IBM and Vodafone decided to combine their efforts to create management technology “smart homes.” The first joint developments are presented at the International Consumer Electronics Show IFA, recently held in Berlin.

In their work, IBM and Vodafone used mobile and cloud computing to create a convenient way to control home entertainment devices. Last you want to connect to a telecommunications platform Vodafone Global M2M Platform, which, in turn, is working on a new platform of cloud computing services company IBM – SmartCloud Service Delivery Platform. Technology M2M, which stands Machine-to-Machine, includes a wireless connection to the Internet, home equipment. Because of this, the devices can communicate with the provider or the manufacturer, passing information to further improve Pribram, add new features and improve the quality of services provided.


Manage home appliances connected to the platform, Vodafone Global M2M Platform, is possible by means of personal smartphone. It allows you to control fire-fighting equipment, test the lighting, track of utility and start or stop the appliances.