M2M
M2M, or machine to machine, describes communication between devices to exchange data or execute processes with little direct human intervention. It may use local connections or networks of different kinds
What it means, how it is used and where it comes up, with its related concepts.
What it is and how it works
It is not limited to a point-to-point topology. It is related to IoT, although IoT generally encompasses a broader ecosystem of devices, services and applications. The design needs to define what information is shared, how access is controlled and what happens when a device or connection fails.
Also known as
machine to machine
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