SEATTLE, Oct. 08, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Soracom, Inc., a global provider of smart connectivity for the Internet of Things (IoT), and Teltonika, a leading European developer and manufacturer of networking devices for industrial, IoT and M2M applications, today announced a new partnership designed to accelerate the availability of Teltonika 4G LTE routers and gateways in North America.
With 21 years of experience developing IoT hardware and over 9 million devices deployed in the field, Teltonika is well-known in Europe as an influential player in the rapidly-growing IoT infrastructure market, offering best-in-class solutions for vehicle telematics, autonomous monitoring and control, and LTE networking along with electronics design and manufacturing services.
Teltonika’s rugged, high-performance industrial LTE routers are ideal for IoT/M2M applications and certified for use in the United States on both AT&T and Verizon networks.
Soracom smart cellular connectivity is designed for the needs of IoT development and deployment at scale, with secure, affordable, multicarrier service offered on a pay-as-you-go basis in over 130 countries. The Soracom management console and API are provided at no additional cost and provide complete network management along with access to advanced cloud integration, secure, on-demand device access and provisioning, and multiple options for private IoT/M2M networking.
“Teltonika explored relationships with multiple MVNOs as we prepared to expand our presence in North America,” said Agnius Saviciunas, Teltonika Country Lead for USA and Canada. “Soracom emerged as the ideal partner based on their deep understanding of IoT customer needs, global network of customers and partners, and their ability to deliver multi-carrier service in multiple regions with a single IoT SIM card.”
“Supporting over 15,000 IoT customers across Europe, Asia and North America, we’ve learned that in-field performance can’t be predicted from a spec sheet,” said Eugene Kawamoto, Soracom Americas CEO. “Teltonika modems and routers are certified by the leading US mobile operators, verified effective with Soracom IoT connectivity and networking services, and perform beyond their price point in real-world testing. We are honored to introduce Teltonika hardware to customers across the US and Canada.”
As a strategic partner, Soracom will sell Teltonika routers in the US through its sales team, online store, and Amazon store. Orders will ship from Soracom US warehouses and can reach US and Canada destinations overnight without the tariff burden incurred when ordering the same devices from Europe.
Soracom is a global provider of smart IoT connectivity, offering cloud-native wireless service designed specifically for the needs of connected devices. Founded in 2015 to create a more connected world by removing the barriers to IoT development, Soracom now serves over 15,000 customers across all industries, from agriculture, energy, construction and transportation to consumer electronics, manufacturing, real estate and healthcare. From global enterprises to fast-growing start-ups, customers trust Soracom for affordable, reliable connectivity that accelerates speed to market and makes it easy to connect to the cloud. Soracom is an AWS IoT Competency Partner. More information is available at www.soracom.io.
Teltonika is a leading European developer and manufacturer of networking devices for industrial, IoT and M2M applications. Its comprehensive portfolio of cellular 4G LTE routers and gateways provide mission-critical connectivity and remote access to hundreds of thousands of devices all over the globe. Reliability, security and ease-of-use are the core focus areas of Teltonika allowing to provide disruptive and highly demanded connectivity solutions to even the most challenging situations. Learn more about Teltonika at https://teltonika-iot-group.com.
Jake Martin
Soracom
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Tadas Litinskas
Teltonika
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Seattle, WA – October 3, 2019 – Soracom, Inc., a global provider of smart connectivity for the Internet of Things (IoT), today announced the release of two new services, SORACOM Funk and SORACOM Harvest Files, along with a new pricing model for Virtual Private Gateway (VPG) connections that reduces cost by as much as 80% in common use cases.
SORACOM Funk is a cloud integration service that allows direct, serverless access from IoT devices to common cloud Function as a Service (FaaS) providers like AWS Lambda, Microsoft Azure Functions, and Google Cloud Functions using common device-friendly protocols such as TCP, UDP, HTTP, and even SMS. SORACOM Funk can also return data directly to devices following FaaS processing.
By shifting data processing from devices to cloud-based FaaS providers, SORACOM Funk increases the capability of even low-spec IoT devices while reducing power and bandwidth consumption. This service also allows on-demand management of cloud endpoints for easy switching between development and production environments without any modification to embedded logic.
