oneM2M was launched in 2012. It is a global initiative that develops specifications to ensure the most efficient deployment of Machine-to-Machine (M2M) communications systems and the Internet of Things (IoT).
oneM2M goal is to develop technical specifications for a common M2M service layer. This can be embedded within hardware and software to connect the wide range of devices worldwide with M2M application servers.
By bringing together more than 200 players from many diverse business domains including, oneM2M ensures the global functionality of M2M and prevents the duplication of standardization effort.