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The Future is Exciting. Ready?Vodacom IoT The world’s nervous system Whether it’s messaging a friend abroad, picking up work emails, or streaming the latest blockbuster to your phone, we all rely on networks to connect us to the things we care about. But the world is only just starting to appreciate the huge potential that comes when you can collect data from almost anything. In our homes, at the office, in industry or in the car, the way we live and work is being transformed in thousands of ways by enabling everyday objects to talk to each other over the network. The technology behind this is called the Internet of Things (IoT) — you might have heard it called telematics, machine-to-machine (M2M) communications, or referred to by a specific term like smart grid. The name doesn’t matter: it’s what you do with it that counts. The potential benefits are far-reaching. Improving energy efficiency. Making equipment failure a thing of the past. Enhancing safety and security. Supporting faster and better decision-making. Even enabling whole new products, services and business models. That’s what we’ll show you over the following pages. Join us as we take a tour of the smarter world.
3 What is the Internet of Things? In essence, the IoT is what happens when things such as white goods, shipping containers, TVs, industrial machinery, drinks coolers, the network. Using the IoT, these assets can send and receive data — about temperature, weight, location or any number of other factors — as well as requests to each other and to central management systems, autonomously. Often this can happen in real time. It opens up a whole The biggest transformation in a generation? Analysts are unanimous: IoT is going to reshape the way we do business. Gartner has forecast a 30-fold increase in internet- connected physical devices by 2020, up to 26 billion devices. A priority for all kinds of businesses Our own in-depth research into business adoption of IoT/M2M shows that it’s a top executive priority. In our 2014 M2M Barometer study, 86% of respondents said IoT is relevant to their business today. 79% agreed that within 10 years, everything will be connected. 65% say they’ve gained competitive advantage from IoT.
Vodacom IoT
A new level of Optimising stock Taking the hassle
business efficiency management
Our IoT solution offers a complete,
end-to-end solution that transforms
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Drivers can forget about the
annoyance of hunting for parking
retail cabinets into intelligent spaces. Connected parking
The IoT can help you save money right across your assets that can monitor usage, systems can route drivers
keeping the right quantities of
business — from your facilities to your fleets. stock, in the right condition. automatically collect payments.
Delivering measureable savings
Large enterprises like banks can cut energy costs by
up to 48% with the help of a Vodacom IoT smart
metering solution. They can now monitor energy
use across their branches in near real-time.
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Saving fuel
A connected fleet management solution
can help companies with vehicle fleet cut
fuel costs, monitor driver behavior and
vehicle health, thereby optimizing vehicle
utilization5
Saying goodbye to big energy bills Connecting the supply chain The living building
e’ve seen the benefits of energy data management
ourselves. We deployed it to over 200 sites and Organisations that depend on their supply Offices too can benefit from IoT. The heating,
achieved an average energy saving of 29%. chain, such as retailers, can use the IoT to great air conditioning, and other electrical systems
effect. In the grocery store, Connected Cabinets are all connected and being monitored for their
can sense temperature, the weight of stock, performance and efficiency — helping
and even when their doors open. Each cabinet employers cut utility bills, while ensuring a
can report back to the distributor about its sales comfortable and productive environment for
and stock levels and its maintenance condition. staff.
The distributor knows exactly when to schedule machinery are connected, giving their
in a restocking delivery or maintenance visit. manufacturers an insight into performance
And the food or drink manufacturer also knows hour by hour and early warning about any
exactly what’s selling, where and when — problems.
helping target new product development and The building owner gets the convenience of
marketing strategies.
as lifts, they can pay a simple flat fee each time
Real-time logistics a lift is used, which includes all servicing and
management
For all the advances that the internet has impossible without IoT precisely and invisibly
reporting usage over the air.
physical goods in vans and trucks — whether
mail room or a pallet of stock to the local
supermarket.
that vehicles and their shipments reach their
destination on time, routing the driver around
engine condition to pre-empt potential
breakdowns that could disrupt service.
