Telecom Wholesale: Where’s the Margin?

Despite forecasts of revenue growth over the next decade, todays telecom wholesale market remains challenged by commoditization and increased margin pressure. Attracting and growing MVNO partners across B2C, B2B and IoT segments and co-creating a win-win-win value chain that starts with the end customer and incorporates both the MVNO and the wholesale MVNE is paramount.

Breakthrough wholesale MVNEs' are starting to look beyond coverage and capacity and to re-balance their focus towards delivering a richer customer experience that MVNO partners can utilise to drive their businesses. A new value play for a new opportunity era.

Beyond Capacity and Coverage

Join the team from Dish Wireless and MATRIXX Software on this webinar where we will look at:

• Why wholesale is now seen as the key growth engine for many telcos and how to avoid the low margin trap.
• How a real-time customer experience with transparent delivery of current usage and charges is a gamechanger for wholesale services. Why compelling experiences never commoditize.
• How combining wholesale and retail operations from a unified monetization solution drives significant cost efficiencies and agility.
• What are MVNOs looking for from Wholesale MVNEs and operators? What does success look like?
• On the ground experiences and lessons learned from differentiating and delivering competitive wholesale services in the fiercely competitive North American market.
• What the future holds for wholesale operators. Where’s the money?

Bonus: Free eBook for registrants

All registrants will receive a free copy of MATRIXX Software’s eBook: A New Value Play in Telecom Wholesale. The eBook provides deep insights into how Monetization-as-a-Service is enabling wholesale MVNEs to offer clear portfolio differentiation. MVNOs are seeking partners who can help them innovate and grow, and this eBook explains how the right strategies can create a win-win-win for the end customer, the MVNO, and the wholesale provider.

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Smart momes reach 126m in Europe and North America in 2023

According to a new research report from the IoT analyst firm Berg Insight, the number of smart homes in Europe and North America reached 126.2 million in 2023. North America is the leading market in terms of penetration and 41% of all households in the region had at least one smart home product or system at the end of the year which equals 60.8 million smart homes. Market growth is expected to continue in the next five years. By 2028, Berg Insight estimates that about 83.8 million homes in North America will be smart, equal to 55 percent of all homes in the region. The European market is still somewhat behind the North American, in terms of market penetration. There was a total of 65.5 million smart homes in Europe at the end of 2023, equaling a market penetration of 28%. The number of smart homes in the region is forecasted to reach about 101.2 million at the end of 2028, representing a market penetration of close to 42%.

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Enterprise Connectivity 2024: C-Level Findings & Key Recommendations

What corporate decisions should enterprises take to unlock the potential of cellular IoT connectivity in their business? Join us now for our?four-part webinar series for the standout messages from the 1,000 enterprises surveyed in 2024.

During the first webinar, we’ll present the key messages from enterprises worldwide, and unpack what it means during a live panel with?G+D,?Wireless Logic, and?Kigen, three leading firms enabling IoT connectivity for enterprises.

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TEAL and Three Group Solutions announce partnership to accelerate IoT eSIM adoption globally

TEAL has announced a partnership with Three Group Solutions. This collaboration aims to influence cellular IoT networking in by using TEAL’s innovative eSIM technology, enabling any new or existing compatible IoT device to connect directly to the Three networks.

Empowering enterprises with seamless connectivity

The partnership between TEAL and Three Group Solutions marks a significant milestone in the adoption of eSIM technology in Europe as TEAL looks to build on its success in the United States. With this agreement, enterprises can now benefit from superior performance compared to traditional connectivity solutions.

Three Group Solutions aggregates and packages the global mobile network assets of CK Hutchison IOD with best-in-class Wholesale, Enterprise and IoT solutions. With 11 mobile networks, the group is now serving over 175 million customers across the world.?

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Cellular IoT Enterprise Demands & Opportunities?A Free 2024 Survey Report

What corporate decisions should enterprises take to unlock the potential of cellular IoT connectivity in their business?

We surveyed?1,000 global enterprises?to find out!?

Explore the key C-Level standout findings and actions to succeed in this free report, highlighting:

• Common ecosystem challenges and barriers to success
• Service provider expectations and increasing demands
• Deployment intentions

Inform your cellular IoT connectivity strategy by accessing the survey report and corresponding webinar recording.

You will receive the access links to the Enterprise Connectivity: 2024 webinar series soon.

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Vantiq, Telemedicine and NTT DATA launch Wound AI at HLTH 2024

Vantiq along with?Telemedicine Solutions and NTT DATA has launched Wound AI, a state-of-the-art clinical decision support platform designed to transform wound-care treatment. This approach was announced during a keynote presentation in the AI Pavilion at HLTH Conference 2024.

Wound AI marks an advancement in healthcare technology, providing real-time decision support that improves patient outcomes, reduces costs associated with wound-related complications and enhances operational efficiencies across the board. Wound AI is available immediately and set to influence the landscape of healthcare delivery.

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The IoT Now Guide to Cloud-Based eSIM 2024

In this issue, we focus on key developments and innovations in the IoT industry. We explore China’s plans for billions of IoT connections and examine acquisitions and new partnerships shaping the market. In an interview, Stéphane Fund, CEO of Trasna, discusses the challenges following its acquisition of Workz. We also dive into the latest eSIM deployments and look ahead to MWC Las Vegas 2024. Join us as we explore the trends and technologies defining the future of IoT.