SORACOM Harvest was first released in 2016 as a serverless IoT data collection and visualization service. SORACOM Harvest Files adds the ability to store and download not only device data but also files of up to 5GB using simple PUT and GET commands. Files can be distributed to devices programmatically or on demand. This allows, for example secure, over-the-air IoT firmware updates with no need to set up a server environment.
Soracom is also pleased to announce new, simplified pricing for its Virtual Private Gateway (VPG) service. Soracom VPGs establish a secure, dedicated IoT networking environment that lets users connect devices directly to a cloud instance like an AWS Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) or to their own hosted environments without sending traffic over the public internet.
Previously, VPG use was billed based on a formula including gateway time, number of devices connected, and number of connections over time. VPG use will now be billed based on a simple Small/Medium/Large model. For an IoT deployment privately connecting 1,000 devices per month, the change will not only simplify billing but reduce VPG cost by over 80%, from nearly $2,000/month to $360/month.
“In IoT, every bit of data counts and secure cloud integration can mean the difference between success and failure,” said Kenta Yasukawa, Soracom CTO and co-founder. “We’re committed to helping developers create a more connected world; these new services and pricing fulfill that promise by making IoT devices and networks more capable, more secure, and more accessible.”
Soracom is a global provider of smart IoT connectivity, offering cloud-native wireless service designed specifically for the needs of connected devices. Founded in 2015 to create a more connected world by removing the barriers to IoT development, Soracom now serves over 15,000 customers across all industries, from agriculture, energy, construction and transportation to consumer electronics, manufacturing, real estate and healthcare. From global enterprises to fast-growing start-ups, customers trust Soracom for affordable, reliable connectivity that accelerates speed to market and makes it easy to connect to the cloud. Soracom is an AWS IoT Competency Partner. More information is available at www.soracom.io.
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Seattle, WA – August 12, 2019 – Soracom, Inc., a global provider of smart connectivity for the Internet of Things (IoT), today announced that award-winning Sutro Connect has chosen Soracom’s technology to deliver an innovative new pool and spa management system that is revolutionizing the industry and raising the bar for innovation in wireless communications.
Sutro Connect’s AI-powered Smart Monitor uses IoT technology to continuously measure water conditions, send alerts when the pool needs attention, and make recommendations for which chemicals to add and when. For pool owners, that means no surprises, no guesswork, and no time or money wasted on unnecessary chemicals or dumped water. The Smart Monitor floats in a pool or spa and continuously monitors important water quality values like pH, chlorine, and alkalinity. Leveraging Soracom smart cellular connectivity, the information is transmitted directly to the Sutro Connect hub, which uploads the information to the cloud for analysis and easy access.
Soracom’s cellular connectivity provides simple and reliable backup that reaches where Wi-Fi can’t to ensure that everything works as it should no matter where a pool is located.
To streamline device manufacturing and speed-to-market, Sutro Connect uses Soracom Krypton for remote, on-demand device provisioning and credential management. This removes manufacturing dependencies, enhances device security, and also ensures compliance with California’s new device security requirements.
“Reliable connectivity is a must for pools and spas, which are often located beyond the range of Wi-Fi. Soracom’s smart cellular service gives us that, and also offers added capabilities for IoT that we couldn’t find anywhere else. That’s helping us to scale quickly and keep pace with demand,” said Ravi Kurani, Sutro CEO and Founder.
“With more than 10 million residential pools and over 300,000 public pools in the US alone, this is a huge competitive and technical advantage,” Kurani added.
“We’re honored to be able to support Sutro in pushing the edge of the technology envelope to re-imagine the pool and spa ownership experience. Innovators like Sutro are perfectly aligned with our commitment to helping developers launch and scale IoT projects across a wide range of industries to truly create a more connected world,” said Eugene Kawamoto, Soracom Americas CEO.