Fleet management is one of the most well-
established IoT applications — it’s been tried
and tested for years. But in fact, IoT adds value
right back along the supply chain: automating
Raising the bar delivery and collection booking, optimising
By installing IoT technology in your elevators and warehouse management, and keeping
escalators, proactive maintenance alerts, can be production machinery in the far-off factory
issued improving service reliability. running smoothly.Vodacom IoT
Safer, more productive industry Giving new insights into usage
With IoT, factories, farms and other sites can benefit f rom greater performance and health of their products at
security, reduced downtime, and better output.
service support teams.
Securing your sites
The IoT can provide connectivity for
security cameras, sending images to a
monitoring centre, even where there’s
no supporting infrastructure.
Keeping plant planted
Digging deep for innovation
The IoT can help in unexpected ways. For instance, it can help avoid costly cable
damage caused by construction digging, cutting damage by 65%. .7
Making sites safer Connected assets from
IoT has a major role to play in ensuring safety factory to anywhere
and security in all kinds of industrial sites.
Manufacturers are transforming their
businesses with IoT, too — in the products they
Take, for example, a construction company.
Building a smarter grid On building sites, assets like forklift trucks,
offer and the way they operate.
IoT sensors around the electricity grid can report in real time, helping other plant, and containers of stock can be big
In the factory, connecting production
prevent power outages, increase capacity and defer costly investment. business for thieves; IoT lets the company track
equipment via IoT gives early warning of
It’s proof that IoT is ready for the most mission-critical applications. them down to the metre.
potential failures that could cause the assembly
line to grind to a halt. In the warehouse and
In the past, monitoring remote sites was
sourcing, real-time sharing of stock levels and
production status can minimise cash tied up in
easy to install even on sites where power and
parts and raw materials and tighten the global
cabling haven’t yet been rolled out.
supply chain.
Many manufacturers are also building the
Agricultural revolution IoT directly into products such as generators
With global populations continuing to rise, and AC units, eliminating the need to send an
engineer to each client site for routine checks.
ways to produce food. IoT promises to By gathering data about how these products
introduce a new era of productivity in farming.
detailed insight that could prove invaluable for
routing for harvesters and tractors to optimised marketing, new product development, and for
spotting recurring faults that can be engineered
out in later versions.
The smarter grid
In the utilities sector, M2M sensors and
communication devices are helping companies
manage their grids — balancing loads,
environmental conditions, spotting failing
components before they cause downtime, and
Making farms more productive managing the unpredictable power contributed
From smarter crop planting to optimised animal feeding, IoT can by renewables and micro-generation. As a
drive productivity gains. ur IoT technology has helped livestock result, companies can support greater demand
feeding machine manufacturer Keenan maximise production yields while deferring costly network investment, and
for farmers. better utilise their limited spare stocks, vehicles
and engineers.Vodacom IoT
Smarter homes and
neighbourhoods Keeping the lights on
uthorities spend hundreds of thousands on
maintaining street lighting — it’s a huge drain
By connecting everything, from streetlights to blood on budgets. IoT can alert crews automatically
pressure monitors, IoT creates new opportunities to blown bulbs, as well as allowing councils to
adapt lighting— even individual street lights —
for efficienc y, safety and convenience. to weather, traf
The connected car
manufacturers such as BMW and Mahindra
Reva make the connected car a reality, for safer, Safer driving with usage-based insurance
more convenient transport. Data gathered by the IoT provides a solid basis for assessing the validity of claims to
help Insurance detect fraud. IoT can generate Crash Reconstruction report that
includes graphs of speed, three-axis acceleration, maps, driver and vehicle information
giving Insurers more insight into events.9
Keeping the lights on The connected car
Even our street lights can look forward For many of us, our cars are our second homes
to becoming smarter. IoT-enabled lights — and, like our homes, they too are being
automatically notify the authorities when a transformed by the Internet of Things. With a
bulb blows. And they can cut power bills too: SIM card under the hood, the car’s navigation
Care in the home intelligent lights can be controlled individually, system not only finds the least congested
Vodacom powered IoT device can help and adapt their on/off schedule and brightness route, the car can monitor its own health,
care-givers and relatives of the elderly to diagnose problems and communicate with
check that their loved ones are safe and or weather conditions. the dealership to book in for a service or repair
well — without them having to wear or directly, or in the event of a breakdown, call
carry a monitoring device. for assistance automatically.
