QMIC, Sagemcom partner to deliver Internet of Things solutions

Qatar Mobility Innovations Centre (QMIC) has signed a memorandum of understanding with International French-based technology provider Sagemcom in an effort to “provide the best services and solutions in the field of Internet of Things (IoT).The MoU sets forth an elaborative framework of co-operation between the two entities to deliver comprehensive IoT solutions on a global scale, take advantage of QMIC’s comprehensive Labeeb IoT platform across multiple domains, and utilise Sagemcom extensive Low Power Wide Area Network (LPWAN) IoT portfolio of LoRaWAN solutions, branded under SICONIA, such as multi-sensors devices, Gateways, network server, and Geolocation solver.The MoU was signed by Dr Adnan Abu-Dayya, executive director of QMIC, and Eric Rieul, CEO of Sagemcom Energy & Telecom SAS.QMIC and Sagemcom will work hand-in-hand through utilising their expertise in the field of IoT.Labeeb IoT supported by Sagemcom’s leading technology will establish an unprecedented advancement towards reaching and establishing global platforms and solutions.Both entities will play their part in enhancing and assisting the development of the IoT environment by supporting and engaging with IoT-focussed bodies, innovation hubs and entrepreneurs’ communities as well as others who are interested in this rapidly growing field.Through a combination of efforts that will leverage the technical strength and business outreach of both parties, the technologies and solutions produced as a result of this partnership will be delivered globally with a focus on the Mena and Eastern European regions.A key aspect of this agreement will be the utilisation of QMIC’s comprehensive Labeeb IoT platform and other IoT vertical solutions across various domains and sector like transportation, asset management, tracking, smart cities, and others.This comes hand-in-hand with the benefits and additional value provided by Sagemcom’s wide array of Carrier Class IoT solutions. Sagemcom is an innovative and well-recognised international leader in the industrial Smart City, and Smart Nation market, thanks to its combination of Smart Metering, Smart Infrastructure solutions, and its full end-to-end IoT LPWAN products portfolio, ranging from infrastructure solutions, such as Carrier-Grade Gateways enabled for Geolocation, LoRa Network Server, Geolocation Solver, in addition to small and cost efficient multi-usage IoT devices.Dr Abu-Dayya said: “Establishing partnerships with key global entities like Sagemcom is a critical step towards achieving our goal at global scale. As the first pure-play IoT technology enterprise in the Mena region, we look forward to combining our knowledge and leading digital platforms with Sagemcom’s innovative products to deliver end-to-end IoT solutions that can address pressing challenges and problems in different market domains.”“This promising collaboration reinforces Sagemcom’s vision and strategy of the LPWAN IoT for addressing Mena region, enabling fast, flexible and cost efficient deployments on many different industrial market verticals. Tightening partnership with such well recognised institution as QMIC is part of our strategy for strengthening our footprint in Middle East, by listening and adapting to the local needs.” said Rieul.