Bridge Alliance, composed of 36 mobile operators from Asia-Pacific, Middle East and Africa, has chosen to deploy the Ericsson Device Connectivity Platform (DCP) multi-domestic solution for the Internet of Things (IoT).
The partnership will allow device manufacturers, enterprises or service providers to deploy their IoT services in multiple countries with the benefits of a domestic quality of service and commercial conditions.
This solution significantly reduces barriers to deployment for enterprises, keeping total cost of ownership low while maximising quality of service.
Alessandro Adriani, CEO of Bridge Alliance, says: “The combination of Ericsson’s technology leadership in IoT connectivity and Bridge Alliance’s geographical coverage is an unmatched vehicle for any device original equipment manufacturer or enterprise looking to propel its business.
“Offering this unified experience requires more than just harmonising interfaces across mobile operators. We have done more with Ericsson, including standardising our footprint on a common core network. This will truly guarantee harmonised sets of features and service levels within the footprint to our customers.”
This development means that any original equipment manufacturer (OEM), enterprise or service provider can deploy IoT solutions across multiple countries. With Ericsson DCP deployed on a global scale, operators and their customers will enjoy a unified experience. This includes a single global SIM card, harmonised service levels and business processes.
They can also leverage access to DCP consumer services to manage new B2B2C business models.
The solution significantly reduces barriers to deployment for these enterprises, keeping total cost of ownership low while maximising quality of service.
Today, the delivery of mobile communication is a well-established model of subscription retail, where the consumer experience of buying communication services and applications are separated. With the Internet of Things, the delivery of mobile communication is an embedded model in which devices, communications and services are bundled by an enterprise or a device manufacturer.
Anders Lindblad, senior vice-president: Business Unit Cloud & IP, Ericsson, says: “The partnership with the Bridge Alliance members to deploy the Ericsson DCP is a critical milestone to make the adoption of cellular services in IoT devices economically viable for device OEM and enterprises.”
