Orange is also making a big push into the machine-to-machine communications market.
This picture shows the various components of a SIM card and slot. While most people are familiar with the standard SIM card, the version that gets embedded in a machine does not necessarily have to include the plastic parts that make it manoeuvrable by hand. In many applications, the basic components are preferable for their small size.
One application detailed by the demonstrator was a vending machine that sends text messages to the operator when stocks are low, and that can receive text messages from the operator telling it to display discounted prices for stock close to its expiry date.
Unfortunately for the purposes of the demonstration, the actual vending machine was stuck in transit due to a French rail strike.
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