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The Internet of Things (IoT) is preparing to transform the way we live, from work to entertainment to transportation. And as the IoT creeps toward mass adoption, a handful of trends have started to emerge with the space. AppCarousel recently attended IoT World in Santa Clara, California and the Internet of Things Summit in London. From those conferences, AppCarousel came away with 10 of the hottest trends within the space. Security is key. As more and more devices become connected, the security of those devices, as well as their networks and data, will be of paramount importance for companies within the industry. The sale is not the end. Each category of the IoT is pushing to get devices onto the market, but manufacturers are focusing on the services that prop up those devices to enhance their businesses. To do this, they are developing ecosystems and service delivery platforms in order to get more mileage out of the devices beyond the sale. Everything as a service. AppCarousel believes devices will become a means to an end and will actually be secondary to the services they offer. For every piece of hardware (cars, wearables, etc. ), a company is trying to come up with a way to transform it into a service. Companies want developers on their platform. Many of the presenters at the conferences pointed to their open APIs to try to lure developers. The IoT is fragmented and proprietary. This creates an opportunity for companies such as Kii, Xively, SeeControl, and ThingWorx, which are trying to rectify this situation. There are behemoths that conquer every aspect of the IoT. Many companies specialize in one subsection of the IoT, such as smart home or connected cars. But some titans (such as Intel, Samsung, GE, Honeywell, and Bosch) have the resources, manpower, and legacies to get their hooks into almost every aspect of the IoT. Government money and grants are flowing toward smart transportation and smart cities. These are the most complicated problems to solve, but they also hold the greatest benefits for the public. Many governments are also doing this in order to secure the future of tech companies within the IoT. Consolidation is taking place. Nokia has acquired wearables company Withings. Under Armour is buying companies left and right. Intel Wind River purchased Arynga. AppDirect even bought AppCarousel. And acquisition in the IoT should continue through the remainder of 2016. IoT companies need places to show off their products. App stores, marketplaces, and catalogs are the current favorites and should fill up with more devices as companies ramp up production. Data will be king. The IoT is already generating tremendous amounts of data, so now companies are trying to figure out how to monetize it. From connected homes and connected cars to smart buildings and transportation, every aspect of our lives will be affected by the increasing ability of consumers, businesses, and governments to connect to and control everything around them. Imagine “smart mirrors” that allow you to digitally try on clothes. Assembly line sensors that can detect even the smallest decrease in efficiency and determine when crucial equipment needs to be repaired or replaced. GPS-guided agricultural equipment that can plant, fertilize, and harvest crops. Fitness trackers that allow users to transmit data to their doctors. It’s not science fiction. This “next Industrial Revolution” is happening as we speak. It’s so big that it could mean new revenue streams for your company and new opportunities for you. The only question is: Are you fully up to speed on the IoT? After months of researching and reporting this exploding trend, John Greenough and Jonathan Camhi of BI Intelligence have put together an essential report on the IoT that explains the exciting present and the fascinating future of the Internet of Things. It covers how the IoT is being implemented today, where the new sources of opportunity will be tomorrow and how 16 separate sectors of the economy will be transformed over the next 20 years. The report gives a thorough outlook on the future of the Internet of Things, including the following big picture insights:
IoT devices connected to the Internet will more than triple by 2020, from 10 billion to 34 billion. IoT devices will account for 24 billion, while traditional computing devices (e.g. smartphones, tablets, smartwatches, etc. ) will comprise 10 billion. Nearly $6 trillion will be spent on IoT solutions over the next five years. Businesses will be the top adopter of IoT solutions because they will use IoT to 1) lower operating costs; 2) increase productivity; and 3) expand to new markets or develop new product offerings. Governments will be the second-largest adopters, while consumers will be the group least transformed by the IoT. And when you dig deep into the report, you’ll get the whole story in a clear, no-nonsense presentation:
The complex infrastructure of the Internet of Things distilled into a single ecosystem
The most comprehensive breakdown of the benefits and drawbacks of mesh (e.g. ZigBee, Z-Wave, etc. ), cellular (e.g. 3G/4G, Sigfox, etc. ), and internet (e.g. Wi-Fi, Ethernet, etc. ) networks
The important role analytics systems, including edge analytics, cloud analytics, will play in making the most of IoT investments
The sizable security challenges presented by the IoT and how they can be overcome
The four powerful forces driving IoT innovation, plus the four difficult market barriers to IoT adoption
Complete analysis of the likely future investment in the critical IoT infrastructure:   connectivity, security, data storage, system integration, device hardware, and application development
In-depth analysis of how the IoT ecosystem will change and disrupt 16 different industries
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Suite offers all the capabilities needed by auto makers and their      Tier 1 vendors to deploy, manage, and monetize apps, software, features      and upgrades
June 01, 2016 03:01 AM Eastern Daylight Time
SAN FRANCISCO--( BUSINESS WIRE )-- AppCarousel ,      the leading provider of software platforms for connected vehicles and      the Internet of Things (IoT), today announced the launch of the      AppCarousel Monetization Suite for the automotive market. The      Monetization Suite builds on AppCarousel’s already successful Connected      Car Platform to deliver the world’s only automotive platform that has a      full package of subscriber management and monetization services. The      Monetization Suite already securely delivers cloud services to millions      of businesses worldwide, and is now being made available to the auto      sector. In today’s automotive market, once a vehicle leaves the dealership there      is very little in the way of an ongoing digital relationship with the      owner. However as automakers roll out cloud connectivity to their cars      and deploy apps, IVI solutions, and HMI innovations to their dashboards,      their focus is shifting towards successfully delivering and monetizing      value-added services and features that enhance the connected lifestyle      and driving experience of car owners. Car OEMs want to provide them with      compelling ongoing services to aid in customer retention and to generate      new revenue streams. The car drivers of today expect to be able to log in to one portal to      subscribe to and manage all the features they desire, irrespective of      the vehicle model and underlying technology. The AppCarousel      Monetization Suite provides single sign-on access, user profile and      entitlements management, and a commerce experience in a single      OEM-branded interface. The Suite works seamlessly with the AppCarousel      Connected Car Platform or can be integrated into any third party      automotive platform, and can therefore power commerce across the OEM’s      entire range of vehicles and technologies. OEMs can deploy the Connected      Car Platform on its own, or with the Monetization Suite to allow drivers      to choose and purchase the apps, updates and services that are valuable      to them. The AppCarousel Monetization Suite enables automotive manufacturers and      their Tier 1 vendors to:
deliver and enable all manner of digital assets including        apps, content, and software enhancements
handle all types of business models including free to use,        subscriptions, pay-per-use, paid upgrades and transaction-based models
securely bill customers in a flexible manner over-the-air
offer a range of global currencies and payment methods
create a vibrant ecosystem of developers and content providers
manage and pay partners that contribute the apps, content and        value-added services
manage driver profiles and vehicle entitlements to services, sales of        premium software, service provisioning, app and software upgrades, and        the cross-selling and up-selling of value-added services
AppCarousel's Managing Director Terry Hughes and Board Member of the Connected      Vehicle Trade Association (CVTA)  said: "We have identified that the      next wave of the connected car is monetization via enhanced value-added      services that are critical to driving brand loyalty for      automakers. Drivers are saying that they are willing to pay for high      quality in-vehicle infotainment, premium features, and services from      their chosen car brand. As the ecosystem of connected car services      grows, car manufacturers are in a great position to offer unique      features and unlock new revenue streams. "
AppCarousel will be demonstrating its Monetization Suite for connected      cars at the upcoming TU Automotive Detroit Show in a joint demonstration      with Wind River on June 8-9 in Novi, Michigan. The booth will be located      at A11, in the Autonomous Zone. AppCarousel, a first tier member of GENIVI ,      will also be demonstrating the solution at the GENIVI evening showcase      on June 8. At the prestigious industry-leading TU Awards on June 7, AppCarousel is      a nominee for Newcomer of the Year which is testament to AppCarousel's      pioneering and groundbreaking work to make the connected car a reality,      and for its innovative work as a Tier 1 provider to leading car      manufacturers. To learn more about TU Automotive event visit:  http://www.tu-auto.com/detroit/
About AppCarousel
AppCarousel is the leader in end-to-end app management and revenue      generation platforms for connected cars and the Internet of Things. The      AppCarousel platform delivers a seamless, integrated solution to      securely distribute, update, control and monetize any kind of software      or digital asset over the air, including the ability to capture, analyze      and capitalize on data generated by the diverse types of connected      devices that comprise the Internet of Things. The AppCarousel      Monetization Suite enables secure end-to-end commerce for any      technology, including identity management, business model flexibility,      ecosystem management and a wide range of payment solutions. AppCarousel      is a subsidiary of AppDirect, the leading commerce platform for cloud      services. AppCarousel is headquartered in San Francisco and Calgary, and      has a global team to serve its worldwide customers. Learn more at  www.appcarousel.com
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Terry Hughes of AppCarousel Elected to Board of the Connected      Vehicle Trade Association (CVTA)
March 10, 2016 03:01 AM Eastern Standard Time
DETROIT--( BUSINESS WIRE )-- The      Connected Vehicle Trade Association , Inc. (CVTA), the world’s      largest and preeminent business league in vehicle communications, today      announced that Terry Hughes, Managing Director of AppCarousel ,      has been elected to be a Member of the CVTA Board of Directors. AppCarousel has also joined CVTA as a Corporate Member. CVTA is an      industry organization whose members work to promote the deployment of      Connected Vehicle solutions for safety, mobility, convenience and      commercial applications. Hughes has been in the wireless and technology industries for over 25      years in North America and Europe. In 2011, Hughes founded and launched      the AppCarousel brand and platform. AppCarousel is the leader      in end-to-end app management and monetization platforms for IoT and      connected car. Hughes was responsible for AppCarousel’s ground-breaking deal      with Jaguar Land Rover where AppCarousel provides and operates a      cloud platform for provisioning and updating infotainment apps and      content over the air to Jaguar Land Rover’s vehicles. Hughes is a      well-known thought leader, often presenting at conferences and writing      op-eds. On being appointed to the Board, Hughes said: “I am excited to play such      an active role in the future of the connected vehicle industry. Apps,      content and secure over-the-air cloud solutions are new to the      automotive industry and I will contribute my unique perspectives to      leadership of CVTA. My company AppCarousel, a Member of CVTA, is also      fully committed to the organization and its goals, and to steering the      connected car into new directions.”
Scott McCormick, president of the Connected Vehicle Trade Association      added: “CVTA is very pleased to have Terry Hughes and AppCarousel on our      leadership team. We see this as an opportunity to bring greater breadth      to our understanding of the entire connected vehicle ecosystem, and      richer exposure to app management and monetization aspects.”
About AppCarousel
AppCarousel is the leader in end-to-end app management and revenue      generation platforms for connected devices. The AppCarousel platform      delivers a seamless, integrated solution to securely distribute, update,      control and monetize any kind of software or digital asset over the air,      including the ability to capture, analyze and capitalize on data      generated by the diverse types of connected devices that comprise the      Internet of Things. AppCarousel provides curated app stores and software      marketplaces, developer programs, and the distribution and merchandising      of apps in market sectors including connected car, Internet of Things      and Industrial Internet. AppCarousel, a wholly owned subsidiary of      AppDirect, has offices in Calgary and San Francisco and a global team to      serve its worldwide customers. Learn more at  www.appcarousel.com . About the Connected Vehicle Trade Association
Headquartered in Plymouth, Mich., the CVTA is a non-profit business      league established to facilitate the interaction and advance the      interests of the entities involved in the vehicle communication      environment. The organization enables the collaboration of companies,      organizations, and governmental bodies engaged in developing      bidirectional vehicle communications. To learn more, visit www.connectedvehicle.org or contact Scott McCormick at sjm@connectedvehicle.org . Contacts
Scott McCormick, +1 734 730 8665
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Terry Hughes of AppCarousel Elected to Board of the Connected Vehicle Trade Association (CVTA)