Details can be found at Sutro Connect: simple, safe, and seamless pool (or spa) management
Sutro Connect is the simple, safe, and seamless way to manage your pool (or spa) water. At Sutro, we know the reason you bought your pool in the first place — to create lasting memories. That’s why we created the Sutro Smart Monitor and our partnership network to take all the hassle out of pool and spa water maintenance. Our solution allows you to make those lasting memories without worrying about the quality and safety of your water. With Sutro, you will fall in love with your pool (or spa) again.
Soracom is a global provider of smart IoT connectivity, offering cloud-native wireless service designed specifically for the needs of connected devices. Founded in 2015 to create a more connected world by removing the barriers to IoT development, Soracom now serves over 10,000 customers across all industries, from agriculture, energy, construction and transportation to consumer electronics, manufacturing, real estate and healthcare. From global enterprises to fast-growing start-ups, customers trust Soracom for affordable, reliable connectivity that accelerates speed to market and makes it easy to connect to the cloud. Soracom is an AWS IoT Competency Partner. More information is available at www.soracom.io.
Jarie Bolander
JSY PR for Sutro Connect
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Jake Martin
Soracom
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SEATTLE, WA – June 28, 2019 – Soracom, Inc., a global provider of smart connectivity for the Internet of Things (IoT), announced today that its Soracom Air cellular data service now connects over one million IoT devices, spanning the globe from the Americas to Europe, Asia and Africa.
Soracom Air was first released in 2016, featuring pay-as-you-go connectivity designed around the needs of IoT devices and developers. Just three years later, the service has grown to support more than one million active IoT connections and 15,000 customers.
Including its original pay-as-you-go cellular service, Soracom now provides six different types of IoT connectivity, including LoRaWAN and Sigfox. Additionally, Soracom now offers a robust IoT API along with 13 modular IoT services focused around cloud integration, network security, and device management.
Customer deployments currently live in field range across industries, from manufacturing, construction, and public infrastructure to agriculture, real estate, automotive, and consumer. Use cases include everything from power plant maintenance, fish and livestock management, and asset tracking to smart locks, cashless payment terminals, and handheld personal translation devices.
Because full service is available for deployments as small as a single connection, Soracom has seen strong adoption from startups, developers, and SMBs, which represent the majority of individual customers. However, enterprise customers appreciate Soracom’s wide range of security and network management capabilities and these large-scale implementations account for nearly 70% of IoT connections currently supported.
As adoption of eUICC/eSIM technology advances, Soracom has seen considerable growth in eSIM use, and these board-mounted communications modules now represent approximately 50% of total connections supported. eSIMs are both more rugged than traditional SIM cards and support a wider variety of form factors, making them ideal for both industrial uses and consumer electronics.
In keeping with its mission to help create a more connected world Soracom service is now available in 130 countries worldwide. Actual usage has been reported in 122 of those countries, covering every continent except Antarctica.
Soracom is a global provider of smart IoT connectivity, offering cloud-native wireless service designed specifically for the needs of connected devices. Founded in 2015 to create a more connected world by removing the barriers to IoT development, Soracom now serves over 10,000 customers across all industries, from agriculture, energy, construction and transportation to consumer electronics, manufacturing, real estate and healthcare. From global enterprises to fast-growing start-ups, customers trust Soracom for affordable, reliable connectivity that accelerates speed to market and makes it easy to connect to the cloud. Soracom is an AWS IoT Competency Partner. More information is available at soracom.io.
Jake Martin
Soracom
[email protected]
SEATTLE, WA – April 30, 2019 – Soracom, Inc., a global provider of smart connectivity for the Internet of Things (IoT), announced today the first cohort of companies to take part in the IoT Technology Accelerator program announced in December 2018. BeeHero, Lubn, MATRIX Industries, and Sutro Connect, and four other companies still in stealth will receive support through the program, which is designed to speed market entry for early-stage IoT ventures. This first cohort brings innovation to market in agriculture, consumer electronics, property management, home maintenance, energy, construction, asset management and healthcare.
“The Soracom IoT Technology Accelerator Program is designed to help visionary IoT developers move quickly from prototyping to full market entry,” said Eugene Kawamoto, Soracom Americas CEO. “We’re honored to support companies like BeeHero, Lubn, MATRIX Industries and Sutro Connect. These are exciting teams working at the cutting edge of IoT technology to create a safer, happier, more connected world.”
