Vi Business takes the lead in transforming India’s IoT landscape

In a significant stride towards technological innovation, architecting a future where devices communicate seamlessly, industries operate with unparalleled efficiency, and cities become smarter and more responsive requires forward-thinking solutions.

With this goal, Vi Business has been actively partnering and pursuing meaningful associations in the IoT segment to build a comprehensive range of IoT platforms and solutions that cater to the requirements of building a robust and fledgling IoT infrastructure in the country – a glimpse of which was displayed at IMC 2023.

At the Indian Mobile Congress (IMC) 2023, Vi Business showcased its transformative IoT capabilities and role in revolutionising IoT-enabled growth in India. This edition saw the coming together of 100,000 attendees, including global speakers, exhibitors, media, and industry leaders, to witness the limitless potential of cutting-edge technological advancements in realising the vision of building a digitally connected nation.

Enabling Interoperability & Standardisation across IoT Devices with Vi C-DOT IoT Lab

Frost & Sullivan says that India's IoT connection is set to reach 40.8 million by 2025. However, a significant hindrance in deploying any IoT solution is the need for interoperability & standardisation in devices and systems. That is where Vi C-DOT's IoT Lab comes into the picture.

Vi Business in partnership with C-DOT (Centre for Development of Telematics), has designed a first-of-its-kind IoT Lab, an IoT platform, with the shared vision of promoting standardisation and interoperability in the IoT ecosystem and seamless adoption of IoT-driven capabilities. This IoT platform validates network performance as per device and certifies solution interoperability. It helps IoT service providers to:

● Comply with global standards, thereby ensuring faster time-to-market and quicker revenue realisation

● Increase service credibility by ensuring stringent compliance with oneM2M standards

The Vi C-DOT IoT Lab runs exhaustive test plans on all devices and ensures no bug goes unresolved by collaborating with component designers.

Vi Business’s IOT Lab-as-a-service helps scale businesses and simplify deployments with its capability to:

● Test 175+ scenarios that include network and functional testing, field testing, application testing, compatibility testing, oneM2M standard testing and more

● Test 30+ diverse use cases across industries, like AMI, Connected Car, POS, VTS and more

● Test a broad spectrum of components, including devices, modules, SIMs, applications, firmware, and security. Vi C-DOT IoT Lab has also started testing 5G and NBIOT devices

● Evaluate applications and devices from various solution providers against oneM2M specifications and offer them joint certificates

Furthermore, by expanding the IoT Lab as the 'Centre of Innovation’, the Vi C-DOT partnership is nurturing the IoT ecosystem in India and empowering startups in Internet of Things solutions. This incubation centre helps expedite market readiness and ensures OneM2M compliance for startups by enabling technological access.

One of the common and perplexing challenges that IoT service providers face is the avalanche of IoT connectivity options. To resolve this, Vi Business provides consultation by IoT experts in the form of smart connectivity test beds that help clients choose the most suited technological option based on business requirements and feasibility. It also offers dedicated test environments for 4G, 5G, and NB-IoT for rapid proof of concept testing and informed decision-making.

Improved Visibility, Efficiency and Resilience across Logistics with Vi Business Sanchaar Shakti

Increased cross-border deliveries and the need for more effective IoT solutions to leverage economies of scale in logistics are fuelling the adoption rate of multimodal logistics. To address this and promote multimodal connectivity infrastructure across India, the Hon'ble Prime Minister has launched the Gati Shakti National Master Plan. It is a transformative approach to enhancing economic growth and infrastructure development and increasing last-mile connectivity while lowering logistics costs from 13% to 8% of GDP.

At IMC, we demonstrated how Sanchaar Shakti is helping to manage, monitor, and control the flow of goods from the time they arrive at the port till it is delivered to the end consumer via last-mile delivery using immersive technology like hologram and AR, thereby propelling Hon'ble Prime Minister's ambitious Gati Shakti by enabling efficient monitoring and management of logistics.

Vi Business Sanchaar Shakti, an IoT solution, caters to port, warehouse, advanced fleet, and last-mile delivery management, ensuring seamless end-to-end logistics and operational benefits by:

● Strategic consultation for successful & efficient integration of multiple IoT solutions

● Real-time tracking and visibility

● Optimised logistical operations

● Enhanced supply chain resilience

● Reduced operating costs and improved efficiency

● Data-driven decision-making with real-time insights

● Sustainable and greener practices

● Improved workforce security

● Reduced inventory wastage

● Preventive asset maintenance

Vi Business is all set to drive transformative IoT solutions in India. From spearheading interoperability with the Vi C-DOT IoT Lab to advancing logistics with Sanchaar Shakti, we align seamlessly with the nation's vision of Digital India. We also aim to contribute significantly to the realisation of a digitally connected future, showcasing a commitment to innovation and the facilitation of seamless, cost-effective solutions for the movement of people, goods, and services across borders.

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