partners. Ericsson AB