MTN and ZTE Launch Machine-to-Machine/Internet of Things Platform
June 30 2015 - 11:20PM
Business Wire
ZTE Corporation (0763.HK / 000063.SZ), a major international
provider of telecommunications, enterprise and consumer technology
solutions for the Mobile Internet, has jointly launched an Internet
of Things (IoT) platform in Africa with leading ICT provider, MTN
Group. The innovative platform adopts cutting-edge technologies
suited to developing markets, bringing flexible connectivity for
devices in the region. ZTE and MTN have also launched a global
machine to machine (M2M) SIM card, providing customers with a
blanket rate for M2M activity across MTN’s African network.
It has been predicted that by 2020 there will be 50 billion
connected devices around the world, facilitated by the growing use
of IoT devices and M2M communication. In the Middle East and Africa
(MEA), IoT and M2M technology will drive business growth in sectors
such as banking, transportation, energy, and public services
through smart cities. MTN Group has developed a clear strategy to
contribute to this growth, as well as an extensive range of IoT/M2M
products and services from connectivity, managed connectivity and
end-to-end solutions, designed to provide benefits for businesses,
government and consumers.
“Working across such a wide range of vertical markets, from
automotive and healthcare to construction and utilities requires a
level of flexibility and scalability that only a cloud-based
platform can deliver," said Zhao Peng, VP of ZTE Corporation. “The
new IoT platform provided by ZTE, which is live in South Africa and
able to connect and manage machines across MTN’s African footprint,
provides a dedicated network to connect devices and systems.”
“At MTN, we are particularly excited by the opportunity that the
IoT platform creates for African enterprises, entrepreneurs and
developers, as they now have the means to enable and inspire growth
in their markets. In addition to this, the platform and its
associated integrated network environment will enable MTN to
introduce application services with the potential to enhance the
socio-economic environment in South Africa and throughout the rest
of the continent,” says Mteto Nyati, MTN Group Chief Enterprise
Officer.
With the launch of the innovative IoT/M2M platform in
partnership with ZTE, MTN has demonstrated its commitment to using
bigger, faster networks to provide next-generation services to
customers across each of its markets. MTN is working with a number
of leading organisations to support the development of smart
cities.
About the MTN Group
Launched in 1994, the MTN Group is a leading emerging market
operator, connecting subscribers in 22 countries in Africa, Asia
and the Middle East. The MTN Group is listed on the JSE Securities
Exchange in South Africa under the share code: “MTN.” As of 30
April 2015, MTN recorded 229,2 million subscribers across
its operations in Afghanistan, Benin, Botswana, Cameroon, Cote
d’Ivoire, Cyprus, Ghana, Guinea Bissau, Guinea Republic, Iran,
Liberia, Nigeria, Republic of Congo (Congo-Brazzaville), Rwanda,
South Africa, Sudan, South Sudan, Swaziland, Syria, Uganda, Yemen
and Zambia. Visit us at, www.mtnbusiness.com and www.mtn.com.
About ZTE
ZTE is a provider of advanced telecommunications systems, mobile
devices, and enterprise technology solutions to consumers,
carriers, companies and public sector customers. As part of ZTE’s
M-ICT strategy, the company is committed to provide customers with
integrated end-to-end innovations to deliver excellence and value
as the telecommunications and information technology sectors
converge. Listed in the stock exchanges of Hong Kong and Shenzhen
(H share stock code: 0763.HK / A share stock code: 000063.SZ),
ZTE’s products and services are sold to over 500 operators in more
than 160 countries. ZTE commits 10 per cent of its annual revenue
to research and development and has leadership roles in
international standard-setting organizations. ZTE is committed to
corporate social responsibility and is a member of the UN Global
Compact. For more information, please visit www.zte.com.cn.
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