07.12.16
Gemalto announced its Cinterion LTE Cat.1 specific M2M module has completed the interoperability testing by NTT Docomo, Inc., Japan’s largest mobile network operator. The ELS31J and ELS51J wireless modules are engineered for IoT applications and helps to drive innovation to IoT device makers.
Gemalto Cinterion provides the vital communication links between a wide range of IoT devices, such as consumer wearables, smart meters and remote sensors to the enterprise back-end enabling new services and new business models.
Japan is constantly at the forefront of technological innovation, including IoT with key Japanese companies investing heavily in this sector. Last year, an estimated 624 million IoT devices were deployed across the country, contributing to US$103 billion in market revenue. By 2020, these figures have been forecast to reach over 1 billion units and $176 billion, respectively. The transformative impact of IoT is evident in all industries, from connected cars to smart factories.
“We continue to collaborate with Gemalto, a trusted and long-time partner, to deliver LTE connectivity to our M2M and IoT enterprise customers,” said Toshiyuki Futakata, VP and senior manager of Radio Access Technology Group, Communication Device Development Department at NTT Docomo. “Given that this wireless module has already been successfully deployed in the US, we are confident that businesses and consumers in Japan will also enjoy the same highly efficient LTE connectivity, harnessing Gemalto’s field-proven expertise.”
Gemalto Cinterion provides the vital communication links between a wide range of IoT devices, such as consumer wearables, smart meters and remote sensors to the enterprise back-end enabling new services and new business models.
Japan is constantly at the forefront of technological innovation, including IoT with key Japanese companies investing heavily in this sector. Last year, an estimated 624 million IoT devices were deployed across the country, contributing to US$103 billion in market revenue. By 2020, these figures have been forecast to reach over 1 billion units and $176 billion, respectively. The transformative impact of IoT is evident in all industries, from connected cars to smart factories.
“We continue to collaborate with Gemalto, a trusted and long-time partner, to deliver LTE connectivity to our M2M and IoT enterprise customers,” said Toshiyuki Futakata, VP and senior manager of Radio Access Technology Group, Communication Device Development Department at NTT Docomo. “Given that this wireless module has already been successfully deployed in the US, we are confident that businesses and consumers in Japan will also enjoy the same highly efficient LTE connectivity, harnessing Gemalto’s field-proven expertise.”