UAE-based Etisalat Digital, a business unit of Etisalat, has partnered with PTC to develop IoT solutions in the region based on PTC’s ThingWorx Internet of Things (IoT) platform.

ThingWorx will serve as the platform on which Etisalat Digital will build its new solutions that include smart industry solutions, smart buildings and cities solutions, and fleet management solutions. PTC’s open cloud platform architecture will enable Etisalat Digital to build a comprehensive IoT ecosystem of partners and solutions.

“The Internet of Things holds significant potential in the Middle East region and we believe it will be a major component of growth in the digital solutions ecosystem,” said Francisco Salcedo, senior vice president of Digital Solutions, Etisalat.

“Collaborations like this one with PTC enable Etisalat to provide an array of solutions and strengthen Etisalat’s position as a leader in the IoT space, capitalizing on the opportunities in the region.”

“Working with Etisalat further illustrates the importance of building an Internet of Things strategy around a robust platform that enables customers to seamlessly integrate the components that lead to IoT success,” said John Stuart, divisional vice president, Global Sales and Partners, PTC.

“With this agreement, PTC expands its technology into another new region, further demonstrating the potential for ThingWorx to be at the heart of IoT innovation around the globe.”

ThingWorx, the centerpiece of PTC’s Internet of Things technology portfolio, is comprised of a rapid application development platform, connectivity, machine learning capabilities, augmented reality, and integration with leading device clouds. These capabilities combine to deliver comprehensive IoT technology solutions that enable companies to securely connect assets, quickly create applications, and innovate new ways to capture value.- TradeArabia News Service