Using Telenor Connexion’s network, Ericsson IoT Accelerator for global connectivity, and Sony Network Communications Europe’s smart IoT services, the three partners will collaborate to “enhance real-time location and tracking solutions for different sectors.”
Ericsson IoT Accelerator is the Ericsson’s IoT connectivity and device management platform, providing enterprises with a unified solution that manages IoT operations of any scale, using worldwide mobile network infrastructure. More than 35 service providers, spanning more than 100 countries, are currently part of the Ericsson IoT Accelerator ecosystem.
Sony Network Communications Europe focuses on connectivity solutions and offers IoT cellular platforms such as Visilion and mSafety, providing cellular connectivity and wearable tracking devices.
Anders Strömberg, Director, Head of Wearable Platform Department, Sony Network Communications Europe, said ina written statement “As the use of cellular technology matures, this can have a positive impact on the future of mobile health services and the safety and welfare of end-users.”
Mats Lundquist, CEO of Telenor Connexion, said in a written statement “We are proud to be a long term partner of forward-thinking companies like Sony Network Communications Europe and to support their business growth and future IoT products and services.”
Kiva Allgood, Head of IoT, Ericsson, said in a written statement, “This is a great example of how IoT Accelerator can liberate our partners’ IoT solutions and services to scale globally and deliver value to end-users.”
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