Tele2, a major European telecommunications operator with about 15 million customers in 10 countries and NetComm Wireless Limited have announced that they have entered into a strategic partnership to create new Machine-to-Machine (M2M)/Internet of Things (IoT) opportunities for vertical markets.
The M2M partnership will focus on verticals such as industrial automation, security, smart cities and healthcare.
NetComm Wireless' M2M/IoT devices provide the network connection and remote management components, enhancing operational and cost efficiencies by allowing businesses to monitor and control mission-critical equipment and valuable assets over the Tele2 network.
"Tele2 set out to build partnerships that make it simple and viable for business customers to deploy M2M/IoT across their entire organisation and we look forward to working with NetComm Wireless to deliver the seamless connection, customization and control capabilities needed to achieve this objective."
- Rami Avidan, Head of Tele2 M2M Global Solutions
"The European wireless M2M/IoT market is experiencing solid growth and we are pleased to partner with Tele2 to satisfy the strong demand that we have seen coming from a wide range of industries across Europe and globally."
- David Stewart, CEO and Managing Director, NetComm Wireless
