1. Working with IoT professionals
From the purchase of IoT devices to their installation, via the deployment of the associated software platforms and the choice of network: the large-scale deployment of connected objects represents a major investment. That’s why it’s vital to have the support of an IoT expert right from the start of your PoC (proof of concept).
Our role? To help you make the right technological choices according to your needs and business constraints. In particular, it proposes solutions such as a complete management platform and advises you on the appropriate technology, as well as the technical and economic feasibility of your project.
As well as choosing cellular connectivity, it guides you in selecting the type of SIM card (soldered sim, eSIM, nanoSim, etc.). So you can take advantage of your partner’s ecosystem to get the right devices.
Are you planning to deploy your IoT solution internationally? Then the support of IoT experts is all the more important. To deploy your IoT project successfully, you will need solutions such as a SIM card with a roaming service valid in the countries where your objects will be deployed, as well as a single management platform.
2. Manage your connected objects with a comprehensive management platform
Once deployed, your network of connected objects will need to be managed. And to meet your requirements and needs, there’s one element that shouldn’t be overlooked: the management platform on offer.
To make your day-to-day life easier, it needs to be simple, functional and provide real-time access to a wide range of data, such as the activity of your objects, your consumption levels, the location of your equipment and its history. Having a history of your consumption and potential incidents means you can resolve them over time.
You’ll be able to control your connected devices with complete peace of mind, no matter where you are, or whether the device is on the other side of the world!
3. Protecting against cyber-attacks
Right from the start of your IoT project, there’s one element that needs to be taken into account: integrating security measures. Your devices and your data need to be protected against threats, whether physical or cyber. This means putting in place processes to ensure that your IoT devices are easily updated with software and security patches.
In addition, your IoT project may be subject to specific regulations, particularly in terms of data confidentiality and interoperability. Understanding the requirements for your sector is essential to ensure that your IoT initiative complies with the relevant standards.
4. Anticipating consumption
Your organisation’s needs will change over time. There’s no secret to successfully deploying your project: anticipate them! The increased use of your IoT objects will lead to a rise in data consumption. To avoid an unexpected rise in your bills, keep a close eye on the consumption of your SIM cards. The aim: to anticipate over-consumption.
Here again, make sure that your management platform allows you to access your consumption in real time. Some even allow alarms to be added so that you can be warned in the event of over-consumption or abnormal consumption.
Your connectivity provider can also offer you tiers of consumption adapted to your usage, or even a pooling of consumption to smooth out your usage.
5. Thinking about the management of the data collected
Once your IoT project has been developed on a large scale, you will have access to a massive amount of data gathered by your devices. To exploit this data to its full potential and ensure its reliability, you need to develop your data strategy and choose the right tools. The result: improved decision-making and operational efficiency, as well as optimised processes and costs. Adopting a data strategy is a real competitive advantage.
Objenious has a dedicated Data Management offering. To find out more, please contact us.
Objenious helps you deploy your IoT project
Are you hesitating between 4G, 5G, LTE-M or NB-IoT? Would you like guidance in implementing your IoT project? With the support of a solid ecosystem of partners and the Bouygues Telecom Group, our team of IoT experts can help you choose the solution that’s right for your needs and your business sector. We offer a full range of technologies, together with an IoT platform that enables you to manage your fleet of connected objects efficiently. Take advantage of our 20 years of expertise in cellular IoT and contact us to tell us about your project!