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Calgary-born AppCarousel announced yesterday that it has been selected by Jaguar Land Rover to operate a range of cloud services for the provisioning of apps and content to Jaguar and Land Rover vehicles. Founded in 2011, AppCarousel delivers and operates curated marketplaces, developer programs and commerce solutions for electronics, automotive, hardware and technology brands. AppCarousel was acquired by Montreal's AppDirect earlier this year. The connected car is now a reality and drivers are demanding the best information and entertainment services at their fingertips. Gartner predicts over a quarter billion connected vehicles by 2020. Apps and information feeds are a key part of that, and AppCarousel will power the cloud services for Jaguar Land Rover’s most advanced multimedia system ever, InControl Touch Pro. Jaguar Land Rover’s brand new, state-of-the-art infotainment system delivers a range of services that enhance the driving experience and keep customers connected while on the move. The apps that AppCarousel will deliver to Jaguar and Land Rover vehicles are designed specifically for drivers to ensure they are up to date with news from CNN and prepared for any weather with services from AccuWeather. The AppCarousel platform also makes sure customers won’t miss a flight thanks to FlightStats data - all available at the touch of a finger on their dashboard. The suite of apps can vary depending on user, car model, and country, and will evolve and expand each year. Company:
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AppCarousel is the leader in end-to-end app management platforms for connected devices. The AppCarousel platform delivers a seamless, integrated solution to securely distribute, update, control and manage any kind of downloadable software or digital asset. AppCarousel provides curated app stores and software marketplaces, developer programs, and the merchandising and monetization of apps.... more
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Jaguar Land Rover Chooses AppCarousel for Cloud App Services

