Machine-to-machine communication for optimization of information chain in agricultural business

Machine-to-machine communication (M2M) is one of the major innovations in ICT sector. Especially in agricultural business with heterogeneous machinery, diverse process partners and high machine operating costs, M2M offers large potential in process optimization. Within this paper a concept for process optimization in agricultural business using M2M technologies is presented. Within that concept standardization and communication aspects are discussed and two scenarios are presented in detail. Furthermore corresponding business models building on the presented scenarios are discussed.