From hospital to home
Onboard trackers can help trim insurance
Having people visit the hospital or clinic for
premiums, by monitoring driver behaviour and
a routine checkup is costly for providers and
rewarding those who drive safely or avoid the
roads during peak hours. They can also help
elderly. Using IoT monitoring devices, people
recover vehicles in the event of theft by
can share diagnostic data with their caregivers
notifying authorities about their location.
24x7, without leaving their homes. The results
can be dramatic: better care, and better
utilisation of scarce clinician time.
For those vulnerable people that need regular
care in the home, IoT-enabled motion-
monitoring systems can provide an unobtrusive
safety net between carer visits, automatically
sending text message alerts in the event of
something unforseen, like a fall, happening.Vodacom IoT
The big picture Taking flight
In aviation, IoT can provide point of sale
ight commerce, as
The Internet of Things can span the city and even the globe, well as providing technical diagnostics
connecting trade, transport and more. running smoothly.
Realising the smart city
The future is urban — and IoT will make the cities
of tomorrow cleaner, safer, more liveable, and
more productive. We’re helping cities become
genuine “smart cities”.
Putting off-shore on network
Renewable energy is increasingly important, but
it’s problematic: both because its generated power
is unpredictable, and because assets like remote
generators in control, so costs stay low.11
Greater than the sum of its Keeping the world moving
Monitoring even the most parts The lines of trade that keep the world moving
remote assets Put all of these IoT applications together and — cargo vessels and commercial airliners —
WIKON is using our IoT to provide a look at the big picture. What do you see? The increasingly run with IoT at their hearts.
standardised industrial gas tank monitoring smart city: where the whole urban environment
service to customers across the globe. reacts and adapts to stimulus in real time — The IoT tracks tankers and cargo ships,
reporting location to company owners and
and the other stresses of urban existence. authorities, monitoring the risk posed by
Millions of citizens, plus businesses and public storms, and alerting to potential failures of
engines and other systems.
every day from the Internet of Things.
The thousands of containers that cargo ships
But IoT is not just for cities. It’s for the world. carry are also connected — keeping transit
companies informed about the location, status
and security of products from end to end. For
instance, food producers and their customers
Off-shore, on-network can verify that a refrigerated container has
Remote industrial facilities like oil rigs, wind stayed at the correct temperature even during
turbines, tidal power generators, and pipelines a long ocean voyage.
are a key part of our global economy. IoT
can also reduce the risk workers face when
maintaining this critical infrastructure, Flying high
by avoiding the need entirely for manual
inspection visits. IoT can report on the status of For aeroplanes, both cargo and passenger, the
an asset without any human intervention. IoT is having an even greater effect. While here
too IoT can track cargo, it can also help manage
the vehicles themselves. We’re working with
package of diagnostic data after each journey,
including fuel consumption data, that can help
inform business decisions and make engineers’
lives easier.
Plotting a better course
There are an estimated 3 million shipping containers in transit at any one time.
The IoT can help companies track them. Working with Globe Tracker, we are
already transforming global trade with a breakthrough asset tracking solution.Vodacom IoT
Making it happen
While every IoT solution is different, each is made up of a few key elements.
1 IoT devices sense their environment
Assets Sensors Terminals
2 Network connectivity carries M2M data
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Assets Sensors Terminals Connecting assets
It all starts with your assets: Almost all IoT applications The data from these sensors Each IoT terminal — of which there may be millions in a single deployment — is connected, so
the people, vehicles and depend on sensors: whether is gathered in an IoT terminal that it can communicate the data it’s gathered and receive instructions back in turn.
fixed equipment that you that’s for temperature, integrated in, or mounted on,
need to connect. No matter the asset. The terminal may Often this connectivity takes the form of an M2M SIM card, meaning the IoT device is cellular, in
vibration, light, weight,
whether they’re fixed or movement, power take many different forms
mobile, large or small, and in depending on whether it’s or Bluetooth; via other radio connectivity; or even via satellite.
