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Tuesday, 26 June 2018

NTT DOCOMO unveils IoT solution for Japanese companies expanding overseas

NTT DOCOMO will launch global IoT solution Globiot to provide connectivity and related operational support and consulting to Japanese enterprises with global IoT operations on July 2.
Globiot is a combination of services that will help enterprises identify the connectivity options most suited to their IoT equipment deployments overseas. It will provide global connectivity via local SIM/eSIM (embedded subscriber identity module) or roaming, as well as advise customers on appropriate business models. It will also provide support with operation and maintenance and advise customers about relevant IoT regulations and necessary certifications overseas.

DOCOMO has provided IoT connectivity services using the docomo IoT KAISENKANRI Platform since 2012 and commercialised an eSIM solution for IoT equipment in 2014. DOCOMO's IoT-related services are facilitated by alliances, such as the IoT World Alliance, SCFA, and Conexus*, and other  through direct collaboration with overseas operators and partners.

Japanese enterprises have found it challenging to arrange Internet connections for automotive and other IoT equipment they need to operate overseas, such as equipment for construction, agriculture and production operations. The variation in IoT regulations and authentication procedures for different regions has slowed the pace of global expansion for these companies. DOCOMO's new solution will help companies launch global IoT operations more quickly and affordably.

*IoT World Alliance is a global partnership of nine telecommunications providers. Its members are DOCOMO, KPN, Rogers, Singtel, Telefonica, Telenor Connexion, Telstra, Veon and DNA.

The Strategic Cooperation Framework Agreement (SFCA) is a cooperative business initiative of DOCOMO, China Mobile Communications Group and KT Corporation.

The Conexus Mobile Alliance is one of the largest mobile alliances in the Asia-Pacific region.

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