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Thingsdata is an IoT system integrator based in Amsterdam that delivers a turnkey solution combining hardware, connectivity, and data processing. Our mission is to make complex IoT technologies accessible and actionable. Helping custoners modernize operations, gain real-time insights, and scale globally with ease.

We support the entire IoT lifecycle: selecting and provisioning devices and sensors, providing multi-network and LPWAN cellular connectivity, and enabling advanced analytics through customizable IoT dashboards. This integrated approach allows organizations across logistics, energy, fintech, and other sectors to focus on outcomes, not infrastructure.

When implementing large-scale IoT trajectories, the many factors in the context can create a problem with scaling. If there is no control over the costs for the data transfer or unreliable data in the initial stage, this can lead to high unforeseen costs. In addition, there are different ways to collect data from ‘devices’ and push updates to the same ‘devices’. Each method presents different challenges and a different cost structure.

With thousands of ‘devices’ and millions of messages, the costs per ‘device’ or per unit of data can add up. Only allowing data transfer to take place when it is really necessary should be the starting point. One solution is to process data at the edge of the network and only send the data when necessary. Another approach is to opt for a message standard that builds up and sends small data units at all times.

By linking the ‘devices’ to Artificial Intelligence, it is possible to structure the large amounts of data, to recognize and discover patterns. IoT technology collects the data and then AI ensures that it is converted into intelligence. The combination of IoT applications with AI enables real-time responses, for example via a remote video camera that reads license plates or analyzes faces.

To be able to use the full potential of IoT as a company, this technology will therefore have to be combined with Artificial Intelligence. Ultimately, this combination ensures that ‘devices’ become even smarter. It enables them to behave intelligently and make informed decisions without any human intervention.

In other words: why is it valuable to have your data analyzed by AI? There are two clear benefits: accelerating operational processes, and responding more quickly to risks and incidents (e.g. with video cameras). Organizations that do not use AI perform less well on these indicators.

5G is a much more reliable technology than previous generations. This is important when it comes to outages or when parts of the network need to be updated. The 5G architecture is much easier to maintain and at the same time is built on more robust foundations and standards. This means that there will be fewer incidents and much less downtime. This is great news for IoT applications, especially for mission critical solutions.

With 5G we see speeds between 1 Gbps to 10 Gbps, 5G is on average ten times faster than 4G. When it comes to IoT, this will make a huge difference to applications such as CCTV. Lower latency means near real-time communication, which gives a big boost when it comes to real-time control of ‘devices’ (autonomous vehicles and robotics). 4G latency is actually quite fast at about 30-40 milliseconds. With 5G, that number is reduced to 1-2 milliseconds, again making 5G a big game changer when it comes to IoT.

There are more and improved security standards in 5G, with more security controls. 5G enables better and faster tools for authentication and encryption of traffic and connected devices. Faster speeds make it possible to share and install new software and security updates much faster, enabling intelligent real-time protection. Faster speeds, faster response times and more connected devices also make system monitoring more efficient. 5G also offers the possibility to prioritize traffic in the network (QoS).

Thingsdata wants to encourage prospects and customers to explore the possibilities that IoT offers. We know from all our customers who already work with IoT applications that these are often not only about increasing efficiency, but also contributing to a more sustainable and safer society. That makes it even more important for us to remove obstacles for prospects and customers to discover IoT and offer flexible contractual terms.

Thingsdata therefore has open and flexible contractual terms for most M2M connectivity business cases. Clear and bright, without annoying obstacles. What we can offer is:

eSIM stands for embedded SIM. eSIM capabilities are available for all form factors: 2FF (Mini), 3FF (Micro), 4FF (Nano), and MFF2 (the soldered sim chip). The main difference with a standard simcard is the ability to provision the simcard remotely. This means that different carrier profiles can be stored on the sim and subsequently downloaded over the air. It allows a customer to switch between the two without changing the physical simcard itself.

Making IoT data quickly accessible and transparent. Once IoT data is available and accessible, understandable and valuable information must emerge. The visualization of the IoT data must also be clear and develop (link together) in order to provide more and more answers. It is also important that the data and the insights from it are shared within an organization. When this happens, data becomes even more valuable. As a result, more employees in an organization will actively participate in decision-making based on this IoT data.

Are you a product manager who wants to make the portfolio ‘connected’ through IoT applications? Or are you part of a team of engineers looking for support with certain choices within the IoT landscape? Are you a start-up who is analyzing which IoT connectivity is futureproof?

With a private APN, IoT devices are more securely connected to their own network. The private APN ensures that when an IoT device wants to reach the network, it is routed to its own network. Only IoT devices from one organization are on the private APN.

Another advantage is that Z-Wave uses a different wireless band than WiFi and Bluetooth. This ensures a super range in a home, office building or hotel room, even through the walls. It also ensures that Z-Wave and other signals do not get in each other’s way, or interfere with each other. The technology is also very energy efficient. For example, a small sensor can last a few years with one battery.