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Breaking Free from Proprietary Systems: The Future of Smart Metering with Universal DLMS Modems

In the modern utility landscape, efficient data collection and management are key to maintaining operational effectiveness. Most utilities rely on either Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) or Automated Meter Reading (AMR) systems, which are comprised of three primary components.

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ENSURING TOP-NOTCH SECURITY WITH ENCS APPROVAL- A Testament to Compliance with Key Cybersecurity Standards

We are thrilled to announce that our Secure Industrial Router has been analyzed and approved by the European Network for Cyber Security (ENCS).

This approval is not just a mark of excellence; it is a testament to our commitment to adhering to the highest cybersecurity standards.

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Welcoming Ali Mouslmani to WM Systems: A New Chapter in the META Region

We are thrilled to announce that Ali Mouslmani has joined WM Systems as our new partner in the United Arab Emirates. With the opening of our new office in Dubai, Ali’s addition to the team marks a significant milestone in our expansion into the Middle East, Turkey, and Africa (META) region.

Ali is a seasoned industry veteran, whose extensive experience in the Smart Energy sector is a valuable asset to our team. His previous role at Honeywell, where he was responsible for the Smart Energy business, aligns perfectly with our focus at WM Systems. We specialize in Internet of Things (IoT) devices covering all industrial and utility segments, particularly cellular modems and gateways for for electricity, water, and gas meters.

In this era of technological transition, as mobile operators phase out legacy 2G and 3G networks, our state-of-the-art cellular modems emerge as a way for utility companies to protect their investment..

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Welcoming Ali Mouslmani to WM Systems: A New Chapter in the META Region We are thrilled to announce that Ali Mouslmani has joined WM Systems as our new partner in the United Arab […]

REVOLUTIONIZING INDUSTRIAL CONNECTIVITY: THE INDUSTRIAL DIN RAIL ROUTER INTRODUCTION
In the rapidly evolving world of industrial automation and IoT, the demand for compact, versatile, and efficient communication solutions is at an all-time high. Enter the Industrial DIN Rail Router – a game-changer in the realm of modular connectivity.

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Revolutionizing Industrial Connectivity: The Industrial DIN Rail Router Introduction In the rapidly evolving world of industrial automation and IoT, the demand for compact, versatile, and efficient communication solutions […]

NAVIGATING INDUSTRY 4.0 WITH SMART IOT SOLUTIONS: A COST-EFFECTIVE APPROACH FOR INDUSTRIAL INTEGRATORS INTRODUCTION
The fourth industrial revolution, or Industry 4.0, is redefining the landscape of industrial operations. Key to this transformation is the integration of smart IoT solutions. For industrial integrators and service providers, adopting these technologies is no longer a luxury but a necessity for staying competitive. This article explores the benefits of a particularly innovative product, the Industrial DIN Rail Router: a compact, standard, smart IoT device designed for Industry 4.0.

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Navigating Industry 4.0 with Smart IoT Solutions: A Cost-Effective Approach for Industrial Integrators Introduction The fourth industrial revolution, or Industry 4.0, is redefining the landscape of industrial operations. Key to this transformation is […]

WM Systems LLC is present at the EUTC 2023 event, the European Utilities Telecon Council (in Madrid, Spain).

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USING A UNIVERSAL CONTROL BOX TO IMPROVE EFFICIENCY AND REDUCE COSTS IN SOLAR PLANTS/FARMS

Solar plants and farms are complex systems with a variety of equipment that needs to be monitored and controlled. This can be a challenge, especially for large plants with multiple arrays and components.
A universal control box can help to simplify and streamline the monitoring and control of solar plants/farms. It can also help to improve efficiency and reduce costs.

Overall, a universal control box is a versatile and cost-effective solution for improving the efficiency, safety, and profitability of solar plants/farms.
A universal control box is a valuable tool for improving the efficiency, safety, and profitability of solar plants/farms. It can help to reduce costs, improve reliability, and increase flexibility.