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 17, 2015 /satPRnews.com/ --  AppCarousel , the leading Provider of app platforms for connected cars, fleets and other connected devices, announced that it has been selected by Jaguar Land Rover to provide and operate a range of cloud services for the provisioning of apps and content to Jaguar and Land Rover vehicles. The connected car is now a reality and drivers are demanding the best information and entertainment services at their fingertips. Gartner predicts over a quarter billion connected vehicles by 2020. Apps and information feeds are a key part of that, and AppCarousel powers the cloud services for Jaguar Land Rover's most advanced multimedia system ever, InControl Touch Pro. Jaguar Land Rover's brand new, state-of-the-art infotainment system delivers a range of services that enhance the driving experience and keep customers connected while on the move. The apps that AppCarousel delivers* to Jaguar and Land Rover vehicles are designed specifically for drivers to ensure they are up to date with news from CNN and prepared for any weather with services from AccuWeather. The AppCarousel platform also makes sure customers won't miss a flight thanks to FlightStats data - all available at the touch of a finger on their dashboard. The suite of apps can vary depending on user, car model, and country, and will evolve and expand each year. "The connected car market is growing rapidly and our pedigree in app management solutions places us in an ideal position to provide companies like Jaguar Land Rover with next generation custom app solutions", said Emanuel Bertolin, CEO of AppCarousel. "We are proud and delighted to have been chosen as a Tier 1 vendor to Jaguar Land Rover; this partnership will continue to grow and support the expansion of Jaguar Land Rover's connected driver experience for many years to come. "
AppCarousel provides app marketplaces, app lifecycle management and software over the air updates for connected cars and smart devices. The AppCarousel platform enables automotive and fleet businesses to securely authenticate, provision, update and manage apps, content and services. Jaguar Land Rover and AppCarousel will be speaking at AppsWorld November 18-19, 2015 and AppCarousel will be exhibiting, booth 238. Both companies will also be attending Connected Car Expo and LA Auto Show , November 17-19, 2015. About AppCarousel
AppCarousel is the leader in end-to-end app management platforms for connected devices. The AppCarousel platform delivers a seamless, integrated solution to securely distribute, update, control and manage any kind of software or digital asset over the air. AppCarousel provides curated app stores and software marketplaces, developer programs, and the merchandising and monetization of apps. AppCarousel serves businesses in market sectors including connected cars and fleets, smartphones, tablets, smart TVs, and the growing number of devices connected through the Internet of Things. AppCarousel is a wholly owned subsidiary of AppDirect. AppCarousel has offices in Calgary and San Francisco and a global team to serve its worldwide customers. Learn more at  www.appcarousel.com
*Please note that as Jaguar Land Rover's InControl technologies are systematically introduced, specific features, options and its availability remain market dependent. Media Contact

