Mumbai, April 8, 2021: Vi Business, the enterprise arm of Vodafone Idea Ltd. (VIL), today announced the launch of Integrated IoT solutions for enterprises.
With this industry first initiative, VIL claimed to have become the only telecom company in India to offer a secure end-to-end Internet of Things (IoT) solution offering that comprises connectivity, hardware, network, application, analytics, security and support. The offering is designed to simplify and accelerate the digital transformation journey for enterprises, said a top executive of Vodafone Idea Limited at a virtual press meet.
Vi IoT is transforming the way businesses operate in these times of the COVID-19 pandemic by “reinventing processes, operations, customer experience and developing newer business models and revenue opportunities.”
Recognising the challenges faced by enterprises in conceptualizing, designing and deploying IoT as a strategic driver, with Vi Integrated IoT solutions, the telco will adopt a consulting-led engagement to support businesses in identifying their needs, design and develop the right IoT solution and implementation. It will also provide them with a tailored solution to be integrated with best-in-class enterprise-grade IoT framework.
Vi is the largest IoT player in India and with this launch, it has further strengthened its portfolio by providing a comprehensive range of IoT solutions across Industries for – Smart Infrastructure, Smart Mobility and Smart Utilities, on its 5G-ready network. With Vi Integrated IoT Solutions, an enterprise can now focus on its core strength, thus simplifying and accelerating IoT Innovation.
Commenting on the launch, Ravinder Takkar, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Vodafone Idea Limited, said, “Vi is a market leader in IoT and well positioned to capitalize on future growth driven by the Government’s push towards ‘Digital India’ and ‘Smart Cities’. A trusted and valued IoT partner in the nascent industry, and with its strong foundation, Vi is helping enterprises succeed in IoT, thereby paving the way for a digitally enhanced market in India. The launch of Vi Integrated IoT Solutions is a strategic step towards making Vi Business – an IoT ecosystem integrator for Indian enterprises, and positioning Vi to have an Ecosystem Play driving our transformation from a ‘Telco’ to ‘TechCo’”.
Abhijit Kishore, Chief Enterprise Business Officer, Vodafone Idea Limited, said in the meet, “Vi Business will be the single point of contact for enterprises so that they can fully focus on accelerating their business with the assurance that the solutions are tailored as per their needs, managed professionally, and business outcomes are delivered. As a trusted partner, Vi Business is well-placed to maximize the benefits of IoT enabled Industry 4.0 revolution in the country.”
Under the Vi Integrated IoT Solutions portfolio, the smart infrastructure IoT solutions will connect intelligently with assets like heterogeneous machines, energy systems and range of applications like ERP, factory applications for industries. The solutions will offer automotive OEMs, logistics and associated industries with connected vehicle and fleet management solutions which is based on real-time vehicle and environmental parameters.
With the smart utility IoT solutions, Vi Business will empower utility companies and DISCOMs to remotely monitor the performance of the transformers and other energy consuming machines or provide an integrated system of smart meters (Advanced Meter Reading, Advanced Metering Infrastructure) for improved customer experiences.
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