consumption, or some
hazardous environments or more obscure factor.
not, there’s an IoT solution to In some cases, where connectivity absolutely has to be assured, you may want to connect your
conditioner, part of heavy
suit. assets by two different means simultaneously.
industrial machinery, or even
part of a user-carried device.13
3 An IoT platform aggregates
data and controls your devices 4 Applications use IoT data in
business processes 5 Professional services keep
everything running smoothly
The IoT data passes over global wireless and wired networks The value of IoT comes from using the data and automating IoT solutions can become highly complex, aggregating data
to your IoT provider, where a central platform gathers and how assets are controlled. So the IoT platform connects, often from a multitude of sources. You’ll need to plan each stage
processes the data and allows customers like you to manage via APIs, to your business applications — whether those are carefully and identify where investments are prioritised. That’s
and monitor all your IoT devices. where the choice of provider comes in — and the professional
engines, building management tools, worker job scheduling services they offer, from design and testing to ongoing support.
You may even be able to do this via the web through your systems, or countless others. This is where you use the IoT data You’ll want an experienced partner that knows how to take the
browser window or on a mobile device. and react to it, either automatically or manually. complexity out of IoT deployments.Vodacom IoT
Why Vodacom?
From the connected home to the smart city and intelligent industry, the Internet of Things has the potential to
transform your business operations, whatever your size. So your choice of IoT provider is critically important.
Here are three good reasons why you should choose Vodacom.
Unrivalled experience of IoT M2M global networks you can rely on The solutions to simplify IoT rollouts
e’ve got more than 20 years of experience in IoT We have mobile operations in 27 countries, partners with We know that building an IoT solution can be complex. We focus
and have delivered some of the world’s leading IoT mobile networks in 48 more, we also have fixed broadband on making it simple.
solutions for companies like Amazon, BMW and Bosch. operations in 17 markets. As of 31 March 2014, Vodafone/
Vodacom had 434 million mobile customers and 9 million We give you a single point of contact, bringing together the right
For example, we’ve already partnered with one of the UK’s fixed broadband customers world over. hardware, application and service providers for you, and ensuring
largest utilities companies to deliver a connected home they work together seamlessly with our global network.
solution incorporating energy management, remote
control and home security functions to more than 20,000 wherever you do business. We partner with the world’s leading connected device
homes. manufacturers, offering a full range of equipment from home
It means we can offer competitive contracts and can guarantee
We also delivered groundbreaking IoT projects in the high quality of service you expect.
agriculture, the public sector, retail, banking and many management tools.
other industries.
The result? We offer you unrivalled levels of connectivity and
Today we have more than 400 dedicated IoT experts ready service, helping you put the IoT to work for your business and
to put this experience to work for you, with deep experience delivering a rapid return on your investments.
in helping companies solve operational challenges.
You can put your trust in Vodacom to transform your business.
For more information visit: vodacom.com.ng or
call us on +234 1 700 070015 Create your smarter world with the IoT Although we’ve discussed dozens of uses of the IoT, this is just the beginning. With creativity, commitment and the right partner beside you, IoT can help you solve perennial operational problems, capture opportunities for growth, and even change your business model. The IoT gives you a real-time, granular understanding of your operations that you’ve never had before: from the energy use, to the location and status of every mobile asset. We’re excited by the possibilities. We hope you are too. If you’d like to find out more, contact your Vodacom account manager or send an email to enquiriesNG@vodacom.com
's help you create your smarter world. Visit us at vodacom.com.ng or call us on +234 1 700 0700 © Vodacom Group 2011. Vodacom and the Vodacom logos are trademarks of the Vodafone Group. Other product and company names mentioned herein may be the trademarks of their respective owners. While Vodacom makes every effort to ensure that the enclosed information is correct at time of print, Vodacom cannot be held responsible for any cost, loss and/or damage that may arise as a result of misprints, incorrect information and/or any changes. E&OE (Errors and Omissions Excepted). DATE ISSUED: SEPTEMBER, 2018
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