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THE SIGNIFICANCE OF COMPACT DIN-RAIL ROUTERS IN MODERN INDUSTRIAL ENVIRONMENTS

Industrial settings are replete with equipment that demands efficient connectivity solutions. With the rise of the Internet of Things (IoT) and the necessity of interconnected devices in various sectors, it has never been more crucial to have a reliable and compact solution.

Enter the DIN-rail mountable industrial router – a small but powerful piece of technology. This blog post delves into the importance of such routers and why they are becoming the choice for various industrial applications.

Why small Industrial Routers matter?
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WHY SMALL INDUSTRIAL DIN-RAIL ROUTERS ARE IMPORTANT

DIN-rail mountable industrial routers are an essential component of many industrial applications. They provide a reliable and secure way to connect industrial devices to the internet, enabling remote monitoring and control, data collection, and other critical tasks.

Small industrial DIN-rail routers are especially important for applications where space is limited. These routers are typically much smaller than traditional industrial routers, making them ideal for installation in control cabinets, substations, and other tight spaces.

Industrial DIN-rail routers are an essential component of many industrial applications. They offer a number of advantages, including compact size, easy installation, reliability, security, and support for DC power supplies.

If you are looking for a reliable and efficient way to connect your industrial devices to the internet, a small industrial DIN-rail router is a great option.

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THE IMPORTANCE OF INDUSTRIAL CELLULAR RELAY SWITCHES IN THE MODERN SMART GRID

The modern smart grid is a vast and complex system that is essential to our modern way of life. It delivers electricity to our homes, businesses, and industries, and it is responsible for keeping the lights on and the power flowing.

One of the key components of the smart grid is the industrial cellular relay switch. These devices allow operators to connect any equipment to the relays of the switch and control them via the cellular connection. This is extremely important for the modern smart grid, as it allows for remote monitoring and control of critical infrastructure.

There are many different industrial applications for cellular based smart relay switches. Some of the most common applications include:
- Solar photovoltaic farms
- Wind power plants
- Water pump control
- Ventilation system control

In addition to the applications mentioned above, cellular based smart relay switches can also be used in a variety of other industrial settings.
Cellular based smart relay switches are a versatile and valuable tool that can be used to improve the efficiency, reliability, and security of the modern smart grid. As the smart grid continues to evolve, these devices will become even more important for ensuring the reliable and efficient delivery of electricity to our homes, businesses, and industries.

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The Importance of Industrial Cellular Relay Switches in the Modern Smart Grid Make the modern smart grid more secure, resilient, and sustainablehttps://m2mserver.com/en/product-category/load-management/

THE SIGNIFICANCE OF LOAD MANAGEMENT IN TODAY’S ELECTRIC GRID

In today’s dynamic world, understanding the nuances of electrical energy management has never been more crucial. A distinct feature of electrical energy is that it cannot be efficiently stored in vast quantities. As a result, it has to be produced, transferred, and consumed almost instantaneously. The electric grid’s vitality hinges on this intricate dance of supply and demand.

Imagine a scenario where the load on an electric system is inching closer to its maximum generation capacity. At this crucial juncture, grid managers are faced with two options: either source additional energy or mitigate the load — this is where the concept of load management enters the fray. Without effective load management, the grid is vulnerable to instability, potentially culminating in widespread blackouts.

Interestingly, even utilities that primarily purchase power instead of producing it have discovered the value of having an effective load control system in place. Why? The high costs levied by their energy providers during peak consumption times can be substantially slashed. In many instances, the savings realized are so significant that the load control system can become cost-neutral within just a season.

As utilities strategize to optimize their Capital Expenditure (CAPEX), retrofit solutions are emerging as a beacon of hope. Almost all existing electricity meters are compatible with retrofit modems.

When paired with a straightforward load control switch, utilities can harness innovative load control methods, paving the way for enhanced efficiency and significant savings.

