Norwalk, CT – September 7, 2011 – TMC (News - Alert) today announced that Matt Groppe, Director of Global Business Development for DHL Same Day, will discuss how the expedited courier and express delivery industry is embracing M2M technologies at the upcoming M2M Evolution event, which is part of ITEXPO (News - Alert) in the Austin Convention center, September 13-15, 2011.

This session, which is scheduled to take place at 10:30 AM on Tuesday, September 13th, will discuss the process of monitoring high value and temperature-sensitive items, including medical and pharmaceutical products, for full chain of custody and quality assurance. Groppe will also discuss the inter-relationships between M2M technologies, expedited courier delivery, and commercial air carriers.

“We’re continuously looking to improve the way in which high profile shipments are managed, and I’ll discuss how DHL is deploying M2M technology to help us accomplish this,” said Matt Groppe.  

Matt Groppe is the Director of Global Business Development for DHL Same Day – the special services group of DHL Express. He is a member of the Board of Directors of the Express Delivery and Logistics Association and is currently Chairman of the Airline Committee. With more than 25 years of experience in the transportation industry, Matt continuously seeks out innovative technologies that can improve the shipping experience for DHL’s customers.

“One of the goals of the conference is to discuss M2M technologies from the perspective of the end user, and DHL Same Day’s story is one that we’re all looking forward to hearing,” said M2M Evolution Conference Chair Nikki Cuban, of OnAsset Intelligence. “We’re assembling all of the stakeholders in one place to discuss the best ways to leverage technology for operational improvements, risk mitigation, and enhanced security within the supply chain.”

Additional information on the M2M Evolution Conference is available online, and Registration for both M2M Evolution and ITEXPO remains open.  Members of the media can reserve media credentials by contacting Todd Keefe at For Immediate Release PR.

About DHL: 

DHL is the global market leader of the international express and logistics industry, specializing in providing innovative and customized solutions from a single source.  DHL offers expertise in express, air and ocean freight, overland transport, contract logistic solutions as well as international mail services, combined with worldwide coverage and an in-depth understanding of local markets.  DHL's international network links more than 220 countries and territories worldwide.

About TMC:

Technology Marketing Corporation (TMC) is a global, integrated media company that helps clients build communities in print, in person, and online. TMC publishes the Customer Interaction Solutions, INTERNET TELEPHONY, Unified Communications, NGN and InfoTECH Spotlight magazines. TMC is the producer of ITEXPO, the world’s leading B2B communications event. TMCnet.com, which is read by two million unique visitors each month, is the leading source of news and articles for the communications and technology industries. In addition, TMC runs multiple industry events: 4G Wireless Evolution; Smart Grid Summit; M2M Evolution; Cloud Communications Expo; SIP Tutorial 2.0: Bringing SIP to the Web; VIPeering; Business Video Expo; Regulatory 2.0 Workshop, DevCon5: The HTML5 Development Conference; CVx; AstriCon; StartupCamp; MSPAlliance MSPWorld and more. Visit TMC Events for a complete listing and further information.

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