Cellular IoT is the future of connectivity in that the same powerful mobile networks that we use on our smartphones are utilized to connect billions of physical objects, such as smart meters and fleet sensors to industrial equipment, to the internet. The technology is already surging exponentially as companies shift away localized and tethered networks, such as Wi-Fi, to a more global and resilient framework. The need to change is heightened by the fact that legacy 3G networks are being retired, and organizations are being compelled to update their existing infrastructure to stay operational. Through the 4G and 5G cellular bands, the IoT devices are free to move over long distances, move or work in the remote locations where conventional broadband would not reach.

To service providers and technology partners, Cellular IoT presents a potent means of generating new, recurring revenues in addition to addressing the essential issues of security and reliability on behalf of their customers. An advanced Smart Mobile Data offering is a secure, private layer of sensitive data that transports it over encrypted channels and does not use the public internet. It is especially important when it comes to Small and Medium-sized Businesses (SMBs) that need enterprise-level security of their resources but do not have the means to develop their own private networks. As the number of connected devices continues to grow to billions around the world by 2033, the competitiveness of providing this connectivity as a managed service might be a major differentiator.

Modern Cellular IoT solutions, including those offered by Giacom, have high technical versatility, which enables an extremely customized approach to connectivity. Other features such as Multi-Network SIMs will ensure that a device will automatically connect to the strongest signal available, ensuring that almost 100 percent of uptime in mission-critical applications. Additionally, Public and Private Static IP addressing will make it easier to remotely control these devices, enabling business to speak directly to their equipment and get updates or diagnostics. The integration of hardware and SIMs into a single, self-service solution eliminates the complexity of implementing large-scale machine-to-machine (M2M) networks and enables businesses to concentrate on the insights generated by data that can result in smarter operations and greater efficiency.