VimpelCom has selected Cisco Jasper to be the Smart Connectivity management platform across its global network operator properties. The partnership is aimed at enhancing commercial opportunities internationally for the business-to-business segment.
Using the Cisco Jasper machine-to-machine (M2M)/Internet of Things (IoT) platform, Control Center, VimpelCom business customers will be able to implement, manage, and monetize M2M/IoT services, such as fleet management and smart metering, through seamless device connectivity. They will also be able to expand those services to their customers across all markets that are served by VimpelCom.
The Cisco Jasper Control Center platform provides real-time visibility and management of M2M connections to underpin commercial IoT services. Using Control Center, VimpelCom customers can remotely manage M2M/IoT devices, set up rules to control SIM activity, reduce data costs, and automate associated business processes. As a result, businesses can easily deliver new IoT services that enhance their customers' experiences while introducing new revenue models.
Eugène Viskovic, VimpelCom Group Chief Business Officer
VimpelCom is focused on developing its digital strategy and the Group is investing in new and innovative technologies that will enable our customers to fully embrace the digital economy, now and in the future. This partnership will provide our business customers with new technologies such as M2M and IoT.
Kalle Ward, Managing Director EMEAR, IoT Cloud at Cisco Jasper
Through this partnership, Cisco Jasper will enable innovative global enterprises to capitalize on IoT services and capture their share of the connected service market. Our collaboration with VimpelCom will enable enterprises to pioneer industry transformation, introduce new business models, and create never-before-seen, high-value experiences for their customers.
