Qatar-based telecom group Ooredoo is promoting its Machine-to-Machine (M2M) and Internet of Things (IoT) portfolio for customers at the 2016 Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Spain running from February 22 to 25.

Demand for IoT/M2M solutions, which enable business assets to communicate directly with each other or with a central command centre, is rising strongly, as more companies look to automate day-to-day activities.

Ooredoo has expanded its managed connectivity solution, IoT Connect, developed in partnership with Ericsson and based on its Device Connection Platform (DCP).

 The solution, which has already been made available in Indonesia, Tunisia and Kuwait, provides customers with full control of their IoT/M2M connectivity, thanks to a cloud-based M2M platform.

In addition, Ooredoo has enhanced IoT Connect  to offer seamless M2M connectivity to customers who want to operate in North Africa, Middle East and/or South East Asia.

Ooredoo’s cloud-based infrastructure enables companies to access their IoT/M2M SIM network seamlessly across all markets, reducing costs and providing greater central control.

Sheikh Saud bin Nasser Al Thani, Group CEO, Ooredoo, said: “Ooredoo sees huge potential for M2M technology in all our operations, as more enterprises look to deploy the power of the Internet of Things. We have a clear roadmap for the development of IoT services, including ongoing investment in delivering a global, cloud-based solution for our customers, and we have a series of exciting new solutions in development with our global network of partners.”

Ooredoo is also offering end-to-end vertical solutions such as Fleet Management in a range of major markets, and has seen significant success in Indonesia, where its M2M Vehicle Telematics solution has seen strong take-up.

According to a recent industry report, the global cellular M2M market will grow from $3.22 billion in 2015 to $11.50 billion by 2020, driven in part by decreasing connectivity costs and increasing demand for solutions like fleet management.

Ooredoo is seeing strong growth in Southeast Asia and North Africa, as companies and organisations look for innovative IoT solutions to daily business challenges. – TradeArabia News Service