Mobica provides software development and integration services. It offers engineering, consultancy, software designing, and quality assurance and testing services. The company caters to the semiconductor, mobile, automotive, finance, banking, and television or broadcasting sectors. It was founded in 2004 and is based in Wilmslow, U.K. In January 2023, Mobica was acquired by Cognizant. The terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Mobica

This partnership enables AppCarousel and Mobica to offer complete turnkey solutions from app building through to app deployment , ongoing app management and monetization .

From AppDirect Subsidiary AppCarousel:.
AppCarousel and Mobica Partner in Connected Devices - AppDirect

Jaguar Land Rover produces electric and high-performance vehicles. It provides a selection of vehicles that feature modern design and engineering, focusing on the SUV market. It aims to have an all-electric lineup for its Jaguar brand by 2025 and is also working on electrifying its Range Rover, Defender, and Discovery models. It was founded in 1922 and is based in Coventry, United Kingdom.

Jaguar Land Rover

RDK Management focuses on providing an open source software platform that standardizes core functions for video, broadband, and IoT devices within the telecommunications sector. The company offers a software solution that serves as a framework for customer-premises equipment, allowing service providers to launch new services and user experiences. RDK Management primarily serves operators, service providers, OEMs, SoCs, system integrators, and app developers in the telecommunications industry. It is based in Harrisburg, Illinois.

RDK Management

Tizen is a project under the Linux Foundation focused on providing a platform for application development across various devices. The company provides tools, including a software development kit (SDK), UX design resources, and documentation for developers to create and publish Tizen applications. Tizen serves the tech industry with its development tools and platform support. It was founded in 2012 and is based in San Francisco, California.

Tizen

aircloud is a Platform As A Service ("PaaS") for Mobile Media Device Management with a dynamic multi-media entertainment platform offering a robust, high-quality experience EVERYWHERE. Simply put, AirCloud is a software and content services company that makes mobile interaction fun and engaging! We do it by providing each consumer with a personal entertainment experience that is perfect for all their entertainment needs. Partners include Universal, EMI, Warner, Sony, GLU Mobile, EA.

AirCloud

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AppCarousel is the provider of app management platforms for connected cars and fleets, smartphones, smart screens, tablets, and other connected devices. The AppCarousel platform delivers a seamless, integrated solution to securely distribute, update, control and manage any kind of downloadable software or digital asset. The company provides curated app stores and software marketplaces, developer programs, and the merchandising and monetization of apps.

Date	9/24/2015
Round	Acquired
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Investors	AppDirect
Valuation	$XXM
Revenue	0 FY undefined
Sources	5

First funding	9/24/2015
Last Funding	9/24/2015
Investor	AppDirect
Rounds	1 Acquired
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Type	Corporation
Location	California

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