IN THIS ISSUE

• Editor’s Comment – George Malim on SIMbiotic relationships.
• Company News – Qualcomm snaps up Sequans 4G tech, Metranet joins STMicroelectronics partner programme.
• Market News – China targets 3.6 billion mobile IoT connections, Oracle integrates AT&T IoT connectivity into enterprise communications platform.
• Cover Interview – Stéphane Fund, the CEO of Trasna, details how the company is addressing the demands of the IoT market, following its acquisition of Workz.
• Case Studies – The latest deployments from iONLINE, IoT, Monogoto and Virgin Mobile MEA.
• eSIM – Antony Savvas asks the market if the jury is still out on how eSIM uptake will increase.
• MWC Las Vegas Event Preview – Our preview of MWC Las Vegas 2024.
• Events Diary

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How IoT is transforming yields and optimising resources in agriculture

As the need for food grows agriculture is adapting rapidly and, at the same time, addressing climate change, water shortages and labour pressures. Using IoT sensors in agriculture enhances efficiency, optimises resource management and supports food safety.

What is IoT in agriculture?

Agricutlure IoT involves using sensors, connected equipment, software and data science to continuously track and regulate the farming processes.?These devices gather data on soil, weather, crop health, animal behaviour and much more, which farmers can monitor and use remotely.?Farmers can also automate operations, make informed decisions and utilise the resources of water, fertilisers, pesticides and so on through IoT. The global IoT in agriculture market was valued at approximately US$13.73 billion in 2023, and it’s projected to grow to US$22.65 billion by 2028, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.7%. The rapid adoption of precision farming, livestock monitoring and smart greenhouse solutions are key drivers behind this growth.

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The IoT Now CEO Guide to IFPP 2024

In this latest issue, we focus on groundbreaking changes in IoT device manufacturing. Learn how In-Factory Provisioning Platform (IFPP) is revolutionising device manufacturing. In an exclusive interview, Dr. Philipp Schulte, CEO of Giesecke+Devrient Mobile Security, shares his vision for the future. We also delve into the details of the company’s AirOn360 In-Factory eSIM and the benefits of IFPP, which accelerate production and simplify the implementation of eSIM solutions. Experts analyse how these innovations will shape the future of IoT.

IN THIS ISSUE

• Editor’s Comment: George Malim on SIMbiotic relationships.
• Company News: Qualcomm snaps up Sequans 4G tech, Memfault joins STMicroelectronics partner programme.
• Market News: China targets 3.6 billion mobile IoT connections, Oracle integrates AT&T IoT connectivity into enterprise communications platform.
• Cover Interview: Dr. Philipp Schulte, the CEO of Giesecke+Devrient Mobile Security, tells George Malim how IFPP is transforming device manufacture.
• IFPP Explained: Why IFPP addresses the need for greater speed in IoT device manufacturing.
• Case Study: How Giesecke+Devrient’s AirOn360 In-Factory eSIM offerings are helping revolutionise device connectivity.
• IFPP Analyst View: Matt Hatton details what IFPP is and how it helps connected device makers.
• IFPP Benefits: Antony Savvas explains how IFPP will make it easier and simpler to provision SIMs in the factory.

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Power of predictive maintenance with IoT: Reducing downtime and costs

In today’s competitive industrial landscape, predictive maintenance has emerged as a game-changing strategy for organisations aiming to optimise machine performance, prevent unexpected breakdowns and reduce operational costs. Thanks to advancements in IoT sensors and data analytics, predictive maintenance is revolutionizing how industries monitor, maintain, and repair their equipment.

This article explores the benefits of predictive maintenance, the role of IoT sensors and how industries can harness the power of data analytics to transform their maintenance processes.

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Why the fleet management market should expect another evolution

In this detailed piece ABI Research’s Elizabeth Stokes, a senior analyst for IoT Network and Platforms, and Dan Shey, the vice president of Enabling Platforms; dive into the past of fleet management so operators can prepare for the future. The historic impact of digital transformation on location-based tracking is paving the way for an ecosystem of advanced IoT applications that require cutting-edge cloud and communication technology.

This white paper covers a range of areas including:

• The use case expansion – Understand why track and trace, regulatory compliance concerns, asset tracking & protection, theft prevention, driver safety and business process integration lead to expanding use cases.
• Where IoT intersects – Fleet management can benefit from sensor monitoring of tyres, engines and fuel as well as video monitoring of asset loading and for driver safety. This is just the current application and more are expected in the near future.
• Fresh markets – The shared and micro-mobility market including rental rideshares, e-bikes and e-scooters from companies like Uber and Lyft, is a relatively new fleet management vertical. Are you capitalising on its unique positioning and needs?
• Where fIeet management is going – Dive into research that suggests where the EV market will intersect fleet management and how V2X communication and autonomous driving will increase demands on data transmission & reliability.
• Demands on telematics data – How will 4G and 5G adapt to the sunsetting of older networks and why are eSIMs and improved global coverage a key differentiator? Will operators buy the platform and connectivity separately or get it all from an MNO or MVNO? What’s the next generation of connectivity and platforming?

Dive into the research and insights provided in this comprehensive piece and supplement the data with a real case study from AutoMobility. Learn how fleet management has matured and where the latest call for advancements is coming from in this engaging read.

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Global satellite IoT revenue to double by 2027, says Juniper Research

A new study from?Juniper Research, the foremost experts in the Internet of Things market, has found that total global satellite IoT revenue will grow from US$2.9 billion in 2024 to US$5.8 billion in 2027.

It attributed this substantial growth to the increasing need for IoT connectivity in remote locations and wide-spread areas that cannot be easily served by traditional terrestrial networks, such as mining and the maritime industry.

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