BeeHero, based in Palo Alto and Tel Aviv, uses remote sensors and proprietary machine learning to protect beehives from colony collapse and maximize pollination efficiency for growers around the world.
Lubn, based in Seattle, Washington, is a creator of autonomous property management solutions and developer of the world’s first 4G/LTE lockbox featuring visual authentication. Lubn’s intelligent and autonomous property management system allows property managers, store owners and BnB hosts to effectively and securely manage property access.
MATRIX Industries, a material science pioneer based in Menlo Park, is at the forefront of thermoelectric innovation, harvesting previously wasted energy by converting temperature change into electric voltage. Its flagship consumer product, the thermoelectric and solar-powered PowerWatch 2, is paving the way for a world of wearables that never need charging.
Sutro Connect, based in San Francisco, offers simple, safe and seamless monitoring and management of residential, commercial and institutional pools and spas. Beginning with the mission to help homeowners love their pools (or spas) again™, Sutro Connect now offers award-winning systems designed to continuously monitor water quality, chlorine and pH levels. Sutro makes it easy and affordable to maintain a healthy pool environment at any scale, with minimal effort and no wasted water or chemicals.
Soracom IoT Accelerator Program participants gain access to a range of services from Soracom, partner companies, and industry mentors. This includes specialized technical consultation; smart cellular and LPWAN connectivity; access to a global network of design and manufacturing partners; and introductions to investors with specific interest in IoT.
Soracom is now accepting applications for the second accelerator cohort.
Soracom is a global provider of smart IoT connectivity, offering cloud-native wireless service designed specifically for the needs of connected devices. Founded in 2015 to create a more connected world by removing the barriers to IoT development, Soracom now serves over 10,000 customers across all industries, from agriculture, energy, construction and transportation to consumer electronics, manufacturing, real estate and healthcare. From global enterprises to fast-growing start-ups, customers trust Soracom for affordable, reliable connectivity that accelerates speed to market and makes it easy to connect to the cloud. Soracom is an AWS IoT Competency Partner. More information is available at www.soracom.io.
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Jarie Bolander
JSY PR for Sutro Connect
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SEATTLE, WA – April 2, 2019 – Soracom, Inc., a global provider of smart connectivity for the Internet of Things (IoT), today announced it has funded a substantial investment in smart tracker developer Pebblebee. This investment contributes to an ongoing $10M funding round and marks the third publicly-disclosed investment through the Soracom IoT Fund. Pebblebee, based in Seattle, designs feature rich location tracking solutions and will benefit from Soracom’s support in ongoing research and development efforts, new product development and further expansion of its IP portfolio.
First established in 2012, Pebblebee has grown from a dramatically successful Kickstarter offering to a leader in the growing asset tracking category. Founders Nick Pearson-Franks and Daniel Daoura collaborated to achieve their vision to help people stay connected to their valuables and loved ones with consumers’ cell phones. The company raised more than $200,000 in its 2014 Kickstarter campaign, wildly surpassing its goal of $30,000.
“Soracom is passionate about identifying and supporting companies like Pebblebee that contribute to the growth of global IoT infrastructure in creative and innovative ways. Pebblebee’s hardware expertise and impressive patent library are already advancing the state of the art in the crucial asset tracking category. By providing both smart connectivity and strategic investments, Soracom helps to accelerate IoT development and create a more connected world,” said Eugene Kawamoto, CEO, Soracom Americas, who will also take a seat on the Pebblebee board of directors.
In addition to the investment, Soracom and Pebblebee are planning future collaborations that will support the development and deployment of IoT tracking solutions.
“At Pebblebee we are dedicated to helping people stay connected to their valuables and loved ones, it is both our mission and our obsession,” said Daniel Daoura, Co-Founder and CEO of Pebblebee. “The Soracom IoT fund investment will help Pebblebee to fulfill that mission, adding greater opportunities and technical resources to continually improve and expand our product line.”
