Blogger profile: axelhansmann
Axel Hansmann is VP Strategy & Marketing Communications at Gemalto M2M. Blogs on all M2M topics, especially around M2M modules, SIM/MIM, security and service enablement. Enjoys skiing and mountain biking in the Alps.
Posted on 2nd Apr 2013 by Axel Hansmann
Let’s play a game of word association. What springs to mind when you hear ‘driverless cars’? Let me guess: Google. Did you know, however, that there are many other brands involved in developing the concept of a driverless car? From Audi and Toyota to Mercedes, it is claimed that they actually have more chance of [...]
Posted on 18th Mar 2013 by Axel Hansmann
It will come as little surprise to most of us that the majority of people consider themselves to be ‘better than average drivers’. The mentality of most motorists is that they usually do the right thing, which might explain why driving causes almost daily cases of ‘road rage’. Despite our unerring self-belief, research has shown [...]
Posted on 6th Sep 2012 by Axel Hansmann
So much has been said and written about smart cities over the past five to ten years that it is tempting to say that there is nothing more to be discussed on the subject. However, in an interesting post earlier this year, Usman Haque talked about the need for smart city experts to go beyond [...]
Posted on 24th May 2012 by Axel Hansmann
M2M technologies are helping making our lives more secure and more convenient, whether helping control our energy usage, providing us with access to in-car apps, or looking after our medical treatments. In fact, there are so many potential uses for exciting M2M technologies that it’s easy to feel lost in a wave of innovation. One [...]