SANTA CLARA - In 2009, a big technology shift in the machine-to-machine communications
industry caused major problems for Aeris Communications Inc., the only cellular network
designed and built exclusively for machines.
"There were some missteps at Aeris in keeping up with that, and the company had a
year where its revenues declined by about 95 percent," said Deborah R. Schwarzer,
Aeris' general counsel. "That's ... (continued)