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THE ENERGY TRANSITION AND THE NECESSITY OF REMOTE ENERGY METER CONTROL - Introducing the Relay Box

The global energy landscape is undergoing a significant transformation as the world moves towards cleaner, sustainable, and renewable energy sources. This change is necessitating innovative technological solutions to manage and control energy distribution, ensuring stability, efficiency, and sustainability. One such innovation is the introduction of remote control energy meters, specifically through our revolutionary Relay Box device.

As a compact and cost-effective retrofit solution, the Relay Box connects to existing electricity meters via the RS485 port.

It operates on unidirectional DLMS/COSEM “push” commands and messages from the connected electricity meter, providing a simple and affordable way to upgrade your existing system. With its four relays, it is a significant advancement in intelligent management and control of power supply.

Our Relay Box provides a timely solution, enhancing traditional energy meters with advanced load control functions without the need for expensive replacements. It’s a step towards a smarter, greener future where utilities and consumers alike can thrive in an era of renewable energy.

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Streamlining Industry 4.0 Connectivity

SMALL-SCALE DEPLOYABLE, COST-EFFECTIVE INDUSTRIAL IOT ROUTER WITH DATA CONCENTRATOR FUNCTIONALITY

In the fast-evolving landscape of Industry 4.0 and the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), establishing a robust IT infrastructure can be a daunting task for industrial service providers and infrastructure operators. The need to collect and transmit data from various locations has led to the use of mobile internet routers. However, the complexity of connecting multiple devices, along with the high costs and technical challenges involved, has called for an innovative solution.

At WM Systems, engineers have developed a cutting-edge industrial DIN rail LTE router with data concentrator capabilities, solving the existing issues and setting new standards for cost-effective and efficient industrial IoT connectivity.

WM Systems is committed to delivering cutting-edge solutions to transform the way you connect, communicate, and succeed. Discover a world of possibilities with our industrial LTE router. Get in touch with our team to elevate your industrial IoT capabilities to new heights.

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WM Systems is proud to celebrate it’s 20th anniversary

20 years ago, in 2002 two young and ambitious engineers left the telco they worked at to start their own business. The first mobile internet networks (GPRS-based) were just launched. They were aware that was the beginning of a new era, the Internet Of Things. The concept of the IoT first became popular in 1999, at MIT. They saw a huge potential in new mobile communications technologies and decided to use their skills to design cellular communications devices for industrial applications.

In the beginning the company started distributing the products of well-known international brands, such as PCMCIA cards, but at the same time, our engineers started developing our own products. The company’s first self developed product launched was a GPRS alarm signal transmitter, since we realized the problems the security industry had with landlines (because the cellular technologies are cheaper, more secure, more reliable). We offered connectivity upgrades compatible with the existing security systems, so operators would not need to replace the whole system, only a signal transmitter. Obviously, it was a great success that allowed the company to grow.

The next big milestone was a complex GPRS-based communication system we developed for the Hungarian National Health Insurance Fund. Pharmacies nationwide used our system to verify the eligibility of patients to subsidized drugs. Those modems are in use today.

We also developed a small personal GPS tracker device that was used to monitor the elderly and people working in remote dangerous locations. Sold tens of thousands to the Hungarian Postal Service (which used it to monitor the postman working) and the largest utility which used it to monitor it’s staff doing maintenance work on top of electric posts (if they fell an emergency alarm was sent).

By the 2000s we started developing industrial cellular modems and routers. In 2006, Elster, a large German electricity meter manufacturer contracted us to develop a modem for one of their meters. Mass smart metering was just starting and they realized that modem development is not their core business. Then they asked us to develop a modem for their other meter, and then yet another.. In a couple of months other meter manufacturers also trusted WM Systems to develop their modems. In the last 15 years, we have sold more than 800k modems to utilities around the world!

