Telit Cinterion, a provider of IoT solutions, is showcasing nine key market sectors for its NExT IoT Connectivity Starter Kit. This complimentary and fully-equipped SIM testing kit, featuring a cellular plan, is designed to help system integrators, device manufacturers, and IoT service providers swiftly assess essential capabilities such as device management, remote SIM provisioning, billing, and security for a broad range of B2B and B2C services.
The NExT platform is Telit Cinterion’s secure mobile core network, offering native IoT connectivity across 2G, 3G, 4G LTE, Cat M, NB-IoT, and 5G, supported by over 600 carriers in more than 200 countries. The starter kit provides evaluation data plans for NExT, up to five SIM cards, each with 150 MB of data, 15 SMS messages, and complimentary access to the company’s award-winning connectivity management tool.
The NExT starter kit facilitates cellular IoT application testing across diverse industries, including the following nine:
Agriculture: Cellular connectivity enables the collection of vital data, such as soil temperature and moisture levels, from remote sensors, helping farmers optimise yields and protect crops from pests and disease. These insights also allow for automated actions like activating irrigation systems, regardless of distance.
Asset tracking: Cellular technology supports real-time tracking of high-value assets, whether livestock on a farm or a refrigerated trailer of goods. It provides critical information such as location and status, facilitating operations like temperature monitoring for perishable goods or geofencing to locate stolen equipment or wandering animals.
Digital signage: With the rise of 4G and 5G, high-resolution content can be downloaded to digital displays for advertising in public spaces, such as city centres, transit hubs, and shopping malls. Cellular connectivity also allows the upload of business analytics, such as data on how many people engaged with an advertisement.
EV charging: As regulations increasingly mandate that public EV chargers maintain a 97% uptime, a stable cellular connection is essential for remote monitoring and troubleshooting of chargers, particularly in rural or remote areas where reliability is crucial.
Healthcare: Telemedicine, including virtual consultations, relies on cellular connectivity to offer remote monitoring of patient health, especially for those without internet access. 4G and 5G networks ensure secure transmission of sensitive health data, enabling better patient care and access.
Retail: A dependable cellular connection ensures seamless operations in retail environments, from vending machines and kiosks to digital signage. It also allows businesses to update stock levels and provide real-time shipment information, enhancing customer experience and revenue.
Security and surveillance: High-resolution video surveillance is critical for safeguarding public spaces, schools, and businesses. Cellular connectivity offers the flexibility to install cameras and sensors in optimal or temporary locations, such as festivals or crime-prone areas.
Telematics: For logistics and transportation companies, real-time location tracking of vehicles is crucial. Cellular IoT solutions enable businesses to avoid traffic congestion, meet delivery deadlines, and optimise fuel usage. They also support driver safety by providing real-time feedback on performance.
Utilities: Utilities, including water, gas, and electricity, benefit from cellular connectivity that delivers real-time data for accurate billing, efficient operations, and enhanced safety. This is particularly useful for renewable energy sources like solar, wind, and hydro, where monitoring production is essential.
“The internet of things is quickly evolving into the internet of everything, but one thing remains the same: A reliable cellular connection is key to unlocking the full potential of every application,” said Eybi Israel, Head of Connectivity Business Unit at Telit Cinterion. “Telit Cinterion created the NExT IoT connectivity starter kit to make it quick and easy to evaluate our cellular plans, services and connectivity management platform, particularly with innovative B2B and B2C applications requiring all top trending mobile network and SIM technologies.”
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