The Soracom IoT Fund program previously announced round-leading investments in resin.io (June 2018, now balena.io) and Unabiz (August 2018). The program was launched in 2018 by Soracom’s parent company, KDDI Corporation, one of the largest telecommunications companies in Japan. The IoT Fund program reflects Soracom’s dedication to identifying and supporting early-stage companies that have the potential to make meaningful contributions to the global IoT ecosystem.
Soracom is a global provider of smart IoT connectivity, offering cloud-native wireless service designed specifically for the needs of connected devices. Founded in 2015 to create a more connected world by removing the barriers to IoT development, Soracom now serves over 10,000 customers across all industries, from agriculture, energy, construction and transportation to consumer electronics, manufacturing, real estate and healthcare. From global enterprises to fast-growing startups, customers trust Soracom for affordable, reliable connectivity that accelerates speed to market and makes it easy to connect to the cloud. Soracom is an AWS IoT Competency Partner. More information is available at www.soracom.io.
Pebblebee is a multifaceted trackables company helping people save time with our patented tracking solutions. The Pebblebee idea first emerged in 2012 as a necessary solution to staying connected with a curious toddler’s endless ability to hide things like keys and remote controls. After failed attempts at other homemade solutions, both founders, Daniel and Nick, collaborated to find a way to take back control. That meeting resulted in a vision: help people stay connected to their valuables and loved ones. More information is available at www.pebblebee.com.
LAS VEGAS, Jan. 07, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Omate, Inc. has selected Soracom, Inc. to provide global 4G/LTE connectivity for the new Omate O6 smartwatch. The companies are partnering to integrate the SORACOM Air eSIM into an Android-powered smartwatch that offers “peace-of-mind” service with such features as pre-paid annual service, video calls and push-button emergency calling, and support for health monitoring and medical alert services.
Soracom, a market-leading global platform for Internet of Things (IoT) connectivity-as-a-service, provides the capability for out-of-box service in more than 120 countries and a cost structure that allows Omate to provide fixed-price connectivity. Omate O6 customers can enjoy a full year of mobile connectivity included in retail price of the device, with easy service renewal in future years.
“We are excited to work with Soracom to offer global connectivity to our customers and partners,” said Laurent Le Pen, Omate Founder and CEO. “The Omate O6 is designed to deliver an always-connected experience and is optimized for small size, low power and smart sensing to meet the demanding needs of the child and elderly segments.”
With SORACOM Air eSIM service, new owners of an Omate O6 simply need to turn on the device for automatic connection to a 4G/LTE network. The SORACOM Air connectivity platform manages network services and provides Omate (or its OEM customers) with access to a user console and API to securely manage user connections and update user profiles as needed.
“Soracom simplifies network connectivity and lets manufacturers and marketers of connected devices focus on designing great products and delivering great user experiences,” said Alexis Susset, Soracom Technology Director and Evangelist. “We provide the flexibility for cost-efficient manufacturing and testing of connected products and the scalability for global deployment. The SORACOM Air eSIM also provides advanced profile management to ensure business continuity and access to varied connectivity profiles around the world.”
The Omate O6 smartwatch runs with a 3G/4G LTE modem and can last up to three days on a single charge. The device triangulates a location using GPS, 4G cellular networks and Wi-Fi hotspots for a more accurate positioning.
The O6 will be available from May 2019 in the US through Omate enterprise partners.
Omate will be meeting with business partners during CES 2019 and can be contacted directly at [email protected].
Omate offers wearable and IoT solutions for people who need protection and security. Omate offers full turnkey solutions “Powered by Omate” including hardware modules and software stack allowing companies to design wearable-as-a-service product connected through the telecom network. For more information, visit: www.omate.com or contact the company at [email protected]. Like the company on Facebook at www.facebook.com/omateofficial or follow us on Twitter and Instagram at @OmateOfficial.
Soracom is the market-leading platform for cloud-native IoT connectivity-as-a-service, serving over 10,000 customers worldwide. Launched as a venture-backed company in 2015, Soracom was acquired by mobile operator KDDI in August, 2017, greatly expanding the company’s resources for global expansion. More information is available at www.soracom.io and on the Soracom blog.
Matt Schmidt, Small Planet Public Relations
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Jake Martin
Soracom Global
Jake(at)soracom.io