
	M2M


	Home > Networking Definitions - M2M

SearchNetworking.com Definitions (Powered by WhatIs.com)

EMAIL THIS

LOOK UP TECH TERMS		Powered by:

Browse tech terms alphabetically:

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z #

M2M

Show me everything on Network Performance Management

- M2M is an abbreviation for machine-to-machine, or technology that supports wired or wireless communication between machines. An example of M2M technology might be a set of devices that monitor traffic in a city and communicate the information to the city's traffic lights in order to regulate the flow of traffic. M2M is used in telemetry, data collection, remote control, robotics, remote monitoring, status tracking, road traffic control, offsite diagnostics and maintenance, security systems, logistic services, fleet management, and telemedicine.

The abbreviation has also been used to stand for man-to-machine, mobile-to-machine, machine-to-man, and machine-to-mobile.

Learn more about Network Performance Management

Desktop virtualization network challenges: A primer: Are you prepared to handle the network challenges that arise from desktop virtualization?
Storage area networks change management primer: Storage area network change management tools help network managers avoid application outages using performance monitoring, mapping and simulation.
Virtualization change and configuration management primer: Virtualization configuration and change management place great demands on NCCM processes, demanding tools for complex monitoring, mapping and databases.
Network change and configuration management primer: Network change and configuration management enables enterprises to update and troubleshoot networks without downtime.
Network management frameworks: FCAPS and ITIL: Network management is a complex topic. Thus far, two frameworks exist that can be of some use for understanding and taming network management: FCAPS and ITIL.

CONTRIBUTORS:	Mikko Saarinen
LAST UPDATED:	12 Aug 2006

Do you have something to add to this definition? Let us know.
Send your comments to techterms@whatis.com

More resources from around the web:

-	M2M Magazine is devoted entirely to this technology.
-	M2M Focus provides a FAQ concerning wireless M2M and its potential applications.

FILE EXTENSION AND FILE FORMAT LIST
File Extension and File Format List:
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z #

RELATED CONTENT

	Web gateway helps Texas manufacturer develop network user management Streaming Internet video and radio were choking a Texas manufacturer's network; a Web gateway box let them see how bad the problem was and develop...
	Desktop virtualization network challenges: A primer Are you prepared to handle the network challenges that arise from desktop virtualization?
	Green enterprise: Three networking investments that make a difference Beefing up the network for unified communications can be greener than buying new components.

RELATED GLOSSARY TERMS

Terms from Whatis.com − the technology online dictionary

baseboard management controller (SearchNetworking.com)
A baseboard management controller (BMC) is a specialized service processor that monitors the physical state of a computer, network server or other...

fault management (SearchNetworking.com)
Fault management is the component of network management concerned with detecting, isolating and resolving problems... (Continued)

Networking & M2M Solutions

SEARCH

TechTarget provides technology professionals with the information they need to perform their jobs - from developing strategy, to making cost-effective purchase decisions and managing their organizations' technology projects - with its network of technology-specific websites, events and online magazines.


TechTarget Corporate Web Site \| Media Kits \| Site Map All Rights Reserved, Copyright 2000 - 2009, TechTarget \| Read our Privacy Policy