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New Boundary Technologies Extends Web-Based M2M Platform to Sprint business Customers and Partners

Sprint to enhance its machine-to-machine (M2M) remote monitoring and control solutions portfolio with addition of New Boundary Technologies’ M2M web applications platform

MINNEAPOLIS (April 14, 2011)New Boundary Technologies® today announced its co-marketing agreement with Sprint, which will enhance Sprint’s existing solutions portfolio by the addition of New Boundary Technologies’ hosted M2M application platform, or “platform-as-a-service” (PaaS) for remote monitoring and control of fixed and mobile solutions. The platform enables rapid delivery of M2M solutions for enterprise customers, OEMs, systems integrators, and Value-added Resellers (VARs).

New Boundary Technologies’ platform is highly configurable and allows for easy scalability in a wide variety of industries, such as oil and gas, agriculture, medical, food service, smart energy and more. New Boundary Technologies is developing turn-key M2M solutions for specific applications, including tank level monitoring and control that will be available through the Sprint business sales channel.

New Boundary Technologies’ M2M offerings are cloud-based monitoring and control solutions that translate any wired or wireless sensor data into actionable information. An interactive web dashboard displays the location and status of monitored equipment and/or vehicles. 

“Being able to monitor equipment from a remote location is a critical business need,” said Wayne Ward, vice president of Emerging Solutions Group, Sprint. “We are pleased to collaborate with New Boundary Technologies and provide flexible wireless network solutions in order to meet that need. The Sprint M2M ecosystem has an open and collaborative culture, unique network assets and more than 10 years of experience developing communications products.”

The Sprint Emerging Solutions Group (ESG) is an industry leader in M2M and embedded solutions. ESG delivers a full complement of assets critical to successful M2M and embedded solutions deployments. These include: network agnostic capabilities (including 3G, 4G, CDMA, and a reliable Tier 1 IP network); specialized industry solutions engineering teams; an open approach to devices and applications through the company’s Open Device Initiative, an expansive M2M partner ecosystem; and the ability to provide customers with customized solutions that can include distribution, branding, billing and customer care services. To learn more, view this special “What if ...” M2M video and visit www.sprint.com/m2m.

“By pairing our M2M technology with Sprint's leading-edge data network, we can offer our customers an unrivaled solution for efficient, real-time management of their fixed and mobile assets,” said Kim Pearson, chief executive officer of New Boundary Technologies.

Additional M2M Solutions Features

  • Compatibility with virtually any type of fixed or mobile asset and any wired or wireless sensor.
  • Around-the-clock monitoring ensures timely status updates on volume, level, temperature, humidity, pressure, location, and other critical measurements.
  • Cloud-hosted service eliminates requirements for IT resources.
  • Unlimited scalability allows customers to manage any number of assets.
  • Proven, industry standard, end-to-end encryption and authentication technologies and roles-based security profiles ensure the highest level of data security and reliability.
  • Seamless integration with existing back office applications.
  • Private-label solutions let OEMs and solution providers offer remote monitoring services as an added benefit to their customers. 

About New Boundary Technologies

New Boundary Technologies develops innovative software solutions for PC configuration management and remote equipment monitoring and control. The company has been pioneering M2M applications for over 25 years. The company’s Prism Suite automates software deployment, asset management and patch management. PwrSmart™ is a simple, automated PC power management solution that centrally controls PC power settings and energy consumption. Policy Commander® automates computer security policy enforcement. Radiem® technology powers the company’s FleetVista™ and TankVista™ products, which monitor and control remote and mobile equipment via wireless Internet. Founded in 1985, New Boundary Technologies is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minn. For more information, visit www.newboundary.com or call 800-747-4487. Follow New Boundary Technologies on Twitter and Facebook.

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