Today, we have 15-20 modems, alarm signal transmitters, personal GPS trackers and a few industrial routers in our portfolio. Our long-term partnership continues with some of the largest meter brands and utilities. We sell our products in more than 20 countries. Today, our organization has 40+ employees, most of them engineers.

During the two decades, we have learned a lot! We have a deep understanding of cellular technologies, their potential application in different industrial automation projects, embedded systems, information- and cyber security, industrial protocols, energy efficient applications, mobile hardware environments and smart metering. Using these skills we offer custom development of high-quality IoT devices for our industrial clients.

We currently work with 2 well-known EMS companies in Hungary and one in Romania, but have 2-3 others on stand-by, among them one that is contracted by Honeywell company to produce their PCBs. Also, we have negotiated buffer stocks for key components, so scaling is not a problem. The last 2 years, we have managed the component crises very well. There were slight delays, but nothing serious, and we did not have to cancel any projects. We have grown up and become one of the most renowned IoT developers in Europe!

We are very proud of our past and hopeful for the future! We are full of plans and ready to become a key player in industrial IoT.
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Great video about zero-trust security in IoT!

Five Principles in a Zero-Trust Security Approach to IoT IoT devices have created vulnerability for IT networks, but a zero-trust security approach can lock down attack vectors. Here are five key principles to buil...

A zero-trust environment ensures that “all traffic moves through the network encrypted, so there are no interceptions or man-in-the-middle attacks,”

Why ‘Zero Trust’ Is the Best Way to Shore Up IoT Device Security Cybersecurity experts scramble to stay a step ahead of hackers looking to exploit weaknesses in millions of internet of things devices worldwide. But maybe they’re focusing on the wrong problem.

If you need high quality cellular IoT devices, we are here for you! Modems, routers, signal transmitters etc. Cellular is in our NDA!

The ability to track using process and performance sensors and generate on-request insights in real-time is the very foundation of what we call smart industrialization today.
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IoT News - 5G is here and so is the mainstream adoption of IIoT Startups - IoT Business News IoT news - All the essential news and articles related to the Internet of Things (IoT), on a daily basis, and with a business perspective.

Smart gas metering is to hot new kid on the block. ,

Smart gas metering market over the next five years in Europe How has COVID-19 affected the Italian and European smart gas metering market and how will the market evolve post-pandemic.

Politicians finnaly started to act on an obvious vulnerability!

Biden Administration Targets Electric Utilities For Cybersecurity Protections - IIOT Connection The Department of Energy on Tuesday launched a 100-day sprint to strengthen the cybersecurity of electric utilities' industrial control systems (ICS) to protect operations from increasing cyber threats, part of the Biden administration's initiative to bolster cyber protections for critical...

This year we have been working hard to get the ENCS approval for our router! Security of communication devices used in critical infrastructure shall be taken seriously!

European Network for Cyber Security | ENCS The European Network for Cyber Security is a non-profit organisation offering training, testing and advice to secure critical infrastructure.

Interesting article about how to prepare machining processes for the industry 4.0 revolution.
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How to prepare your machining processes for Industry 4.0 Industry 4.0 is all about new technology. Here’s how to prepare your machining processes for the next industrial revolution.

Long-term energy outlook at the start of 2021, after a year that has brought extraordinary challenges. The world’s energy systems are going through rapid transitions that are triggered by simultaneous shifts in technological development, regulations,
consumer preferences, and investor sentiments.

Global Energy Perspective 2021 This year caused unprecedented disruption in the energy landscape--and the path to recovery remains uncertain. Read McKisney's Global Energy Perspective 2021.

You don't want to purchase expensive smart water meters? Retrofit your existing water meters with our NB-IoT pulse logger modem with 10 year battery!

450,000 NB-IoT smart water meters coming in Spain Valencian water company Global Omnium is to deploy 450,000 next generation smart water meters utilising Telefónica NB-IoT connectivity.